Sunday 20/07/2008

Jump rope 5 mins
Mobility movements
CFWU x 1

Kettlebell Combat Complex x 3
1 min rest between complexes

Deadlift (for rehab)
3 x 25 x Bar only

Have been struggling with a back strain and facet joint injury the past few days, hence not much training and the very light, high rep deadlifts today.

The back issue is something I've had recurring problems with and I believe is mainly a result of poor posture and specifically poor posture doing the job I do. I routinely go from sitting around for over an hour or more to high intensity physical activity, then back to sitting around usually with poor posture.

My core stability is fine given I can hold a weighted plank for more than 3 minutes (then I get bored!) and can hold a L-sit for over 30secs and counting. It's mainly being mindful of switching the core on during less physical activites like drving and sitting at the computer. That's when I get lazy and then suddenly expect my back to do something like help me wrestle a violent druggie; and pop, the next few days are spent feeling like an 80 year old.