I even lift, Brah!

[paiger0321]

Strongggg deads! Stronger cardio... lawdd. Marathons errr day?!

[meimonsta]

Fantastic DLs and assistance work! Ooh ooh take pictures at the Arnold!

[ccmarks]

I think you should try sumo..I love it! More leg drive for me and less low back.

I'm so jealous your going to the Arnold! Maybe next year ill make it

[resilience5241]

Strongggg deads! Stronger cardio... lawdd. Marathons errr day?!

haha, just a little steady state. Dis girl does not run unless something apocalyptic is happening.

Fantastic DLs and assistance work! Ooh ooh take pictures at the Arnold!

Thank you! I come bearing photos!

I think you should try sumo..I love it! More leg drive for me and less low back.

I'm so jealous your going to the Arnold! Maybe next year ill make it

Definitely may give sumo a try this week. I've been trying to give a little more focus to my hammies lately. Arnold was a ton of fun! Definitely recommend going at least once.

A COUPLE PHOTOS FROM THE WEEKEND:

Get to zee Ahhnold.

Nicole Wilkins! Beautiful woman. Also a fellow Michigander - I'm training to compete in her sponsored show here in July.

Nicole was cool, but this was probably my favorite part of the entire expo. Furious Pete! Still can't believe how sweet of a guy he is.

Arnold and I..wish it would have been warm enough to dress like him.

The jaw-dropping DLB. The line to meet her was out of this world. Even for someone carrying a tattoo to represent FNF, I don't have the patience for a 3 hour line haha.

Last but not least, I was able to meet the very cute, very sweet, Mr. BigFish18q.

So sad to be going back to work after such an awesome weekend.

3/1
Quick shoulder workout before we left to go to the Arnold. + the amount of walking we did at the expo lol.

P: 105
F: 155
C: 20
Cals: 1895

3/2
1 hour fasted steady state + 5 hours walking @ expo haha.

P: 122
F: 150
C: 12
Cals: 1886

[bigfish18q]

Wish I could have hung out with you beautiful ladies more this weekend! Great seeing you

[paiger0321]

LOVEEEEEEE the Arnold pics, ugh so jealous! Are you in Ohio or did you make an epic journey?

Forgot how big and jacked and perfect Nicole Wilkins was, omg, if I wasn't intent on marrying DLB... lol. Can't betray her, though.

You look so prettyy! Glad you had a fun time.

[Artemis00]

Last but not least, I was able to meet the very hot, very sweet, Mr. BigFish18q.

Everyone is looking good

And I recognize that shirt you are wearing. Flagnorfail isn't it?

I got the exact same one signed by DLB for a friend of mine who is a HUGE fan of her in California.

[resilience5241]

Wish I could have hung out with you beautiful ladies more this weekend! Great seeing you

Good seeing ya too, Fish!

LOVEEEEEEE the Arnold pics, ugh so jealous! Are you in Ohio or did you make an epic journey?

Forgot how big and jacked and perfect Nicole Wilkins was, omg, if I wasn't intent on marrying DLB... lol. Can't betray her, though.

You look so prettyy! Glad you had a fun time.

I'm in southeast MI so the trip wasn't too bad. I've met Nicole a couple times at our local shows, she's nice but often gives people the cold shoulder. For marriage purposes, I'd definitely stick with DLB lol.

Everyone is looking good

And I recognize that shirt you are wearing. Flagnorfail isn't it?

I got the exact same one signed by DLB for a friend of mine who is a HUGE fan of her in California.

Thanks, girly! Where have you been hiding? I haven't been in the femmisc lately. You're right, it is a FNF shirt (as are most of my other shirts/pants lol). I'm still so bummed that I had to cancel my ticket to that camp. Would have been nice to meet her, and you!

3/3

Super Set
Seated Chest Press
50 x 20
90 x 15
110 x 15
120 x 10
Elevated Push Ups
BW x 12
BW x 10
BW x 8 x 2

Super Set
Cable Fly
10kg x 15 x 3
1-Arm Reverse Tricep Pull Down
10 x 15ea x 3

Super Set
DB Angle Fly
15 x 15
20 x 15 x 3
Extended Skull Crushers
30 x 15
40 x 10 x 2

Seated Tricep Pressdown Machine Thingy
90 x 20
110 x 20
130 x 15
130 x 12

Was limited on time (normal Monday night) but got in 15 mins HIIT and 50 mins steady state.

P: 140
F: 137
C: 23
Cals: 1885

[meimonsta]

AH! So many attractive people in one log!! that's awesome! Glad you had a good time there
Strong work yesterday!

[paiger0321]

LOLed at "limited on time so only 65 minutes cardio" wait wut.

[V.I.C]

Last but not least, I was able to meet the very cute, very sweet, Mr. BigFish18q.

So sad to be going back to work after such an awesome weekend.

3/1
Quick shoulder workout before we left to go to the Arnold. + the amount of walking we did at the expo lol.

P: 105
F: 155
C: 20
Cals: 1895

3/2
1 hour fasted steady state + 5 hours walking @ expo haha.

