Coming out of the closet.

OK. It’s not what you’re thinking. This post isn’t about my “orientation”. I like women….well, I like some women, and all other alternatives are unacceptable. (Insert picture of a goat here) It’s a testosterone thing. Get over it.

But I digress.

This post is about my body. Currently I am aware of the following weaknesses:
Left shoulder – primarily due to scar tissue;
Right shoulder blade – I have no idea;
Right lower back – originally due to a lifting incident in 9th grade, perhaps also tight IT bands;
Right knee – karate incident, and also movement imbalances;
Right ankle – immobility, sprains, etc; and
Dear Abbies – apparently don’t “fire” properly. I have thoughts on this, but that’s a different post for a different day.

So…body parts, closet – What gives?

I know I’ve only tossed around the 36kg a few times, but something unexpected is happening. When I moved from the 24kg to the 32kg I developed shoulder pain. This happened three times. Then I got smart and purchased a 28kg and bridged the gap. I have been using the 32kg for a couple of months without any shoulder pain, but I leapt to the 36kg without fully “owning” the 32kg. I was going to try some micro progressions, but when I was able to press the 36kg I decided to skip the whole duct taping of 2.5 lb incremental plates.

I’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Hopefully, I’m not speaking (writing) too soon, but I think I know why I haven’t had the shoulder pain I was expecting. I think it’s because I’m sleeping on the couch. Seriously.

Wait a second…coming out of the closet, sleeping on the couch, he admits to being a grumpy old bachelor. What is going on?

You see about three weeks ago one of the shelves in my closet busted. Apparently I have too many T-shirts. (Again it’s a testosterone thing) Shirts and pants flying all over the place - total mayhem. Well, I need the pants for work…and walking the dog. So they couldn’t be lying on the floor. They went on the bed. Same with my t-shirts, and a few DVD’s that I keep in the closet (I told you it’s a testosterone thing). No room on the bed. So I’ve been sleeping on the couch. I actually like the couch. Fixing the closet will only take 20 minutes. I have finally got all the right parts. I just only have so much energy, and did I mention that I like the couch?

The critical piece is that I’m a stomach sleeper. Always have been. However, on the couch I can only sleep on my back or side. And I think that makes all the difference. When I’m on my stomach in bed my shoulder is usually too close to my ear in what is an unhealthy extended position. (Hyper flexion?) The couch limits my options to more healthy choice and, I believe, better shoulder health. So now the question is: If it’s broke do I have to fix it? The closet I mean.

I may try to get in a few more pressing workouts first.