[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
The current state of my back, as topless as I feel like getting right this moment.[/quote]
Good God, your name is no joke, is it? You really are tiny - I bet I could circle your whole waist with two hands!
Very impressive photo Kimba, great back definition. Whatever you’re doing, it’s working, so keep it up.
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
The current state of my back, as topless as I feel like getting right this moment.[/quote]
That’s an acceptable state of toplessness.
OH OH OH OH OH i wanna pick you up!!
i win i win i win at kimbapic!
for cereal- awesome definition and development in middle and upper back.
find your lats, make them work, they miss you.
I second inverted rows actually…good call Alexus!!
lookin tight and outta sight Kimba 8)
Oh nice, thanks for the BB Row discussion. I need to think about my row form…
Btw 135 on the RDLs is sweet! I’m going to work up to Kimba RDL status - thanks for the motivation!
And of course you have a gorgeous back! Love the definition, so amazing! I really want to work on getting my back muskels poppin’ 
Those popsicles do sound delicious btw - i should try them!
alexus, thanks for the inverted row suggestion. I haven’t thought about those for a long time.
Cal, the tiny waist is an illusion but I won’t disabuse you of it. Thanks!
Nikki, thank you for telling me that RDLs give you a 4 day DOMS situation. I’m still feeling it a little today and was feeling decrepit until I read your comment!
MassFromMass, well then you must have big hands. And you know what they say about men with big hands… 
CBear, I would very much enjoy you picking me up. Yeah…lats. Activating them is yet another one of my (many) issues.
Betty, thanks for those '70’s sounding kind words! I liked the '70s…
Maschy is back! Be careful on those RDLs…I crippled myself DOMSing for days with them. Perhaps 135 was too ambitious.
Today’s training was some squat volume and bench volume. My left knee (the one that ALWAYS is a problem) was a bit creaky on the squats. Getting it looked at later by my ART girl.
Work is killing me. I’ll be back when I can steal a few more moments.
that pic was really for your own good
so Lean!!!
Training is looking good- great RDL’s
I think the pendlay version is a good companion to the RDL
‘correct’ RDL fwiw invole both arching the low back and contracting the upper
back and scaps
I do like them over other styles of BB row
the running vs food situation is a surprise ha,
added roadwork for me back in time- meant far far more foods
Wow, you really are so tiny! But your definition is bangin’!
Did I hear 135 RDLs mentioned? Way to go…
I did some weighted dips the other day and I thought of you. Those are fucking hard!
EDIT: Usually I only get 2 or 3 day DOMS from heavy RDLs. There is hope.
kmc, thanks for the kind words. As to upper back form on RDLs, I know that I’m weak on this. I tend to round my upper back always, even while sitting here at the computer. I’m trying to be better about my scaps.
Veggie, if even you get serious DOMS with RDLs, I don’t feel so bad about it. Today is Day 4 and my hammie DOMS is finally gone. Three whole days of pain, was probably still worth it. p.s. YAY for weighted dips!
Today I got a run in, right after the thunderstorms stopped but before the sun came fully out to heat things close to 100 F today. The good news: first day at 4 min run/1 walk. My knee actually felt BETTER after the run than it did before, so TOTAL SCORE. A marginal night’s sleep plus the humidity beat down my pace a little bit (1.96 miles @ 10:07/mile pace). I’m getting better at managing and running through the annoying side stitches, so that’s a bit of a plus and minus.
The rest of my day is a work day, but at least I got a bit of exercise in.
weird about the stitches, but YAY for the knee!!!
I did 3 x 5 x 135 RDLs Tuesday morning and was terribly sore. So I feel your pain. But at least I can hold an arch with RDLs unlike the rack pulls.
We may be close in height/weight, but you are so much leaner than I. I’m quite fluffy compared to you, especially in the lower body. I’ve got a serious booty and thighs. When I see how lean you are, it’s quite impressive how much you lift!
I got bad DOMS from my RDLs on Tuesday. It doesn’t seem to be unusual!
Glad your knee is feeling better. Sometimes a troublesome bodypart can feel better after exercise because the joint fluid is more warmed up. The main thing, though, is no pain. That’s a win in my book.
You know whats good for DOMS? A massage and good ice cream.
Works every time.
[quote]kimbakimba wrote:
kmc, thanks for the kind words. As to upper back form on RDLs, I know that I’m weak on this. I tend to round my upper back always, even while sitting here at the computer. I’m trying to be better about my scaps.
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I’m getting better at managing and running through the annoying side stitches, so that’s a bit of a plus and minus.
