Being injured sucks out loud…
I hurt my back, (popped my SI) while training for Nationals two years ago. I was training the car deadlift with an 800 pound tire at which point I decided to get all badass about it and stood there at the top talking to my son. (The only time I ever get hurt is when I do something stupid!)
Do you want to know what the worst part about that injury was? It wasn’t having to bow out of Nationals, which completely sucked. It wasn’t the months of rehab. It wasn’t the embarrassment of being so stupid as to get injured in the first place.
Tonight is squat/leg night, one of my favorite. I am going to box squat with a safety bar and bands while I continue to rehab my shoulder. I will also pay close attention to my form so that only pain I experience is the wonderful and fulfilling DOMS that comes with a great workout.
I will keep you guys posted!
No, the worst part was that it hurt like hell. Sometimes when I getting ready to squat heavy or deadlift heavy, I can feel it in my back and it scares me. As I learn and practice better form by being around dudes who know what they are doing, I am getting more confident but the fear is always there. Am I a wuss?
I think that the fear of pain is making me a better lifter and stronger. I am paying attention to my form. I am taking precautions better. If every injury is caused by being stupid, maybe I am learning with each one and becoming less injury prone. I certainly hope so.
