Powerpuff- Try the skullcrushers, you’ll like 'em.
Alexus- Yep, I’ve played around with the idea of PL. But mostly I just like to pick up heavy shit for my own gratification. So if at some point I need to use a belt to keep besting myself in the gym then I’l do it. Not there yet. That song just started a thought cascade in my brain which eventually led to the belt/gear talk. And we should both get some bands. Very versatile training equipment.
Matty, Beast- Back in the day (when gas was < $1/gallon. FUCK.) I used to drive a mini-van, black with wood trim, AKA ‘the party van.’ The ODB and SO MANY others of that era were totally on the soundtrack. We used to listen to that shit on tapes because my van was like an '82 and didn’t have a CD player. So many good times, so many blunts, so freaking cool that the back seats folded down. I admit to having tons of that music on my iPod because it takes me back too.
Kimba- Hopefully a vid soon. Most of the time I like being eye candy. As long as people don’t try to talk to me. And I sincerely hope that I motivate other women. You know, the ones who spend an hour on the stairmaster and then stop and look curiously, maybe longingly, at the free weight area as they are on their way to the mats to do abs.
Cal- Thanks. I have been working hard on my grip and it seems to being paying off. You are probably right regarding my work having something to do with it too. I have chronically tight forearms and would someday love to see what the bone density of my arms/wrists, in particular my radius, ulna, and carpals, look like.
One of the tools that I use frequently in my work is like a mini-jackhammer, so I effectively do low-level resistance training of my upper extremities all day long. My hands are strong, but I use them discerningly when it comes to manual therapy. I plan to practice in some capacity for at least another 50 years. Healthy hands can feel the love and do the work of serving others.
Oleena, Brute, Bre- I love the wax. Can’t say that I love doing it, but it is worth it. And, yes Bre, still smooth. Usually once a month is enough. Except for beach season (I live close to the Jersey shore) and then I wax as often as every 2-3 weeks depending.
Last Stand- Yet another name for those crazy pushups! I like that, “tiger eye pushups.” Sounds more hard-core than hershey kiss pushups. And thanks for the complement on the pic. I have an extensive, on-going self-portraiture project that is sort of a hobby. There is no way that I can do a TGU with 35 lbs. I tried and only made it half way up! My friend has a 20 lb KB and I think that will be doable.
lil power- I don’t have any bands (yet.) But that sounds brutal, as BG said. I will try anything once, so if I have access to/get bands I’ll try it and let you know how it goes.
Frenchie- Thanks, I loves me some back training! Just feels so good.
BG- Agreed on the idea of KB swings w/bands. Which makes me interested in trying it!
Kidding. This stuff is what keeps us young, and vital, and has a HUGE effect on our happiness.
