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My Workout with SideSteel

tkcasta
tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
So this morning I got to go workout with Patrick (SideSteel). He taught me how to do some lifts (deadlift, squat, bench) and I have to say, it was the most fun I've ever had at a gym! Pat made everything really easy for me to follow, and he explained everything to a nerdy degree (I loved it). We kept it really low key, working on form and he gave me some really easy to follow/practical diet advice.

I left today feeling super empowered and excited to try it out at my own gym! I have to admit, I was one of those people intimidated by the barbell, but I think I'm a convert now thanks to Pat.

Lifting is fun! Woo!


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Replies

  • CallMeBacon
    CallMeBacon Posts: 196 Member
    Yay!! Shoot I was going to go lift this morning and am instead going tonight. Boo I woulda seen you there :(
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    Yay!! Shoot I was going to go lift this morning and am instead going tonight. Boo I woulda seen you there :(

    I got totally giddy. :)
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    You really did well!

    Great sumo deadlifting especially for your first time!!! I'll PM you this week with programming ideas.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Yay!!!


    Jealous.:grumble:
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    You really did well!

    Great sumo deadlifting especially for your first time!!! I'll PM you this week with programming ideas.

    Thank you so much!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Patrick sent me a video or your pulls - really solid and very strong looking. I was definitely impressed. And I am so glad you enjoyed yourself - it is such a great feeling...even if you had to put up with Patrick. [j/k...as I mentioned on another thread, I have seen him train people and I think he rocks at it]
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Also....giggity....
  • Crowhorse
    Crowhorse Posts: 394 Member
    Awesome! I wish I lived closer. I could totally use the services of a trainer and this area seems devoid of ones that lift.
  • mizzzc
    mizzzc Posts: 346 Member
    darn it what are us Canadians supposed to do without your guys' awesomeness???
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    Patrick sent me a video or your pulls - really solid and very strong looking. I was definitely impressed. And I am so glad you enjoyed yourself - it is such a great feeling...even if you had to put up with Patrick. [j/k...as I mentioned on another thread, I have seen him train people and I think he rocks at it]

    ::Blush::

    Though, you should know that he made fun of your coffee habit. :P
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Patrick sent me a video or your pulls - really solid and very strong looking. I was definitely impressed. And I am so glad you enjoyed yourself - it is such a great feeling...even if you had to put up with Patrick. [j/k...as I mentioned on another thread, I have seen him train people and I think he rocks at it]

    ::Blush::

    Though, you should know that he made fun of your coffee habit. :P

    Well, he is a big meany.

    He usually makes fun of my Ed the trucker morning voice, my troll hands and my ginormous *kitten*, to name but a few. :happy: