Kimm4's "Outside the Box of Randomness!"

[DieselsMom]

Hi Kim,

I totally lurk but thought I would post today. Sorry to hear of all the troubles I know how much we appreciated your help and advice this year so a big THANK YOU again for that. Good luck on your interview I am sure you will kill it.

Love the wedding photos and your entrance to the reception was awesome!

[kimm4]

Hello everyone. The interview was fantastic and they kept me there for almost 2 hours. I'm way over qualified for the job, but they loved me and I'm positive it's mine when the time comes.

Hit the gym for some chest/bis. Place was dead, nice and quiet.

Flat bench
95 x 8
105 x 8
115 x 6
124 x 4
105 x 9

Flat bench DB flys
35's x 15
40's x 15
40's x 12
45's x 12

Superset:

Incline press machine
105 x 12
120 x 10 x 2
135 x 8

Pec deck
70 x 15
80 x 12
90 x 10
100 x 7

Superset:

Bi curl machine (plate load)
45 x 12
55 x 8
55 x 7
50 x 10

BB wrist curls (premade straight bars)
70 x 15
80 x 12
90 x 10 x 2

Hammer rope curls
90 x 10
100 x 8
110 x 8
90 x 12

[MyriaK]

Glad your interview went well.

It's always such a relief just to have an interview over, let alone being confident it went well.

[kimm4]

Glad your interview went well.

It's always such a relief just to have an interview over, let alone being confident it went well.

Thank you. I was so relieved when it was over. I've always hated going on interviews and I've always been very uncomfortable with the process. This is the first interview I've ever had where they made me feel right at home. I interviewed with a brother and sister and they were so nice and so down to earth...it was like a breath of fresh air.

[MyriaK]

I've always hated going on interviews and I've always been very uncomfortable with the process.

If it's any consolation, I used to have to do interviews (I ran a semiconductor manufacturing facility at the time) and I dreaded it. I rarely, if ever, felt they were all that helpful, but CorpHQ required I do them.

In any event, glad yours went well, sounds like you got a pair of interviewers who were a lot more comfortable and better at the process than I ever managed.

[penny0527]

Thank you. I was so relieved when it was over. I've always hated going on interviews and I've always been very uncomfortable with the process. This is the first interview I've ever had where they made me feel right at home. I interviewed with a brother and sister and they were so nice and so down to earth...it was like a breath of fresh air.

That is so exciting! My interview for my current job was a similar experience. My boss and I were chatting about everything and kept having to get back on the topic of interview questions. I've been there 5 years and I still really like working there. I hope you have that as well wherever you end up.

[kimm4]

That is so exciting! My interview for my current job was a similar experience. My boss and I were chatting about everything and kept having to get back on the topic of interview questions. I've been there 5 years and I still really like working there. I hope you have that as well wherever you end up.

It's so great to enjoy where you work?! For most of us our place of employment is our first home...so it's always nice if you're able to actually enjoy it. This place is a family owned insurance agency. I was a personal lines insurance manager for over 15 yrs. The cool thing is I've worked with all of the girls before in previous agencies. The position is a processing job which I'm way over qualified for, but that doesn't bother me at all. I just wanted to get back out into the workforce. I've been working from home for over a decade and it was great to be home with kids. I got to work from home, enjoy the SAH mom thingy, but my kids are older and it's secluded and lonely. I want to get back out around other adults and do something I enjoy until I retire.

Anyhoo...today was legs and it was great. Since I've gone back to 4 day a week training, I feel stronger than ever and I'm very pleased with my progress so far.

Front squats
115 x 8 x 2
135 x 6 x 2
145 x 4 x 2

RDL's
155 x 10
185 x 6
205 x 5 x 2

Superset:

Single leg ext
40 x 12
50 x 10
40 x 12
60 x 8

Seated leg curls
150 x 12
160 x 10
170 x 10
180 x 6

Goblet squats
60 x 12
65 x 10
65 x 8
70 x 8

GHR's (I have finally mastered these and I will get them on vid soon. I broke down and finally bought a godamn camera!)
4, 4, 5, 3

Enjoy your weekend everyone.

[kimm4]

I haven't been feeling well for a few days. Almost feels like a touch of the flu or something. I hit the gym for some shoulders/traps...something quick to get in an out.

