Quick and Dirty

Monday, Dec. 3

Warmup:
1. Four Minutes of Cal's = GPP

2. Push-Pull Strength Mash-up
Super Pro Pushup x :30
Chins x :30
6 Rounds
Didn't score.. too much counting

Workout:
Barbell Snatch x 10 - 45lbs
Big Box Jump x 20
Situp x 30
Squat x 40
5 rounds for time
Total: 18:36

I was pumped. My goal was to finsh under 19 minutes. Jerry warned me about doing a 55lb barbell snatch. The snatch really irritates my shoulder. The first round was very painful, but then I got used to accepting the weight. The pain really sinks in as I'm driving to work. I can't use my right arm to drive. Is that a bad thing?

Jerry also said, "don't push it. It's not worth it." That got me thinking, what would I have done instead? Would I have been happy with the modified version? No, definitely not. I was not happy with doing a 45lb snatch when I know I can physically move more. It brings me back to a few recent discussions I have had about how the ego can impact your workout. Here it's a perfect example of how ego can be detrimental. I continue to use my shoulder, although sometimes it's quite painful. Is it ego that prevents me from putting down the prescribed weight and doing something that would be better for me in the long run? I think so. At what point do I put my ego aside and make a better decision?

On another note.. I have been raising the rings higher and higher for the jumping muscle up. I am now able to get on top of the rings when they are about level to my chin. I try it with the kip and I still can't seem to get my upper body over the bar. My confidence is increasing in the movement. This also doesn't feel good on my shoulder.