February Check-n-chat: Bada$$ B!tches do it with barbells
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Boys are so dumb, Tameko! My husband won't even go to the rec center with me because he thinks he'd be "too weak" to lift in public.
What.
Ev.
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OH MY GOD THAT IS HOW MINE IS! Sometimes he won't even run on the treadmill because he is embarrassed by how 'fat' he is and he still struggles with looking 'weak' in the gym compared to the other guys. He's doing better there because I've convinced him most of the other guys are doing stupid shit (and they are - seriously next time I see a guy put his lifting belt and straps on to curl I'm going to rip it off him). But I think he still feels bad about the bench press - and unfortunately he's got the WORST body for benching - long arms and legs, relatively narrow chest, etc so he'll always be a little weaker there than some. He's built to deadlift, which is a lift no gym bro knows or cares about.
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My hubby is a really small guy (taller than me, but skinny as heck, and HATES working out), and he's such a trooper... he'll go lift with me once in awhile, and listen to me talking about it all day long... but last week I said, "Hey, did you know they have competitions for lifting? Powerlifting?" And he was like, "..... that is dumb."
That is the first time he's ever been negative about it, kinda caught me off-guard.
Anyway, hey—I have a question about gloves. I've been using them for my row and deadlift and OHP, because the notches or whatever really hurt my hands. :sad: Especially on the deadlift, which is pretty heavy now. I don't use them on the bench or the squat, because my hands are tiny anyway, and the extra bulk makes it hard to grip. But I read on the SL site that Medhi was totally against them, for all these specific reasons.... but my gym doesn't have chalk, and dang... especially on the DL, that bar really screws my hands up if I don't use them. Opinions??
I had kind of a stupid session this morning. I was totally overthinking my form the whole time, plus I didn't sleep well last night so that probably had a lot to do with it. I did add to my row, though, so that was good.
I bought some flat sneakers last week for squats, after reading what some of you said about the running shoes. I tried them last Friday, and couldn't tell much of a difference, or so I though... today I wore my running shoes again, and it was AWFUL. Don't know how I ever did squats in them now. :laugh: Back to the good ol' flat sneakers!0 -
Just keep the gloves if the knurling hurts your hands that much. For now, its fine, later its probably going to mean your weaker grip holds you back, and at that point it might be time to use straps. (FYI straps are not raw-competition legal, I believe, but you don't care about that and you DO care about deadlifting so use em if you need em). You might also want to try doing your light sets with no gloves - see if you can toughen up your hands a little.
But re: chalk, you can buy some to take with you. I carry mine in my gym bag.0 -
This is what I've been using. I've been stacking 3 plates on each side (once I go up to a 25lb plate on the bar I'd only need two; gotten there with DL, no way in hell with rows). The only problem seems to be you have to make sure they are stacked very much in line, and be careful when setting the bar down, when I do it the bar always seems to want to roll off.
And then everyone stares at you. Not that I've had this happen...
Nexangelus- I'm so sorry about your bike. I would be so sad if someone stole mine. Fortunately it isn't really good enough to steal. I like your union jack toe shoes.
Sarahisyou- About the knurling. Apparently I am a little pretty pretty internet gaming princess, because when I first started I couldn't even do SQUATS without it hurting my poor widdle paws. So sad. I've slowly started doing more and more lifts without them. I'm to the point where I can do everything but deads. I actually was planning on doing what Tameko said (she is so smart) and not using gloves for lighter sets.0 -
Just keep the gloves if the knurling hurts your hands that much. For now, its fine, later its probably going to mean your weaker grip holds you back, and at that point it might be time to use straps. (FYI straps are not raw-competition legal, I believe, but you don't care about that and you DO care about deadlifting so use em if you need em). You might also want to try doing your light sets with no gloves - see if you can toughen up your hands a little.
But re: chalk, you can buy some to take with you. I carry mine in my gym bag.
Ah, I see. I always learn something in here! Thanks!!0 -
I keep meaning to tell you all... I finally bought myself some new (cheap) bras, but on Amazon (because no other stores exist anymore, amirite?) Anyway... I overestimated how the girls are shrinking.
Which made me happy, except that I blew $30 on bras. My old Vicky's 36Cs are a perfect fit, and when I do the VS measurement, that's my size. Lo and behold, when you measure the standard way, I'm a 36D - or even a 34D! (But I doubt that would fit). My 38Cs are too big, so I figured I would just bump a band size. Evidently not. So yay for losing less boobage than I thought! Boo for still having no bras that fit. 
