Move In Weekend
This weekend has proved to be exhausting. I really wanted to get to the gym but it proved to be really difficult, it's been a while since I went honestly and I don't like how that feels - hopefully this week things will change...especially since I'm so much closer. After a million shopping trips and […]
A Walk at the Park
I feel like life comes in waves, sometimes it's a nasty one and it's going to knock you down, other times you're simply riding the wave, etc.
Opener = Done
As I head into this bench only meet I can't help but think about how different the experience is this time around.
Cardio Killa
If you have injuries limiting you and your abilities to train or do cardio it's more about navigating how to make it work for you.
Upper Day #2
As bad as I want to push through and jump through the weights, I realize the importance of going slow.
Taking Things in a New Direction
Full power obviously is my ultimate goal for competing, but I'm thinking as I continue to heal, I'd like to venture into some other things.
Perception of Vulnerability
There is this perceived notion that in order to be strong one must be indestructable.
Vacation = No Training
I'm not sure I will ever understand the concept of going on vacation and still training.
Benchy Bench and Enjoying the Gym
Anyway, I haven't benched in a hot minute, so I decided to bench today, yay.
Squats4L
I love them. Kind of. At least seem to like them way more now than I ever have, which is possibly because I wasn't able to do them for so long. Either way, they are back and I'm having so much fun...minus the part where 170 feels like 400lbs on my back, but hey. I […]
Growth, Insight, and All of the Happiness
Plans are good, but I have learned life doesn't give a shit about the plan you have
Upper Day 2
Wide grip lat pull down 4x12 Rear Delt 4x15 Barbell bent over row 4x10 Upright Row 4x12 Single arm rear delt 4x15 High Seated Row 4x10 Rop eCurl 4x15 There are still some things I have to modify due to not being able to because of my back, such as barbell bent over rows, but […]
Gaining Confidence
Finally starting to gain a little confidence with the new training and all of the exercises/variety. I've started to up the weights as I learn to navigate bodybuilding training, which is just still so foreign to me. Today was an upper body day, which I thoroughly enjoy, even though I must admit I miss my […]
When All You're Trying To Do Is Gym
However, can I just add the bodybuilding type training is actually WAY more challenging than regular powerlifting?
Frustration (What Else Is New)
I started with a new PT this past Thursday. She literally murdered me. Sometimes I feel as though when I tell these people how strong I was it's like their ultimate goal to just totally trash me and give me the absolute hardest stuff to do. BUT I was/am being open minded and I'm just […]
Instead of Gym
Tonight I took my mother out for her birthday. She said all she wanted to do was spend time with me and go out to a place I liked to eat that she's never tried. I took her to my absolute favorite Thai Restaurant and she loved it. Usually I would train on this day, […]
Another Dr., Another Guess
Treatment and figuring out what is wrong with me goes beyond powerlifting.
Learning to Have Fun with the Process
Today I stuck to my basic outline, but added a few more things in to up the intensity.
And Now, We Build
My goal for the night was just to squat the bar, because I haven't even had a barbell on my back in 6.5 months.
A Weekend to Remember
It really just comes down to being mindful and not making assumptions based on shit you know nothing about, that's all.
1 Year With Elite FTS
I'm injured, but that doesn't mean I can't still be a part of the gym in some way, so I'm going to do that.
Fall Down, Stand Up
I think sometimes all you can do is keep moving forward...just keep looking ahead.