[quote]rcfromdb wrote:
arachne12 wrote:
Whew! Back to 109.5 this morning!
Tell me this is a radio station.[/quote]
ohhhhh, too fucking funny Bobbi. i should just stick random “CURSES!!” in your all’s journals when i see shit like that…lean ass broads…
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
I fully intend to pass your dead ass next week 
Especially since you are dusting me on squats.
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And that you will. My 5/3/1 loading program has me pulling a top end of 145# this week.
[quote]I will start add the re-set up every time and I really appreciate the info. But I have to tell you I have no idea what you mean by “it’s an RDL.” I have been really confused about the difference. Please elaborate!
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A Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is where you don’t lower the weight all the way to the ground, but you lower it past your knees, with legs mostly straight and hips pushing back, then humping the bar as you bring it back up.
It is a GREAT exercise for butt and hammies.
kimba-thank you for that video, excellent (aside from slightly annoying voice of instructor) so that confirms i’ve been doing RDLs properly. i’ve always targeted my butt and hammies and i think it’s responsible for some improvements.
regarding the hang clean, notice the parallel position of his arms at the top, when you do clean AND press, that makes it more challenging and taxes the tris big time. i LOVE that move! you can throw up more weight if your arms aren’t in that position, and i’m sure it’s still ‘correct,’ just hits your front delts more, IMO.
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
A Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is where you don’t lower the weight all the way to the ground,
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not true.
=+)
here’s another good RDL vid.
watch to the end to read more about why to touch the ground or not.
[quote]dejavued wrote:
kimbakimba wrote:
A Romanian Deadlift (RDL) is where you don’t lower the weight all the way to the ground,
not true.
=+)
here’s another good RDL vid.
watch to the end to read more about why to touch the ground or not.
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Very interesting! So much to learn, and happy to learn it.
Ya so I’m still confused. I swear to all of you that I have studied the articles on straight leg vs romanian vs stiff leg vs conventional and I can’t see a damn bit of difference.
BTW this scrawny bitch hit 110 this morning and has a long way to go to get as strong as you meatier bitches. xxoo!
here’s a diagram/explanation by chicanerous (same guy i posted above vid of).
you probably need to click on it (make it big) to read it.
i found it pretty helpful.
deja: Thanks! I am studying this schematic very carefully. I believe I am performing a deadlift, as there is a bit of squatty-ness to it, which I understand should happen at the same time as the rising. I think it’s time for another video. 
nice peekture deja… i’m happy that i have been performing RDLs and SLDLs properly, albeit relatively light…90 & 110. but it feels so good for mah buns. give em a try arachne…they are very different beasts.
you said ‘meatier’…haaa. i’ll take that and raise you one, ‘scrawny.’ 
i think you are skiing this weekend? have fun!
Talenaah,
I will try some variations Tuesday when I get back. Looks like it will be fun to see how they feel. Visiting relatives in Baltimore this weekend so no boarding.
Happy lifting!
Wow! Catching up on the log - what great explanations for the difference between RDL and SLDL. Learned a ton…
Training is going okay, Arachne. Practicing some self defense wiht a Combat Hapkidoist and need to review Choong-Moo and Kwang-Gae. Must run more!
Love that you’re gaining weight - I will be spending some time on Fitday to get my diet correct so I can gain. I’m stalled at 115 (at 5’6") and need another 10-15 lbs (maybe more will evaluate when I hit the target) before I can even think about competing.
Hey! It’s great to hear from you. Please share more about your training. Are you doing grappling? My sensei brings in Hapkido occasionally, but I don’t know much. Choong Moo and Kwang-Gae must be forms/katas?
Keep training!
oh, I would have came up to say hi! There was another bb’ing show up in Baltimore yesterday, but I didn’t go!
Hi Spiderwoman! N
ope, no grappling although we do have a black belt in Hapkido in class. I’m working with a Combat Hapkidoist on some self defense b/c my wristlocks and break-aways are a weakness. Plus, for my test, I want to show that I am well-rounded. So, I’ll show SD against same-side wrist grabs, opposite side wrist grabs, both wrist grabs, various chokes, hair grabs from the front and behind, shoved against the wall (front and behind) etc, etc, etc.
Yup, Choong-Moo and Kwang-Gae are forms. Basically to get ready - I run through the forms (there’s 10 total), combinations and one-steps repeatedly. Just going through the forms is a workout. I get through that and I’ve completed a good portion of the technical piece.
My biggest issue will be with breaking - total mental block for me. My instructor’s mentioned bringing in a brick so I’ve been watching your brick break for inspiration. Any advice?
