Beauty and the Beast called Iron

[Kathy Fields]

Current stats: 5'4", 175lbs
Best Comp Bench: 405 (7/15/06)
Best Comp DL: 425 (4/1/06)
Ranked #3 in the World for Women's Bench @ 181

Goals: Break Bench WR @ 181
Ultimate Goal: Be the first woman to hit 500 under 200lbs
Long term goal: high numbers in full power

Been powerlifting for a few years and will be doing this till I die.

[Kathy Fields]

1/14/2007 Bench

Warmups
Barx15
135x10
185x5
225x3

Shirted - Double F6
275x3
315x3
345x2
375x2
405 - miss, shirt sleeve blew at the seam near the armpit and the boys grabbed the bar fast
405x1 - had to come back and get it to see how much more the sleeve would go
405x1 - this one was faster after I fixed the seam and reinforced it
335x5 - wanted to do 10 but the fatigue hit on the 4th rep

Rack Lockouts with FAT bar
235x5
325x3

T-bar rows
45x15
90x12

Shirted benching really takes a lot of energy. I love that foggy-eyed feeling where I can lay down anywhere and fall asleep. Then I know I really worked my body. Going to shoot for 315x10 next weekend. Also lookng forward to our wedding consultation with the reception spot we chose. It'll be a wonderful occasion to have all our powerlifting friends and family there with us.

[Eric]

Yo! that is some impressive numbers! Really motivating. Man, I thought I was strong... Keep working hard! Peace

[Big Jawn]

What fed do you compete in Kathy?

Impressive numbers! Your lucky they caught you when the sleeve blew, could of been a disaster. How do you like the F6?

[Kathy Fields]

I compete in APF, IPA and SPF. You're right it's good they caught it, but then again, our team ALWAYS spots well and we've never had an injury from poor saves. They take every weight seriously whether it's 1010 for Gene or 95 for one of our newest gals.

[Kathy Fields]

1/16/2006 Speed Bench

Warmups
Barx15
135x5
155x5

Fast triples with narrow grip
185x3
225x3 (too slow, dropped weight back down)
185x6x3

Decline bench w/narrow grip
Barx15
95x15
135x10

Strict Tate Presses
20x15
25x10
30x10

Can we please quit playing that damned CD over and over again and put on some Pantera or something?!? Overall speed was good but I need to get back up to handling 225 for 9 triples in a workout. I'm sure I will be up there in the next few weeks.

[Kathy Fields]

How do you like the F6?

I've been in this one particular F6 for over a year now and just starting to break it in just right. Gonna need 420-430 to touch solid. I like the F6's, so long as I open up the back and tighten the sleeves myself. I do most of the alterations for our team and various people who ask me to do some work. Sure helps to have a sewing machine!

[Kathy Fields]

Moved 7 large poweredge servers to the plant and 13 pc's, monitors, and shit. Why am I always called upon to move shit when there are two other males in my department?

Oh well...at least I have legs and back to look forward to tonight.

[Kathy Fields]

Squatted and rack pulled on Friday.

1/21/2007 Light Bench Day

Warmups
Barx15
135x10
185x5

Shirted - Double F6
275x3
315x10
345x7

Just wanted to see how many reps I could get and keep it light. Deloading this week to ramp back up and prepare for Candyazz Classic in Feburary.

[Big Jawn]

Shirted - Double F6
275x3
315x10
345x7



Some incredible weight your moving there Kathy, keep us posted.

[Kathy Fields]

1/28/2007 Bench

Warmups raw
Barx15
135x10
185x5
225x3

Shirted
275x3
315x3
345x1
365x1
385x1
405x1

For some reason, the weight felt heavy and I was constantly yawning. I should have known my CNS was not fully recovered when shaking under raw weight and the shoulder felt tweaked. Going to have to do some overheads with speed training this week and save some energy for the workout on Saturday down at Jimmy's. I figure 425 should touch and will probably be a goal opener for the meet in February.

[THE TORNADO]

I Am Sorry And Don't Want To Sound Like An Idiot, But What Is Shirted Benching And What Is An F6?

[Kathy Fields]

Shirted benching is performing the benchpress in a special shirt that aids in benching heavier weight than one would be able to do raw. It's more technique and with it one has to develop an added skill to be able to use the shirt on top of being able to perform the lift. The F6 is a type of bench shirt designed by Titan, an equipment manufacturer.

