Dooley Noted: 5/28/2015
Last September, i wrote about significantly hurting my SI (upper back pelvic) joint.
It was completely disheartening.
My chosen method of treatments were anchored in a strong deadlifting program, created by my business partner, Jason Kapnick.
My one-rep max at that time was a moderately efficiently executed 225 pounds.
I have consistently trained weekly with the deadlift, following Jason’s program to the letter.
My pain is so far gone that i forgot that getting out of it used to be the goal.
The current goal is a 300 lb one-rep deadlift max.
I couldn’t tell you if I could do it. I’ve learned that I’m training to get stronger, always focusing on submax programming.
So, yesterday I was disappointed when I only achieved 2 sets of 2 conventional deadlifts at 255 pounds.
Jason watched and said, “Time for a new program.”
He did not lament with me, nor allow me to lament.
I went into my drop sets, 3 sets of 5 reps at 225 pounds. They felt easy, fast from the ground, and focused.
After the first set, Jason said, “I remember when that used to be your max.”
In my disappointment with my 255 performance, I failed to recognize the progress I had made.
I had thrown away the fact that I used to weep, wishing to be able to deadlift without pain.
I had failed to remember that 225 used to be a great, slow struggle.
I know one day I will be repping out 3 sets of 5 reps at 255 lb.
And one day, I will pull 300 for 2 sets of 2.
I will train for that day, remembering how 225 used to feel hard.
I hope you take a moment today to reflect on your goal achievements.
By all means, keep chasing your goals.
But take a second to look back fondly on what you’ve accomplished.
You earned that right.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley