2013 - The Year of Erin's Comeback

[HARRYBEAST]

TKD
vvv This. Assuming you use proper form and load, there is no increased risk. You could just as easily blow your back or a knee on a squat using poor form.

But can you blow out your shoulder doing regular squats?

Just my thoughts on things but IMO work is a big part of our life and if you don't enjoy what you do you should find a job that you do enjoy. I love my job and actually like coming to work

[erinlee01]

I know it's easier said than done but you need to find a way to slow down.

I hear you. Like you said, easier said than done.

But can you blow out your shoulder doing regular squats?

Just my thoughts on things but IMO work is a big part of our life and if you don't enjoy what you do you should find a job that you do enjoy. I love my job and actually like coming to work

OK, but do you avoid anything that can cause you to blow your shoulder out? You can do it on bench or OHP as well. Same idea.

Unfortunately, what I would enjoy does not pay what I make now. Being only a few years away from college tuition, I can't take that step backwards. My ex will soon have 4 kids, so I don't expect too much contribution to Mike & Kev's college funds.

[HARRYBEAST]

I hear you. Like you said, easier said than done.



OK, but do you avoid anything that can cause you to blow your shoulder out? You can do it on bench or OHP as well. Same idea.

Unfortunately, what I would enjoy does not pay what I make now. Being only a few years away from college tuition, I can't take that step backwards. My ex will soon have 4 kids, so I don't expect too much contribution to Mike & Kev's college funds.

yeah but on bench or even on OHP I don't have to focus on that while squatting

I hear you on the money issue, but you could always do the job you love and sell noodz on the side

[erinlee01]

yeah but on bench or even on OHP I don't have to focus on that while squatting

I hear you on the money issue, but you could always do the job you love and sell noodz on the side

Right. Which is why you need to watch the load. It's not an ego lift like bench of OHP.

I'd starve. I actually have some things in the works to supplement income. Just need time to focus on them.

[HARRYBEAST]

Right. Which is why you need to watch the load. It's not an ego lift like bench of OHP.

I'd starve. I actually have some things in the works to supplement income. Just need time to focus on them.

See my thoughts are always like this:
What benefit does OH Squat have over regular squats?
What risks does OH Squat have over regular squats?
What purpose does OH Squat have in my routine?

I have answers for the 2nd questions but not much on the 1rst and 3rd.

[erinlee01]

See my thoughts are always like this:
What benefit does OH Squat have over regular squats?
What risks does OH Squat have over regular squats?
What purpose does OH Squat have in my routine?

I have answers for the 2nd questions but not much on the 1rst and 3rd.

1 - builds more flexibility; works the whole body; works more stabilizer muscles; strengthen core and lower back
2 - It may not have a place based on your goals. I wouldn't say it's something everyone should be doing.

The answer to #1 is why I want to work it in. I need a strong core and stabilizers to help my back. Anything I can do for that is worth it.

[HARRYBEAST]

1 - builds more flexibility; works the whole body; works more stabilizer muscles; strengthen core and lower back
2 - It may not have a place based on your goals. I wouldn't say it's something everyone should be doing.

The answer to #1 is why I want to work it in. I need a strong core and stabilizers to help my back. Anything I can do for that is worth it.

Alright I think we have killed this. I guess will never really settle it because women are stubborn and won't admit when there wrong

[storm1507]

I need to cruise the OV35 and find everyone again. Sub'd in now.

I hope everything has been going good for you.

[erinlee01]

Alright I think we have killed this. I guess will never really settle it because women are stubborn and won't admit when there wrong

We both know there is no one size fits all approach.

I need to cruise the OV35 and find everyone again. Sub'd in now.

I hope everything has been going good for you.

lol - I do the same thing. I get stuck in my subscription list and never get out. It doesn't help that I rarely have time to post now. I read all my subs, but rarely comment.

[HARRYBEAST]

We both know there is no one size fits all approach.



lol - I do the same thing. I get stuck in my subscription list and never get out. It doesn't help that I rarely have time to post now. I read all my subs, but rarely comment.

did you miss my ninja post

[erinlee01]

did you miss my ninja post

lol. I did. It's been a while since you've ninja posted me.

[HARRYBEAST]

lol. I did. It's been a while since you've ninja posted me.

I am trying to bring back the funny

[erinlee01]

TKD
2 hour test

Pretty brutal. Lack of sleep was getting to me. But we did it! Mike and I will be advanced purple belts.

Poor Kevin was sick today. I kept him home from school because his throat was sore. He has so many issues at school that I figured no need to send him when he wasn't feeling 100% and would annoy the **** out of the teacher (more than usual). Thought he would still be able to test. Fed him dinner then decided to check his temp to be sure. 100. Poor little guy. He was so mad that I wouldn't let him go test. He was so excited to become a red belt. Of course, I think the main source of his anger was that until he tests he no longer outranks Mike and I. I promised him I would sign him up for a private test so he wouldn't have to wait a month for the makeup test. He tests on Wednesday!

[HARRYBEAST]

Congrats on the new rank! (congratulatory groping implied)

Hope Kevin gets better soon so he can outrank you guys again

[erinlee01]

Congrats on the new rank! (congratulatory groping implied)

Hope Kevin gets better soon so he can outrank you guys again

Thanks! (for both the congrats and the groping )

Kevy is still pretty sick. I took him to the doctor and he doesn't have strep, but he's got some kind of respiratory thing going on. And a fever. He's been just lying around for 2 days, which is completely atypical. He should be recovered by his test on Weds.!

[storm1507]

We both know there is no one size fits all approach.



lol - I do the same thing. I get stuck in my subscription list and never get out. It doesn't help that I rarely have time to post now. I read all my subs, but rarely comment.

Same here.

Congrats on the purple belts. Kevin is your youngest????

[erinlee01]

Same here.

Congrats on the purple belts. Kevin is your youngest????

Thanks! Yes, Kevin is my youngest. He likes having an area where he outranks us.

[erinlee01]

Squats -65x8x3
RDL - 95x8x3
SOHP - 65x8x3
Pullups - 4x3
Bench - 95x8, 7, 5
Curl - 45x8x3
Skull crushers - 45x8x3

Got under 160 for the first time in 3 years. Pretty happy about that. Makes 8 lbs in 8 weeks. Bill told me I'm looking leaner on top - that he could see my shoulders again. All good!

[erinlee01]

OK, I'm running another log for Promera and will be posting workouts there:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=153071571

I'll be back when that's done!