[quote]chocolatew wrote:
How on earth are you a power lifter, who weighs 156? You truly are inspirational! What you pull what you push, what you lift…you’re amazing. I’m watching your videos and i don’t understand how you do it, but whatever you do, you’re doing it damn well.
I haven’t read through your entire thread, but are you gearing up for a meet?[/quote]
Hey there! Thanks for coming by!!! I guess I should update my profile… I am not 156 anymore =*( haha… that was my weight when I was preparing for my figure competition. I typically fluctuate between 160 and 165 off-season… but right now I am closer to 170. I have definitely put some muscle on since my last competition… but am not staying as lean as I am usually able to =( Actually going to have some tests run by a Dr. in two weeks to see if something is wrong… but all the videos I just posted are recent… so you can see how I look now anyway =D
And yes I am getting ready for a meet in 5 weeks on May 9th… I am so excited!
Hey there! Thanks for coming by!!! I guess I should update my profile… I am not 156 anymore =*( haha… that was my weight when I was preparing for my figure competition. I typically fluctuate between 160 and 165 off-season… but right now I am closer to 170. I have definitely put some muscle on since my last competition… but am not staying as lean as I am usually able to =( Actually going to have some tests run by a Dr. in two weeks to see if something is wrong… but all the videos I just posted are recent… so you can see how I look now anyway =D
And yes I am getting ready for a meet in 5 weeks on May 9th… I am so excited!
She is 122 lbs and just deadlifted 300 lbs RAW! =D[/quote]
Either way, 170 is still in great shape, and yes i saw your youtube videos and you look great to me. But i understand you not being satisfied with where you are, but is your body fat percentage still the same or has it gone down? I can only imagine that if you’re lifting more and you’re getting stronger that you would not being gaining too much fat…right?
And of course, good luck with your meet, 5 weeks is close:)
BF% is definitely higher than it was at my show in October… it’s inevitable to gain some fat back after a competition… I would say I am 16-17% bf right now… not that it’s bad but I KNOW if everything is functioning well that I can sustain a lower bf% on a higher caloric intake… I have done it before! =D
So I am afraid some of my hormones might be a bit out of whack… we will see! I am very curious to know what’s going on!
I’m curious as well. I’ve been reading some of the threads on here. One in particular in powerful women that talks about hypothyroidism and anemia, which I’m pretty sure i’m low in iron (runs in the family), so hopefully whatever it is isn’t too bad and is manageable, or better yet, hopefully it’s all psychological and the only method is time:)
Here are some videos of my lifts the last couple of weeks that I just now got put up…
Here is a video of me box squatting with a cambered bar 2 weeks ago… there is 160 on the bar, + 2.5 lbs collars on either side, and the bar is 68 lbs… so its 233 lbs for 4 reps:
You’re a beast…i love watching your videos. even before i knew who you were i had your “hot blonde” videos on youtube saved as my favorites. I try to copy you’re form, cause regardless of if you have your not so great postures…you’re way better than i am…thats enough for me:)
Chocolate - that is so sweet of you! Haha yeah my friend Jim put all those up… kind of embarrassing… looks like I am calling myself a hot blonde haha =P
Betty - Thanks! haha I need T-shirts that say Team Molly!
CVB - What a compliment coming from you Claire! Thank you!!! Oh yeah, and your legs comment made my day! They can be my nemesis at times! Grrrr… =D
Supine 1 Arm DB Protraction (15 reps)
Glute Bridge on Ball (6 single leg, 10 both legs)
Force Absorption Work (6 each side)
3x
“No Money” w/ Band (6 @ 5 sec hold)
Single Leg DB RDL (8 @ 20 lb DBs)
Dorsiflexion w/ Band (15 each leg)
YYTL (10 each direction @ 2.5 lbs)
3x
1 Arm Cable Row (8 each arm)
X-Band Walk (12 each direction)
Over Unders (6 each directionn)
Vertical Jumps (focusing on soft landing) (5-6)
2x
Stretch: Hip flexor, hip flexor w/ back foot elevated, Back, Chest (doorway stretch) achilles stretch
I also got the gymnastics bug after this and went and did a ton of back walkovers and walked on my hands and stuff… it was so fun! I have been considering an adult tumbling class… I know I can still do back handsprings and stuff… oh yeah, and I did my right-legged splits too! My hams are killing me today! =D
Wednesday
4/8/09
Military Press Day (subbed in Incline DB Press)
Incline DB Press
4 sets of 12-20
15 reps/13 reps/11.5 reps/13 reps @ 45 lb DBs
Side Laterals (one arm at a time)
4 sets of 12-16
12/15/16/16 @ 17.5 was sand bagging in the beginning I guess
Hammer Low Iso Row (one arm at a time)
4 sets of 12-16 reps
16 @ 45 lbs
16 @ 55 lbs
16 @ 55 lbs
DROP SET:
13 reps @ 75 lbs
DROP TO 50 lbs, 8 reps
DROP TO 25 lbs, 12 reps
[quote]mmgalb727 wrote:
Wednesday
4/8/09
Military Press Day (subbed in Incline DB Press)
Incline DB Press
4 sets of 12-20
15 reps/13 reps/11.5 reps/13 reps @ 45 lb DBs
Side Laterals (one arm at a time)
4 sets of 12-16
12/15/16/16 @ 17.5 was sand bagging in the beginning I guess
Hammer Low Iso Row (one arm at a time)
4 sets of 12-16 reps
16 @ 45 lbs
16 @ 55 lbs
16 @ 55 lbs
DROP SET:
13 reps @ 75 lbs
DROP TO 50 lbs, 8 reps
DROP TO 25 lbs, 12 reps
DONE! =D [/quote]
I’m impressed with the incline DB press. I did them for the first time last night starting at 30 lbs and dropping to the pink DBs by the end I think I may have cried a bit too.
I’m impressed with the incline DB press. I did them for the first time last night starting at 30 lbs and dropping to the pink DBs by the end I think I may have cried a bit too.[/quote]
Yah tell me about it! My benching skills DO NOT carry over for reps. Going over five reps is up there with my running marathon skills.
I think I may have cried a bit too.