Ap0c
Level 5 Valued Member
Hello! I have been lurking in this forum for quite a while and read many helpful threads. I've finally worked up the courage to ask my own question.
I've been following S&S mostly consistently for quite a while (two years), and would like to reach timed simple before moving to something more advanced...or so I think. I believe that my main issue in achieving this goal has been patience and understanding of recovery (which both stem from not getting the right help). I would like to know what to look for that indicates that I am fully recovered from the previous session, e.g. soreness levels or other subjective feelings to look out for. Ideally I would have a checklist that I can look at, but I understand life is rarely that simple.
For a little more context, I feel that I can safely swing/TGU with a 20kg bell most days of the week. I have tweaked my back a couple times with the 24kg, and this is why I've spent so long working at this goal. I think what happens is that I begin introducing the 24kg bell and attempt to stick too rigidly to a schedule such as "3 on 1 off, add a 4kg heavier set every 10-12 workouts," thinking that I can push through a mild amount of soreness. When this soreness is in my hips and hamstrings, I think this leads to a dysfunctional hip hinge and then a tweaked back, at which I point I go visit the doctor and start over at square 0. I think if I implement more active feedback in my scheduling, i.e. better self-assessment of recovery, that I can overcome this silly injury cycle.
I also practice martial arts 2-3 days/week (mostly escrima lately). These practices can vary in physical intensity, all the way from practically receiving a lecture to acid bath conditioning circuits/sparring, so they are a little hard to plan around. Lately I've decided that trying to do S&S and these practices in the same day is not worth the potential risk.
So, in fewer words, I am basically wondering how to better assess my recovery so that I can know when to add weight, stay the same, or take a rest day. How much soreness is too much? How much fatigue is normal? etc.
Thanks for any help/insight, and let me know if there's anything more you need from me.
I've been following S&S mostly consistently for quite a while (two years), and would like to reach timed simple before moving to something more advanced...or so I think. I believe that my main issue in achieving this goal has been patience and understanding of recovery (which both stem from not getting the right help). I would like to know what to look for that indicates that I am fully recovered from the previous session, e.g. soreness levels or other subjective feelings to look out for. Ideally I would have a checklist that I can look at, but I understand life is rarely that simple.
For a little more context, I feel that I can safely swing/TGU with a 20kg bell most days of the week. I have tweaked my back a couple times with the 24kg, and this is why I've spent so long working at this goal. I think what happens is that I begin introducing the 24kg bell and attempt to stick too rigidly to a schedule such as "3 on 1 off, add a 4kg heavier set every 10-12 workouts," thinking that I can push through a mild amount of soreness. When this soreness is in my hips and hamstrings, I think this leads to a dysfunctional hip hinge and then a tweaked back, at which I point I go visit the doctor and start over at square 0. I think if I implement more active feedback in my scheduling, i.e. better self-assessment of recovery, that I can overcome this silly injury cycle.
I also practice martial arts 2-3 days/week (mostly escrima lately). These practices can vary in physical intensity, all the way from practically receiving a lecture to acid bath conditioning circuits/sparring, so they are a little hard to plan around. Lately I've decided that trying to do S&S and these practices in the same day is not worth the potential risk.
So, in fewer words, I am basically wondering how to better assess my recovery so that I can know when to add weight, stay the same, or take a rest day. How much soreness is too much? How much fatigue is normal? etc.
Thanks for any help/insight, and let me know if there's anything more you need from me.