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Sarahisyou- About the knurling. Apparently I am a little pretty pretty internet gaming princess, because when I first started I couldn't even do SQUATS without it hurting my poor widdle paws. So sad. I've slowly started doing more and more lifts without them. I'm to the point where I can do everything but deads. I actually was planning on doing what Tameko said (she is so smart) and not using gloves for lighter sets.
Haha, glad I'm not the only one! LOL
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This may not seem like a lot, but to me, I'm really happy! Since starting SL I've lost 0.6%BF! I'm on my way!0
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Boys are so dumb, Tameko! My husband won't even go to the rec center with me because he thinks he'd be "too weak" to lift in public.
What.
Ev.
Er.
I updated my blog with some pics if any of you are bored. There's a sweet pic of my nekkid back (and my granny panties) that you don't want to miss. lol
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/extraordinary_machine/view/checking-in-february-2013-485093
You truly look Extraordinary!!!
And Tameko I love your new profile photo! You are so beautiful!
Congratulations Kit on loss of body fat!!!
Squats:125 5x5
Bench: 82 5x5
Row: 90 5x5 May be cheating on this because a couple didn't go right up to my chest but I counted them anyway. I have been doing them from the bottom holes on the rack. it is just above mid shin. Probably a little high but weights on the floor is a little low and a little rickety. This makes me feel safer.0 -
This may not seem like a lot, but to me, I'm really happy! Since starting SL I've lost 0.6%BF! I'm on my way!
That is AWESOME!!!!0 -
I found this instructional link for bent over rows which I found to be very helpful. This guy does talk about using another type of grip (I think it's the same as an underhand grip, but I'm not sure) but I believe that Mehdi advises against it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgKzGzOqiVo
ETA: Not sure if any of you have ever watched them, but Mehdi has full instructional workouts for both A & B on youtube. They are also super helpful 0 -
So, I was feeling a bit chipper after my chiro appointment. He hasn't officially cleared me to lift again, but I feel 90% recovered and all he does when I go in is some heat, some massage and a back crackin' lol. I am seriously in and out in 15 min. Anyways...went to the store. Bought some Converse All-Stars.
Drove over to the gym, warmed up and then squatted 95x5...
...And then 105x4x5 (PR!!)
I felt like doing this:
And then I went to OHP and tried my last weight, and got my *kitten* handed to me. lol
Skipped the deads since I am still not 100%
All and all, a happy camper! Dunno if it was the shoes, the placebo effect, or what...0 -
Great job Vette!0
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I'd like to take credit since you used a packer photo, Vette. You're welcome 0
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So, I was feeling a bit chipper after my chiro appointment. He hasn't officially cleared me to lift again, but I feel 90% recovered and all he does when I go in is some heat, some massage and a back crackin' lol. I am seriously in and out in 15 min. Anyways...went to the store. Bought some Converse All-Stars.
Drove over to the gym, warmed up and then squatted 95x5...
...And then 105x4x5 (PR!!)
I felt like doing this:
And then I went to OHP and tried my last weight, and got my *kitten* handed to me. lol
Skipped the deads since I am still not 100%
All and all, a happy camper! Dunno if it was the shoes, the placebo effect, or what...
Haha, that's awesome!
I figured this morning at the gym was going to suck. I got home late last night, and almost got into an accident on the way home, and it's rather difficult to fall asleep when your heart is pounding. So, a crappy sleep night, I figured it would be a bad morning at the gym. Squats were feeling more difficult than I expected even just at 55lbs. Don't know why, but on a few of them it seemed like a struggle to get up, even though I could. Wow, I suck.
Struggled with OHP, but did actually do a full 5x5 at 50 for the first time, so it couldn't have been that five. It wasn't particularly pretty though. The left arm was lagging a few inches behind on the last set. DL was no problem at 115, but I forgot warmup sets. Whoops. Then I managed to finish and walk into the men's locker room. Luckily it was empty, but I think I really need more sleep...0 -
Hi all!
vette - I hear ya on trying to not go to the chiro. I just got done with about 4 visits to get my hip back to normal. It's still bugging me a bit, but not preventing lifting, thankfully.
The hip is still doing good, which is awesome. Been able to go ATG on my squats as I work on getting my weights back up where they should be.
