Workout Tuesday 4/9/12

The author demonstrating the ONLY appropriate use of  a Smith machine.

I have an ongoing issue with rotator cuff tendinopathy, specifically supraspinatus and biceps tendinopathy, and this has seriously affected my training regime.  I have had to cut out all isolation exercises for the arms, notably curls and dips, and have had to cut down on the weights for the other big exercises like bench press, rows and shoulder press.  I am taking anti-inflammatories, and am performing minor rotator cuff movements like horizontal external shoulder rotation with a resistance band (elbow at hip).

Today's focus was on mid-level volume.  Three exercises, 6 sets, 6 reps of each.  Again, the weight was only at about 65-70% max due to concerns and limitations regarding the injury.  We have to be careful...

Volume superset

6 sets, 6 reps.

Bench press - 65.5kg.
T-bar row - 65kg.
1 powerclean to 6 front squats - 63kg.