I’m laughing at the piggyback comment. Some people are fucking weird.
And you continue to be awesome. Yeah, that little girl is awesome and it sucks (it also pisses me off how many of the kids I teach can do better bridges than I can, but then I remind myself that they are less than a quarter my age and still have spines and shoulders that have not yet been ruined by desk work). You really aren’t far off though. Just keep at it. We love your videos anyway.
I am wildly unimpressed by the 8 yo. Show me a video of a 40 year old chick pressing to a handstand – then I’ll be impressed.
Gymnastics 1 x week sounds like a great compromise. And look at you with a 110# bench! Your bodyweight bench is getting closer.
P.S. I always get athletically inspired by today’s marathon. This year was the first year that I could identify myself as a runner too, and that felt great!
[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
I have 5-3-1 squat and MP still to do on Tuesday. But, those lifts are totally fucked and don’t really factor into my analysis at all. [/quote]
Have you considered dropping squats? I know that’s heresy around here, but when it comes down to it, you aren’t training for a powerlifting meet, nor do your goals include having a high, three-lift total. Other arguments for dropping them include that it would be beneficial for your hip issues, you would get increased recovery for the other lifts and for gymnastics, thereby improving them most likely, and there would be less interference with your running (or vice versa).
Of course, dropping them might not be a good idea, which would prove that I’m just talking out of my ass as usual.
Definitely need to go back and check out your DL vid now.
You are the pullup queen. I bow down to you, your majesty…
And I agree with Kimba, under-impressed by an eight year old doing a press handstand from v-sit. We could ALL (or at least you and I) do that when we were 8!
Nadia - Good grief! I’m going to have to stop coming over here because it’s making my training feel so underwhelming! The pull-up videos are incredible. And the DL pr! I don’t know about sitting in the set-up position too long, but it seems to be working. Have you seen the Frank Yang thread in GAL? He takes a running start at a DL in one of the videos there. It’s very funny to watch. Congratulations!
I saw your heavy benching for more reps. I’ve been thinking along the same lines. I’ve been trying to get 105, but I think I’m going to stop trying to push the weight up, until I can bench 100x2 or 3. Just go for more reps on my PR, and then hope that things will go up from there. At least that’s what I’m thinking today.
You are on FIRE!! Go girl!! 
Thanks Nikki!
Cbear: Yeah, my husband would have obliged, but he’s younger than me. So, it was a no can do. The parameters were not workable.
Laststand: I hoped the feed back I got would help someone else here. I know most of us are trying to figure this shit out on our own. And it is not always easy.
Thanks brute, coming from you that means a lot–you are so talented.
Thanks Kristoph. I hope the same for you. I have the luxury of a desk job so at least I don’t have that interfering with my training. Take care.
Thanks Cal. I’m going to keep after it. We’ll see where I end up. The challenge is fun anyway. Most days.
Kimba: That’s my plan–to impressive you with my 40 year old does a press handstand video. although I might be 41. Even more impressive–no? Oh the Boston Marathon! Running a BQ time was my initial 40th b-day goal, but overuse injuries brought me into the weight room. I still hope to qualify some day, but they’re raising the standards. I might have a shot when I’m 60.
Eliott: I’d love to drop the squats, but they aren’t really the source of my hip problem. I think my difficulty with squats and my hip problem expose a weakness. I probably need more squats. But, you’re right–I’m not a powerlifter and recovering for my other activities is an issue for me. My plan is to reduce my squatting volume by dropping BBB . I’m hopeful that will do the trick.
Veggie: Thanks. I’m actually making some progress with the press. Working the drills with greater frequency is helping me. I’m hopeful it will click again.
Puff: I’ll have to check out the running start dl. That sounds great. Your bench is amazing. You are as close to a BW as me–I’m heavier than you! And, I do think you need to work the reps on the bench. I’ll quote Jim Wendler “you can test or you can build.”
