Author: naturalfitmom

Cable Kickback & Reverse Cable Triceps Extension

So, I’ve been putting in work on my tri’s and really love these two cable exercises. I like that I have more weight increments to use than with dumb/barbells. The first is a cable kickback with a supinated grip and twist. The other is reverse cable crossover tri extension. I went a little lighter on…
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Smith Machine Front Squats & RDL

Happy Monday!  Aka leg day!  I’m getting back to leg day basics. Old school squats and deadlifts that I haven’t done in a while. I’ve always struggled with front squats because I can’t go high enough on the weight to challenge my lower body because I have a hard time keeping the bar across my…
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Ladder Drills

Happy Hump Day!  I got down with my brothers @frozentre and @case_thesongzta for Plyo Wednesday. Lol….we got to talking and didn’t get any video except for this….our very last drill of the morning, but we definitely got it in!  

Side Crane Pose

I love and not love (hate is a bit dramatic…lol)this!  I love learning something new and being challenged. I really don’t love sucking at it in the beginning. I finally learned how to get into the side crane pose tonight in class, after weeks of not even coming close. I didn’t quite get it in…
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Underhand Back Rows

Now be careful, it can easily NOT feel good if you hurt yourself. Keep your head/neck neutral, roll those shoulders back, chest up, hinge at the hips, keeping your back flat and bring the bar back towards your belly button, driving those elbows back past your waist if you can for a full range of…
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Operation Build my Triceps – 3 Week Update

So, it’s been about 3 weeks since I started “Operation Grow my Triceps” and I’m pleased at my progress. I am starting to see them grow and get nice and meaty. As a natural athlete I heavily rely on good nutrition and proper supplementation to achieve my goals….whether it is putting on muscle or leaning…
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40lb DB Bicep curl fail…

Soooo….I debated posting this mornings workout, but you know me…..lol I’ve been stuck at curling 35’s for a while now and got excited about getting up to 40’s….or so I thought until I saw this video…lol!  Yeah I curled it, but with bad form and now my shoulder hurts a bit. Don’t be THIS person…
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Crane Pose

So, I learned the Crane pose for the first time tonight at my hot yoga class. I couldn’t do it in class, but I just knew that I was close!  So, the kids humored me while I kept practicing. It was only a few seconds, but I did it!