"Yea, I can go 500"

Wow. Those words bit me in the ass.

So I'm box squatting talking a big game after I just crushed 475 on the high box, roughly 18", and loaded up 500 even. Locked and loaded so let's get this!

...nope.

Well damn. Next time maybe.

I did hit 425x3 with the med bands so thats a bigger jump. Ill take the day as a win. Now for some hammy work and wrap it up.

Beers are calling.

Getting my first surgery

Damn...almost made it 31 years before I had to say those words.

Quick recap;

>play in scrimmage
>catch a kickoff- impending tackle from charging meathead
>attempt to stiff-arm- not very effective
>sharp pain in left wrist from impact
>be almost 4 weeks later and still hurts like a mug
>new health insurance kicks in- thanks UPS
>get xrays- probably torn scapho-lunate ligament

In a nutshell the X-Ray showed a very obvious separation between the Scaphoid and Lunate bones. So in a week or two Ill get an MRI to confirm there is a torn ligament. Then surgery probably beginning of the year. Unless I can work with it then sooner. Trouble is at work we have the dreaded "Peak" season coming. Long ass days and hard ass work. May be tough with a cast on one hand. 

Luckily I can still finish the season. Well not that it would matter since I've been playing on the damn thing anyways. Just sucks knowing theres a ligament in my wrist that is torn apart. And only fix is surgery. If you know me Im big into active rehab measures to fix what ails ya. Not the case here. It will only get worse if it isn't addressed sooner than later.

So once I get over a base program, i.e. a LOT of a volume work and not very heavy weights, its off to the squat cave I go and not to emerge until likely late February or March.

Maria Kang: Wednesday Ramble

So its hump day and apparently the internet is in a pissy mood about this Maria Kang lady. Well maybe just Facebookers are mad. Or somebody. Either way have a look.

Pretty nice, right? I mean hell anybody that can look like that at 32 has my vote. But looking like that after 3 kids? Solid.

So whats the problem? Well of course the chubbers come out of the wood work and throw a fit about something they don't like. Sorry ladies (and some guys) but every damn comment I read that had something negative to say about this woman is, well, a fucking fatass and more often than not a woman. Deal with it.

See, I love this sort of stuff. To see an individual go through with life and its challenges and come out like a champ. Those challenges being have 3 freaking kids AND owning a business. So how the hell can you wig out about this woman and her accomplishments? Here's my response to a few comments I saw before I got fed up and closed the damn page. Caution- Im a little heated so if bad language offends you then get the fuck out.

"She looks like a slut wearing that outfit in front of her kids like that just for attention"
First of all, shut the fuck up. Secondly, the outfit covers up more than your typical bathing suit and what the hell is she supposed to wear to show off her fitness? I nice sweater? Her kids are going to grow up some athletic badasses and you're sitting in front of your computer crying about some lady you will never meet while YOUR kids are likely sitting on their ass playing XBOX eating some bullshit from the bottom shelf of the frozen food isle.

"She has been training a long time and was a pageant winner before being pregnant."
And before all that she was VERY overweight. So whats your point? I've seen many women get preggers and just throw in the towel and gain 100lbs. She's been putting in the work for a long time. How is that supposed to be an argument against her statement? Oh no, being fit is a lifetime commitment? Well fuck me you mean those late night infomercials about losing weight in 5minutes were lying to me all along?

"Its genetics. Asians ain't fat"
Yes there are many saying this. And I can only respond - Are you fucking kidding me? The genetics argument is dead. Quit trying to blame things that don't deserve it. Sure genetics play a part in your height and frame (skeletal) but quit blaming your grandparents for not being able to fit your fatass through the door.

"Lol she looks hungry. Somone give her a sandwhich"
As you can tell now the comments were just getting stupid. Sorry kids you cant have the energy to train, build muscle, and deal with work and 3 kids while starving yourself.

"My (insert personally known male) prefers women with curves and meat on them! She has no boobs!"
Right. Im sure that guy would turn down a night out with Maria as compared to what he had to settle for. Sure you can say that all you want but be real for a second.

I did like this comment but then the bitch just kept talking....
"She should not only focus on physical appearance but health and wellness and the soul. This sets a bad example of what is important."
Now heres the thing. If that statement came from someone who appeared physically fit then I may have bought their statement. But you already know they wern't. She then called her a bully. Listen the truth is simple. Being overweight , or worse- obese, is just a bad thing long term. Period. There's miles of studies to support that fact.

 Improve your wellness and soul or whatever the hell. Thats fine. But believe me the body is a physical thing and all that excess body fat is putting a beating on that ole' ticker. Eventually somethings got to give. Whether it's the knees. The kidneys. The heart. Or, preferably, you serve your excess fat an eviction notice and live a longer healthier life. 

Some called her a bully along with the above comment. So pretty much any sort of message that calls the public out on their own bullshit is now bullying. Right. In that sense everyone ripping on Congress for throwing a hissy fit is now bullying the government and should essentially be locked up for terrorism. Laugh now but that's the direction we're going.

Today's extra pissed off workout brought to you by the public at large.

Happy training!

Under the Fat Bar

Damn it felt good to get back in the big bar again. I've been taking some serious time off heavy lifting recently. Just getting too banged up playing ball. Today I wanted to change that.

Wrist rehab with the finger web thing I found in the training office.

Standing press - worked up to triples from sets of 10. Finished 5x3 at 155 strict press

Deadlift - Worked up to a max single. Discovered the bar only holds 4 bumpers at a total of 405 but I managed to squeeze 2 10's on for a total of 425. Threw 2pairs of chains on for a set total of 505 at lock. Not too bad. Especially with a bad wrist, fat bar, and just recently recovered from a helluva nasty thigh bone bruise. I wanted to throw another pair on but thought it best to not push it so soon. It has been awhile.

Like I said. This seasons been a little rough.

Monday Motivation

Feeling a little down its Monday again? Here's some insanity wolf to get your motor running again.

Pyrros Dimas Training Video

I have never felt weaker than I do right now after watching this vid.

Props to Strength Sports for the video.

Tuesday funnies