RWolfe
Level 4 Valued Member
In late November I started back on S&S after about a five month layoff due to a bicep tendon injury. Last spring I had followed the program for about 2 months straight (6-7x per week)and was up to a 24K TGU and 28K swing (don't own a 32k yet). Anyway, I followed what I thought was a reasonably slow re-entry to the program, first couple weeks I only did 3x per week and I dropped all the way back to a 16k bell.... but that didn't last long as it was way too light.... Anyway, over the next three weeks I picked my frequency back up to 6x per week and took my swing weight back to 24, and then started working in some 28k 2H.
All was going well but the first morning of my 5th week I had just started my second swing set when I felt something go loose in my lower back and that ended my session for the day... and the week. it has now been about 2 1/2 weeks, and my back is fine again....and I am ready to go back to training... which brings me, finally, to my question...
Assuming that my form is correct... (I have had it checked by RKC certified instructor) is it more likely that I just went back up in weight too quickly, or is S&S 6x a week too aggressive for a 53 year old? Despite the relatively "light" effort, I wonder if I am not giving body time to recover and maybe should do every other day? For those in the forum that are my age and older, can anyone share their experience?
One additional point... I have been using KBs on and off for several years, have been a Pavel disciple from the start and have done I am sure 1000s of swings, never had a back issue before.
All was going well but the first morning of my 5th week I had just started my second swing set when I felt something go loose in my lower back and that ended my session for the day... and the week. it has now been about 2 1/2 weeks, and my back is fine again....and I am ready to go back to training... which brings me, finally, to my question...
Assuming that my form is correct... (I have had it checked by RKC certified instructor) is it more likely that I just went back up in weight too quickly, or is S&S 6x a week too aggressive for a 53 year old? Despite the relatively "light" effort, I wonder if I am not giving body time to recover and maybe should do every other day? For those in the forum that are my age and older, can anyone share their experience?
One additional point... I have been using KBs on and off for several years, have been a Pavel disciple from the start and have done I am sure 1000s of swings, never had a back issue before.