Thursday
I went to do chest & triceps yesterday and after doing 3 warm-up sets of incline press on the smith machine I went to do my first working set with 2 plates on each side…the weight felt light, but as I cranked out the 17th rep I suddenly felt a severe tightness in my outer right pec. I racked it immediately even though I could have probably gotten over 20 reps. I stretched it out and attempted a few more sets with different exercises, but it was a no go. I wasn’t worth it to risk tearing a pec just to get a chest workout. So I improvised and did some triceps, biceps, abs and threw in some rear delts. I wasn’t happy that I didn’t get to hit chest this week, but staying injury-free is most important. I actually got a good workout anyway. I did a circuit style workout with lighter weight and got a great pump. Today and tomorrow will be recovery days and then Sunday i’ll hit shoulders.
December 21, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Thanks. I really listen to my body also. As much as I really want to get an incredible workout in, I’m not willing to cause harm to myself in the process. It’s hard sometimes to stop during a lift when I know that I should. Good for you and good for me.