P: 122
F: 150
C: 12
Cals: 1886

Wish I could have hung out with you beautiful ladies more this weekend! Great seeing you

When will it be my turn to bigfish?

No homo

Srsly really want to make it to one of these shows. never been

Will follow the log. Good work!

[Artemis00]

Thanks, girly! Where have you been hiding? I haven't been in the femmisc lately. You're right, it is a FNF shirt (as are most of my other shirts/pants lol). I'm still so bummed that I had to cancel my ticket to that camp. Would have been nice to meet her, and you!

Hai!

I've been around. Although playing more in the journal sections. Always like to see impressive lifts and get ideas.

Yeah, that sucked that you couldn't attend...yeah and she was so super friendly. If you do plan on attending any of her future sessions let me know

[resilience5241]

AH! So many attractive people in one log!! that's awesome! Glad you had a good time there
Strong work yesterday!

Haha, thanks!! It was a blast.

LOLed at "limited on time so only 65 minutes cardio" wait wut.

LOL I know. Cutting probs.

When will it be my turn to bigfish?

No homo

Srsly really want to make it to one of these shows. never been

Will follow the log. Good work!

Awe, VIC, I'm sorry you haven't got to meet your bromance yet! Thanks for stopping in

Hai!

I've been around. Although playing more in the journal sections. Always like to see impressive lifts and get ideas.

Yeah, that sucked that you couldn't attend...yeah and she was so super friendly. If you do plan on attending any of her future sessions let me know

I definitely will! I'm keeping an eye out for more events this summer when it'll be a little easier for me to get away. I agree about getting ideas from everyone's journals! So much good info around here.


3/4
Squat
95 x 20
135 x 20
155 x 15
185 x 8
195 x 2

Triple Set
Elevated Heel Sumo Front Squat
70 x 15
80 x 15
90 x 15
Elevated SLDL
70 x 15
80 x 15
90 x 15
135 x 10
Narrow Stance DB Lunges
20 x 15ea
25 x 15ea x 3

Super Set
Bench Glute Bridges
70 x 15
80 x 15
90 x 10
Lying Ham Curls
50 x 20
70 x 20
90 x 10 x 2

Today actually was a short workout...no cardio, Paiger! haha

P: 120
F: 149
C: 28
Cals: 1933

[ccmarks]

Omg I want arms like that girl in your picture! What is her name?

[resilience5241]

Omg I want arms like that girl in your picture! What is her name?

The blonde is Nicole Wilkins, the dark hair is Dana Linn Bailey.

[bigfish18q]

What's the theory/benefit behind the elevated heel on front squats and SLDL's?

Almost seems like a risk for injury since you're intentionally bringing the weight towards your toes/away from your heels.. or am i thinking about this wrong?

[resilience5241]

What's the theory/benefit behind the elevated heel on front squats and SLDL's?

Almost seems like a risk for injury since you're intentionally bringing the weight towards your toes/away from your heels.. or am i thinking about this wrong?

On the SLDL my toes are what's elevated (should have specified that). Puts a little more tension on my hams and activates my calves too. Elevated heel for the front squats hits the hams a little more with the angle in the hole and creates a slightly bigger deficit for the squat (esp since they're sumo and I can already get lower). I usually just place 2 25lb plates on the floor for the elevation so it's nothing huge, but enough to really feel it.

[bigfish18q]

On the SLDL my toes are what's elevated (should have specified that). Puts a little more tension on my hams and activates my calves too. Elevated heel for the front squats hits the hams a little more with the angle in the hole and creates a slightly bigger deficit for the squat (esp since they're sumo and I can already get lower). I usually just place 2 25lb plates on the floor for the elevation so it's nothing huge, but enough to really feel it.

Gotcha! Actually makes perfect sense for SLDL's with your toes elevated. I wouldn't mind trying that for my reg DL's also. One of my biggest probs on DL's are keeping the weight on my heels, and my back hates me for it.

[Fawnl]

Gotcha! Actually makes perfect sense for SLDL's with your toes elevated. I wouldn't mind trying that for my reg DL's also. One of my biggest probs on DL's are keeping the weight on my heels, and my back hates me for it.

Ohhh, I should do that too!!

DL day is tomorrow!!!

[paiger0321]

135 x 20
155 x 15

Today actually was a short workout...no cardio, Paiger! haha

Errr yeahhhh NO. I see cardio. Hahah.

[meimonsta]

Errr yeahhhh NO. I see cardio. Hahah.

LOL yes! Cardio is everywhere in your session Strong work!

[flyfreefit]

Hay pretty lady nice work <3

[ccmarks]

The blonde is Nicole Wilkins, the dark hair is Dana Linn Bailey.

Yeah Dana Linn Bailey has my dream arms lol

The elevated toes in SLDL is an awesome idea..may have to try that! I hate SLDL though..just feels like Im asking to hurt myself lol

[resilience5241]

Gotcha! Actually makes perfect sense for SLDL's with your toes elevated. I wouldn't mind trying that for my reg DL's also. One of my biggest probs on DL's are keeping the weight on my heels, and my back hates me for it.

