Strength in numbers..Kim's journal

[mmater]

Apparently, I am not good luck for Bos. First time I met her and trained she attempted 135 on bench press and failed (got it later). This time she gets the stomach bug and can't train. HOWEVER, she is good luck for me. First time, I attempted and got 145 on bench press for a new PR. This time, I ended up getting 10 knees to elbows (hanging ab exercise). video to be posted in Amazon Bragging rights journal. So, I guess the moral of the story is....Bos is my good luck charm. hehe.

Either way I had a great time talking nonstop about lifting and dieting and all that jazz with someone who actually wanted to do the same. It was great!!!!

[serinebean]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee WORK!

Lawdy I think most of us have your back as our goal!

GO BOZ!!!

Coppy that! Wow! /Lurk...

[bosgirlin09]

320: Legs (actually done 3/19)

Front Squats: felt weak on these
10 w/up w/ bar
10@ 95
8@ 135
6@ 155
4@ 155

Leg Press:
4 x 10 @ 3,4,5,5,pps

Reverse Hypers: 4 x 12

Single Leg Xten ss w/ Seated Ham Curl:
Xten: 3 x 12 @ 60, 80, 80lbs
Ham Curl: 3 x 15 @ 90, 100, 110lbs

Leg Lifts in Roman Chair: 4 x 12

Felt tired and weak. Also, trained "with " my new client b/c the gym where Im training under the radar is getting pissy. Starting up with a new place in the next couple of weeks...till then have to work with this guy so I dont get in trouble..

[kimm4]

Front squats weak? That made me LOL...front squats are hard dammit!

[bosgirlin09]

Lol...yeah, I guess they are hard...

On another note, wanted to confess that my diet is crap the past few days. Major life stress going on, and yes...I'm a stress eater. Briefly, my kids went to see their dad over spring break. Several years ago he left SA on 2 weeks notice and went back to live with his parents, leaving custody of the kids to me. Well, when Finn (my 10 yr old) is with his dad, he will say he wishes he could live with him. This week, my ex told Finn, sure..he could move to MO as long as it was ok with me. And ...ummm...NO it is NOT ok with me, and I am now dealing with an angry and devastated 10 year old. And I know the confrontation with my ex is coming soon...and Im not looking forward to dealing with it.

So anyway...thats my confession. I'll be back on the wagon.....soon

[bosgirlin09]

3/21/12:Upper Body

Weight: who the fuk knows?
Cals: On track for 1550 today

OK...so my training is really weird...I never train like this. But I'm training with my new trainee until I get my new place set up. If I don't train with him, the mgmt gets upset, accuses me of training, etc...and I can't afford to lose this new dude...

So...

Bench:
w/up 10 @ bar
10@ 95
8 @ 115
7@115
10@ 95 (yeah...that suksdonkeyballz)

Decline BP:
3 x 12 @ 65,75,95lbs

Cable Flys:
3 x 12 @ 35,40,40 lbs

Supine Rows on Smith:
3 x 10

WG Lat PD ss/ w/ Straight Arm PD:
WG: 3 x 10 @ 90, 100, 110
Straight: 3 x 15 @ 30, 40, 40 lbs

CGPD:
2 x 12 @ 90, 100lbs

Seated Single Arm OH Shoulder press (non working arm holds the weight in isometric hold):
3 x 12 @ 22.5

BW Dips:
10, 7, 6

took forever to do this with another person...blerg...

Didn't feel my strongest but my upper body looks jacked which is nice Yea for carbs and muscle glycogen!

[hieronymous]

Oh lord, that sucks that your ex had to say that to your son. Sending positive vibes your way.

[kimm4]

LMAO at your weight comment!

I just read your EX and son issue...that's gotta suck. Hope it all works out darlin, keep smiling.

[-H-]

Ugh sorry to hear about the stress. I can't imagine how hard that must be!!! I hope there is some peace with it soon for all of you. Hang in there!!!!

[AprilShowers13]

Yay for carbs!!
Hope you are able to work things out with your son and ex.

[pharty]

WTH about your ex? Like it would EVER be ok??? BLERG!

[mmater]

Here ya go Bos, maybe this will make you feel a bit better. Or at least entertained temporarily.

[bosgirlin09]

3/23: Alt leg day

Weighted walking lunges ss/ w/ wall sits
Lunges: 4 x length of gym and back w/ 50 lbs
wall sits: to failure: 1-2 minutes ( weak today)

Split squats w/ 25 lb : 2 x 15per leg

SLRDLs: 2 x 15 per leg@ 40 lbs

Bosu Squats: 3 x 15 w/ 25 lbs

abs:
bb swing w/ 10 lbs added: 3 x 15
toe to ceiling on med ball: 3 x 12 per leg
human snail: 4 x 15

Nice workout. Legs were burning..

Happy Friday peeps!!

