Betty and attydeb, that is an elegant and simple solution…start with the left and cap the reps at what that arm can do.
Thanks dog! All that climbing was hard on my knee, and some flatty is on the agenda for awhile.
Hmmm… Guess I am the opposite when it comes to something like Kroc Rows. My left arm is WEAKER… so I start with my RIGHT arm… the strong arm! THEN… I do X number of reps with my STRONG ARM… and then it really forces me to push myself big time when it comes to my weaker arm. Make sense? Also, pausing for a sec at the bottom can be your friend! Say you bang out 28 reps with your right arm, and when you are doing them with your left you think you can only get 23… get your 23, then pause for a breath or so, rep out 2-3 more, then breathe, then rep out another 1-2 and breathe and then another 1-2 if necessary to get your reps.
Also, I would do 2 sets of Kroc Rows MAX… They are HARD on the body, in my opinion. It’s kind of like Tabata… if you can do several 4 minute rounds, then your ass ain’t doing Tabata properly! (which BTW, MR had an interesting article on TABATA recently and apparently NO ONE really does it right these days… but that’s another story… I will try to find it and link it here!)
So, in my opinion, amp up the intensity of the rows, start with your GOOD arm, PUSH YOURSELF (intelligently of course) to get the reps with your weaker arm…and definitely do some extra sets with your weaker arm… (not Kroc rows necessarily b/c they are so intense… but other exercises)… it will catch up in no time!
Molly, I love it when you talk like that.
That’s what I do too Molly 
Of course the minute Molly mentioned the tabata protocol I went to look it up! Sniffle, its true…
http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/The+Tabata+Myth
Long story short, not real tabata but good for you anyways.
Great tips re: working with the weaker side - did not know this. I need to pay closer attention to see what my weak sides are. I think its the right side.
Great training kimba! And those bike rides, while I’m sure beautiful, sound hellacious!
Mascherano, thanks for the link! Alright, what I do is definitely NOT Tabata, but HIIT. I think its benefiting me when I do it, so I’m keeping on.
The bike rides are ramping up and making it harder to recover between lifting sessions.
Today’s training was a quick MP sesh in my bedroom gym.
5/3/1 - Wave 6, Week 1 - Military Press Day
Bar 1 x 5
48.5# 1 x 5
55# 1 x 10 <–money set, equaled PR
Rehab: Kettlebell front squats with offset feet
12 kg. 4 x 10, switching feet and switching arms.
I was happy to move up to my 12 kg. bell and keep good form.
Pullups
BW 1 x 4 <–PR +1
Having to keep ahead of N., here…
And the winner of the Which Color Belt Should Kimba get: FOREST GREEN! I ordered it today, but don’t expect it for 2-3 weeks.
Yay pull up PR!
I actually walked right over to the pull up machine without the pad/assistance thingy and hauled myself up, nose to the bar…I felt cool. Now if only I could get a dead hang one!!!
Holy fuck Kimba a pullup PR - give me a chance woman! lol.
And green is good. It will bring you good lifting karma and inner peace. Now we meditate on inner strength and killer heels. OM.
Betty, that dead hang pullup will come. Just try one every time you train them. One day, you just get up!
N., inner peace and killer heels meditation! You have sure got my number…
Today’s ride was 3 hours 15 minutes of urban meandering. Not counting the stop at the outdoor terrace for a nice beer. The husband and I are in training for our Amsterdam/Brussels vacation.
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
Betty, that dead hang pullup will come. Just try one every time you train them. One day, you just get up!
N., inner peace and killer heels meditation! You have sure got my number…
Today’s ride was 3 hours 15 minutes of urban meandering. Not counting the stop at the outdoor terrace for a nice beer. The husband and I are in training for our Amsterdam/Brussels vacation.[/quote]
Now THAT is an awesome ride, only problem, just one stop for beer? You are going to have to da a lot better than that in Amsterdam/Brussels!
[quote]soldog wrote:
Now THAT is an awesome ride, only problem, just one stop for beer? You are going to have to da a lot better than that in Amsterdam/Brussels![/quote]
Even worse, I only drank half my beer because I am a HUGE lightweight when it comes to booze. Which sucks even worse in Holland/Belgium because I am a fan of Belgium Dubbel and Tripels and I literally can’t drink more than half a glass of any of 'em because of the high alcohol content and my no-place-to-put-it.
No, this is a good thing that you stop when you need to. Others would keep consuming even despite their bodies eminent signs to stop immediately(ahem this has NEVER me). Kimba, you have extraordinary self control and I applaud you and learn from your superior will power.
Owlie, I have learned through bitter experience to stop drinking when I can no longer feel my face. No good has ever come from continuing to drink thereafter. Sadly.
Congrats on the Pullup PR.
I look forward to reading about your beer PR’s in Amsterdamn. I set several life time beer PR’s in Ireland a few years back.
Beer PR, haha!!
4 Pull-ups? Awesome!
You should definitely work on upping your beer tolerance prior to the trip, so you don’t miss out on any of the delicious refreshments to be had! You need to be totally committed to it - your boss won’t mind if you practice at work, right? 
[quote]mmgalb727 wrote:
Hmmm… Guess I am the opposite when it comes to something like Kroc Rows. My left arm is WEAKER… so I start with my RIGHT arm… the strong arm! THEN… I do X number of reps with my STRONG ARM… and then it really forces me to push myself big time when it comes to my weaker arm. Make sense? Also, pausing for a sec at the bottom can be your friend! Say you bang out 28 reps with your right arm, and when you are doing them with your left you think you can only get 23… get your 23, then pause for a breath or so, rep out 2-3 more, then breathe, then rep out another 1-2 and breathe and then another 1-2 if necessary to get your reps.
Also, I would do 2 sets of Kroc Rows MAX… They are HARD on the body, in my opinion. It’s kind of like Tabata… if you can do several 4 minute rounds, then your ass ain’t doing Tabata properly! (which BTW, MR had an interesting article on TABATA recently and apparently NO ONE really does it right these days… but that’s another story… I will try to find it and link it here!)
So, in my opinion, amp up the intensity of the rows, start with your GOOD arm, PUSH YOURSELF (intelligently of course) to get the reps with your weaker arm…and definitely do some extra sets with your weaker arm… (not Kroc rows necessarily b/c they are so intense… but other exercises)… it will catch up in no time![/quote]
That’s actually a really great way of approaching it - forcing your weak side to match the performance of the strong side, rather than the other way around. Way tougher, but also probably way more effective. Thanks Molly!
Beer PR! Now, why didn’t I think of that.
Rachelle, I agree with Molly’s bad-ass approach. Resting and then squeezing out the last few reps makes alot of sense to me too.
Huge ride, and WOooooo on the pullup PR.
nice work Kimba.
I had to give up on the Beer PR’s.
To pile on late I also do Kroc rows like that. My left arm is slightly weaker so I’ll let it dead hang to rest before I bang out the last couple of reps.