frustrating

Just couldn't get a rhythm tonite, smashed my ankle walking in the gym the other day, and it actually really messed it up. Couldn't get it to handle my weigh today, and i was twisting like crazy, probably handled 135 almost 10 times just trying to get it to feel normal-ish, but it just wasn't happening and I was putting a pile of weight on my right leg.

This week was a bit of a down week anyways, and the total volume in this program of heavy lifts is just higher than I think I've been used to handling lately, and is actually beating me up quite a bit. Wasn't my best night, and had a hard time concentrating because I really wanted to train tonite, but couldn't get it going. A day on my feet tomorrow will definitely get it back working normal again, and I`ll jump back in on bench and let the rest of the week roll out. I always find it hard to relax after not training, but really looking forward to getting to a new day and moving everything forward again.

Eric always has an itch to lift heavy stuff, and when I wasn't lookinghe hit two 315 singles, and he said they felt really easy. This kid always works on his feet, so his posture is really good already, and has progressed really fast. I do my best to keep his reps on the higher side as his muscles are likely developing a bit too fast for his ligaments, and ive given him a lot of time in higher rep ranges to give his tendons time to adjust... the kid is overall tight, but in the right areas. the consistent work in the 80% range has really helped him to flatten out his back on deads lately, and lets him practice very good technique on all lifts. I let him do some extra back work as it will only help him out, and he has a very high work capacity I`ve noticed, more so than most of us I think. He`s going to be really good, I push him, but I try not to let him progress too fast the rest of the time. I full expect him to take a ride at a 350 squat at his next meet, and I think it will be cake for him, and leave room in the tank as well. Getting young lifters used to making attempts at meets are very good habits, Willie made sure to set me up like this at meets.