[rutzilla]

Loving the video!

[bosgirlin09]

3/24: Deadlifts and some arms

Nice deadlifting session yesterday. Started warming up with 95 and did 6 or 7 sets of increasing weights at various reps to 255. Did 3 reps at 255 with nice form, I think and felt strong. Today Im sore in all the right places and have some nice shin bruises

So it was something like
w/up @ 10 @ 95
10 @ 135
10@ 175
8@ 205
4@ 225
3@ 255
fail at 285

Planned to do a few bi/tri exercises after but ran out of time so only did:

Preacher Curl:
3 x 10 @ 50, 60 60 lbs

Close Grip BP on smith w/throw:
3 x 10 @ 20, 50, 50 added to smith

Working on heavy squats today. Legs are still sore from lunges the other day, so we'll see how it goes..

Happy Sunday friends!

[thehobbes]

Oh what a sweet vid! I see a ham shirt and Versa Grips, lulz! Sorry to hear about all the drama Boz.

[swooshie]

Here ya go Bos, maybe this will make you feel a bit better. Or at least entertained temporarily.

That was awesome!!!! I watched it like 5 times!!! You two look soooooooo great!!


Sucky drama there Bos.....hope it gets better for you soon

[bosgirlin09]

3/26

Quick and easy leg day.

Box Squats: 3 x 10 @ 95

Single leg press: 4 x 10 @ 1pps, 1p + 25lb ps, 2 x 2pps

Single leg Xten ss/w seated Ham Curl:
Xten: 4 x 12 @ 50, 60, 80, 100lbs (PR)
Ham Curl:4 x 15 @ 90, 100, 110, 120 lbs

Finally got evaluated by a PT today, and as I thought my back is messed up from the accident. So I start PT 2x weekly for 6 weeks. She told me to go easy on the weights for a while...

Monumental amounts of stress here in Bozville...just trying to stay afloat..

[megdaig]

Finally got evaluated by a PT today, and as I thought my back is messed up from the accident. So I start PT 2x weekly for 6 weeks. She told me to go easy on the weights for a while...

Monumental amounts of stress here in Bozville...just trying to stay afloat..

Bummer about your back still hurting. Hopefully it won't take you the full 6 weeks to bounce back. I'd go crazy if I couldn't really lift like I wanted to for that long.


And it sounds like a bunch of us could all use a chill pill. I know I've got some left over ;P Hope all your drama passes over without incident.

[KimPossible98]

Here ya go Bos, maybe this will make you feel a bit better. Or at least entertained temporarily.

Let's get the rock outta here! This is awesome!

Boz, catching up in here and sorry to hear about all this stuff going on. Some days you go out there and you live life to its fullest, and other days it's everything you have just to survive.

I think we all need to go on vacation or something, seems like a lot of us are under the gun lately...

And certainly, call whenever you need!

call me beep me if you wanna reach me
if you wanna page me, that's ok!

[bosgirlin09]

3/28

Started my physical therapy today ( after my car accident almost a month ago). My hip has been hurting again, it hurts to sit down, etc...even on rest days. My PT says my gait isn't right, and she can see that my musculature is starting to get imbalanced. For example: Well, anyone who has seen my pics knows I have fairly distinct lower back muscles and a very deep groove in my spine...thanks to lots of deads ...anyway, one side is now protruding a lot more than the other. It's visible when Im just standing relaxed...not good. Apparently, my whole right side is pretty messed up...blerg. There are issues with the muscles and the tendons in my hips..

So I will have to take it easy with the weights for a while. If I feel any discomfort Im to stop immediately, though I have no restrictions on my training. But clearly trying to squat 300 is out of the question. My plan is to keep my compounds where they are for a while, and to decrease weight and add volume when I feel off. I may lift one less day a week, to allow for more recovery. Right now, my body seems to be under a lot of stress...my goals have changed accordingly. My priority is healing...Im in this for the long haul.

How this effects my contest prep remains to be seen. But Im not stressing about it...what will be will be

[pharty]

3/28

Started my physical therapy today ( after my car accident almost a month ago). My hip has been hurting again, it hurts to sit down, etc...even on rest days. My PT says my gait isn't right, and she can see that my musculature is starting to get imbalanced. For example: Well, anyone who has seen my pics knows I have fairly distinct lower back muscles and a very deep groove in my spine...thanks to lots of deads ...anyway, one side is now protruding a lot more than the other. It's visible when Im just standing relaxed...not good. Apparently, my whole right side is pretty messed up...blerg. There are issues with the muscles and the tendons in my hips..

So I will have to take it easy with the weights for a while. If I feel any discomfort Im to stop immediately, though I have no restrictions on my training. But clearly trying to squat 300 is out of the question. My plan is to keep my compounds where they are for a while, and to decrease weight and add volume when I feel off. I may lift one less day a week, to allow for more recovery. Right now, my body seems to be under a lot of stress...my goals have changed accordingly. My priority is healing...Im in this for the long haul.

