Fook. That was tough. KB workout but reduced rest to ~1.30 and added sumo deadlift to get (almost) into position for goblin squat, chest loaded swing, and hip halo, cleans to rack for the shoulder presses and squat press and single arm deadlift for the hip halo and shoulder halo. Form broke down a bit on the squats and shoulder presses.
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Things are going in the right direction with my knee. Physio said keep doing what Iām doing (progressing with the resistance band work he gave me for glutes, but also the core workouts Iāve been doing) and it should all resolve- more correctly, it will raise the ceiling of activity the knee can cope with so that it doesnāt stop me doing what I want to do.
Did the core workout again today. I notice a huge difference from when I started- I guess the other stuff Iām doing is also working my core, but itās amazing what 15 mins twice a week can do for you! A painful 15 mins thoughā¦
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Yeah, I notice a difference when not training regularly.
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I really like this guys site
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Iām wondering whether it would be wise to take a bit of a step back and work on bodyweight exercises like the ones in the previous post. Iām particularly thinking of shoulder stability, which was definitely an issue this week in the KB workout. It was shoulders that I struggled with in the tripod scissor kicks (which have definitely improved since I can actually do all the sets without collapsing now!)
Yep all those are good.
At what point did form break down, at what rep and what happened?
On the squat press, 2nd set my left arm shoulder press felt really wobbly and uncontrolled at the top and coming back down. It recovered a little bit on the 3rd set, but not nearly as good as itās been.
Squat form probably didnāt really ābreak downā just didnāt feel as solid/controlled as it has been- this has definitely improved over the month or so Iāve been doing this stuff consistently. Maybe just a bad session.
I did a couple of bodyweight Turkish gets ups each side as a warm up before that workout- they felt ok
Sounds like nothing to worry about to be honest. Make sure your flex your shoulders hard at the top of the press.
I think youāre right- I suspect it was probably ālazinessā with the correct tension in the movement, especially since it improved on the 3rd set.
On the link I posted today under shoulder taps it says
" The closer the feet are kept together the more challenging the exercise."
It didnāt say that on the ā5 bodyweight exercises to masterā workout page. Iāve been doing (or trying to do) it with my feet together. I can do it but itās tough. Iāve been working on form rather than trying to do reps.
What do you think of his assertion that you should master shoulder taps before you attempt push ups?
I havenāt been doing push ups for ages (except every so often to check I can still do at least 15) but I wonder if the shoulder tap and other core exercises might help me break through my push up ceiling (I think the most I ever managed was ~25)
Dunno really. If youāre strong enough to do press ups in good form then do them.
Well it is probably an accessory exercise that you need to help overcome whatever is the weak link in your chain. It really depends on what tends to give out in terms of either form or strength when youāre approaching your rep max?
Feels like arm strength that gives out, but yeah Iād wondered if it was actually a weak link in the chain.
Do you set up for press ups like a barbell press?
Chest out, shoulders back and down towards feet (shoulder blades pinched together) and maintain this as you press?
This puts more of the load on the exposed muscle group (chest) whilst keeping the shoulders in a stable position and preventing them from trying to take over.
Itās a technique worth learning.
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ā¦I think I doā¦? 
Iāll benefit from this Iām sure. Iāve tried keep my shoulders not pushed forward, so a straight back/shoulders but not pinched together. I was concentrating more on keeping my elbows in, so using triceps quite a bit compared with chest but I do feel my shoulders a lot so Iāll try this.
Saw a video of a couple of gymnasts doing handstand press-ups and Iām really wanting to get to that. I best start trying to balance!
Do them against a wall first to build up strength, then gradually take your feet away from the wall but is it as a stabiliser when necessary.
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I have come to the end of my diet and have lost 11.5kg in 3 months. I feel much better and will continue the training and watching what I eat.
I could stand to loose another half a stone but life is to short. (I will be 78 in August). Going to Munich Wednesday and then a week in Majorca where I will chill out. Thanks for your support.
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fantastic, 11kg a good achievement . hope you enjoy munich
Cheers Phil will do
Thatās amazing- well done.
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