Ohhh, I should do that too!!

DL day is tomorrow!!!

Do ittttt. Let me know how it works for ya' guys.

Errr yeahhhh NO. I see cardio. Hahah.

LOL yes! Cardio is everywhere in your session Strong work!

Lulz, I don't get away with anything around here.

Hay pretty lady nice work <3

Thanks darlin!

Yeah Dana Linn Bailey has my dream arms lol

The elevated toes in SLDL is an awesome idea..may have to try that! I hate SLDL though..just feels like Im asking to hurt myself lol

Haha, I think you just hate legs!

3/5

Was supposed to work out with my trainer yesterday but he gave me strict orders to stay home and take a day off. That's what I was supposed to do the day before (when I had leg day) but I didn't listen. Been really congested the last few days and have a feeling of dehydration even though I'm drinking upwards of 1.5 gal of water a day. TOTM and restless nights aren't helping either lol. Trying to up my salt intake since I've been carb depleted for so long it's hard to keep the water in.

P: 125
F: 135
C: 9
Cals: 1751

[ccmarks]

Isn't it amazing how much less salt is in your diet when you don't take in the prepackaged carbs.

Yes it's no lie I hate legs lol I have been making myself do them but they are nowhere near my favorite..outside of my sumo deadlifts. Had my hubby make me a 10" step to do single leg step ups with the bar on my shoulders (did 90lb)..talk about quad burn.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

Great Pics of the Arnold!

It's on the Bucket List for us

[Artemis00]

Isn't it amazing how much less salt is in your diet when you don't take in the prepackaged carbs.

Yes it's no lie I hate legs lol I have been making myself do them but they are nowhere near my favorite..outside of my sumo deadlifts. Had my hubby make me a 10" step to do single leg step ups with the bar on my shoulders (did 90lb)..talk about quad burn.

Awesome. Another female that hates legs...I was starting to think I was alone.



Wow...9 carb calories. So impressed that you can do that, I don't think I would ever be able to do that.

[paiger0321]

*looks around*

*sees no cardio*

*slow clap and smile*

Hope you're feeling better, lady. Take some time off and heal up

[resilience5241]

Isn't it amazing how much less salt is in your diet when you don't take in the prepackaged carbs.

Yes it's no lie I hate legs lol I have been making myself do them but they are nowhere near my favorite..outside of my sumo deadlifts. Had my hubby make me a 10" step to do single leg step ups with the bar on my shoulders (did 90lb)..talk about quad burn.

No doubt on the salt intake. I enjoyed some full sodium soy sauce with my chicken last night.

Nice! It's a pain that hurts soo good though. I love legs because I can feel the burn in every motion. I get frustrated with smaller muscle groups (aka biceps...I hate training bis).

Great Pics of the Arnold!

It's on the Bucket List for us

I think it's a must for everyone at least once! The crowd is kind of a lot to take in, but the weekend as a whole was totally worth it.

Awesome. Another female that hates legs...I was starting to think I was alone.



Wow...9 carb calories. So impressed that you can do that, I don't think I would ever be able to do that.

Of course you could. It becomes second nature after awhile. Although I will admit it's slightly easier for me because I don't like potatoes, pasta, rice or oatmeal lol.

*looks around*

*sees no cardio*

*slow clap and smile*

Hope you're feeling better, lady. Take some time off and heal up

*bows* thank you, thank you.

I'm feeling closer to being up to par today. Still a little bit of a hacker cough but not feeling the dehydration anymore.

3/6
---------With Trainer (he worked out also)---------
DL
135 x 15
185 x 10
225 x 5
245 x 5
255 x 2

Pull-Ups
bw x 6 x 5 (had a little assistance from my trainer pushing me up there lol - still too fat for unassisted)

1 Arm DB Rows
35 x (12, 10, 6) ea - switching back and forth until failure
40 x (10, 8, 6) ea
40 x (8, 6, 6) ea

SIDE NOTE: My trainer was using 130# for this...the feels of inadequacy are real lol.

T-Bar Row
90 x 12
120 x 10 x 2
145 x 6 (had a bit of assistance on the last couple)

Super Set
Lat Pull Down
35kg x 15
50kg x 12
65kg x 10 x 2
Motorcycle Cable Pulls
20kg x 20
35kg x 15 x 3

Cable Bicep Hammers
20kg x 20
30kg x 15 x 2

BB Curls
40 x 15 x 3 (lulz...I suck at biceps)

Standing Cable Curls Where you take the individual cables and act like you're doing a double bicep flex...is there a special name for these???
10 x 15
15 x 10
20 x 8 x 2

P: 136
F: 156
C: 08
Cals: 1980

Weighing in tomorrow and I am excite! Hope to have surpassed my first 10lb incentive goal and be in the 160's.

[thehobbes]

Aww I love your Arnold pics! That's awesome you have one with Furious Pete!! Oh DLB HNNNGGGG!!!! Would ask her to sign my compression shorts.

Sweet DL numbers, strong strong top sets there. Am I reading this right about carbs, you're doing like 8 or 9 carbs in a day?! You're scaring me Res!