The KimbaLog

Training
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Alisa, don’t be impressed by the figure skating – I gave up it a few years back due to risk of injury.

Mascherano, thanks for the encouragement.

CBear, that $10 will remain on the table. Uncollected. :slight_smile:

Last night’s training wasn’t a barn-burner in terms of PRs, but I felt good about addressing some deadlift form issues, and did a full ROM Good Morning for the first time. Not every training can be stellar, but at least this one was solid.

Sumo Deadlifts
On risers:
65# 1 x 10 warmup
95# 1 x 5 warmup
115# 1 x 5 warmup
From floor:
135# 1 x 5
155# 2 x 3
135# 1 x 5

The form issue I am trying to address is tucking my butt under instead of sticking my butt out and getting a nice arch in my back. At 155#, this is still a struggle but I am seeing improvement. At the moment, I’m just seeking to add reps (good form ones) at 135# and 155# until I’m feeling more comfortable with the technique.

Bench

75# 1 x 7, 1 x 6
70# 1 x 7

Eh. I am working slowly to 3 sets of 10 at 75#. Snails pace slowly.

Good Mornings
Bar 3 x 10
These were notable because I did a full ROM, getting my torso parallel to the floor. Even with just the bar, these were challenging. I will add a tiny bit of weight next time.

Face Pulls with External Rotation
Done like this:

22.5kg 1 x 10
27.5kg 1 x 10
32.5kg 1 x 10

Trying to work on posture with these.

One armed DB Bent-Over Rows
50# 1 x 8 <–rep PR +2
Ran out of time to do more sets, but I’m still quite chuffed to be picking up a 50.

Decline sits
BW 1 x 20
Again, ran out of time to do more.

Today’s training: 40 minutes of cross-country ski skating, done interval style cause this is just so damn hard that I can only last about 3 minutes before needing a rest.

Now, off to make cheesy scalloped potatoes to bring to a holiday party. Weight this AM was 110lbs – about 1.5 lbs down. I need to eat calories and at this point I’m not picky what.

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Man, I weigh about one and a half Kimbas right now.
Nice going with the work - the posture thing is a toughie. I don’t think you can rush it, you just have to keep on working it until your body gets it right.
Potatoes…mmmm.

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Kimba,
Very nice. Your fanaticism about form will pay off for sure. We’re about even on the dead, but you suck for rowing 50s for 8 reps. :slight_smile: xo

744

I have about 20lbs I would be willing to donate!
Maybe 10 for you and 10 for A.

:slight_smile:

I can’t imagine having the opposite problem, of trying to keep weight ON!

745

Sunday AM training was postponed until Sunday PM due to snowstorm.

Back Squats
Bar 1 x 10 ATG warmup.

To three risers plus a step:
75# 1 x 5
95# 1 x 5
105# 1 x 3
To four risers plus a step:
115# 1 x 1
I just totally ran out of gas. Going lower than usual takes ALOT out of me.

Barbell Hip Thrusts (Shoulders on Bench)
135# 1 x 10
155# 1 x 10
175# 1 x 5, 1 x 7 <–PR +20 lbs

Military Press
Bar 1 x 10 <–rep PR +3
50# 1 x 6, 1 x 3

Dips (full ROM)
10# dumbbell between thighs 3 x 10 ← Rep PR +1 on the last two sets, plus all reps were low enough and locked out at the top

Back Raises
10# plate behind head 1 x 20

Squats sort of sucked, but other things went well. An all around good day.

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[quote]Cal Jones wrote:
Man, I weigh about one and a half Kimbas right now.
Nice going with the work - the posture thing is a toughie. I don’t think you can rush it, you just have to keep on working it until your body gets it right.
Potatoes…mmmm.[/quote]

A kimba as a weight of measure. That’s funny! After a hard nite of eating and drinking, the scale said 111.5# this AM which is exactly right. We’ll see what tomorrow brings.

[quote]arachne12 wrote:
Kimba,
Very nice. Your fanaticism about form will pay off for sure. We’re about even on the dead, but you suck for rowing 50s for 8 reps. :slight_smile: xo
[/quote]

Yeah, but you’ve got me by the nuts on weighted chins. So to speak. :slight_smile:

[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
I have about 20lbs I would be willing to donate!
Maybe 10 for you and 10 for A.

:slight_smile:

I can’t imagine having the opposite problem, of trying to keep weight ON! [/quote]

ha ha! No thanks. If I really needed to pack it on, I’m sure I could DIY it. :slight_smile:

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you squats… hell yeah!

makes me wanna…

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[quote]CBear84 wrote:
you squats… hell yeah!

makes me wanna…

[/quote]

:slight_smile: Loved it.