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Kimba glad you could get back to running if you enjoy it, I thought I’d read something useful about the side stitches, tracked this down, hope it helps
blogs.menshealth.com/health-headlines/the-cure-for-the-side-stitch/2010/12/21
Betty, the side stitches ARE weird. Nadia (I think) thought they were the product of all the tempo changes when I run and she’s probably right. So the stuff I do to help out my knees screws with my side stitch situ. “It just goes to show ya, it’s always something” -Roseanne Roseannadanna
Snapper, that makes me feel better than 135 lb RDLs hurt you just the same as me. I was feeling terribly weak sauce. But clearly its something about that exercise that hits hammies extra hard. I find it difficult to believe that our body compositions can be THAT different give the same height and weight.
Cal, you are my sister in pushing through the limits that our stupid bodies want to place on us. No pain is indeed very good.
Joe, a massage and ice cream sound like the cure for many, many ills. One of the things to which I’m looking forward this summer is a visit to my mom’s place. There is a kick-ass massage school very close to her house and I plan on being a guinea pig for the students on several occasions while out there!
Scotto, thanks for the link! I heartily agree that better posture is the biggest help in avoiding or curing side stitches. I tend to slouch, and I always need reminders to straighten up my back.
Later today is deadlift day. I LOVE deadlift day!
Kimba: Lovely back pic. Glad the knee is holding up and getting better. Running in the heat and the humidity is tough.
That is some nice definition to your upper back. And your delts look great. Kimba, you have a tiny waist and hips. I just put my measurements up. You don’t seem to have picked up the GODZILLA waist that I’m getting. What’s with that? I wanted to blame my DLs but I know you outlift the hell out of me on those.
A post in three parts:
Part 1 – Friday night training.
CliffsNotes: everything felt heavy despite adequate sleep and nutrition. Some days are like that.
Sumo deadlifts
all from floor:
95# 1 x 5
115# 1 x 5
135# 1 x 5
155# 1 x 3
belt on:
175# 1 x 1 <–felt really heavy and came up slow and ugly.
Sumo Rack Pulls (1 riser/1 step)
175# 1 x 3 <–came up fast and pretty
185# 1 x 3 <–ditto
205# 1 x 1 ← felt heavy
185# 1x 3 <–and, that’s all I had
Military Press deload
Bar 3 x 5
Chest supported DB rows
20s 1 x 12
22.5s 2 x 12
Seated front and side raises
7.5s 2 x 10
supersetted with
Rehab cable hip ad/abductions
7.5# plus 1 plate 1 x 12 (three exercises each leg)
A below-average day at the gym, but training is always fun and worth my time.
Part 2 – Today’s run.
I lucked out and timed my run for the light drizzle instead of the pouring rain that is outside now. Today was my second run at 4 min. strides/1 min walk. This time I did it for an extra repeat (24 total minutes) and I was feeling well-rested and kicked up the pace to 9:50/mile for 2.57 miles. This is probably the fastest pace I’ve ever done so I was pleased. My IT band started to niggle me on the cooldown walk home. Whether this is attributable to my pushing the pace or not doing adequate hip rehab yesterday remains to be seen.
On today’s agenda: lots of extra hip rehab.
Part 3 – Measurements
I saw Powerpuff’s measurements on her log and thought we would measure up similarly so I had to pull out the tape measure.
Height: 5’4.5" (and sometimes I measure up at 5’5")
Weight: 111 lbs. this morning
Wrist: 5.75
Neck: 12
Shoulders: 38
Chest above boobs: 31.5
Bust: 32
Chest below boobs: 27
Waist: 25.75
Hips: 34.5
Butt: 35
Thigh (at widest part): 18.5
Bicep: 10
Calf: 13.5
I’m completely comfortable with each one of these measurements and am not looking to change anything. I just was curious.
Wow! Your measurements basically confirm my suspicions - tiny waist and perky ass. LOVE it!
So true, some days things do just feel heavy. But 175 on the DL is good work, as are the rack pulls. So, kudos to you.
Oh! Interesting on the standing ab/adducting - I didn’t realize these were hip rehab. Good to know!
And great work on the running!! You’re improving a lot, Kimba! I’m very glad to hear
Egads, you are a tiny little freak! Your height is bang on average so it’s not as though you’re short, but you must have little bird bones to have such small measurements. I’m amazed you can pull all that weight - your tendons must be like steel cables.
Kimba,
We could certainly raid each other’s closets! Thanks for putting those up. I debated about it since I know I’m on the small side, but I’m developing a “what the hell attitude.” I was honestly expecting you to have a much smaller wrist. And I was surprised to see we have the same thigh and calf measurements. I always think my calves are so big. I am shorter, so I’d imagine I look thicker in real life through the gams. You must have tiny bones, because I still outweigh you by 5 pounds, and you are a good 2.5 inches taller. Looks like I’ve got slightly bigger chest, and arms. That would explain why my bench is a bit stronger, along with my the handy dandy T-Rex arms! It’s nice you’ve got slightly bigger hips, which is giving you more of an hourglass. Now I’m looking forward to seeing Spidey’s. CHICKLETS UNITE!!