Mei's Lifting Journal

[meimonsta]

You're doing excellent, Mei. You're not going to improve every lift every time you try it, but you're still improving all around.

OHP- up is up, girl! Slow and steady, don't matter as long as it's up. Mirin your perserverance, you weren't letting it get the best of you. That's the best attitude to have!

Hahaha thanks bubs! The only thing I could think of during that one was "oh dear this is going to look so funny on video"

What bubz said. Up is up.

Still coming together on everything progress is still moving forward . I'll slap together another Ohp vid for you. Mainly just work on driving the bar to your chin and lifting the head instead of moving it out of the way.

You're looking real good, maybe a little more.GOP drive in your reads but strong is strong.

Thank you boom. I definitely understand the aiming thru the chin thing. Your first video was very enlightening. I just haven't been able to execute just yet probably because my perception of the vertical axis is not great when I'm standing there. Also, what is GOP drive?

[MakeGoBoom]

Hip drive sorry . Auto correct mishap. The bar path will come. Just video tape yourself with just the bar until you can get what it's supposed to look like. Just remember the chin lift and you'll be fine. It just takes time

[meimonsta]

Hip drive sorry . Auto correct mishap. The bar path will come. Just video tape yourself with just the bar until you can get what it's supposed to look like. Just remember the chin lift and you'll be fine. It just takes time

Will do. Lol, I don't want to know what GOP drive is like.

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Wow, it's been a while since I've exercised at a normal hour!

Here's the vid. I'm so sorry for the benching part. You can't really see it. I'm just a potato at filming.



Bench
95x5
100x5
105x5

Back squat
135x5
140x5
145x5

Chins
bw x5
bw x4
bw x3

Hammer curls
15s x10
20s x8
20s x5

DB tri ext
20x10
25x8
25x8

Face pulls
50x8
60x8
70x8

Notes
-Still chugging away at bench and squats. Hopefully I can continue this trend.
-I miss doing my little hop to get onto the pull up bar.

[MakeGoBoom]

video is set to private.

[meimonsta]

video is set to private.

Oops, how bout now?

[MakeGoBoom]

Oops, how bout now?

works great, much obliged. Also, calling yourself a potato always makes me chuckle. I think everything minus your filming skills is starting to come together real nicely. minor corrections here and there, but all in all very good .

[meimonsta]

works great, much obliged. Also, calling yourself a potato always makes me chuckle. I think everything minus your filming skills is starting to come together real nicely. Minor corrections here and there, but all in all very good .

yay

Where does one do ohp in a room with no power rack?

[MakeGoBoom]

yay

Where does one do ohp in a room with no power rack?

squat rack, bench (if mother fcukers can curl on it, you can ohp on it). normally i just power clean the weight off the ground and do it. however, i don't know if you know how to power clean. weight shouldn't be an issue for you though. or just bat your eyes at some dude and have him give you the bar in the rack position

[BubsNBean]

squat rack, bench (if mother fcukers can curl on it, you can ohp on it). normally i just power clean the weight off the ground and do it. however, i don't know if you know how to power clean. weight shouldn't be an issue for you though. or just bat your eyes at some dude and have him give you the bar in the rack position

This. Wherever you can find an Oly bar... People will deal with it.

[thehobbes]

^^^WTF is going on, everybody is getting banned lately. Tis the season for family, ham, and drunken dancing around ye ole Xmas tree, not banishment.

yay

Where does one do ohp in a room with no power rack?

Just set up like 5 feet away from the lap pool, that's where I always OHP. In all seriousness I've alway been curious to see what would happen if you deadlifted with the bar underwater.

[meimonsta]

squat rack, bench (if mother fcukers can curl on it, you can ohp on it). normally i just power clean the weight off the ground and do it. however, i don't know if you know how to power clean. weight shouldn't be an issue for you though. or just bat your eyes at some dude and have him give you the bar in the rack position

you're telling me this has worked for you in the past?

^^^WTF is going on, everybody is getting banned lately. Tis the season for family, ham, and drunken dancing around ye ole Xmas tree, not banishment.

Just set up like 5 feet away from the lap pool, that's where I always OHP. In all seriousness I've alway been curious to see what would happen if you deadlifted with the bar underwater.

NOOO. Buuubs come back!

Lol hobbes it would probably be somewhat easier! The force due to buoyancy is equal to the volume of the liquid displaced times 1000kg/m^3 (density of water) times the gravitational constant.

...So if i estimate the volume of the BB is say, 1/20th a cubic meter, it would be like 250 N less force required

So roughly how much force it takes to lift a heavy waiter's tray of food less force do deadlift that.

Thanks hobbes, that was good review for the mcat...srs don't judge me

[wishiwasdivin]

I'm in for some Mei's lifting

[meimonsta]

I'm in for some Mei's lifting

The Hulk has joined!!! Welcome!

