Squat sesh - 1/25/2014

Today's squat sesh was deceptively simple, yet full of substance. Had a rack surprisingly to myself, but my shit was oddly high today- I usually have to work for parallel, but some of these were nasty.

This was set four or five, I think

Got some more pointers from Christian that I need to work on, namely on opening the hips to help hit parallel, recruit more musculature, and drive the squat up. Need to work on this more going forward and work on getting some calls on parallel so I can improve my proprioception.

Also, Jordan gave me a Reese's stick.

As to the sesh itself, simple as she was, here's what occurred:

• DE squat - 8x2x185lbs + 1.5 chains/side
• Deathlift - 5x135lbs, 5x185lbs, 3x5x225lbs, 3x5x275lbs

That's right folks.

I deadlifted today.

First time since at least September, if not August.

I had made up my mind before I left the house this morning that I was going to get back to the deathlifting, and I had no real goal in mind aside from getting in some reps without the belt as accessory work. I expected them to be down with the lack of work over the last few months, but it was good to get back to pulling. Always need more back work...

and as a confession...

the paranoid girl in me is pretty sure that my traps are shrinking.

Christian gave me half a Pop Tart (tee em). Pretty sure it was full of steroids, because after I ate it I finished my protein shake, and got totally jacked.

Bro.

Metal.

Shumern, Housetown

Oh, almost forgot the best apart.

So I deadlifted, right? Whenever I deadlift, I almost always take off my wedding ring and go about my merry business. So yeah, did that, lifted, took off. Got home, took the daughter human in the backyard to play and swing, etc. Looked down at my hand and realized I left it at the gym, and all I said was

"We have to go."

And of course, my daughter busted me out as soon as we got inside.

"MOM! DAD LEFT HIS RING AT THE GYM AGAIN!"

Which was awesome, because I have never actually left my ring at the gym.

Thanks, kiddo.

Luckily, Christian had found it on the squat box I left it on (as opposed to putting it in my gym bag like I normally do) and set it up at the front desk.

Thanks, Christian.

At least she got to play on her favorite tires...

Congrats to NBS Fitness owner and EliteFTS contributor, David Allen!

Just wanted to take a second to congratulate and brag on the owner of my gym, David Allen of NBS Fitness on being one of the top five contributors to EliteFTS's vast knowledge base for 2013.

BAM!

David has shed blood, sweat, and tears in the creation and operation of NBS, is a great coach and Yoda of knowledge, and even has a half decent beard.

View his stuff here.

Rest of EliteFTS's vast article base starts here.

Congrats again, David, and thanks for all you do!

And just for him...

Bench sesh 1/22/14 - now with more foot coverings!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh, Wotan's Day. How I love thee.

Because Wotan. 

Hump day, bench day. 

Here's what occurred:

• DE Bench - 8x3x105lbs + Elite "Intense" Onyx band/side
• Band pull aparts with same band - 5x10
• Unilateral incline dumbbell press (L/R) - 4x10/15x30lbs
• Lat pulldown - 5x10x100lbs

You get no video because you've been naughty. Admit what you've done and we'll spare the child.

Ahem.

Felt pretty good overall, the shoulder got fatigued pretty quickly and that last set or three of bench got a might slow, but good nonetheless. I need to make sure to get more band work in on off days with the shoulder, got to clicking pretty regularly in those incline sets.

And Amon Amarth came on AFTER I was done benching, of course. Lame-o.

Okay video.

Metal starts about five minutes in if you are impatient.

More lifting, more better, more man laughs. 

Amongst other social interactions Jordan and I rode the roflcopter on various topics and along with Johnny briefly touched on the finer points of being a responsibly armed citizen, I danced for David's video, Porter and I discussed the finer points of hand placement in the bench press, I scared Matt with beast noises, Jon and I discussed the various issues of various ladies (regular and miniature) in our lives and the domestic terrorists that created our country (make sure your sarcasm meter is pinging), Jim and I committed to male bonding love.

Yeah. 

It's like that.

Also amused myself changing before the sesh. Looked down between shirts (?) and realized I have a shoe problem. Granted, they are not all in the bag at the same time, but yeah.

So I have a shoe problem.

What's the big deal? It's cool. I can stop any time I want.

Quick, look over there! Metal!

Good song, hilarious video.

boom.