Does this log make my ass look fat?

[kfisherx]

Another farm girl. I remember one week limping for days because a horse kicked me in the ass and did a deep bruise in my right glute. Just try to explain that one to the city folks ya work with.

[DanceDiva]

Originally Posted by kfisherx

Another farm girl. I remember one week limping for days because a horse kicked me in the ass and did a deep bruise in my right glute. Just try to explain that one to the city folks ya work with.

Beverly Hillbillies

[fengshway]

wow, you could be on american gladiator!

[GinnyLou]

Oh, geesh! I hope you are feeling better and I think it was smart to move the workout!

[nutbar]

I. Kick. Ass.

NR4W, Stage 1, Workout B, 5 of 8

Warmup: Did quite a bit of walking up and down our hill right before starting, plus ADW from PBD, followed by warmup deads 1 x 5 x 45# and 1 x 5 x 95# (I was lazy and these were convenient weights).

Deadlift: 1 x 10 x 135#, 2 x 10 x 145#. I was a machine, baby!

DB shoulder press: 1 x 10 x 20# each (40# total), 1 x 10 x 22.5# each (45# total), 1 x 10 x 25# each (50# total). Ooh-rah!

Wide-grip lat pull down: 3 x 10 x 100#. Definitely today's least favorite move.

Lunge: 3 x 10 x 25# barbell on shoulders. Felt really good and solid.

Swissball crunch: 1 x 12 x BW, 1 x 7 x 5# overhead DB -- 1 x 5 x BW, 1 x 12 x BW -- all with feet up on the 18" step as Stingo suggested. Ouch. MUCH more difficult.

My chest has stopped the spasming so my breathing is 100% again but, man, I'm sore. LOL The pull downs were horrible but the shouldn't presses didn't really bother me like I thought it might. I'm just really, really, really glad today wasn't push up day or I'd have had some trouble. Oh, and Stingo is evil for suggesting I put my feet up on something for the crunches. I won't be able to sit up for a week!

[LoriAnne]

Dang Girl, fantastic workout!
I've been out of the loop for the last week or so and just caught this last page of your thread.
100 lb. WGLP!!! AWESOME!

~Lori

[gizmogirl]

Wow, what a workout... and AFTER a day of sheep wrestling!

[missjane]

Damn, Diane! You are a machine! You rocked that workout!

[nutbar]

Thanks, guys! I felt really good today (other than the obvious bruised parts LOL).

Originally Posted by LoriAnne

100 lb. WGLP!!! AWESOME!

~Lori

Don't be too impressed. I do my WGLPs on my BowFlex and it uses those "power rods" or whatever they're called. I'm sure it's actually lighter/easier than what 100# of real weight plates on a cable machine would be. But, it's what I have so it's what I use and, as long as I'm making progress, I'm happy regardless of the numbers.

I'm 99% positive I keep good form on everything most of the time but, today, I was really wishing I had a video camera so I could have you guys critique me because there's always something that we think we're doing right that turns out to be completely wrong. For now, I just stalk Lisa the Linkzilla, read every stinkin' thing posted here on form, and watch way too many youtubes about the same.

Hey, we have a webcam and I know I can set it up to record movies (with my son's tech help). It wouldn't be high quality but it would probably do the trick. Hmmm... Now to figure out how to get the webcam to work where my rack and things are....

I'm really nervous about the higher weights without outside verification that I'm keeping good form throughout.

[stingo]

Originally Posted by nutbar

I'm really nervous about the higher weights without outside verification that I'm keeping good form throughout.

What about seeing a personal trainer?

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by stingo

What about seeing a personal trainer?

Nearest gym is over an hour away. Between the massive time that would take and the cost, not a chance.

[fengshway]

diane, you are really getting strong, way to go! one of my track acquaintances is a short woman, runners build and weighs only 88 pounds. she is a very fast runner, and sometimes can be on the condescending side. so when she does that, I think to myself, "I could bench press you for reps"--I got that from someone on this site, can't remember who.

[SpacecityPaula]

Checking in!

[Karen411]

Originally Posted by fengshway

diane, you are really getting strong, way to go! one of my track acquaintances is a short woman, runners build and weighs only 88 pounds. she is a very fast runner, and sometimes can be on the condescending side. so when she does that, I think to myself, "I could bench press you for reps"--I got that from someone on this site, can't remember who.

ROTFL! (I've thought that about my kids sometimes--they're 8 and 12 and fairly close to that weight. They are natural athletes like their dad and have no idea how hard running is for some of the rest of us.)

Diane, great workout! Would your husband know what to look for in your form if you explained it to him? I mean if you can't get the video thing to work.

[kfisherx]

DANG girl!!! You are a dead lifting monster! Way to go. Does your back ever hurt after lifting this weight? If not you are probably doing just fine with your form. My trainer says there is no such a thing as perfect form just try to get it the best you can and be thoughtful of it.

[mel]

Wow, those dead lift numbers are super strong.

Hope that chest stops being sore soon for you.

I dislike sheep. Too many times of having the little buggars bleating in my kitchen as a kid when they would be born in the middle of a snow storm or something.

Video is such a big help! You should definitely post it!

mel

[GinnyLou]

Originally Posted by nutbar

I. Kick. Ass.

Yes, you do! Great work!