Yeah, they tried to get me to squat on my toes and it felt weird on my knees so I just kind of stood there lol I also stood feinting confusion during the twist stuff because I didn’t know how good it was for my low back…
50 minutes on the treadmill… haven’t done that in a few weeks. I’m trying to get my legs to grow and squat heavy.
I’ve never done hot yoga, but I’m a regular-yoga drop-out. Like Snapper, I could never get out of the competitive mindset and actually injured myself a couple of times by over-stretching. Yes, I’m a dumbass.
hey owlie, can you remind me of your stats?
Oh yeah… I forgot to mention that I never did the stuff that was aimed at increasing flexibility in my lower back either… good call! Your lower back needs STABILITY not FLEXIBILITY! =D
owlie! your lifts are just incredible! you’ve got such talent! my goodness! i don’t really have anything of use to say regarding anything really, but every time i stop by your log i get more and more astonished! way cool!
Molly-hehe yes, I shamelessly sat there like a stubborn toddler, I’m not doing anything to compromise my back nu uh!! :spits: I also couldn’t do some of the weird leg wrapping around each other stuff because of my moo calves.
Sindie-Thank you! I’m blushing. The feeling is mutual.
Bobbi- 5’3" and 134.2 in the morning after after mah poop. 36" 27" 35"
Oh yes, I did things today! Just a refresher, I log things like this: weight x reps x sets
Squats
barx8
135x3
187.5x6x2
Bench
barx8
95x3
115x1
125x5x7
Dumbbell overhead press
25x10x3
Some stuff for shoulder health and mobility I read about w/5lb dumbbells
Standing reverse cable crunch
"80"x12x5
"70"x15x2
“after mah poo” HAH! nice.
Man, you’re another tiny one pushing big weights - love it!
owlie and molly, what kind of stretching are you talking about avoiding for lower back stability?
this i want to be sure NOT to do. I am clueless on so many things. when i get lower back pain i stretch , but i’m hoping its not counterproductive.
Well, in this bikram yoga class there is a pose where you force and hold your spine in a twisted position, which I have heard is bad for your lower back integrity. For my lower back stiffness, I usually just foam roll, though I heard tennis balls are better.
Sometimes I will gently stretch it to each side, forward and back. I make sure not to force a twist or jar it too much though or do anything too jerky.
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Bobbi- 5’3" and 134.2 in the morning after after mah poop. 36" 27" 35" [/quote]
Great hourglass shape!
As usual, your lifting is really impressive Owlie! Plus you’re doing 50 min cardio sessions and showing up my lame 15 min attempts. 
Hot yoga sounds like it could feel really great… haven’t done any yoga in years, but I may have to check it out again.
Blue, it does feel great. I have decided that two sessions is enough for me though, lol. I will stick to regular yoga and stretching at least for now. I just bought some tennis balls for my lower back mmmm.
Today was quick. I hit it and quit it like that
Bench
barx8
95x3
130x4x8
As I progressed through the 8 sets, each one got easier and leg drive became more and more solid. I can’t wait for this hellish benching to be over tomorrow so I can move on to some fun stuff, but I’ve learned a lot from it! I also can’t wait to test the new 1RM
Did some standing cable abs then out!
That is awesome that each bench set got progressively easier! You will blow away your old one-rep max.
i love your bench.
Yes, your bench is fantastico! I also love when you can feel things working like leg drive. Feels like such an accomplishment.
Victory!!
My first Smolov Jr cycle is officially over and I can’t put into words how damn good I feel.
Squats
barx10
135x5
190x4x6 or 7 (lost count) Good news is, I got my squat back!! Everything felt beautiful today and all of the form problems I’ve been having like not driving my knees out have disappeared into thin air. I also had much better hip drive all the way through my heels. I was all ass today, baby. The solution was to set the bar lower like I had been a few months ago hmm who knew? I think there really is something to this kind of frequency for hammering out form issues
Bench
barx8
95x3
115x1
135x3x10
People, 135x3 for one set was a PR TODAY, and I did it ten times!! I just did it once, realized it was a PR, and then did it 9 more times. Holy Smolov! This is what this program will do for you to anyone who is interested in trying it out.
I’m thinking your dedication had as much to do with this as the program Owlie. great work!
Amazing bench PR! And to do 10 sets of it is crazy! I second what N said re: your dedication.
It’s also great to hear that your squat form issues seem to have sorted themselves out.
I love following your training. 
YAY OWLIE!!! CONGRATS ON THE BENCHING! THATS AWESOME!!!
WAIT, DAMNIT, YOU’RE CATCHING UP TO ME…FUCK…
immediately goes to gym to bench my tits off
_Queen