My goals for the month
lift 3x week
yoga 3x week (I do this on lifting days)
cardio on nonlifting days
work on pull ups
I forgot where I was last week on deadlift, since I hadn't updated my lifting plan from when I started over. Need to back to January thread and find what I posted there.0 -
my goals for the month : work on form!! been adding weight to squats & dls, but haven't been super strict on form and as i get into the 100s it needs to be perfect. get even lower on squats.
add weight to my BP & OHP. been stalled out on both for about a month. i can add 5 lbs for maybe 2 sets before i have to go back down to complete the rest of my sets.
keep up cardio to get the fat off to show off my muscles.0 -
So, I was feeling a bit chipper after my chiro appointment. He hasn't officially cleared me to lift again, but I feel 90% recovered and all he does when I go in is some heat, some massage and a back crackin' lol. I am seriously in and out in 15 min. Anyways...went to the store. Bought some Converse All-Stars.
Drove over to the gym, warmed up and then squatted 95x5...
...And then 105x4x5 (PR!!)
I felt like doing this:
And then I went to OHP and tried my last weight, and got my *kitten* handed to me. lol
Skipped the deads since I am still not 100%
All and all, a happy camper! Dunno if it was the shoes, the placebo effect, or what...
Congratulations!! I think I better get some of those shoes!! : )
And Auddii Congratulations on that OP!!! That kind of adrenaline rush can mess you up for a while. How are you doing now?0 -
I updated my blog with some pics if any of you are bored. There's a sweet pic of my nekkid back (and my granny panties) that you don't want to miss. lol
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/extraordinary_machine/view/checking-in-february-2013-485093
I finally got a chance to look at these! Your back looks awesome. I keep trying to make mine look like that and I can't. I notice on most women they seem to get really good back definition first, before anything else. But not me, because I am a freak. *cries*
I got *shoulder* definition first, but otherwise my body seems determined to keep an evenly distributed layer of fat on everything. Which I'm not complaining about but it does mean I don't' get an awesome back shot like everyone else.0 -
My butt hurts I'm so happy! So I know DOMS doesn't mean you're actually doing something useful or that you got a good workout, yet I always feel sad I never get butt DOMS. It makes me feel like I have a lazy butt. = < But (no pun intended) this past week I've had butt doms after every workout. At first I thought it was a fluke, but maybe it's because I'm becoming a SQUAT BEAST??? Oh my workout yesterday. Squat 5x5 105, Bench 5x5 80, Row 5x5 80.
Fisher I like your new avatar. It's like one of those stories where the painting changes subtly. Sneaky Sneaky. And you look bamf.
Sarahz I wish I could give you my old bras without it being weird I have tons of 36D! :laugh:
Kit-Katty- That is so awesome. I've lost BF too (not sure how much) and I feel giddy about it all the time so I understand your excitement. Like when I notice there's more room in the belly area when I zip up my coat. :drinker:
Vette: WOOOHOOO. Not to be rude, but when you feel like that it looks like you need extra conditioner. Don't forget in your post gym shower!
Tamkeo- Don't feel bad I'm a shoulder girl too. I do have a good 40 pounds on you at I think the same height, so that might be part of my reason.
Or the many push ups I did before I started lifting. Either way I get mad excited since the only other place I can see definition are my tiny tiny calves. They are effing ripped though! Rawr.
I love how many women here are concentrated on form. From the atrocities I see committed at the gym every day where I think half the weight lifting population is going to need a stretcher to leave it would seem form focus is best.
ETA: Conjugation is hard. >.> Why is there no shifty smiley?0 -
My butt hurts I'm so happy! So I know DOMS doesn't mean you're actually doing something useful or that you got a good workout, yet I always feel sad I never get butt DOMS. It makes me feel like I have a lazy butt. = < But (no pun intended) this past week I've had butt doms after every workout. At first I thought it was a fluke, but maybe it's because I'm becoming a SQUAT BEAST??? Oh my workout yesterday. Squat 5x5 105, Bench 5x5 80, Row 5x5 80.
Fisher I like your new avatar. It's like one of those stories where the painting changes subtly. Sneaky Sneaky. And you look bamf.
YAY for butt DOMS! I also prefer to have butt DOMS and finally got some today...
Also, I didn't even notice Fisher was in her avatar until you said something!0 -
Tamkeo, I get some boss shoulder definition right away too...but I never get ab definition. *cries* I'm pretty pleased with my back, though.
