Squats look great! Do those zerchers kill your arms? I’ve never done 'em. What’s the benefit over regular front squats? Works difference muscles since the weight is held lower?
[quote]RBlue wrote:
CBear - That story makes me sad too! I get why you did it, though. Having all that stuff around that reminds you of him, especially when you’re really pissed off, can be almost unbearable.
I can’t believe he gave it all to the new girl. Does she know where they came from?[/quote]
i’m incredibly too lazy to look at the videos right now, so when i do, i’ll comment.
i kept the clothes and the electronics, so it’s not like i gave away EVERYTHING, and i really dont mind having the other stuff around, as far as being reminded of him is concerned. i was just being a twat the night i did that, and i totally expected to get everything back later. oh well.
she knew about me the whole time we were together, i suspected on occasion but never REALLY knew about her. after finding out more about her, she’d put up with anything he did. literally. including living with me.
enough of the cbear drama. time to go watch rachelle ass in motion.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
Squats look great! Do those zerchers kill your arms? I’ve never done 'em. What’s the benefit over regular front squats? Works difference muscles since the weight is held lower?[/quote]
The zerchers were definitely tough on my arms! At the end of the 2nd vid you can see me reaching to rub my elbow. I used the pussy pad on the heavier sets, which helped. Also had a small cramp in one bicep after an earlier set, but luckily that didn’t repeat itself.
Benefits?
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From my friend:
[quote]You DO have to deal with the potential elbow/forearm pain or you won’t be able to go as heavy as you need to.
If you have trouble, or even if you don’t, have trouble holding the bar on your clavicles on front squats, zerchers can be a fabulous alternative. They will force you to use good form and minimize the role the back muscles play in completing the lift. [/quote]
I found all of the above held true while I was doing them. They might be my new favourite lift!
[quote]CBear84 wrote:
[quote]RBlue wrote:
CBear - That story makes me sad too! I get why you did it, though. Having all that stuff around that reminds you of him, especially when you’re really pissed off, can be almost unbearable.
I can’t believe he gave it all to the new girl. Does she know where they came from?[/quote]
i’m incredibly too lazy to look at the videos right now, so when i do, i’ll comment.
i kept the clothes and the electronics, so it’s not like i gave away EVERYTHING, and i really dont mind having the other stuff around, as far as being reminded of him is concerned. i was just being a twat the night i did that, and i totally expected to get everything back later. oh well.
she knew about me the whole time we were together, i suspected on occasion but never REALLY knew about her. after finding out more about her, she’d put up with anything he did. literally. including living with me.
enough of the cbear drama. time to go watch rachelle ass in motion. [/quote]
Drama is right. The two of them sound like prize catches (sarcasm meter overload).
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]CBear84 wrote:
…time to go watch rachelle ass in motion. [/quote]
That ass is workin’ them Z’s pretty good. Nice job, Rachelle![/quote]
Thanks Push! 
A new squat to try, can’t wait for tonight! And Rachel - your workout clothes are tres nice (I’m always into my comfy cotton track pants) pray tell were you shop for those gems? I might pick up a few peices so I stop looking like a runaway prison mate.
oh my god…your bench is making me JEALOUS.
those zerchers too, i am afraid of those…they look awesome but i’m scared!
N - haha! You look great in your comfy cotton track pants, they show off your cute, round ass very well.
The tanks I wear I pick up at Garage Clothing or Stitches… I rarely buy ‘workout tops’, although I do have a few.
The pants I’m wearing in the above vids and in the ones I’m gonna post today are from Margarita fitness wear, made in Israel: http://www.sandiegofit.com/margarita-active-wear-clothes-fitness-apparel.htm They were WAY too much money, and I got them through a friend who had a connection.
I also have a few pairs from lululemon (also WAY overpriced), that I got on a rare clearance sale. I’ve also bought some from La Senza, and WalMart.
Brute - You are so strong, and talented, I have a hard time believing you’re afraid of the zerchers! Just try them out, you’ll be repping out 225 in no time. 
Today’s training: Moar videos to come!
My gym got a new tire!! A bigger tire! Can you tell I’m excited about flipping a big, monster tire?!?
I tried out one flip prior to my workout. Almost got stuck halfway. You can hear my “ah, fuck” in the vid. But I got it!
Then, bench day!
(1) Bench Press 3x5
65% = 95 lbs x5
75% = 110 lbs x5
85% = 125 lbs x8
=> Rep #7 of my money set may not have been legit, because I felt the guy spotting me touch the bar and help me off my chest (although he swears he didn’t); I hissed at him through rep 8 not to fucking touch it, and got that one all by myself.
(2) 1-arm DB row (strict) 4x6: 65/65/65/60 lbs
=> Gonna aim to stick with the 65 through all 4 sets next week.
(3) 1-arm DB floor press 4x6: 50 lbs
=> Got a solid 6 reps on every set - an improvement on last week!
(4) Bent-over BB row 5x10: 100 lbs/105 lbs x4
(5a) Face Pulls 4x10: 5 plates
(5b) DB W press 4x10: 17.5 lbs
Then, I went back downstairs for more BIG TIRE flips (and some KB swings)!
Flips x2 (fail on 3)
[Flips x3 + 10 x 32kg KB swings] x2
Flips x4 + 10 x 32kg KB swings
Flips x6 + 10 x 32kg KB swings
rest as needed between sets
The tire flips got easier as I got the hang of them, and figured out the best spot to grip from.
Done!
fuck you and your awesome gym that buys cool shit like tires.
Fine squatting and pressing.
Very cute outfit…love the pants! I admit to loving the stupid expensive lululemon. Its a weakness.
Claire - I feel the love in that post. I really do. If it makes you feel any better, you’re totally welcome to come train at my awesome gym with me and flip the tire all you want if you ever head up my way.
Kimba - Thanks! How can anyone NOT like the stupid expensive but oh-so-pretty lulu stuff? It’s a weakness I have to work really hard to keep at bay while I’m saving up for (hopefully) school next year.
3rd try to upload bench vid - had to switch computers, my old, shitty laptop doesn’t let me do it, and instead logs me off.
Bench Press 125 lbs x8
My 1st time seeing myself bench. Didn’t realize how ridiculous my arch was. Is it too much?
Also, I think I want to start pausing more at the chest for these.
I can’t see your vid yet, but if you compete in powerlifting and can keep your shoulders/butt on the bench and feet flat on the floor, there’s no such thing as too ridiculous of an arch. PMPM has a great arch. Super cool how she gets herself into it as well.
Pausing on the chest is a very good training tool. Definitely makes it harder.
BIG TIRE FLIP!!
Warning: I curse, so use your earmuffs.
Also: You catch the beginning of my happy dance at the tag end.
That tire flipping getup is just too cool. My husband wants to know if those guys in the background of the tire flip vid can come to our house and split some wood. (We heat with a woodburning fireplace.)
Your arch! Wow. I’ve been working on mine for a year now . . . can’t figure out why it doesn’t get more pronounced. I can easily do a backbend. Any other ideas from anyone on how to improve it?
Thanks kpsnap! I credit my arch to my poor posture as a child. I always had a really bad lumbar arch, with my butt and stomach pushed out. It just comes naturally.
I’m sure I can get a team of wood-splitters together for ya.
The sledgehammer is evil, btw.
I’m drooling over your tire here…LUCKY!!
Yeah, you are lucky with the tire.
And impressive. I tried once and I couldn’t shift the big ones