Another round of holidays meant a four-day break from the gym, and far too many treats. I didn't intend for it, but these things happen. There are still more holidays this week, but after that, it's back to the mundane.
Today's workout was long, but reaonsable. On the plus side, I think the break helped my back. I tried a non-weighted squat, focusing on form, and discovered that my usual depth--competition depth, with the knee crease higher than the hip crease--was much low for my mobility. The PT I saw in the spring had alerted me to this issue, but today was the first time I could distinctly feel the point where my hips start tucking in. Great news for self-discovery, not so great if I hope to compete. I widened my stance a bit, and worked my way up to a surprising 190lb high bar squat with minimal pain. I followed this up with a 125lb bench, some back accessory work, and a long cardio session. What a great way to start the week.
How was your week?
