Sunday Show Off - The thread where every thing you share is considered badass!
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savedandsanctified31
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@groo101 I saw a guy doing one arm pushups in a video here 2-3 days ago, i decided to give it a try after months of almost 0 horizontal pushing, and while i'm not quite there with my left arm i was able to do one with my right arm.
Also progressed to bulgarian ring dips, 20 sec l-sit holds on rings, and gained about 2 kg, all this in about 2 weeks, after deciding "fuck it it's winter" and increasing by 350 my daily calories intake.
Also progressed to bulgarian ring dips, 20 sec l-sit holds on rings, and gained about 2 kg, all this in about 2 weeks, after deciding "fuck it it's winter" and increasing by 350 my daily calories intake.
@savedandsanctified31 Badass man, keep going with the one arm pushups! I can't wait to see a video of you cranking them out with feet together like one arm pushups are nothing.
gracybelle
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@groo101 After about three or four months of the beginner routine I'be been honestly disappointed that my pull-ups have only gone from 4/2/1 to 5/4/4. Honestly I was hoping to hit sets of six by now.
BUT, I weighted myself after my most recent workout, and I was rocking 170 lbs shoes off!! That means I've gained about 14 lbs in the last three months! That made me feel a lot better about my progress.
On the other hand, now I realize I'm gonna have to start slimming somehow. I'm packing on waaay more muscle/weight than I'd like and I think in the long run it's gonna retard my progress.
BUT, I weighted myself after my most recent workout, and I was rocking 170 lbs shoes off!! That means I've gained about 14 lbs in the last three months! That made me feel a lot better about my progress.
On the other hand, now I realize I'm gonna have to start slimming somehow. I'm packing on waaay more muscle/weight than I'd like and I think in the long run it's gonna retard my progress.
fromgenesistorevelation
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@groo101 Achievements of the week[end].
- First time I held a handstand where I was able to consciously control my breath evenly. Earlier this week I was able to go into HS and actually manipulate between anterior and posterior pelvic tilt (hollow) back and forth consciously again.
- Yesterday I felt my hamstring flexibility had reached new levels cause when I tried the front splits (hanumanasana) I was deeper than usual.
- And that was confirmed today when I tried bird of paradise and I was able to straighten my leg more than ever before while staying up for a good several breaths on both sides. That was profound.
- And this is a little one but it's important. In downward dog you want to internally rotate the lower arm and press the knuckle of the index finger firmly into the ground while externally rotating the upper arm and shoulder and spreading the scapulae wide. I've many a times tried to do this but yesterday when I tried, I was actually able to do this really well for some reason and felt the proper engagement and that support for the first time ever.
@fromgenesistorevelation Crap I forgot you had yoga teacher training coming up so soon. You're going to be a rockstar man! Can't wait to take your classes!
@groo101 Only got one more exam, did 3 this week and they went well. Haven't been able to train nearly enough so I'm starting the beginner routine today. Yesterday I did a quick workout and got a PR of 11 pull ups, fast and to the chest. I should video myself and check the form. And also a wild (and sloppy!)headstand pushup appeared out of nowhere when I decided just to try.
@groo101 Managed to improve pull-up form - the last two reps are now also chest-to-bar. Next step: 5x5. (Should I add reps to the first or last sets?)
And got an accidental pistol squat - been working my way back to them (was at 3x8 summer of 2012) and having a bear of a time with them. Sticking point is balance and power out of the hole.
Was going through my routine for my brother yesterday, and tried one - and got it! Granted, it was my strong (right) leg. And only one. And I had (needed?) arms in front to counterbalance. But: I have a pistol now!
And got an accidental pistol squat - been working my way back to them (was at 3x8 summer of 2012) and having a bear of a time with them. Sticking point is balance and power out of the hole.
Was going through my routine for my brother yesterday, and tried one - and got it! Granted, it was my strong (right) leg. And only one. And I had (needed?) arms in front to counterbalance. But: I have a pistol now!
@groo101 I posted last week about finally hitting my goal of half-bw Jefferson curls. Here ya go Solfire 
105lbs Jefferson curl
Using straddle rope pullups as my starting progression towards legless rope climbs.
105lbs Jefferson curl
Using straddle rope pullups as my starting progression towards legless rope climbs.