In my mind, I’ve had the goal of getting back to the squat PR (125# for 5 reps) that I set way back in September, but this time at legal depth. However, it may be that 4 risers plus a step is still just not low enough. It may be that I need to work my way back up to 125# using three risers plus a step as a depth guide:

This vid is from yesterday’s workout. I think for sure this depth is powerlifting legal. Someone correct me if I’m wrong!

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Looked good to me, those with more experience would be better judges however. Big time squating.

750

the depth looks legal, but even after i hit “replay” the video kept pausing, claymation style. booo. now i cant pick apart your form! :slight_smile:

751

Lookin good Kimba ~

752

Depth was legal, but you’d pick up 3 red lights for f’n lady gaga in the background. “Olaf, metal!”

Nice work, despite the technical defect. :slight_smile:

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[quote]JoeGood wrote:
Looked good to me, those with more experience would be better judges however. Big time squating.[/quote]

Joe, thanks for the encouragement!

[quote]CBear84 wrote:
the depth looks legal, but even after i hit “replay” the video kept pausing, claymation style. booo. now i cant pick apart your form! :slight_smile:
[/quote]

Alas. I would have so liked that.

[quote]nlmain wrote:
Lookin good Kimba ~[/quote]

Thanks N! Squats are a constant battle.

[quote]jjackkrash wrote:
Depth was legal, but you’d pick up 3 red lights for f’n lady gaga in the background. “Olaf, metal!”

Nice work, despite the technical defect. :)[/quote]

Jack, I’m shocked that you aren’t a lady gaga fan. Shocked, I tell you.

Thanks for the white lights on depth!

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[quote]arachne12 wrote:

[quote]jjackkrash wrote:
Two marriage proposals + $10 in one day. Is that a proposal PR?

Your training is really paying off. :)[/quote]

Sweet! But they seem admire your vocabulary rather than your butt and arms. fools!
[/quote]

I’m a nerd, what can I say? It’s not like I didn’t notice those other items, I just go for the brain compliments first.

Words hurt, tsk tsk.

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Hey mama, I can’t critique your form since I lack experience, but I will say that the squats looked great!

thanks for posting vids! Really helpful for newbs like me to see how others lift around here.

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[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:

I’m a nerd, what can I say? It’s not like I didn’t notice those other items, I just go for the brain compliments first.

[/quote]

DCA, I like your priorities. :slight_smile:

[quote]Mascherano wrote:
Hey mama, I can’t critique your form since I lack experience, but I will say that the squats looked great!

thanks for posting vids! Really helpful for newbs like me to see how others lift around here.

[/quote]

Thanks Mascherano! I am happy to be able to help you, while at the same time reaping the benefits of advice from people that are more knowledgeable than I. Its a win-win for everyone.

757

Nice work

I keep forgetting that you are TINY good work moving more weight

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[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:

[quote]arachne12 wrote:

[quote]jjackkrash wrote:
Two marriage proposals + $10 in one day. Is that a proposal PR?

Your training is really paying off. :)[/quote]

Sweet! But they seem admire your vocabulary rather than your butt and arms. fools!
[/quote]

I’m a nerd, what can I say? It’s not like I didn’t notice those other items, I just go for the brain compliments first.

Words hurt, tsk tsk.
[/quote]

Sure you do…

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[quote]kmcnyc wrote:
Nice work

I keep forgetting that you are TINY good work moving more weight
[/quote]

Well, its funny. But I don’t think of myself as tiny. Its sort of like one of those Yorkshire Terriers who will take on the Rottweiler because they don’t know they’re small.

760

Today’s training featured a couple of memorable items.

Back squats to 3 risers plus step (yep, permanently going lower)
Bar 1 x 10 warmup
65# 1 x 10
85# 1 x 10
95# 1 x 10 <–5 more reps than on Sunday
65# 1 x 15

Bench
75# 1 x 8
65 2 x 12

Eh.

GHR (Partner assist)
BW 1 x 20

I really liked these and hope to do them again. Huge burn in my hammies.

Dips (Full ROM)
BW 1 x 25 ← PR +3

I was really proud of these!

Pull-ups (neutral grip)
BW 1 x 3

Walking lunges
15s in each hand, once around the gym

Lots of ab work

Then lots of food shopping for Christmas Eve dinner, which is at my house. I’m a huge grinch, but lots of champagne will make the cooking job easier.