[quote]Mascherano wrote:
But I also like to envision my lifts, particularly when it comes to Oly. Maybe that’s why strange metaphors like “be the gorilla” and “spread your cheeks” works for me.[/quote]
“Spread your cheeks”, Wow, I haven’t heard that one for ages.
That takes me back to my prison lifting days. It was one of Big Bubba’s favourite teaching points, he’d say it a lot when I was doing my stiff legged deadlifts, then he’d get this strange look in his eyes and then, and then…La la la la la la (gone to my happy place) la la la la…
I’ve heard that. The most enjoyable jobs I’ve had involved graphics and visuals. Also, can remember people’s faces pretty well, but takes a while to remember the name that goes with them.
However, on a lot of exercises, I just close my eyes, makes it easier to concentrate on the sensations.
German, interesting that you check on the different types. Never thought of that.
Oh, and UP, your pix on this thread are definitely . . . distracting.
BENCH 45/8 55/8 60/8 65/8 70/8 —> last rep on 70 wasnt pretty but I got it up and racked
INCLINE BENCH DBs 20/8 20/8 25/8 30/4
SH.Press 15/8 20/5 (take the full rest UP) 25/8
CIRCUIT -----> tried to kill me didnt work
lay down tri ext 10s 3x12
DB ROW 25s 3x12 foot way back amazing how much harder that is
lat raise 10 3x12
DB CURL 15s 3x12 —> wow the burn was bad had to pause a few times last round with a good rest
the 12 reps were a mother fucker.
First: no butterflies in belly OR worrying about benching right in front row of all the cardio bunnies. It was on getting the job done…SCORE, great feeling. Im getting more aggressive with taking the weights off the rack even if i see one of the boys is looking at em…ha I gotem… sucker.(thanks Alexus ; Overall every thing felt good.
Germanone Ill be formal haha, that is interesting.Id say im Kinesthetic first…remember poking me with that big stick?? gutter brains —> dont go there…
I just wanna get it right, period! haha
Git … Ksnap has your number
Alexus girlfriend i was aggressive after reading how its done…which sense is that haha
Mash …Good Lord if German told me to spread my cheeks i surely would lose the weight haha
Farmer Brett I think you need some bacon
Cav faces eh? well here ya go put a face with my log. It was hard to pick one, Im goofy in some smirky in others …this one will do.
[quote]cavalier wrote:
I’ve heard that. The most enjoyable jobs I’ve had involved graphics and visuals. Also, can remember people’s faces pretty well, but takes a while to remember the name that goes with them[/quote]
I know its ok, we are all getting old together Cav…by the way my name is UpScale
[quote]Mascherano wrote:
Hmm…that is interesting! I think i’d say i’m definitely kinesthetic. I like to be touched and be physically shown where things need to be and how my body should be moving. In fact, when I first started Oly, I explicitly stated to my coach “you can touch me” lol! poor guy. We’re as awkward as cousins in an Alabama barn!
But I also like to envision my lifts, particularly when it comes to Oly. Maybe that’s why strange metaphors like “be the gorilla” and “spread your cheeks” works for me. I guess that means I’m not very auditory. Not surprising since verbal cues like, “heals, HEALS!” and “Juuuump!” is nothing more than jarring to me.
Interesting indeed!
Looking great Up! Those jeans fit like a glove![/quote]
Thats just cause you’ve never been in an Alabama barn.
Maschy: For the first few months of training with my coach, he would always say “I’m going to touch you” before he did. Now he just smacks me around. I won’t even mention how awkward it can be getting into and outta gear with his help. I guess men just have to be pretty careful.
Up: Nice face shot. Always interesting to see the face that goes with the ass.
[quote]cavalier wrote:
I’ve heard that. The most enjoyable jobs I’ve had involved graphics and visuals. Also, can remember people’s faces pretty well, but takes a while to remember the name that goes with them[/quote]
I know its ok, we are all getting old together Cav…by the way my name is UpScale
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I appreciate you reminding me, Miss . . . ah . . . (hot abz, tight butt, thick shoulders, winsome face) . . . it’s right on the tip of my tongue . . .
[quote]cavalier wrote:
I’ve heard that. The most enjoyable jobs I’ve had involved graphics and visuals. Also, can remember people’s faces pretty well, but takes a while to remember the name that goes with them[/quote]
I know its ok, we are all getting old together Cav…by the way my name is UpScale
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I appreciate you reminding me, Miss . . . ah . . . (hot abz, tight butt, thick shoulders, winsome face) . . . it’s right on the tip of my tongue . . . [/quote]
On the tip of your tongue–i though that was one of the threads we don’t talk about on account of us al being too damn old.
I call them ‘senior’ moments.
Damn but that whatsername is one cute young filly though.
