First gym session after 12 days away while down in Melbourne last week and starting a new role this week.
We did many hours walking last week around Melbourne's CBD, and it is apparent that some parts of the drive train
(knees and pelvis/lower back) weren't used to the continuous effort for that type of movement.
The strength loss was readily apparent in a few areas, and the knees let me know they weren't entirely happy. I expected it after nearly two weeks, so started on lower weights for the first set, which was just as well. Concentrated on the eccentric side of the movement (lowering the weight slowly as the muscle lengthens) to get the work in without injuring anything.
Successfully completed 2 sets of lat pull-downs at reduced weight, and three sets of lying-on-side core strength exercises for the first time in 6 weeks. The issue with the latter is the pressure it puts on the shoulder as I need to keep the lower abdomen off the ground. Did better than expected, although collarbone is sore this morning. Forgot to ice it last night.