How this effects my contest prep remains to be seen. But Im not stressing about it...what will be will be

I'm sorry to hear all this, Kim! Blerg! But that last part is right on.

[-H-]

Sorry to hear about the ongoing physical troubles. Hopefully the PT will get you straightened right out. Sounds like your attitude is great though, it will all get better!

[KimPossible98]

Blerg is right but I'm happy that you said you are not going to stress about the contest and what will be will be. Stress = cortisol which isn't good anyway

So what exactly are they doing for you in PT? Or did they send you to a Chiropractor? Seems like your muscles are just freeked out and have locked themselves, maybe consider a deep tissue massage and let them know about your hips. They may be able to really get those muscles to release your pelvis and spine.

[bosgirlin09]

Blerg is right but I'm happy that you said you are not going to stress about the contest and what will be will be. Stress = cortisol which isn't good anyway

So what exactly are they doing for you in PT? Or did they send you to a Chiropractor? Seems like your muscles are just freeked out and have locked themselves, maybe consider a deep tissue massage and let them know about your hips. They may be able to really get those muscles to release your pelvis and spine.

The PT is using electrical stimulation, heat and ultrasound first and then doing deep tissue stuff. She seems smart and actually trained(for PT) with a guy(PT) who started out as a bodybuilder, so she's worked with lots of athletes.

So yeah, we'll see what happens. I've prioritized my short term goal which is to lean out and look awesome for my reunion After that we'll see where I am...

[bosgirlin09]

3/28: Back/bis

Nice workout today

Bent Over db Rows: 10,8,6,4,4,6,8,10 @ 65,70,75,80 lbs(and back down)

Rack Chins: BWx12, BWx10, +25lbs x 5, +25lbs x 7

CGPD: 3 x 10 @ 90, 100, 110x 7 drop to 70 to 15 reps

Seated One arm Row on cable row: 3 x 10 @ 40 lbs

Standing Cable Bi Curl Ins: 3 x 15 @ 20, 25, 25lbs

21's : 15lbs, 10lbs, 10lbs

[thehobbes]

Oh sorry to hear about the back, at least you're getting some PT to sort it out. Amazing numbers still. I must've not seen the last DL post (or didn't realize that was DL), 255x3... And db rowing up to the 80s, holy bejezuz!

Best of luck with the PT, that's just as good for helping your current issues as it is to prevent future ones.

[kimm4]

3/28

Started my physical therapy today ( after my car accident almost a month ago). My hip has been hurting again, it hurts to sit down, etc...even on rest days. My PT says my gait isn't right, and she can see that my musculature is starting to get imbalanced. For example: Well, anyone who has seen my pics knows I have fairly distinct lower back muscles and a very deep groove in my spine...thanks to lots of deads ...anyway, one side is now protruding a lot more than the other. It's visible when Im just standing relaxed...not good. Apparently, my whole right side is pretty messed up...blerg. There are issues with the muscles and the tendons in my hips..

So I will have to take it easy with the weights for a while. If I feel any discomfort Im to stop immediately, though I have no restrictions on my training. But clearly trying to squat 300 is out of the question. My plan is to keep my compounds where they are for a while, and to decrease weight and add volume when I feel off. I may lift one less day a week, to allow for more recovery. Right now, my body seems to be under a lot of stress...my goals have changed accordingly. My priority is healing...Im in this for the long haul.

How this effects my contest prep remains to be seen. But Im not stressing about it...what will be will be

You are bb, so there's no need to squat 300...

Decreasing weight and adding volume is a good plan and it works. No need to stress, just lift smart and focus on getting better.

Keep us posted.

[bosgirlin09]

3/30: Chest/tris

Flat bench DB Press:
10X 45 lbs
3 x 12 @ 40lbs

Decline BP:
10@ 45
10@65
10@75
2x10@85

cable flys: 4 x 15 @ 25lbs

Dips: 7,6,5,5 (pathetic!)

Rope tri pd:
3 x 12 @ 45, 50, 50 lbs

20 min on ellip Happy Friday!

[bosgirlin09]

3/31: Legs

Lunges: 4sets x 15 each ( 1/2 forward/ 1/2 backward) w/ 45lbs

Split Squats: 4 x 12 @ 50lbs (25 lb plate in each hand)fuuuuuuuuk that was hard!!!

RDL's: 4 x 12 @ 80, 90, 100, 110 lbs

KB Swings: 4 x 15(or 20...can't remember) @ 25lbs

Seated OH Single Arm Shoulder Press w/ non working arm in iso hold: 4 x 12 @ 20 lbs (threw these in b/c not sure if Im going to get to train tomorrow, and haven't hit shoulders this week)

On another note I dropped a 40 lb db on my finger yesterday and today it's swollen and purple