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Woke up early this morning to venture to Concord for Static Monsters, my last comp of the year. There are usually two lifts, log clean and press and axel deadlift, but I opted to skip the log out of respect for my shitty back. After Thursday's session, I decided to start conservative with 280lbs (third video), which went up insanely easy. I moved up to 310lbs for my second lift (second video), which was also quite effortless. I went ahead and jumped up to 340lbs (25lbs more than I struggled with thurs) for my third lift, and there was clearly still plenty of the tank. Unfortunately, you're only allowed three attempts, so although I'm happy with a pr on this particular implement, I'm bummed I didn't try for a higher weight. I took third in my group, which I guess means there was only three of us in said group, as well as first in the grip strength event in which I was the only lady to sign up. Migs decided to sign up for the Mas event as well, and took first, beating all three of his opponents. Big thanks to @diablostrength for being an awesome judge, @ginger_lifter916 for the spot on my last lift and @the_original_beebs for the butt cheeks. Also lots of love to @brazilbrittany , @colleansaenz and @kaila.lawton.24 for the laughs and cheers like always ❤ #prettynicelittlesaturday #imasnaaaake #StaticMonsters #strongmansaturdays #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing #maswrestling @thestrongmanclub (at The Big C Athletic Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVZflEZLsR7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I was supposed to work on heavy singles last Thursday, but my back was being a dick and we went and had fun seeing @theoutlawmariachi instead. That being said, I have a comp this Saturday and wanted to get an idea where I was since axel deadlifts can be a little tricky for me, what with my bitty hands and obvious issues with finding the damn center of the bar, as I so gracefully demonstrated here. I made about four attempts at 315lbs, these are my best two. Also, a successful lift at 285lbs, just to make myself look at least kinda cool. Luckily, my rad ass shiny stretchy pants and "vintage" shirt are doing a pretty good job of that already... #fakeittilyoumakeit #grippyprobs #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing @thestrongmanclub (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVUPyVWFLrw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I got my insurance card in the mail yesterday and can finally go to the doctor and figure some shit out, but in the meantime, I gotta grind through for a couple more weeks, than I can take it easy and hopefully get back to a pain free existence. Worked my way through some deadlifts tonight, working sets 255lbs for three sets of three. They were once again heavy and slow, and my right glutey/hammy/knee-y region was thoroughly pissed off by the time I was done, but I got it done. I have one more week of training on the heavy side and a week of deloads leading up to my next comp, so imma just keep on keepin on. On a side note, I caught some of the sunset and the colors matched my shirt, so that's pretty cool. My selfie does not convey that very well, but whaddya gonna do? #grindinalong #stillgonnapickthingsup #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing #hviiibrandgoods @thestrongmanclub (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUwUcbqL3u8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I've been having some back and leg troubles lately, which has definitely been effecting my lifts. I seriously struggled at this weight last week, which is not normally the case for me. I had to drop to a lower weight last time, so I decided to give it another go. It felt slow and shitty, but I kept it conservative and am glad I got some reps done. Working set is 165lbs for two sets of three reps. Afterwards, I went ahead and added a couple sets of overheads at 75lbs, just to keep moving. It sucks being injured and not knowing what the problem is, I get frustrated and want an easy fix, so it's been so hard to see myself have to dial it back some, especially since I had been improving so much and have another comp later this month. Petting this cute ass doggie helped tho ❤ #alittlebangedup #tryingmybestouthere #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing @thestrongmanclub (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUrDC6lLyOa/?utm_medium=tumblr

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So next month's comp features an axel deadlift, so that's what I'll be working on the next few weeks. Today's working sets were 225lbs for five sets of three reps. They felt shitty and slow, but I guess they don't look too bad. Also, my lower back and right butt/hammy region have been so pissed off lately, which I'm sure has been contributing to the suck. In other news, there's little Audrey IIs on my stretchy pants today, and that's adorable ❤ #fancypants #shesahavingsomefunnow #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing @thestrongmanclub (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMYyh3LSxZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Really weird day at the gym today and everything is just super off. I was supposed to be squatting 165lbs for five sets of five. Well, that didn't work out, and this one wonky rep was the result. The weird pause is me actually keeping myself from falling on my face. I don't know what the deal is, so I made the decision to drop back down to 135lbs and even then only managed to complete three sets. The second vid is the last set and it was painfully slow and heavy. After that I went ahead and tossed in some light log work, just for the sake of moving, and once again almost fell on my face. This is my last set at 75lbs and you can see the weight getting in front of me on the fourth rep. That was the second time that happened. Something is pulling me forward today and I don't know what the hell is going on. Hopefully things will feel a little better Thursday. #wonky #theycantallbewinners #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing @thestrongmanclub (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUHCfkQlMFv/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Servin up Over The Top realness at our truck pull party a couple months back. Thanks for making me look hella cool, Liz Marchiondo Imaging! #releaseyourinnerstallone #strongmansaturdays #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing @thestrongmanclub @evryozofenergy (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBu6CMFRQw/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Oh dang, guys, I totally almost forgot to post that I went to the gym, and that would've completely negated the whole thing, and we can't have that. So anywho, this is the first time I've been in the gym for a couple weeks due to life and prep/recovery for two comps in a pretty short time span. Feels like I've been out for a lot longer tho, shit was quite wonky. Anywho, I'm still kinda working in the same speed block, although seems like I should start over at this point, but whateva, I'll do what I want. So like before, here's the first and last sets to see how they stack up. Squats and overhead working sets were both eight sets of two reps at 70%, so 150lbs for squat and 90lbs for overhead. I did a set of ten good mornings at 75lbs, but there was a lot of pain in my right glute/hammy area and I decided to call it a day. Now I'm relaxing on the couch with some heat under my butt 😂 #noneofthisfeelsamazingtoday #gettinbackintoit #strongtimefuns #girlswhostrongs #grrrlarmy #grrrlclothing (at North D Fitness Collective) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT1JUwVLqwO/?utm_medium=tumblr