Tom Kenobi Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Once again, an old friend gathers around the campfires of the Rebellion. Fellow Rebels! A lot has happened since the last time I posted...honestly can't remember when that was. One year? Two years ago? I was progressing quite well on my deadlifts, when I hurt my back last year. Went into recovery, a lot of chiropractic visits, massages, stretching and seeking out other means to stay physical as I healed. Got healed and had life bitch-slap me with some very personal issues, that helped me stick to the gym like glue. Currently doing a mix of body-weight exercises, like pull ups and hanging knee raises with classic moves like Bench & Overhead Presses, Squat and Deadlift. I also mix in a few Hammer Strength Iso-machines that assist in the compound movements like the bench & overhead and pulls. Had a nice younger guy approach me on Friday as I was warming up in the Squat Rack. Long story short, he noticed that my form was on-point and was wondering why I was lifting lower. He didn't do this in a rude way, but an encouraging way. Long story short, I was going to do work sets at 115 and 125, and he showed me that I could do 135lbs, then 155lbs, then 185lbs! Never have I had so much weight on my back. Admittedly I had been taking things quite slowly before and after I hurt my back last year. It felt good, damn good, to be able to do that and to do it safely. Sunday I was sore, but I was with a friend and did 5 x 5 at 135lbs without a problem and then did 2 x 3 at 155lbs. Definitely stronger than I thought I was. Wish I could have a training partner all the time to help push me farther than I think I can go. It helps! Other than that, I had mentioned earlier the bitch slap life gave me last year, however, because of it, I am definitely a more focused individual. My goals for 2016 are clearly written out and specific. Definitely more driven this year to become the best version of me that I can be. FWIW. Hope this helps someone. And, if you couldn't tell... Tom Kenobi is still alive! https://www.instagram.com/tomkenobi/ 1 Quote "First, decide who you would be and then do what you must do." ~Epictetus Link to comment
Tom Kenobi Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 PS... I grew an epic beard. Check it on the instagram feed I linked to. Quote "First, decide who you would be and then do what you must do." ~Epictetus Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Glad to see you.Cool beard! Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Guzzi Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Awesome! Good to see you back. Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
Tom Kenobi Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Glad to see you.Cool beard! Good to see you too, Elastigirl! Awesome! Good to see you back. Thanks, Guzzi! The Rebellion always has a spot in my heart, even if I drift in and out. Quote "First, decide who you would be and then do what you must do." ~Epictetus Link to comment
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