Hey, this is Kevin Driscoll for The Rusting Barbell Blog Podcast. A podcast about strength training; weight training; power lifting; Olympic lifting; book review and article review, all with a focus on functional training with barbells. Please note, you should consult a professional regarding the exact mechanics and form of any exercise discussed. Remember to always consult with your doctor, health care professional, personal trainer, or coach before starting any exercise routine or trying any exercise discussed in this podcast.
Volume 5, Episode 5 – October 12th, 2023
Today’s topic: – Surgery Recovery
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I just deleted most of this post as it contained a huge amount of boring personal medical history that started with a physical in February and ended up with major surgery on August 1st, 2023. That put me out of action through October 1st and now I’m trying to reestablish a solid workout routine.
I found it frustrating but rather necessary to start off with getting back with just a 45 pound bar. Day one is 4 sets of 8 of squat, standing shoulder press, and deadlift. Day two is 4 sets of 8 of bent over row, bench press, shrug, and bicep curl. Day three is floor cleans. Day four is some kind of kettlebell swing, slam ball, push-sled type stuff. Maybe I’ll through in some heavy bag. And, the off days need to include stationary bike for 40 minutes.
I also hired a nutrition specialist, and signed up for Pilates for a few months to work on my flexibility. I’ll be 60 in a four weeks and I’m going into that decade way too heavy; way too inflexible; way too deconditioned. That’s the bad news. The good news is that I recognize those shortcomings and I have a plan and the motivation to deal with them.
I am seriously struggling with my push to get back to lifting and stay with Ripptoe’s Starting Strength Method in relation to wanting to keep a lot of stress off my joints. Am I just making excuses and keeping the weight low and doing one warm up light set and then three sets of eight at the working weight? Are my joints really going to be better off? Is it really safer? I just don’t know. I do know that it’s going to be a while before I have any respectable weight back on the bar so it might all be a moot struggle.
Well, I’m glad to be back. Today’s a “rest” day so I’ll be on the bike.
Remember: consult your doctor and exercise professional prior to starting any workout or trying any exercises discussed in this podcast. And certainly, don’t use any of my videos posted on Instagram as any example of how these movements should be performed properly and safely because, frankly, I don’t know what I’m doing myself.
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