Besides this and some running, I’ve been lifting (of course) - 2 upper body and 2 lower body days. Had to drop down in weight on deadlifts b/c I was pulling with my back (had a friend watch). So, I’m getting my form correct and will slowly add the weight.
[quote]nvh95 wrote:
My biggest issue will be with breaking - total mental block for me. My instructor’s mentioned bringing in a brick so I’ve been watching your brick break for inspiration. Any advice?
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I do have some advice! Practice the motion over and over. Visualize at night before you go to sleep. Watch videos. I especially watched small women breaking bricks so I knew that it was possible. If you are breaking downward as I was think about the angle. Don’t waste power going sideways or glancing at the board or brick.
Everyone says “go -_through the board (or brick)”. That’s true. The biggest thing I learned about follow-through is not to be afraid of falling. If you kick or hit something and break it, land on the other side of it and don’t hold back. I tell sparring students “move forward with your momentum. Land in your opponent’s face”. Bring your whole body into the strike, just as with a good lift, you use your whole body.
Speaking of lifts, at this point I was advised to back off on heavy lifting in order to focus on cardio fitness. I’ll leave that up to you, but ask yourself: am I strong enough already and should I spend my time on other skills? On the other hand, lifting makes you feel powerful so it may be worth it, but don’t exhaust yourself with it right now.
You are already a blackbelt, it just time to show it off!
11/24/09
I’m back! Had a great weekend. My mom was totally surprised to see us all and my nephew is a doll. I managed to uncover some 15 lb dumbbells so I did a lot of high rep presses, and supplemented with pistols.
Today:
Squat 1x5 45, 65, 85 1x3 95 lb
Deadlift 1x5 45-95 3x1 155 lb < I was trying Kimba’s ‘set it up every time’ and I was really struggling. “Curse you Kimba!” I shouted. Then I suddenly realized I had put an extra 10 on the bar. I thought I was trying to pull 145 for five reps, which I should totally be able to do, and instead I was pulling 155. Ha!
Hipthrust 1x5 135 lb
Chinups with 12 lbs 1x5 < current bw is 109.5 (which is not a radio station, Bobbi. :P) so I’m chinning 122 for 5 reps. Goal: 137 for 5 reps.
BB mil press: 1x1 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 lb < This was my December goal, which I achieved before. I’m pretty glad to see I’m still there so at least one of my year-end goals is still in line.
Happy lifting!
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
Deadlift 1x5 45-95 3x1 155 lb < I was trying Kimba’s ‘set it up every time’ and I was really struggling. “Curse you Kimba!” I shouted. Then I suddenly realized I had put an extra 10 on the bar. I thought I was trying to pull 145 for five reps, which I should totally be able to do, and instead I was pulling 155. Ha!
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I am innocent. INNOCENT, I tell you!
155# for 3 is good weight, especially with no touch n go momentum to get the weight up. Nice work.
[quote]arachne12 wrote:
11/24/09
I’m back! Had a great weekend. My mom was totally surprised to see us all and my nephew is a doll. I managed to uncover some 15 lb dumbbells so I did a lot of high rep presses, and supplemented with pistols.
Today:
Squat 1x5 45, 65, 85 1x3 95 lb
Deadlift 1x5 45-95 3x1 155 lb < I was trying Kimba’s ‘set it up every time’ and I was really struggling. “Curse you Kimba!” I shouted. Then I suddenly realized I had put an extra 10 on the bar. I thought I was trying to pull 145 for five reps, which I should totally be able to do, and instead I was pulling 155. Ha!
Hipthrust 1x5 135 lb
Chinups with 12 lbs 1x5 < current bw is 109.5 (which is not a radio station, Bobbi. :P) so I’m chinning 122 for 5 reps. Goal: 137 for 5 reps.
BB mil press: 1x1 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 lb < This was my December goal, which I achieved before. I’m pretty glad to see I’m still there so at least one of my year-end goals is still in line.
Happy lifting!
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Nice! Gotta love those inadvertent weight progressions…
wow arachne, your conversation with nvh95 made me realize how incredibly badass you (and nvh95 of course) are. Breaking bricks…incredible.
And weighted pull-ups…I’m blown away.
Sincerely,
Jealous and In Awe
[quote]shaunar25 wrote:
wow arachne, your conversation with nvh95 made me realize how incredibly badass you (and nvh95 of course) are. Breaking bricks…incredible.
And weighted pull-ups…I’m blown away.
Sincerely,
Jealous and In Awe[/quote]
I’ll take the compliment but since you lift about 3x what I do: back at ya.
Jealous and in Awe!
