Cattle cars exist for efficiency of transportation and not for the convenience of the cattle. Yes, I am talking about airline seats especially on transcontinental flights. After sitting in airline seats for 6-12 hours a day the workout the next day always results in minor injuries. I finally recognized the pattern. Kettlebell swings, deadlifts, squats and rowing should not be done after long trips before proper back mobility exercises. After the flight yesterday, today I had to bail on a high volume deadlift/front squat/press combo.
Of the many great suggestions I found on the topic of travel and back pain here are the most useful tips:
- On planes and in cars always put a pillow behind back for lumbar support
- Do lower back and hip flexor mobility routines after getting home and the following morning
- Your next day warmup before the WOD must include back/leg mobility exercises
WOD Attempt
10 rounds. 1 minute per round. 1 min rest between rounds:
– 12 deadlifts
– 9 front squats
– AMRAP push presses
(115 lbs as prescribed) – Failed due to back pain
WOD 2
10 rounds. 1 minute per round. 1 min rest between rounds:
– 12 pullups
– 9 situps
– AMRAP squats
SCORE: 137
CASHOUT
As many rounds as possible in 5 minutes:
– 10 double unders
– 10 pushups
SCORE: 7 rounds
