Today was Kelly’s first max effort deadlift day and I’m happy to report that she is finally pulling me weight than me!
Like my band rig?! Ha
female powerlifter
Training the Deadlift
I’m diggin’ this new training program I’m on and about 7 weeks in. I’m feeling really strong and progressing fast. I’ve changed my macros and seeing my body grow nicely. I max out in about a week to see where I’m at then I’ll have about 6 more weeks until the Texas State Powerlifiting meet in San Antonio. More videos to come, thanks for watching =)
DE Squat Day
Stoked about getting back into training! I’m about 15 weeks out til my next competition, the Texas State Powerlifting Meet April 18th 2015. I took a few weeks off after my last (and 5th ) competition of 2014 which was on Dec 7th and it feels like forever ago!
I’m looking forward to a new training program which will incorporate more Dynamic Effort days and working with band tension and chains. I’ll be strength training on M/W/F/Su as well as Spartan Race training with my team every Saturday morning. Cheers to year #2 of continued strength, breaking records and being a bad ass!!
Who doesn’t want a stronger low back?! Give these a try.
Speed pulls and asst work training
Speed Pulls at 55% 10×10
Heavy ass shrugs 4×10-12
Pull Ups 4xfailure
Dips 4xfailure
Side Bends 45/15(5)
2014 USPA National Competition in Las Vegas
This event took place weekend of July 18th 2014 in Las Vegas. I was super stoked to have qualified to compete at this level. The whole experience was not perfect or close to it for me. My coach was not able to travel at the last minute so it was just my training partner and I. We did, however, hook up with an excellent coach and fellow powerlifter named Matthew Barba from Brownsville TX. I couldn’t have pulled through some of the lifts without his coaching. Overall, I was not happy with my performance. My goal was qualify for Worlds but I was about 30# short. I’ll try again in September at the Capitol of Tx Open in Austin. I did place 2nd and brought home a nice big silver medal, not bad for my 3rd meet 🙂 These were the only pics I took from the event. Unfortunately, I did not get any video or pics of my lifts 😦
It’s back to training, 6 weeks til the next meet!
Training videos to come…
2014 USPA Jill Mills Alamo Classic Powerlifting Meet
I had a great time at this competition! I felt more nervous but more confident going into my 2nd meet. I’d like to acknowledge my family & friends, my training gym & lifting team, Metroflex Austin & Raw Talent Athletics, and sponsors, The Silva Method & All CenTex, for their support in my journey to the 2014 USPA National Competition in Las Vegas on July 19th 2014!
Goal for this meet:
Squat 210#, 220# & 230# – I got the weight up on all 3 but I double dipped on my third lift so the lift was bad.
Bench Press 125#, 135# 150# – 2nd and 3rd lift failed. I don’t know what was with me on the bench because I’ve pressed 135#, 145# & 155# many times in the gym. Bad day to be “off”.
Deadlift 225#, 245# 260# – all 3 lifts were good!
Texas Spartan Sprint in 4 weeks!
Join Team Texas House of Strength in this years Spartan Sprint Race on Sunday May 18th 2014!!! We’re 4 weeks out so we’re turning up our training a few notches! Team THOS currently trains every Saturday morning at St. Edwards Park on Spicewood Springs Road, an entrance to a running trail we take around Bull Creek.
Currently, I’m the only one in the team who has experienced a Spartan Race in the past. The other registered members are runners, boot camp goers and brave sedentaries! Anyone can FINISH!!! We’re in it together!
Read about my past experience running the Spartan Sprint in 2013 & 2012 in a previous post here. I also list out race day tips and what to pack.
Message me with interest and I’ll email you an invite link!!! Then begin your training with us and/or at the Blockhouse Creek Boot Camp Classes!
Running with a twist
I woke up this morning realizing that I was out of coffee…crap. Might as well brew up one of the ten or so tea blends I’ve been collecting and wanting to try someday. I experimented with an orange citrus green tea and sprinkled a chai blend over it.
Tasty but it just didn’t do it. I felt blah and had a foggy head all day today.
Since today was a rest day from strength training, I thought I’d go for a nice run to clear my cloudy head. My friend Stephanie was just telling me about her recent run where she added burpees and jump squats and other exercises at every mile or so that reminded me of what I use to do running my Blockhouse Creek loop.
I was only planning on a steady 4.5mi run but as soon add I hit the road I immediately felt an amazing energy that encouraged me to go breast mode!
I just got done running 5 miles with 10 burpees, 25 push ups, 25 plank jacks & 25 walking lunges at every mile! It was rough and I went to bitch stitch city, man my sides were cramping but I pushed through it!
EVERY TIME I do not feel like working out, I have THE BEST workouts!
Give it a shot, see where it takes YOU!
USPA Nationals in Vegas! Help!
Because I’m totally going to qualify for nationals at the Jill Mills Alamo Classic in June, I’m preparing for my trip to VEGAS in July!
I would LOVE and GREATLY appreciate your help in getting me there! I’m honored to be a part of Team Raw Talent Athletics for this journey and through them I am selling the T-shirt I’m wearing in this pic!
The details:
Online orders can be done at www.rawtalentathletics.net (find my bio there too!)
Purchase the “Team Supporter Shirt”
Unisex (Men’s) Shirts $20
Women’s cut are $22
ADD MY NAME to the back for an additional $5!!! How cool is that?!!! Then put me down as your reference. If you need it shipped, email Veronica at vescobedo12@yahoo.com and she’ll send you a special invoice for $5.60.
I’m also taking orders myself and collecting cash. Text, Facebook message me or email me at coachelda@gmail.com and I’ll deliver them to you once they arrive!
Orders are to be placed by April 18th!!!
Please feel free to “press” my pic too ;D
Thanks A TON EVERYONE!!!
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