Brute, I guess you came too late to see my world famous brick-breaking video? It’s in spiderlog. I’ll get you a link asap.
Snap, I can’t imagine a hook grip at a 1 RM. I’m pretty sure I would start to slip at 150.
Oh wow! What an awesome video. And aren’t you just about the cutest bad ass that I have ever seen.
Love the vid! Badass! Breaking bricks!!! Hell yeah!
Yup, I’ve tried the hook grip, but only with really light DLs. I use a mixed grip and can’t imagine DLing any other way.
hell yeah…that was amazing!!!
yeah, how cool was that!? and the look on your face when you got it was just awesome!
I checked the weights and got all confused about how to add.
haha. welcome to my world.
awesome vid 
sucks about the teacher not showing up… I’d be frothing at the mouth…
Thanks, that was a beautiful moment for me.
Wednesday I did 6 AM kickboxing. I felt pretty good last night and did not have numbness in my hands but today it’s bad (numb fingers and ass). I forgot about feeling like this six months ago, and realizing I needed to get back to taekwondo. I feel crabby, hideous, and old.
The only thing not making me suicidal is that at least I went back to class once, and if I go again tomorrow morning I truly believe things will get better. I have to believe the hard training was what kept all this fucking decrepitude at bay, and apparently weight-training is not sufficient alone. Breathing does not feel all right, whatsoever. I’m supposed to be a superhero. Fuck.
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
I have to believe the hard training was what kept all this fucking decrepitude at bay, and apparently weight-training is not sufficient alone.[/quote]
Quoted for truth.
You’ll get it back very soon.
So sorry you’re feeling low. I hate that. I really hate that. I think that’s a HUGE reason I am so obsessed with this sport. Heavy lifting really staves off depression for me. The endorphine rush, I guess. But it sounds like you need some supplemental exercise. If it’s taekwondo, then so be it.
What’s up with the numbness? That doesn’t sound so good . . . Have you had it diagnosed?
Chin up Spidey. I agree, it’s all about finding the right endorphin fix. I’ve joked about how when I stopped running, there should have been an endorphin patch! You’ll be back to feeling your old self soon.
That brick breaking video is fun and you’ve got such a contagious smile! Pretty girl!
Thanks women. Sorry for being so mopey. I’ll check back in tomorrow after kickboxing and squat day. Hope I can get it together by then.
This is the spider reporting in post-6 AM kickboxing and squat day. Feeling a bit better today. Thank you soo much for your support yesterday.
Ass significantly less numb, fingers still a little numb. Snap, I have not had a doctor look at this since it went away some months ago. I think it’s neuropathy, and I think sustained aerobic exercise several days a week is the key but I’ll monitor the situation.
5/3/1 squat day, cycle 2, week 3. Training max 117, actual max 121 = 107% bw
warmed up with 2 sets of the bar and 1 set of 65
Working 1x5 85, 1x3 100, 1x2 110 <I’m continuing to be very happy with my form and progress on these.
accessories
5x10 pullthroughs at 100
5x10 cable crunches at 110
Next is supposed to be a deload week, but since I slacked off this week, I’m thinking about going right into cycle 3 next week. I’ve also decided to do one more cycle of 5/3/1 because I’m nearing my real maxes and I’d like to see if I can exceed them next month.
Over and out and hopefully upward.
Glad the squats are going well. Sorry you haven’t been feeling well. Your body misses cardio? It knows what’s good for you. See. My future princess. Get your arse back on that treadmill.
Hope the cardio fixes your blahs. Good luck with the neuropathy. That isn’t anything to mess around with, so get it checked out if it persists.
Nice job on the squats too!
Nadia, ass on treadmill today, yes ma’am! One mile today.
Veggie and Nadia, I feel so stable and solid on those squats and I know I’m making depth. Six months ago my form was a mess, so I’m really proud, though I haven’t increased the weight yet.
5/9/11 5/3/1 cycle 3, week 1
I switched it around to start the week with deadlifts.
Excellent day today.
Warmup: bar, 95, 115
Working 5x130, 5x150 5x170 < I took notes and I use a hook grip until 150. 170 at five reps calculates to my actual 1 rm of 200, so I’d say this is solid for me.
accessories
one leg extension (machine) 1x10 50, 3x10 35
one leg curls (machine) 1x10 50 3x10 35
good girl/bad girl 3x10 20
kickback 3x10 30
Over and out and happy lifting!
You are doing awesome on your squats and deads! I’m sure glad you came back here to be my rabbit than I can chase.
my 250lbs deads are only 1.5 bodyweight for me. We were hitting with the same intensity spider lady
how did you calculate your 1rm with the 170?
6am training is hard core!!
hope you are feeling better!