Auxiliary work day! Which means no vid, because me running on treadmill and picking up dumbbells=boring.

DB lat raises
10s x12
12.5s x10
12.5s x10

Hammer curls
15s x10
20s x8
20s x7

CGBP
45x12
55x10
65x10
70x10

Decline BP
45x10
65x5
85x5
95x5

Treadmill
Intervals with incline, 30 mins

Notes
-This place has 12.5s, hurrah! Now if only it also had 17.5s for me to curl with that'd be perfect.
-I only did decline BP because I wanted to feel out what it was like to bench lower on your chest, and because I was waiting for the squat rack and was playing around. The squat rack never freed up.
-Therefore I couldn't do my front squat holds
-I saw my high school football coach there. He saw me setting up bench and jokingly told me to put on the 45s. I was just like And he laughed at me. Hmph. Soon. I will be the one laughing.
-I weighed myself and I've lost 3 pounds since last time? Why do I gain when trying to cut and lose when trying to grow?

[MakeGoBoom]

wtf did bubz do now?

notes:
in4treadmillvid
fcuk your football coach, soon enough you'll push more weight then him
glad you answered the underwater deadlift ? i would of neeged you.... everyone knows that hammy, you dont DL underwater?

[meimonsta]

wtf did bubz do now?

notes:
in4treadmillvid
fcuk your football coach, soon enough you'll push more weight then him
glad you answered the underwater deadlift ? i would of neeged you.... everyone knows that hammy, you dont DL underwater?

Boom, you too now? Gosh its a land mine out there. I should tread carefully.

inb4 underwater DL trend sweeps the country
The guy is a pretty cool guy actually, he was just messing with me. Still, soon.

[wishiwasdivin]

The Hulk has joined!!! Welcome!

Auxiliary work day! Which means no vid, because me running on treadmill and picking up dumbbells=boring.

DB lat raises
10s x12
12.5s x10
12.5s x10

Hammer curls
15s x10
20s x8
20s x7

CGBP
45x12
55x10
65x10
70x10

Decline BP
45x10
65x5
85x5
95x5

Treadmill
Intervals with incline, 30 mins

Notes
-This place has 12.5s, hurrah! Now if only it also had 17.5s for me to curl with that'd be perfect.
-I only did decline BP because I wanted to feel out what it was like to bench lower on your chest, and because I was waiting for the squat rack and was playing around. The squat rack never freed up.
-Therefore I couldn't do my front squat holds
-I saw my high school football coach there. He saw me setting up bench and jokingly told me to put on the 45s. I was just like And he laughed at me. Hmph. Soon. I will be the one laughing.
-I weighed myself and I've lost 3 pounds since last time? Why do I gain when trying to cut and lose when trying to grow?

great work on CGB I always hate that when the squat rack is taken. I have 4 gyms I'll go to from time to time 2 of the have 3 squat racks the other 2 just have 1. Usually when I'm at the gym that has 1 never fails someone is always on it doing curls?!? REALLY YOU CAN'T DO THAT SOMEWHERE ELSE?!? Lol not sure why they think they have to get in a squat rack just to do curls. About your coach laughing don't let that bother you let it fuel you to drive your self that much harder.. I like your mindset here with what you said ( Soon. I will be the one laughing. )

[BubsNBean]

you're telling me this has worked for you in the past?



NOOO. Buuubs come back!

Lol hobbes it would probably be somewhat easier! The force due to buoyancy is equal to the volume of the liquid displaced times 1000kg/m^3 (density of water) times the gravitational constant.

...So if i estimate the volume of the BB is say, 1/20th a cubic meter, it would be like 250 N less force required

So roughly how much force it takes to lift a heavy waiter's tray of food less force do deadlift that.

Thanks hobbes, that was good review for the mcat...srs don't judge me

Mei you're going to KILL the MCAT!

wtf did bubz do now?

notes:
in4treadmillvid
fcuk your football coach, soon enough you'll push more weight then him
glad you answered the underwater deadlift ? i would of neeged you.... everyone knows that hammy, you dont DL underwater?

I was mouthy. Ooops.

Boom, you too now? Gosh its a land mine out there. I should tread carefully.

inb4 underwater DL trend sweeps the country
The guy is a pretty cool guy actually, he was just messing with me. Still, soon.

WTH did Boom do?!

[meimonsta]

Mei you're going to KILL the MCAT!



I was mouthy. Ooops.



WTH did Boom do?!

Boom was sticking up for youuu! I have a feeling he won't come back quite as quickly though

[BubsNBean]

Boom was sticking up for youuu! I have a feeling he won't come back quite as quickly though

Can't imagine he got banned for that... either way, hope he comes back soon!

