Sam Fears

A little conditioning, enjoying nature

KNOW YOU LIMITS; INJURY PREVENTION👇🏻

I absolutely could have *attempted* another pull there, and might have gotten it. But I also might have ripped myself in two and been incapacitated for the foreseeable future. Why I chose to stop:

1. I felt my form breaking down. My bracing was giving way, and I’m not about to attempt a Jefferson curl with 495. Orthopedic surgeons would love it.

2. The risk vs. reward of hitting another rep is just not there. The risk of sustaining an injury is astronomically higher compared to the minimal reward of hitting another rep and feeling like I matter in this world for the next hour or so. It’s asinine.

3. I was about 2 seconds away from pushing my insides to my outsides. A**l prolapse is not something I strive for in my fitness journey.

Don’t be a quitter, but don’t be stupid. Make the right choice. Know your limits. Don’t do drugs.