[Toni69]

1/14/2007 Bench

Warmups
Barx15
135x10
185x5
225x3

Shirted - Double F6
275x3
315x3
345x2
375x2
405 - miss, shirt sleeve blew at the seam near the armpit and the boys grabbed the bar fast
405x1 - had to come back and get it to see how much more the sleeve would go
405x1 - this one was faster after I fixed the seam and reinforced it
335x5 - wanted to do 10 but the fatigue hit on the 4th rep

Rack Lockouts with FAT bar
235x5
325x3

T-bar rows
45x15
90x12

Shirted benching really takes a lot of energy. I love that foggy-eyed feeling where I can lay down anywhere and fall asleep. Then I know I really worked my body. Going to shoot for 315x10 next weekend. Also lookng forward to our wedding consultation with the reception spot we chose. It'll be a wonderful occasion to have all our powerlifting friends and family there with us.

I would love to train with you someday! Your very cool and strong! My max bench is only 175...for one! You get mad respect from me!

[Built]

Mad respect from me too.

Your lifts are SICK! I'd love to watch you train. And see the looks on the guys' faces at my gym!

[Toni69]

Mad respect from me too.

Your lifts are SICK! I'd love to watch you train. And see the looks on the guys' faces at my gym!

In all seriousness...I think if the 3 of us walked into any gym together...we would rock everyone's world!

[Hatred]

Are any of you lovely ladies coming to the ASC?
MariAnne. you need to convince Andrew that I'm really not a threat...I'm cute and innocent.

[Built]

Just gotta get me a ticket. I'm staying with a friend from another board.

I'll be sure to show Andrew the special pix of you, bud.

And Toni - that would be funny as hell.

Maybe walk into a commercial gym for a drop in and watch them try to sell us on the latest Bosu-ball workout.

[MELTDOWN]

good timing here guys and gals. tonight i had to "hold my own" with a new girl at the gym. she just moved down from canada a few weeks back and tonite she "showed up". the rest of the world seems to hit chest on monday, and i have always done back. she asked to woek in, as there was nothing available chest wise in the entire gym. she said she would strip and add her own weight as needed. "no prob" i said, as i thought "she's gonna be busy".
WRONG...she only dropped the pin on warm up lat pulldowns 20-30lbs each set.stipped off only the 25 plate on b/b rows. 20lb down on seated rows, 45 plate off on t bar rows and ended up with the 50lb d/b on single rows. i FINALLY got some glory and pride back on the deads, but then she buried me on hypers. She earned crazy respect from the whole gym and especially us old timers. 3 of our "fitness" queens actually packed up and left (hehe). And to beat all, she bought me a shake. rock on , TJ, rock on.

[Kathy Fields]

Thank you Toni69, Built and Big Jawn! It's been a very long time since I've been in a gym where I get "looks" when I walk in and work out. Training at Nazbar is completely different in that everyone gets respect no matter how heavy or light the weights are that they lift. I've never trained to sculpt my body and have focused on powerlifting for so long, sometimes I forget that my body has transformed as a result of this. It surprises me when people come up and ask if I'm a bodybuilder. I do my best to explain to them the difference between powerlifters and bodybuilders. If anyone gets ultimate respect from me, it would be the gals like Toni69 and Built who not only push the heavy weight to add the mass but also have the added discipline with dieting down and cardio to cut for competition. It's one thing to "shock and awe" when training in the gym, but most people would never understand what you ladies go through day in and day out in the lifestyle outside of the gym to build and sculpt your bodies...it would blow their minds.

We are also going to be at the Arnold and will most likely be hanging around for much of the powerlifting competitions and the Animal Cage for Powerfreak's squat exhibition. It would be cool to meet you all there and have a great time!

[Toni69]

Thank you Toni69, Built and Big Jawn! It's been a very long time since I've been in a gym where I get "looks" when I walk in and work out. Training at Nazbar is completely different in that everyone gets respect no matter how heavy or light the weights are that they lift. I've never trained to sculpt my body and have focused on powerlifting for so long, sometimes I forget that my body has transformed as a result of this. It surprises me when people come up and ask if I'm a bodybuilder. I do my best to explain to them the difference between powerlifters and bodybuilders. If anyone gets ultimate respect from me, it would be the gals like Toni69 and Built who not only push the heavy weight to add the mass but also have the added discipline with dieting down and cardio to cut for competition. It's one thing to "shock and awe" when training in the gym, but most people would never understand what you ladies go through day in and day out in the lifestyle outside of the gym to build and sculpt your bodies...it would blow their minds.

We are also going to be at the Arnold and will most likely be hanging around for much of the powerlifting competitions and the Animal Cage for Powerfreak's squat exhibition. It would be cool to meet you all there and have a great time!

I am feeling the love here ladies...hahahaha! I wish I could go to the Arnold this year..not happening...with school and well, the husband not letting me go. You must tell me all about it and show me pics!

[Built]

Kathy - send that respect over to Toni. I just do this to look better naked.

;)

[waugie14]

Kathy, were u from in PA?

