Positioning.

With as unlevel as my hips are on my body, a lot of times it takes two or three tries before we find the correct positioning of my body on the bench. Today I even got as far as Brian unracking the weight before I realized that I wasn't positioned right, he had to rerack it, restrap me, and try again. It still wasn't exactly where I like to be. But, I couldn't figure out why. In the end though, it was good that I wasn't exactly right on...because, I still got the reps he wanted, with heavier weight, which helped to 'reposition' my mind to go to competition and know that even if they don't strap me just like Brian does, I'll still be able to handle the lift. I knwo I've gone to competition before, and Adam wasn't there to strap me, but, my form has changed a lot in the last month with Brian, and I'm, in part, capable of being able to hold the form, because the straps are so tight and help keep me positioned.

Anyway, it was an awesome day...just simply because Brian came in to let me work out on the holiday. But, it got even better. Got my highest weight that I've ever gotten with Brian and I fought hard for it on my last rep. He was yellin' for me not to stop and everything...then he couldn't stop grinning for the rest of the session. It was awesome. THAT is what powerlifting is meant to be like: loud, obnoxious, and very rewarding when it's all over. I love when people get excited and loud and in my face. Makes it all the more empowering to be able to get the lifts. :)

Bench Press - 125 lbs., 155 lbs., 170 lbs., all for triples. Then back to 150 lbs., for 2 with the stop at my chest.
Close Grip with Board- 135 lbs., 8. 145 lbs., 7 & 6.
Smith Military Press - stayed really light, 25's on each side, 3 sets of 10...but he made me keep my form perfect since I was going lightweight.
Shrugs - weren't good.
Shoulder Horn - 10 lb. dumbbells, 2 sets of 24. I got SO mental on these. I did them sitting on the bench...that's how we've done the last couple weeks, just right after shrugs. It feels SO weird without a back. But, today, I verbalized it, and started thinking about it instead of just doing them...and I lost my balance, because I was so afraid to, that I made it happen. I regained it. Brian was really surprised...he said "what was that?" and I said, "Me getting mental." But, I'm glad he made me keep going...it's a good one to help strengthen my back for balance.
Band Abs - 3 sets of 25