135 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
265 x 2
185 x 8
Need flats asap. Tabata circuit the day before, or something, beat up my legs pretty bad this week. I need to take the weekend to truly recover. Eat, sleep, and find time to stretch and work on mobility.
ROW
95 x 5
95 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 3
95 x 8
The rows felt good. The last eight reps really pumped up my back and I was walking out of the gym like an old man. No bench or any accessory work today. I may continue this tmrw but it'll depend on how busy I'll be in the afternoon/evening.
Balance. I truly believe that whatever our hobbies are, if they are worth the time and effort put into them, they should not be a separate component to our lives. There is a certain synergy that comes from involving your loved ones in some aspect to the things we enjoy. I realize that for many, these hobbies are a sort of "escape" from the obligations of life. Work, bills, chores, school, even family and friends - from time to time some folks just like to separate and devote time to themselves.
Void of noise, literal and figurative; void of thought and rationality. Just the self, the being, the body and the soul. Sometimes, we like to be left alone.
Don't get me wrong: this isn't a call to completely involve our loved ones in our craft. Rather, it is imperative to allow both aspects of our lives to work together. Balance. Synergy. Rhythmic interaction. It allows our passions to maintain an element of practicality, lest we wallow in frustration when we are denied the things we take solace in.
At one point I longed for my wife to pursue heavy weightlifting. I realized quickly that my obligation was not to coerce her into what MY ideal role was, but rather facilitate and encourage her own personal growth as a person. It's something I think many of us forget. We become to engrossed in our own pursuits that we demand the attention of others towards it. Our passion in accomplishing our goals, whether it's finishing a marathon or totaling 2000 lbs in a meet, should be the focus of sharing, not the goals themselves.
Let your energy reflect and inspire others to approach their lives with zest and passion. Shine, that others may do the same.
'Til next time; keep squattin'.
