2nd August 2010

Tough workout today which for reasons I'm not too sure off has left me with a tenderness in the crook of my elbows, especially the left one. It's right at the bicep insertion and I can only assume it's because I didn't warm up properly prior to snatching the 24k bell. I was warmed up in all other regards however so didn't think I would have a problem.
The workout today was a replica of a session I did one day last week except I started with a 24, which if I'm honest was too heavy.
The session was as follows.
3 exercises, Swing, Snatch and clean squat and press (done as one sequence)
Starting on the left arm I did one rep of each, then 2, then 3, 4, 5 and then back down to 4, 3, 2, and finally 1 rep. Then without rest, swapped to the right hand.
This is a good 8-9 minute sequence so is quite taxing.
I then took a 2 minute rest and repeated with the 20 k. I had every intention of doing a third set with the 16 but was worried about the pain in my lower bicep area.
All told, just over 20 minutes for the session. The 24 is a bit heavy at the moment and I struggled to complete the sequence with that weight.
On completion, I iced my left arm and will continue to do so for the next 24 hours and then ascertain how it feels. Hopefully it's not actually injured.
Twinging a bit right now as I write this which is a bit odd! Fingers crossed!