Back to Training

Back pain, one of the worst injuries an athlete or sporting person fears. It is also one the main distractor of FOCUS for me in my quest for better health and fitness. It had been almost 9 days since I last trained intensively andI really missed training a lot. Looking at the bright side of things, resting did give me more motivation to get back into the gym and start pumping again!!!

Although my back pain had slowly subsided for the past few days, I decided not to risk it my eliminating some exercises from my training. Namely sit-ups, squats and lower back exercises

I have also decided to use a belt for a few weeks before my back fully recuperates. I went to the gym this afternoon and I am pleasantly surprised by the small crowd. (Generally there is always too many people at the gym I frequent). Armed with the belt I borrowed from my brother, I did a full chest workout. DAMM IT FELT GOOD!!!!

4 sets x 10 reps Flat Bench Press

4 sets x 10 reps Decline Bench Press

3 sets x 10 reps Incline Bench Press

O.K maybe it's a little crazy but considering the fact that I can barely do exercises for the past week, I feel it is really satisfying to lift weights now. hehehe

I really can't wait for the next workout plan. Curently the 6 week program had just ended. Why? Coz back pain had forced me to change the training methods and schedule. An adhoc plan needs to be drawn out ot meet my needs and requrements. A plan that helps me to train hard but minimise injuries and encourages recovery. Hope to post the plan for next blog.