[quote]Plant lady wrote:
Thanks for the video. It was really cool to be able to watch, almost felt like we were there.
Diana[/quote]
Thanks Diana,
I find the video a learning tool. Time to analyze, adjust and re-do, hopefully better the next time.
Malinda
[quote]buckeye girl wrote:
Awesome video![/quote]
Thanks!
Nice workout! I’m glad you are posting your workouts again:)
Claire
Awesome job Malinda, keep rockin!!!
And I will man up and be the first man to say that all your lifts are higher than mine. Keep up the good work and good luck with everything!!
[quote]firebug9 wrote:
It has been 6 days since I was in the gym as it was closed or I was at work.[/quote]
I think the fire house needs to invest in some weights and racks.
[quote]Tonights training:
Squat, knee sleeves
bar x 4 x 2 sets
135 x 6
185 x 6
belt and knee sleeves
230 x 4
belt and wraps
285 x 3 x 3
Good Mornings
115 x 8
135 x 8
165 x 8
That was all the time I had for the night. Work tomorrow so off to bed for me
Malinda
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Still some good solid lifting. I think I put more into my w/o’s when I know it has to be shortened.
c.
[quote]tmoney1 wrote:
Awesome job Malinda, keep rockin!!!
And I will man up and be the first man to say that all your lifts are higher than mine. Keep up the good work and good luck with everything!![/quote]
Thank you! I am hoping to improve my total at nationals and win the spot on the team again for next year.
Malinda
Thanks Claire and c.
Yeah, sometimes I have my best workouts when I am dead beat from work. I think I focus better cause I know if I don’t I will get hurt.
Tonights workout – let me start off by saying I HATE THE BENCH
Bench
bar x 6
115 x 8
135 x 6
160 x 4
175 x 2
180 x 2 for 3 sets
Close grip
135 x 6 3 sets
Tricep press down
45 x 10
57.5 x 10
65 x 8
Push ups
3 sets of 15
Malinda
Todays training
Deadlift
135 x 8
225 x 6
295 x 4
belt
315 x 4
345 x 2 for 3 sets
I am working on my form – such that it is. It seems that I am using way too much back. I moved my stance out slightly and that seemed to help some. Really concentrating on pulling myself down to the bar, shoulders down, pelvis locked in and such. Gonna take some time to correct it, but it can and will be done.
Lat pull down
85,100,120 for sets of 8
Good mornings
135 x 6 for two sets
Muscle stim training this am for 2.5 hrs
and last night for 2 hrs after my other training.
Malinda
Not sure why you hate the bench with those weights. Repping 180lb is awesome.
DLs look great too.
On the muscle stim training are you just hooked up to the machine or do you work the muscle at the same time?
Claire
Claire
Thanks…but I have done more reps with more weight, so not such a good day :(.
The muscle stim training I have done both ways – but right now I am alternating between CNS recovery and muscle work. I am only sitting with it on right now, working hams, bis, quads, pecs, glutes, tris in that order. I take the stimulation up as high as I can stand it and then sit for 10 minutes. It makes the muscle contract 500 times a minute…hurts like h*ll.
Malinda
Malinda,
Have you ever considered switching to sumo-style deads? That might help you in terms of getting a real low base at the beginning of the lift.
[quote]Djwlfpack wrote:
Malinda,
Have you ever considered switching to sumo-style deads? That might help you in terms of getting a real low base at the beginning of the lift.[/quote]
Dan,
I have tried sumo before and it did not go so well. How ever I am considering atleast training a bit more in the sumo stance for a more balanced lifting profile.
Thanks
[quote]firebug9 wrote:
Djwlfpack wrote:
Malinda,
Have you ever considered switching to sumo-style deads? That might help you in terms of getting a real low base at the beginning of the lift.
Dan,
I have tried sumo before and it did not go so well. How ever I am considering atleast training a bit more in the sumo stance for a more balanced lifting profile.
Thanks[/quote]
Gotcha. Sumo is definitely not for everyone. I tend to lift a bit more when I pull that way. I think cycling it in can help when you go back to traditional stance.
Lift strong!
Thanks Dan.
Today’s training
Muscle stim with the bar for weight.
I used the stim while doing: deadlifts, bicep curls, squats, bench, t-bar rows(60 pounds on the bar), and triceps.
Total workout time was about 3 hrs. Along time to have stim on…
Malinda
You had that thing on for three hours?
Serious question, how do you not get all tangled up in the wires when you train with the stim on? Do you not hurt after all that? I had something similar in physio and it helped but it was very painful to have it done.
Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned this time around. Your log is very advanced for my comprehension at this point but I figure if I keep reading it, one of these days it’ll sink in.
Susan
[quote]MsM wrote:
You had that thing on for three hours?
Serious question, how do you not get all tangled up in the wires when you train with the stim on? Do you not hurt after all that? I had something similar in physio and it helped but it was very painful to have it done.
Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned this time around. Your log is very advanced for my comprehension at this point but I figure if I keep reading it, one of these days it’ll sink in.
Susan[/quote]
It is difficult. I have to be really careful of where I place the machine, the wires and my set up. I am actually feeling ok – but then again it is back on the machine tonight for another two hours. 
Malinda
[quote]firebug9 wrote:
MsM wrote:
You had that thing on for three hours?
Serious question, how do you not get all tangled up in the wires when you train with the stim on? Do you not hurt after all that? I had something similar in physio and it helped but it was very painful to have it done.
Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned this time around. Your log is very advanced for my comprehension at this point but I figure if I keep reading it, one of these days it’ll sink in.
Susan
It is difficult. I have to be really careful of where I place the machine, the wires and my set up. I am actually feeling ok – but then again it is back on the machine tonight for another two hours.
Malinda
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That’s dedication. Awesome job:)
Claire
Malinda – you are SUCH an inspiration!!! I hope to be as strong as you one day!
M-
This is random, but I just picked up a copy of the CTL diet and browsed through it before wrapping it as a Christmas present. Anyway, I happened to see a quote from you about how effective it was. I just wanted to get it straight from the horse’s mouth (so to speak of course!). What did you really think about it? Pros? Cons?
Thanks. 
How are you feeling today?
Susan