This week will mark 2 full weeks of no deadlifting or squatting.  Just as I suspected, my arse cheeks have been sore for the last two weeks.  Split squats really stink, but hopefully they help me out in the long run.  I miss squatting :(

I will not bore you with my sets and reps of lunges, chest supported rows and split squats.  Just be sure I am doing lots of them.  And did I mention pressing?

In other news, I had the opportunity to speak at the Athletics banquet at my old high school.  Yes, I was previously an Opeongo Wildcat.  How eery it was to walk down the halls of my old stompin' grounds, and to see 3 of my previous teachers - All of which probably never in a million years thought they would see me public speaking about competing at the World level!!  My gym teacher made me sit on the wall as punishment for goofing off too many times to count.  Ah, the good old days.

Anyways, other than a few slide show technicalities, and only saying "um or uh" about 47 times, it went a LOT better than I thought.  The students listened really well, and they were super impressed when I told them about the amazing feats of strength I saw at the Worlds last November.  I stressed the importance of strength  training for sports, and the sacrifices needed to be the best.   

Here is a picture from my slide show:

Hopefully I inspired even one of them.

TO Super show & a step back to make 2 steps forward

What a crazy weekend in Toronto with flooding and tragic public shootings.

In the meantime, and on a better note, UF was kicking ass at the Super show!

Paul came out on top at the Invitational Strongman competition.  It was a little hairy for a bit, as his competitors are getting better all the time.  Good thing he is too.

For us powerlifters, we all lifted really well and won best club.  I don't remember everyone's numbers, but I think we all are pretty happy with our results.  I do know that Shelby got a PR competition bench, and Dane got a PR in his squat.

I didn't get any footage of my lifts unfortunately, as Paul was busy getting ready to compete, (or should I say busy flirting with the Inside Fitness girls...), but was successful 8 out of 9 lifts only missing my last bench attempt of 220lbs.  Super long pause on the chest humbles me quite a bit.
Otherwise, I finished my squat with 320lbs with some room, benched 214lbs, and DL'ed 380lbs.  The squat is a PR, and the DL is also a PR, especially pulling conventional.
Pretty happy with my lifts, mainly wanted to be conservative and go 9 for 9, but fell a little short unfortunately.

I  have been advised to take some time from double leg squatting and heavy pulling for at least 4 weeks to get my pelvis back in line.  I am willing to take this time in hopes that bigger and better things will come.  I'm basically training with the emergency brake on, so hopefully once I focus on getting things straightened out my lifts will progress that much more.

Although, honestly not looking forward to many training days of split squats and lunges....I will be walking funny for sure.