Re-Starting?

It is not a question of, if you get off track in your training, it is only a question of when. Trying to train around your life is difficult. Things happen that are way out of your control that seriously foul things up! I have a couple a friends coming back now.. one from a death in the family and the other one had serious medical problems... It really doesn't matter what throws you off track... the steps involved in returning to your regular training is what is important.

It is totally normal to come back and get crazy about how much ground you lost! This is unproductive! Thinking about what you used to do or what you used to lift is the fastest ticket to the KB Boneyard! Gotta realize 2 very important things. 1) You are still the lifter you used to be, you are temporarily in a different place. 2) Be realistic about where your body is at for real... accepting the truth and liking it are 2 different things... nobody likes it, but accepting is helpful.

Starting out, have no expectations! This means pick up light bells and try some exercises. No rules here except notice how your body feels when you are doing this stuff. Maybe try 10 swings per side, put the bell down and move around... then maybe 10 cleans each side... 10 presses, 10 snatches... see how you feel... the truth is doing this stuff without big pressure is nice! 

Going slow can be tough to take! You instincts as a competitive person are to push yourself beyond what you have done before. Relax, you are not in that place right now... Your goal is to return to your regular training schedule (not load) as soon as possible,  the loads will take care of themselves in time... Get back to the daily business of training no mater how silly it may seem to you... this is the fastest way to get back up to speed!