Thanks Coyote!
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Training: Monday off. I did nothing. No stretching. No foam rolling.
Today: 5-3-1 Squat and MP and Pullups
Since I’m in the pullups are my main lift mode, I’ll start with those: 8 sets of 9, 1 set of 8, 1 set of 5. I was really happy with these.
Squats:
barx5
65x5
85x5
95x5
110x3
120x2 (I didn’t try really hard. I had a don’t push the hip attitude).
1 leg deck squats 3x5. I still can’t do them with my right leg.
MP
barx5
60x5
70x3
75x2 (+1 rep pr)
77.5x0
4 mile run.
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Cycle 7 is in the books. And I’m resetting all of my lifts. I’m not taking 90% of my max, because that doesn’t work for me. I take a literal 3 step back approach so I’m going to be using my cycle 4 numbers. But, in 6 months I fully expect to be pulling 225 for reps and benching 110 for reps. What my 1 rep maxes will be–I don’t know. But they’ll be better than what they are today.
Brace yourself for whorish rep numbers. I’m so excited!
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
I am wildly unimpressed by the 8 yo. Show me a video of a 40 year old chick pressing to a handstand – then I’ll be impressed.
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I had a vid of said feat but my kids mistakenly erased it. Bummer.
[quote]elliottcorum wrote:
Have you considered dropping squats? [/quote]
WHAT! Are you crazy?
[quote]Nadia Comeandeat wrote:
And I’m resetting all of my lifts. I’m not taking 90% of my max, because that doesn’t work for me. I take a literal 3 step back approach. Brace yourself for whorish rep numbers. I’m so excited!
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You and I couldn’t be more different in terms of what gets us stoked training-wise. But I always so enjoy reading your log and have tremendous respect for your strength.
Lol I’m braced for the epic-ness to come.
Nice MP PR.
If I’m understanding your 1 leg deck squats, my right leg sucks too. You and I are in the same… uh, defected jeans boat 
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
[quote]elliottcorum wrote:
Have you considered dropping squats? [/quote]
WHAT! Are you crazy?[/quote]
Maybe. The angle I was coming from was similar to when you hear about the guy who drops bench presses for several months or so, rehabs his shoulders and builds upper back strength, then comes back stronger than he ever was on the bench. Remember, we’re training for something bigger than today. If dropping squats for awhile sounds crazy like it’s taking three or four or ten steps back, later in the year she might come back and kill it in the squat rack. Especially with a good hip and an out-of-this-world deadlift. Weird how it works like that.
But, dropping volume and just doing the work-set numbers like Nadia plans to will likely be very effective, also.
MP rep PR! Nice one.
I’m betting you could have gotten 76. You were just a wee bit greedy. Fractional plates FTW!
so much to catch up too!
1- fuckin-A on that deads PRs
2- you rock those pullups like no one’s business (inlcuding mine)
3- I prefer the today look - strong and a little curvy. Older vid looked a little scrawny to me. But this is totally subjective. I prefer curves and butts with the muscles.
4-honeybadgers just don’t give a fuck = funny.
now take care of the bobos so you can stick around and keep kicking butt.
85 pull-ups? Did I do my math right? That is fookin awesome. Hot Damn to the mil. pr.
When you’re looking for a older husband call me… But not viagra/wheelchair/just for men, old.
Snap: Yes, we’re pretty different when it comes to training. I enjoy reading your log too. I’m hoping I’m going to work my way up to being more like you. But, so far I haven’t been able to shake the endurance mindset.
Nikki: I hate defective jeans. I guess I need to do more single leg work. But I also hate single leg work. It’s a quandry.
Elliott: I agree that backing completely off a lift is sometimes necessary. Hopefully, that’s not the position I’m in. We’ll see how I do with lower volume. But getting this hip back up to 100% is an absolute priority to me. And I would sacrifice squat training over the short term to do that.
Kimba: A wee bit greedy? No, I am a greedy whore.