OHP machine
105 x 10 x 2
120 x 6
120 x 5

Facepulls
110 x 12
130 x 10
150 x 8
160 x 8

DB upright rows
25's x 12
30's x 12
35's x 8
40's x 8

DB side laterals
25's x 10
30's x 10
35's x 8 x 2

DB shrugs
65's x 12
70's x 12
75's x 10
80's x 10

[penny0527]

It's so great to enjoy where you work?! For most of us our place of employment is our first home...so it's always nice if you're able to actually enjoy it. This place is a family owned insurance agency. I was a personal lines insurance manager for over 15 yrs. The cool thing is I've worked with all of the girls before in previous agencies. The position is a processing job which I'm way over qualified for, but that doesn't bother me at all. I just wanted to get back out into the workforce. I've been working from home for over a decade and it was great to be home with kids. I got to work from home, enjoy the SAH mom thingy, but my kids are older and it's secluded and lonely. I want to get back out around other adults and do something I enjoy until I retire.

Sounds like a great plan!

I'm excited to see those GHR's. you've been busting your hump on those.

[kimm4]

Back/Tris

HS single arm low rows
70 x 10
80 x 8
90 x 8
100 x 6

Lat Pulldowns
130 x 8 x 2
150 x 7
160 x 6
140 x 8

BB rows
115 x 8
125 x 8
135 x 6 x 2

Supine rows
BW x 12, 10, 12, 10

CGBP
95 x 8
105 x 7
105 x 8
110 x 6

Rope pressdowns
100 x 12
110 x 12
120 x 10
120 x 8

I took a couple progress pics last night. I actually dug out one of my old posing suits and threw it on. I haven't worn a posing suit in over 5 years. The feeling was just "meh"...no sparks or the slightest itch to prep for a show anytime soon LOL...

Here's a few...







Have a great night!

[LHarwood]

Strong workout....as usual

You look so good. It's always a bonus when the person advices you looks good.

So-is there no chance of competing again? Was the prep and cost too much or something?

[DieselsMom]

Wow Kim, looks like you could just fall back into competing! You look amazing.

[penny0527]

You look so good. It's always a requirement when the person advices you looks good.

There you go

[LHarwood]

There you go

Ooops I spelt advises wrong.

[kimm4]

Strong workout....as usual

You look so good. It's always a bonus when the person advices you looks good.

So-is there no chance of competing again? Was the prep and cost too much or something?

Wow Kim, looks like you could just fall back into competing! You look amazing.

There you go

Thanks ladies. I used to get excited and loved competing. Now it's more of a been there done that. I don't know why but I don't get fired up like I used to. I do enjoy watching others go through the process though...I think it's awesome!

Chest/Bis

HS incline press
90 x 12
110 x 10
130 x 7
140 x 5

Flat bench DB flys
35's x 15
40's x 15
50's x 8
50's x 10

BB curls (premade bars)
70 x 8
60 x 12 x 2
80 x 6

BB wrist curls
80 x 12 x 2
90 x 10

Chest dips (shoulder felt pretty good)
8, 10, 10, 7

Chinups (slow negs)
6, 5, 5, 4

Pullups (should not a 100% with these, but slowly building back up)
3, 2, 3

Came home and grabbed a beer...I was craving one during my entire workout LOL...

[Luvdogs]

Hi Kim, looking good! You have such great muscles!

We moved our business last month and I am so much happier in the new space, it does make a difference when most of your day is spent at work!

I just got over a cold, so I hope you feel well soon!

[tmonkey]

you look great kim

[kimm4]

you look great kim

Thank you.

Legs

Precor squats
160 x 12
180 x 10 x 2
200 x 8

Seat leg curls
150 x 12 x 2
160 x 10
170 x 8

GHR's
5, 4, 3, 3

Leg ext (drop set)
110 x 12
100 x 8
90 x 8
80 x 10

Seat calves
230 x 12
250 x 12
210 x 20
270 x 10

Front squats (this was random)
95 x 10
105 x 8 x 2
110 x 8

Have a great weekend!

[kimm4]

Hi Kim, looking good! You have such great muscles!

We moved our business last month and I am so much happier in the new space, it does make a difference when most of your day is spent at work!

I just got over a cold, so I hope you feel well soon!

Thanks Julia.

Moving to a new space is refreshing for sure. Good to hear you're enjoying it!

I didn't train yesterday. I had my grandaughter for the day and we took a trip to the apple farm. We picked apples, fed the animals and enjoyed our entire day outdoors...I love the fall it's my favourite time of year.

Hit some shoulders/traps today and overall it was good.

