My rows are always shitty after pull-ups. Seems I can only do one intensive gripping exercise per workout - once my grip goes, it doesn’t come back for, well, long after the workout has finished.
Reducing volume is always smart if you’re hurting. I’m considering going back to heavy duty-style - one set per exercise. I have done quite well on this in the past, working in the 12 rep range. Much as I like to throw heavy weights around, my joints just get pissy with me. Sometimes it’s good to back off.
Today I totally wussed on pullups after rows. I knew there would be nothing. However, it is perfectly like you to keep on the program and then bitch that you did shitty. Just an observation…
Cutting out the BBB is a smart solution to wanting to do it all. Yes you can do it, but maybe not everything to the nth degree. At least, not right this second.
Nikki: Feels good to be back at it. Bench felt heavier than I would have liked, but some days are like that I suppose.
Cal: I have to say I think of you a lot when thinking about my training. You are my cautionary tale. And at the end of the day, I know that there is no bench, squat, or dl number that matters more to me than preserving the integrity of my joints. Of course, I still have goals, and I still plan to train hard. But, I’m going to make haste slowly.
Kimba: There was an overuse of the word shitty in my last post. I actually didn’t complete my planned row workout. But, like you, I knew I had nothing left to give. I had to walk.
I feel good about the decision to take a break from BBB. While I loved the challenge of it and the results, I want to push the gymnastics for a bit, and I can’t do that when I’m always feeling beat up. I’m going to be adding in BW exercises for accessories and working on developing speed and power.
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Training 5-5-5 DLs
warm up= run/walk to the track (about a mile)
drills (skipping, bounding, ect)
strides 100 meters x4 (hip no worse from yesterdays run–maybe even a little bit better?)
DLS
bar x20
135x5
145x5
165x5
175x5
185x5
GHR
bwx10
bwx20
bwx25
Straight hang=hanging from a bar= harder than I thought it would be (maybe because my lats were still fried from Fri) and done for the purpose of improving pullups= bwx1 min x3.
V sit ups 15 x3
box jumps x10
deck squat to low box jump x5
deck squat to high box jump x5
Press handstand work:
handstands x10
Straddle L sit x10
Press from straddle stand w/ assistance x10.
Nadia, sounds like things are coming together. I think its a great plan to push the gymnastics for a bit. Why the fuck not? And cutting out the BBB for the time being makes sense if gymnastics is your current goal.
The BW accessories look killer! Great work! Looking forward to more gymnastics vids
[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
I’ve decided to quit the BBB training template.[/quote]
Wendler says: “Remember, we are training for something bigger than today.” You have made a wise decision by thinking of your long-term health and success by cutting down the volume. Good for you for making that call, and for thinking of doing more bodyweight exercises. Jim gives us a bodyweight option for assistance work. Given your work ethic and the solid foundation that you have already laid, I am confident that you will continue to see gains in your lifts.
Sorry, but PMSL over the fact that racketeering is a new one for you. You’re from Jersey forcrissakes!
All of the gymnastics and DLing and everything looks like great fun.
I fucking hate when my ‘bad’ hip locks up on me during sex! Maybe TMI, but it usually happens just when I’m almost there. Very frustrating. That is a problem that I will do everything and anything in my power to correct.
Sounds like you’re making good progress regarding dietary changes. Stick with it and you’ll be amazed at how good your body feels.
Nikki: I think it can work. At least I have a focus to my training right now. Hopefully, I’ll still do ok without the structure of 5-3-1. And FYI your hands will always feel softer than your BFs, and they are your hands. Callouses will never be a problem I’m sure.
Masch: I’m excited to be focused on the gymnastics. It’s fun.
Kimba: Hip is still holding up, and I’m going to be an optimist and say it’s improving. Hanging on the bar is just another static strength move like planks, or straddle l sits or handstands–they’re all good and challenging in their own way. I felt the bar hang. You should try it. But, I’m not challenging you. Your planks are ridiculous. I’m sure you’d crush my 3x1 min holds.
Elliott: I appreciate your vote of confidence. I like the structure of BBB and worry a little how I’ll do without it. I’ll probably give Wendler’s BW template a go --but 75 reps is shit ton. I may need to work up to that.
Mim: I’m training around and through the hip pain as best as I can. It’s improved for sure. It’s just getting that last 10% back to 100% seems to take forever.
Veggie: I’ve read that straddle L sits are very good for hip pain, and I think they are helping mine. You should give those a go when you get off your GVT. And the dietary changes are coming alone. I’m drinking a lot of green tea and very little soda. And I’m eating real (and healthy) food for breakfast and lunch. I probably need to add some more variety, but baby step progress is what I’m after.
I don’t usually train on MOndays, but I wasn’t sore today! Dropping the BBB is a big drop in volume for me. So, I took the opportunity to work some gymnastics skills.
Handstands x10
Negatives two sets of 5 (see video)
backhandsprings x 10
[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
I don’t usually train on MOndays, but I wasn’t sore today! Dropping the BBB is a big drop in volume for me. So, I took the opportunity to work some gymnastics skills.
Handstands x10
Negatives two sets of 5 (see video)
backhandsprings x 10
Tomorrow: Squats and MP [/quote]
I F’ing love this video. The strength. The striving. The disappointment. The beauty. Thank you for sharing.
yeah, that is cool. i used to try and balance on my hands with my legs outstretched like that but no can do. needed to tuck my knees into my armpits heh. you make transitioning into it from a handstand look easy. i know it bloody isn’t, though. beautiful.
That video was great! Having tried (and failed) at a simple straddle sit, I can sure appreciate the strength that handstand to sit move takes.
I’m happy to hear that you are making some headway on the food situ. Have you been feeling better/differently after cutting back on the sugar/crap foods?
Yep. When I’m doing my handstands I have to hurl myself into them or I won’t go anywhere. (It’s the same with my forward roll. Unless I do it really fast, I won’t come back on to my feet…I’ll just get stuck on my arse with legs waggling like a spastic beetle). I really envy your control and strength.
LOL me and my questions. Calluses are being talked about in every log it seems ;D I love my questions sometimes.
I remember during a movie, I think it was The Last Exorcism, when I saw the fish symbol on the back of the car and I asked someone “Why does the fish symbol represent Jesus? Was he a Pisces?”
Needless to say laughter burst out in the theater for no reason. I mean, I know about the fish and bread miracle, but you can’t be sure, you know. So many symbols and miracles to choose from, and they picked the fish. shrugs
Anyway, I’m glad that you weren’t sore and got in some gymnastics work. If you were ever to compete, I’ll sign you up for the Fitness comp right away. You’ll be cooler than Adela and Tanji. You do the straddle thing with your legs raised and whatnot so easily.