Thanks Frenchie: And taking care of my booboos is priority number 1 for this next cycle–hopefully it will only take one. But, I’m braced for a 3 month hip rehab process. After that, the hip will be dead to me, I will ignore the pain, and carry on. A girl can only be so patient.
Print: I’m kinda hoping my hubby will stick around. And I think he will. But, I’ll call you before I plaster my face on some online dating site.
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Yesterday was a day. I was going to write and tell you about all kinds of shit that happened, but this morning it doesn’t matter any more. I’ve slept it off.
I’m deloading hard. No running. No gymnastics. But, my hip continues to improve and I’m feeling optimistic. The only thing I’ve done is strip down to do a single pullup so I could take a new avatar picture. I am such a tool box.
Diet is going okay. Soda consumption is down so that’s good. My weight is staying steady at 122. I’m struggling with breakfast right now. A healthy breakfast is so boring, I’d rather not eat. I miss bagles, donuts, poptarts, and sugary cereal. That’s the way to start your day with a nice insulin spike.
Training: I still plan to reset this cycle. And I plan to push the pullups. I have to get those 25. And, I have a friend of a friend who has agreed to help me get there so I’m excited about that. Depending on the hip, I’m hoping to work on some speed and power. I need it for the gymnastics. My legs are useless.
That is an excellent new avi. Booty shorts + pullups = Big Win!
I really, really get your statement about giving the hip three months to rehab and then just ignore it. To some extent that is what has happened to me. My knee isn’t 100%, but its at a low enough level of discomfort that I can ignore it and carry on (carefully) as normal.
There is nothing I love as much as (1) a blueberry or strawberry frosted Pop-Tart or (2) a big bowl of Frosted Flakes with ice-cold milk. But this just isn’t food for meeting my training goals or my fitting-into-my-jeans goals. Its sort of like this: when you first break up with a boyfriend, it hurts so bad and you can think of nothing else. Time passes, perhaps other loves come and go. Then one day you realize that you really don’t miss that old boyfriend any more. That is my deal with the junk food. So get through the breakup period and see how you go.
That new avi is SMOKIN’!
Single leg work is boring. Did you notice how it takes, like, twice as long to do as regular leg stuff? lol
Your legs don’t look useless in the avi. Looks pretty jacked from here =)
Glad you’re getting some help with your pull up goal
Good news on the diet, and yes, good breakfasts suck.
The new avi picture is lovely. Nice, very, very nice.
You are indeed the pull-up queen over here, so it’s fitting.
I’m with you on the single leg stuff. It’s super good, which is why is sucks.
Great avi. And I don’t know how you have managed to stay that lean while cramming down bagels and Pop Tarts.
I’ve rested today, too. Sometimes it’s what you need.
hmm… breakfast…
i do 1/2-1 cup blunt cut oats (not exciting, admittedly)
then depends on what i’ve got… some almonds, walnuts, peanuts… chopped fresh fruit (good for sweet tooth) or dried if i haven’t got fresh…
yoghurt… this probably isn’t the best but it is DELICIOUS:
http://www.jalna.com.au/products/premium-creamy-yoghourt.html
it is the right blend of sweet and tangy.
use enough to coat everything. maybe add a little milk if it seems too dry, still.
tastes a lot better than it sounds. but… maybe not the best for me. dunno… i used to have coffee and cigarettes, though, so it is probably better than that.
sounds like you are doing well with the soda etc. hope your hip comes right soon.
nice new smokin avi
my go to breakfast:
quick cook oates, chocolate protein and a handfull of frozen berries that I rotate such as raspberries and blueberries. On the weekends I treat myself to some peanut butter toast.
another fav is a healthy granola mix with fresh fruit and yogourt.
I’m def a sweet tooth breakfast girl (grew up on fruitloops). I’ve also bought some healthy breakfast cereal and added a half scoop of protein to my milk.