[meimonsta]

great work on CGB I always hate that when the squat rack is taken. I have 4 gyms I'll go to from time to time 2 of the have 3 squat racks the other 2 just have 1. Usually when I'm at the gym that has 1 never fails someone is always on it doing curls?!? REALLY YOU CAN'T DO THAT SOMEWHERE ELSE?!? Lol not sure why they think they have to get in a squat rack just to do curls. About your coach laughing don't let that bother you let it fuel you to drive your self that much harder.. I like your mindset here with what you said ( Soon. I will be the one laughing. )

Pahaha absolutely. Thanks, wishin!

Can't imagine he got banned for that... either way, hope he comes back soon!

Tis the season for everybody getting spanked lol

[meimonsta]

Today: Mei uses bumper plates, chalk, and a pretty platform for the first time and is the happiest!!

The vid: I pause right before pullups because I am confused by the number of bars and am unsure which to choose.



DLs
180x5

Front squat
110x5
115x5
120x5

OHP
45x5
50x5
55x5

Pull ups
bw x4
bw x3
bw x3

CGBP
45x10
55x10
65x10

Pendlay rows
50x10
55x10
60x10

Notes
-Omg, this place was lovely. Was loving the equipment. There were even chains! I can't wait to be grown up enough to use chains.
-Yes, I know, back rounding on first DL rep. Wasn't tight enough. Fixed it afterwards.
-Front squats are plain hard. My lifting face has been described as "judgmental." I understand why now.
-I reset OHP to 15 lbs lighter. Going to try this again!
-Lol at my pull up bar confusion

[wishiwasdivin]

I just commented in your log Front Squat form looks really good depth looks good

[meimonsta]

I just commented in your log Front Squat form looks really good depth looks good

Thank you wishin!!

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Ok, today is a rest day. I have some minor DOMS in my back but Gluta Blast will take care of that. I weighed myself again and I'm still down some weight which I guess is good because I can afford to stuff myself! So today for lunch I force fed myself 2 eggs, and about 15 egg whites plus some veggies, two wheat wraps, and a lot of olive oil.

Have a great day everyone!

[BubsNBean]

Mirin that platform and squat depth! Aren't bumper plates fun? I like the colors (such a girl!).

I can't imagine how you downed 2 whole eggs and 15 egg whites I like eggs, but sheesh!

Happy Holidays Mei!!!

[wishiwasdivin]

Have a good rest day mei.. 2 eggs and 15 egg whites sounds like a meal for me not you

[thehobbes]

Solid front squats OP. I love how you can just leap up to the pullup bars and go, I have to climb up there on one of those box steps so I don't face plant. Eggs are awesome, go Mei!

[BubsNBean]

Solid front squats OP. I love how you can just leap up to the pullup bars and go, I have to climb up there on one of those box steps so I don't face plant. Eggs are awesome, go Mei!

I know this feel :/

[meimonsta]

Mirin that platform and squat depth! Aren't bumper plates fun? I like the colors (such a girl!).

I can't imagine how you downed 2 whole eggs and 15 egg whites I like eggs, but sheesh!

Happy Holidays Mei!!!

Thank you! They are SO FUN! I think I'm going to plan every deadlift day to be on the same day I get to go there just so I can use the platform.
And I don't know how I did it either! It was more like I needed to make room in my fridge for new things so I just committed to finishing off the whole carton of egg whites. I could barely walk afterwards!

Have a good rest day mei.. 2 eggs and 15 egg whites sounds like a meal for me not you

Hahaha I know right! Never again...it was such a struggle to finish!

Solid front squats OP. I love how you can just leap up to the pullup bars and go, I have to climb up there on one of those box steps so I don't face plant. Eggs are awesome, go Mei!

I know this feel :/

Thanks Hobbes! Your back looks awesome! And LOL it's a matter of time before I, too, faceplant

[meimonsta]

Today was feeling a bit lightheaded at the gym.

The vid. My apologies...there are a lot of crotch shots...the consequence of my wanting to film squats from the front to check knees.



Bench
100x5
105x5
110x3

Back squat
145x5
150x5
155x5

Chins
bw x6
bw x4
bw x3

DB tri ext
20x12
25x10
25x10

Face pulls
40x12
50x10
50x10
50x10
60x10

Notes
-I didn't feel too strong today. The lightheadedness was weird.
-I chickened out on the 110 on bench, as you can see. I only did 3 reps as I wasn't comfortable finishing up the 5 without a spotter
-The wide stance squats are getting hard. I have to keep an eye out for my knee placement and keep on focusing on pushing them out.
-I think my quad nerve issue is starting to come back I'll have to play it by ear.
-6 chins is a real PR!!!

[wishiwasdivin]

Strong work today