Badgergrl's Journal

[Sassy69]

You're right about the lower back stress. I seem to have this problem when I go heavy a lot of mass leg exercises. Which ones do you think are better?

My chiro informed me that I have a worn down vertebrae now which he attributed directly to leg press after he caught me pushing 5 plates in the gym (his office is next door). Since I'm not so much doign the mass pushing anymore, you do evil burning things w/ all sorts of lunges. I do mostly super & giant sets now, better form squats + sissy squats. Startign to incorporate front squats as well.

You aren't quite at my age yet so I'm sure you are ok w/ the leg press right now but its something to keep in mind. I never paid attention to that at all because I always had more trouble w/ good form squats & deads. Now I have to go light on the deads and watch my squats and really watch the leg press because my current gym has one of these leg presses where the seat is more like a comfortable recliner when I really need a solid back support.

Interestingly, one of the best leg workouts I ever got came while trainign w/ the local rugby team during the off-season. They pushed their trainer's Chevy Suburban back & forth across the parking lot.

 

[badgergrl]

Thanks sassy! I'll keep an eye on it. The back is terrible thing to sacrifice.

 

[*Bunny*]

 

[badgergrl]

3/25/06

I had planned to do cardio this morning, but I feel like my body needs a day off. My legs are spent, and I needed the extra sleep.
I'll get AM cardio in tomorrow.

11:00AM: 5 egg whites, 1/2 cup oatmeal
2PM: chicken breast w/mustard, sweet potatoe w/cinnamon
5:30: chicken breast, 1 cup green beans, tbsp flaxseed
10:30: Macrobolic MRP
12:30: 2 tbsp nat pb

Totals for today...
Cals.....1555
Protein..173
Carbs...130
Fat......26

%p/c/f: 52/30/18

 

[badgergrl]

3/26/06

No cardio this morning. I overslept...my ass hurts...I'm a slacker

10:30AM: protein shake..1.5 scoops whey w/ 1/4 cup oatmeal
2:00: 1 cup green beans, chicken breast
4:30: 1 cup green beans, chicken breast
6:30: Macrobolic MRP
9:30: 5 egg beaters, 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ splenda
11:30: 2 tbsp nat pb

Totals for today..
Cals.....1529
Protein..175
Carbs...120
Fat.....33

%p/c/f: 51/28/21

 

[*Bunny*]

3/26/06

No cardio this morning. I overslept...my ass hurts...I'm a slacker

WHoa ... too much info there sweet cheeks lol



Sometimes it helps to get a little blow flowing back to the area that is sore, of course without overdoing it

I slept in too... felt good ...

 

[scorpiogirl]

3/26/06

No cardio this morning. I overslept...my ass hurts...I'm a slacker

 

[badgergrl]

too funny
ass is feeling much better

 

[scorpiogirl]

too funny
ass is feeling much better

Glad to hear that! Hate to try to sit down with an achey(sp) ass!

 

[badgergrl]

3/27/06

9AM: Protein shake...1.5 scoops + 1/4 cup oatmeal
12PM: 1 cup green beans, 1 pack lemon pepper tuna
3:00: Macrobolic MRP
5PM: 1/2 cup green beans, chicken breast, sugar free jello
7:30: sweet potatoe, chicken breast

9PM Gym
Chest
Flat Bench....75x14, 95x12, 115x18, 135x6
Decline Bench...95x12, 115x8, 135x6
Cable Crossovers...30x20, 35x20, 40x16, 35x18
Abs
Side bends with dumbells... 20x30, 35x20, 40x20
3 sets reverse crunches, 30 reps

10:30: whey protein shake, brown rice cake
12:00: 2 tbsps nat pb

Totals for Today
Cals....1831
Protein..212
Carbs...143
Fat.....34

%p/c/f: 52/29/19

....so tired, but I have to finish this paper for school