Good thing swings dont build muscle

Or I would be in trouble,lol. weighed in at a beefy 164 before todays workout with pretty much the same BF % as I have had for the last few months, 8.9%. I have a definite increase in upper body mass with my pecs, arms(!?), delts and abs exhibiting thickness I havent felt since I was a powerlifter a few years ago.My back seems to be tolerating it so far. Just have to stay stretched out and stay out of flexion.

I dont want to get too much heavier as its easier on my knee and back to be lighter, even if I am less strong.But its fun :)) Reminds me of the old days.

Playing consistently now with the two pood has to be part of it as well . Its a LOT heavier and harder the 24 kg by ALOT.Much more balance and stabilization required as well as shear white fiber force.Much less room for error. Gotta concentrate more, too.

Compared to the snatch the increased muscle tension I get from swinging is very noticeable.Especially as the bell goes head height and above.Maintaining contact and connection to the belland through the floor and not overcontrolling it is very tricky.Cool shoes.Plus having shorter, more power driven sets is helping hit some white fiber too, which is nice.Havent been able to do THAT in quite awhile.

Also,with the swing my abililty to keep my elbow straight througout the full ROM has helped unload that joint as well as the biceps/ shoulder right up the road.

My training volume is consistently higher as well ;as much because I am not going through down time because of my shoulder. Plus, its easier to get higher numbers with swings than snatches as you can easily do more swings.I can feel a lot more upper back stabilization from the top end of the swing reps as well and thats a good thing.

Also,knew today was going to be 2 ,100 rep sets and was not looking forward to it but knew it had to be done.

One arm swings with 16 kg
10/10/5/5=30
30/30/20/20=100
25/25/15/15/10/10=100
20/20/10/10/10/10=80
10/10/10/10/10/10=60

total reps =370
total pounds=13,320

Not bad . Did the first set by myself as Joe was late. Second set was much easier.High reps by yourself suck.But the first hundred reps was much easier than it has been and the second as well. The last set of 80 could have been 70- but felt good.I like swings better than DARCS;its easier to maintain the connection to the bell with the swings than letting go and resetting each rep.Its all good though :))
Recovery between sets getting much better as well. DOnt feel like I want to puke at all,lol :))

Snatch holds
16 kgx30s ec
x45 sec
x60 sec
x60 sec

rack walks with 20 kg
200 feet per arm
one lap= 400 feet
1200 feet total 3 laps

these were easier than last week, rack position improved.tired though.

BW 164!
BF 8.9%
Water 60.7%

datsit ,gotta stretch.