[Kathy Fields]

Built, after looking at your pics, I'd say you have no problem in that department. ;)

Waugie14, I live in Bethlehem, near Allentown and train in Nazareth.


1/30/2007 Speed Bench

Warmups
Barx15
95x10
135x10
155x5

185x3
225x3
205x3
195x5x3

Rolling DB presses
30x15
35x2x10

Pressdowns
3x15

Left lateral delt started to weaken, I think I have a pinched nerve as it was lagging in my DB presses and started to numb the arm. Going to E-stim it tonight.

[Kathy Fields]

I know this ain't training, but what the hell...it's still a part of the lifestyle. Just finished tightening up my baby's briefs and taking out the seams in a poly squat suit for a teammate. I HATE HATE HATE taking out the fuckin seams....it leaves threads all over the damn place and takes so freakin' long!!! Then tomorrow night after the workout, I have to tighten up the sleeves in two other shirts for some teammates. So you see...we live the life of powerlifters, not hobbyists. I'm not a professional seamstress or anything, just know a thing or two about sewing machines. The thing I love about the most is making adjustments on equipment (because we all know, when it comes from the manufacturer, it's never "perfect"), and actually seeing it work. Even off-the-shelf equipment is fun, that's when the skill really comes in handy. We have "hand me downs" in the gym amongst teammates that sorta fit a person and I get to tailor it to them as they need it. Sometimes I bring the sewing machine into the gym for those "on the spot" adjustments that may come into play. This is when I know I am dedicating as much of myself as I can to the sport and my teammates. You can't find this kind of gratification anywhere else. Now...all I need to do is save up enough money to buy an industrial sewing machine so that I can go through canvas! LOL!!!! I'm so sorry Powerfreak...I wish my machine could handle the material! Someday....some fucking day, I'll be able to adjust those monster squat suits!!!!

[heavyliftin]

Crazy stuff! Awesome numbers I'll be keeping an eye on this log for sure.

[jatta palu]

Very motivating. I LOVE IT! I'll be watchin ya; cheering ya on; getting tips; envious. I have been goin back and forth between serious powerlifting or just "goin heavy today." You may have pushed me over the edge and I might like it.

[Kathy Fields]

2/3/2007 Bench Session at Jimmy Vests' Gym Grand Opening "Brickhouse Fitness"

Warmups Raw
Barxgazillion
135x10
185x5
225x3

Shirted - Double F6
275x3
315x3

Singles to the 2 board
345x1
365x1
385x1
405x1
425x1
445x1
465x1

I've never used boards in a shirt but decided to this week since I needed to feel heavier weight in my hands, build up the stamina to go many sets, and save the shoulder for openers next weekend. I could have gone on to do 485, but I don't need to blow my wad just yet. Gotta save that for meet day. Plus, our good friend was opening his gym to the public for the first time and I wanted to put on a good show. Let's face it, I enjoy being one of the few females who regularly handle over 400 in the bench. Hehehe. It was a great atmosphere, everyone was hitting pr's and the crowd loved the intensity! Even my own sweetheart hit a fucking pr with 850 to the 2 board!!!
I really appreciate Jimmy having us down there to do our bench session, I'd have to say it was one of the best workouts I've had in a long time. His gym is awesome and quite the "ANIMAL" feel in the weight area, very hardcore!

The work is not done, gotta do assistance work today and help out with a few of the crewmembers who decided to save their work for Sunday. Then it's back home to pig out and enjoy the Superbowl!

[deeder]

Absolutely sick benching Kathy! Do you have a meet coming up?

[Kathy Fields]

Yes, I'll be competing February 17 at the Candyazz Classic in Tribes Hill, NY.

[Powerfreak]

Kathy is one sick fucking lifting chick. Always focused and intense.
Three other girls on the team,Vera,Michelle and Robin are right there along with her.
Oh, and Kathy is one hell of a seamstress...lol Really, she does a ton of work on the team's Bench shirts to try and get every extra pound out of them.
Don't worry Kat,we shouldn't need that new machine, I am supposed to be getting another squat suit today, what's this , number nine? Hopefully this one will fit. On the bright side everyone else got the Brand new "hand me downs"

[Kathy Fields]

Funny how the brand new hand me downs fit everyone else perfectly. Next time you'll have to order it to fit a skinny midget and they just might get it right for you. LOL!!!

Get ready to rock some fuckin weight tomorrow!

[deeder]

How's the training coming? Looking forward to your results!