I didn't make it to the gym last night--I had a meeting after school and I was asleep after Delaney went to bed. Tonight for sure!!0 -
My butt hurts I'm so happy! So I know DOMS doesn't mean you're actually doing something useful or that you got a good workout, yet I always feel sad I never get butt DOMS. It makes me feel like I have a lazy butt. = < But (no pun intended) this past week I've had butt doms after every workout. At first I thought it was a fluke, but maybe it's because I'm becoming a SQUAT BEAST??? Oh my workout yesterday. Squat 5x5 105, Bench 5x5 80, Row 5x5 80.
Fisher I like your new avatar. It's like one of those stories where the painting changes subtly. Sneaky Sneaky. And you look bamf.
YAY for butt DOMS! I also prefer to have butt DOMS and finally got some today...
I used to get DOMS all the time, but not since starting SL. No clue why not. One of the stranger things I've noticed is that my back will randomly feel really warm. Almost like there's a heating pad on it. Really odd since I'm normally freezing. I'll just pretend like I can actually feel my muscles repairing themselves. :laugh:
ETA: I'm fine now. I eventually calmed down, and since I live in Houston, you have to get used to really ****ty drivers...0 -
So, I was feeling a bit chipper after my chiro appointment. He hasn't officially cleared me to lift again, but I feel 90% recovered and all he does when I go in is some heat, some massage and a back crackin' lol. I am seriously in and out in 15 min. Anyways...went to the store. Bought some Converse All-Stars.
Drove over to the gym, warmed up and then squatted 95x5...
...And then 105x4x5 (PR!!)
I felt like doing this:
And then I went to OHP and tried my last weight, and got my *kitten* handed to me. lol
Skipped the deads since I am still not 100%
All and all, a happy camper! Dunno if it was the shoes, the placebo effect, or what...
This is so awesome, haha 0 -
My butt hurts I'm so happy! So I know DOMS doesn't mean you're actually doing something useful or that you got a good workout, yet I always feel sad I never get butt DOMS. It makes me feel like I have a lazy butt. = < But (no pun intended) this past week I've had butt doms after every workout. At first I thought it was a fluke, but maybe it's because I'm becoming a SQUAT BEAST??? Oh my workout yesterday. Squat 5x5 105, Bench 5x5 80, Row 5x5 80.
Fisher I like your new avatar. It's like one of those stories where the painting changes subtly. Sneaky Sneaky. And you look bamf.
YAY for butt DOMS! I also prefer to have butt DOMS and finally got some today...
I used to get DOMS all the time, but not since starting SL. No clue why not. One of the stranger things I've noticed is that my back will randomly feel really warm. Almost like there's a heating pad on it. Really odd since I'm normally freezing. I'll just pretend like I can actually feel my muscles repairing themselves. :laugh:
ETA: I'm fine now. I eventually calmed down, and since I live in Houston, you have to get used to really ****ty drivers...
I hurt today too!!! Yay for DOMS!!!!! I guess that's a bonus for not lifting weights for almost 2 week! Though you are so right, that it does make you feel like you did more somehow. Weirdness.....
Now to go stretch it out in yoga tonight.
I've been kinda quiet - it's been stressful at work lately. My company just had major layoffs in my area on Thursday, and today was the meeting to discuss it. Sounds like they wanted to get the over at the beginning of the year so that nobody had to worry if it was going to be phased or not. I know that nobody likes layoffs - but I'm just glad they did it that way, rather than a tiered approach, I'm also very happy to be employed yet.0 -
I'm so glad you kept your jobby-job, Darwin.
I hear you on the sh!tty Houston drivers...I was a polite, un-insane driver until I lived there for 3 years. :laugh:0 -
Good News! My arm seems to be pretty much normal. Bad news got laid up with a head cold BUT by afternoon the headache was gone so I went and did a Stronglifts workout anyway.
Still not sure about form for Rows. However I'm feeling better about squats and bench press.0 -
Fittree I too am noticing more room in my jacket. It makes me happy too. Scale isn't moving but my clothes are getting loosey.0
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My company has had so many layoffs over the last 5 years I start to get anxious and confused when we DON'T have one.0
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I've been kinda quiet - it's been stressful at work lately. My company just had major layoffs in my area on Thursday, and today was the meeting to discuss it. Sounds like they wanted to get the over at the beginning of the year so that nobody had to worry if it was going to be phased or not. I know that nobody likes layoffs - but I'm just glad they did it that way, rather than a tiered approach, I'm also very happy to be employed yet.
Phew, know what that feels like...glad you are still there, it is very stressful not knowing...stressful changing jobs too...ah, we will overcome, we always do... : )0
