The Quiet Was Nice

SQUATS:
Bar wide x10 / mid x10
Hanging knee raises x10 (slow)
95lbs x3 / HKR x10
115lbs x3 / HKR x10
135lbs x3 / HKR x10 (belt, no knee sleeves)
[155lb x5 / HKR x10] 5x (belt. no sleeves)
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Reverse Hyper x10 (machine wt.)
45° back raises +5lbs x10
hang from reverse hyper
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PRESSES:
Bar x10
65lb x3 (strict)
85lb x3
[105lb x4] 3x (belt)
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SEAL ROWS:
20lb x12
25lb x8
30lb x6
35lb x4
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And that finished me off. My back had that familiar old tight feeling. The best way to describe it is this: it's like someone strapped me into a very tight, uncomfortable girdle. The hanging knee raises do help pop me back into position though, that's why I threw them in between the squats. With the weight getting heavier, I know there's going to be some discomfort, so I'm going to do my best to minimize it. That just may mean doing my main lifts on certain days and saving all accessory work for the other days. This might actually work better for me though because it means shorter training sessions which means I'm better able to squeeze them in. 
I was the only one in the weight room last night and it was fairly quiet, lights were off, and I was able to concentrate on form. I've found there's a fine line for me between enjoying the interaction and company of others in the gym, but also needing enough quiet to concentrate. Nothing is more irritating to me than people yakking and idly chit-chatting while I'm trying to lift. Not that I mind people talking, but honestly, if you're just sitting your ass on a bench and talking about the day's events, please take it to another room. 
So, anyhow....still hanging in there, still pushing, still working towards....something.