BB OHP
75 x 8
85 x 7
105 x 3 (I tried so hard for 4 but couldn't make it happen...soon...)
95 x 5

Facepulls
110 x 15
130 x 10
150 x 8
160 x 6

HS shrugs
200 x 12
220 x 12
240 x 10 x 2

Front side T's
15's x 12
20's x 10
15's x 12
25's x 6

Upright rows (premade straight bars)
70 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 5
70 x 10

Alt front DB raise
20's x 12
25's x 10
30's x 10

Wishing you all a great week!

[litljay]

I don't know why or how this is the first time I've seen your journal. You're an inspiration with lots of knowledge... subbed

[kimm4]

I don't know why or how this is the first time I've seen your journal. You're an inspiration with lots of knowledge... subbed

Oh thanks for stopping in. Hope you're doing well!

Hit some back/tris

BB rows
115 x 8
125 x 8
145 x 6
165 x 3
135 x 9

Pullups slow negs (no pain in my shoulder at all! )
5, 4, 5, 4, 4

Close grip cybex pulldowns
150 x 8
170 x 8
170 x 7
155 x 10

1 arm cable rows
80 x 10
100 x 8
110 x 8
120 x 6

Skullcrushers
40 x 12 x 2
50 x 8 x 2

BW dips (shoulder felt good!)
7, 10, 8, 8

Diamond pushups
12, 15, 12, 10

Have a great night all.

[litljay]

Oh thanks for stopping in. Hope you're doing well!

(no pain in my shoulder at all! )
(shoulder felt good!)

Doing great, thanks. And, Woot!! for pain free shoulders!!!

[LHarwood]

Great workouts and is great that your shoulder ain't hurting during.

Hope all is well in KL land.

[penny0527]

I love your new avi

[kimm4]

Doing great, thanks. And, Woot!! for pain free shoulders!!!

Great workouts and is great that your shoulder ain't hurting during.

Hope all is well in KL land.

I love your new avi

Thank you everyone!

Hit some chest/bis...nothing crazy feeling a bit tired.

Flat bench
95 x 8
105 x 8
115 x 6
105 x 10
110 x 8

Incline press machine
105 x 12 x 2
120 x 10
135 x 8
135 x 6

Single arm pec deck
70 x 12
80 x 10
90 x 8 x 2
100 x 6

Chinups
6, 5, 5, 4, 4

Rope hammer curls
80 x 12
90 x 8 x 2
80 x 12
70 x 10

I have a ton of apples from apple picking the other day. Every year, I make a bunch of apple pies and give them away to the guys at the gym. I'll keep one for home and that's it.

Have a great night.

[LHarwood]

Nice lifts.

Oooh you could send one over to the UK? I'm sure it'll all be edible after 10hours on the plane and 6 hours from the airport that flyes to the states.. lolol

[NorwichGrad]

Hi Kim,

Great to hear you’re shoulder’s doing well! Considering you were out of commission for a while you look like you never stopped training. You look great as always.

The wedding pics are beautiful.

[kimm4]

Nice lifts.

Oooh you could send one over to the UK? I'm sure it'll all be edible after 10hours on the plane and 6 hours from the airport that flyes to the states.. lolol

I only make these pies once a year. I will totally mail you a pie!

Hi Kim,

Great to hear you’re shoulder’s doing well! Considering you were out of commission for a while you look like you never stopped training. You look great as always.

The wedding pics are beautiful.

Oh thanks so much. Have a great weekend!

Finished off the week with some legs. I decided to go lighter and shoot for higher reps. I swear the whole gym was training legs...this never happens...

Front squats
95 x 15 x 2
105 x 12 x 2

GHR's
4, 3 x 5

Leg Press
215 x 15 x 2
225 x 12 x 2

Seated leg curls
140 x 15 x 2
150 x 12 x 2

Single leg ext
40 x 12
30 x 15 x 2
30 x 13

Enjoy your weekend.

[kimm4]

Shoulders/Traps

BB OHP (Stand)
75 x 8 x 2
85 x 8
105 x 3 x 2
95 x 5

Superset:

BB upright rows
85 x 7
85 x 8
90 x 6
85 x 6

Plate shrugs
35lbs x 8 front, 8 side, 8 rear x 4

Facepulls
110 x 15
130 x 10
150 x 8
160 x 6

Pullups (just because)
couple sets 4-6

Front side T's
15's x 12 x 2
20's x 7

1 arm DB side laterals
30's x 8 x 2

[LHarwood]

Your workouts always make me wanna sack work off and go to the gygym haha.

Strong lateral raise. Strong iron lady!

Happy Tuesday (isn't it like 2.30am where you are?)