[quote]cavalier wrote:
I’ve heard that. The most enjoyable jobs I’ve had involved graphics and visuals. Also, can remember people’s faces pretty well, but takes a while to remember the name that goes with them[/quote]
I know its ok, we are all getting old together Cav…by the way my name is UpScale
[/quote]
I appreciate you reminding me, Miss . . . ah . . . (hot abz, tight butt, thick shoulders, winsome face) . . . it’s right on the tip of my tongue . . . [/quote]
On the tip of your tongue–i though that was one of the threads we don’t talk about on account of us al being too damn old.
I call them ‘senior’ moments.
Damn but that whatsername is one cute young filly though.[/quote]
Cav had to look up winsome, didnt sound like a word that would describe me…im a character alright.Thanks.
warm up and lots of it and lotsa stretch i was tight to start.
FRONT SQUAT 45/8 55/8 65/8 75/9 cant count thing 80/7 tried to relax grip and hold more in fingertips. Took vid of 75 and 80 ill have to get one up
LEG PRESS pause at bottom 90/8 100/8 110/8 120/8 stopped just short of the bumper that would be very easy to cheat with.
WALKING LUNGES, long step no touch (a few did) 15/8 20/8 25/8 30/8 ← 30 with straps
RDL 95/8 115/6 115/4 115/4 115/4 could not hold on even with straps pissed me off
CIRCUIT Im already dying at this point BUckles chin strap
split sq back leg up, deep 25/3x8 last 2 sets took a mion rest between legs
back ext 15 behind head 3x8
leg curl 3x8 50/50 for 3 felt strongish wen tto 60, whatayaknow i did it! ,last set 60 last rep didnt get a good squeeze at top but felt victorious I made it threw. There was much grumbling, talking to myself, and i had to take off music and really feel it to keep going.
[quote]giterdone wrote:
I like the attitude you are bringing to this.
I did walking lunges today. I love them / hate them. Mostly hate.[/quote]
The lunges arent too bad. Maybe its the momentum of walking lunges and my focus not to stumble, its the split squat i love to hate!!When I think not too bad i grind a littlelower and am reminded why i do so…
You have real nice arm position for those front squats. I think you need to work on staying a little tighter. Are you doing much in the way of back squat or mostly front squat?
Belts. I have a full-size one that I gave to Brute (PW section). And I have a beauteous purple tapered one. I just found that a full-size one was too much for me. I couldn’t fit it between my rib cage/hip bones well. I’m a big fan of tapered. But I only put the belt on with squats at more than bodyweight and DL at more than 1.5x BW. I like to do all stabilization myself up to that point. I suppose that’s a personal preference.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
You have real nice arm position for those front squats. I think you need to work on staying a little tighter. Are you doing much in the way of back squat or mostly front squat?
Belts. I have a full-size one that I gave to Brute (PW section). And I have a beauteous purple tapered one. I just found that a full-size one was too much for me. I couldn’t fit it between my rib cage/hip bones well. I’m a big fan of tapered. But I only put the belt on with squats at more than bodyweight and DL at more than 1.5x BW. I like to do all stabilization myself up to that point. I suppose that’s a personal preference.[/quote]
Yes on staying tighter. Im doing back squats too. The belt feels good but yea it is hard to not rub my bonz, I get some strange looks with my belt, although I dont get to worked up about it when i see what they are doing(insert eye roll here) Ill have to get on site and see what my options are. Hmm on body weight thing and belt, I wouldnt need it for some time.
I’ve never used a belt myself, and I am by no means anywhere near Snapper squatting status, but I think she’s right in that its a personal preference. I believe some people use belts more for cues, like as a reminder to take a big breath and really brace one’s stomach muscles, or tighten the back, or whatever (i have no idea how to articulate the squat setup, lol).
But again, I’m going to be a hard ass (i don’t know why I feel the need to do this with you, and I apologize in advance, especially since you’re under the careful eye of German) but I really think you shouldn’t burden yourself with belts and things unless you’re somehow feeling that your squat form will be improved by the use of a belt, which to me it won’t - seeing as to how your squat form is really quite good! Wait until things start breaking down a bit before putting on the belt. That’s my .02 at least.
[quote]Mascherano wrote:
I’ve never used a belt myself, and I am by no means anywhere near Snapper squatting status, but I think she’s right in that its a personal preference. I believe some people use belts more for cues, like as a reminder to take a big breath and really brace one’s stomach muscles, or tighten the back, or whatever (i have no idea how to articulate the squat setup, lol).
But again, I’m going to be a hard ass (i don’t know why I feel the need to do this with you, and I apologize in advance, especially since you’re under the careful eye of German) but I really think you shouldn’t burden yourself with belts and things unless you’re somehow feeling that your squat form will be improved by the use of a belt, which to me it won’t - seeing as to how your squat form is really quite good! Wait until things start breaking down a bit before putting on the belt. That’s my .02 at least.[/quote]
Lots to think about, thank you.
Ya know couldnt we just settle on a little spanking or something?