[Kathy Fields]

Training is doing well, did openers last Sunday. Pulled 405 to the 1 board as close as I could before putting it back up. It didn't touch and I was down there for what seemed like forever, but being able to do that and still have the energy to put it back up relatively well should put me in a good spot to open with 425. I had a rage fit right before the last set twisting my ankle on some goddamned pieces of wood while trying to unload the bar...too much shit in the way of course. But I don't make the call on where the equipment should be in that place, so I just chalk it up to throwing a temper tantrum to shake my nerves. Good thing about our gym, we can throw plates around and smash things when we're pissed off and everyone just shrugs it off and continues on with business. I am fortunate to have a fiance and team that is understanding and so helpful, they really do help me get through sticky times.

Thanks for asking Deeder, I will definitely post results after the meet.

[deeder]

Damn that's a nice opener! Good luck!

[Big Jawn]

Wake up Kathy!

[Kathy Fields]

I'm here, just recovering from the meet. Lesson learned...don't change plans at the last minute in a meet!

My mistake was not doing all my warmups as planned and opening too low. I wasted my first attempt with a 410...which I knew would have never touched but got talked into lowering it anyway. Should've stuck with the plan and open with 425. So I wasted a lot of energy trying to make the damn weight touch and tweaked my right patella tendon. Took 425 for 2nd and 3rd attempts but was shy of lockout by half an inch on my right side both times. Had trouble getting leg drive from my right leg because of my freakin knee problems. UGH! Also think I peaked early two weeks before and blew my wad down at the gym opening. So, now I am preparing for the APF meet in April up at Lake George. Gotta nail this now that I finally got my shirt working right.

[Kathy Fields]

Decided to pull last night for shits and giggles...knee is still sore from the meet. Oh well, at least I have another one. LOL!!! I haven't pulled over 300 from the floor since a couple of meets last year in April and really haven't trained the deadlift except with some rack pulls once in awhile. My main focus has been on the bench but I know I cannot neglect my back. Looking back at the footage at the meet last weekend, I don't look stable and my back is the culprit.

Sooooo.....I kept it short and sweet just to see where I stand and how I feel with pulling.

Deadlifts

135x10
225x8
275x5
315x3
365x2 (Powerfreak and Jay were watching my form and they said it sucked. Of course, they were right. It's been so long I wasn't paying attention and something just didn't feel right.)
365x1 (with better form thanks to the boys)
405x1 (could have gone for another, but wanted to cap the night with a good feeling)

The 405 my baby said was picture perfect. Thanks to Powerfreak and Jay, it felt easier than the 365 and I felt I could do more. This is good, this means I haven't lost the strength to pull since April and I could probably add on to that foundation. Perhaps a 3 lift meet in June? Who knows...gotta work on my weak points. I need a deadlift suit if I want to get up into the 500's. I wore some old briefs I had made out of a stretched out champion suit from the 90's and Bobby's metal single ply deadlift suit that is 2 sizes too big for me (guess it helped for good luck with all the ball sweat that's accumulated in it). The workout might as well have been raw and felt like it. Time to start hitting up the sponsor.

[Kathy Fields]

2/26/07 Bench

Warmups raw
Barx15
135x10
185x5
225x3

Shirted
315x3
345x2
365x2
385x1
345x7

Shirted w/bands (150lbs tension)
135x5
185x3
225x3

Chest supported rows
45x15
90x15
135x10

CNS is still kinda shot. Really enjoyed the deload reps and the band work. Guess it's time for a little break and enjoy the fun in the Animal Cage at the Arnold!

[wolf]

Hey Kathy - your lifts are great! I really admire your bench. OK - I covet your bench! My best was a wee 200 and I'm no small woman. You've inspired me!

[Kathy Fields]

Thanks Wolf! Keep up the hard work and you'll be pushing 400+ too!

3/4/07 Benching in the Animal Cage at the Arnold

Warmups
Barx10
135x5
185x3
225x2

Shirted - Double F6
255x3
275x3
315x2
345x1
375x1
405x1
435x1

Did my singles to the 2 board because of narrow grip and to save the shoulders. We're training for a meet in April so there's no reason for me to go full range just yet and risk making the shoulders worse. Also had to cut up the timing so we could fit the exciting part of the workout in 1 hour. This was one of the most exciting and fun workouts we've ever had being that it was in the Animal Cage and had so many great people helping us out. We hope to do it again next year and put up bigger numbers for the crowd. Hopefully by then I'll be hitting 500+.

[Kathy Fields]

3/7/07 Bench for Speed and Volume

135x10

Off 2-board - close grip
155x5
185x5
205x5
225x5
185x12

Close grip overhead presses
Bar (55lbs)
75x5
105x3

DB presses w/red mini band
25x12
30x8
25x10

Tate presses
20x2x10

T-bar rows
45x15
90x15
135x10
180x5

Still feeling it from Sunday and didn't have much to eat throughout the day. Started shaking from low fuel 30 minutes into the workout, but worked through it and the shakes surprisingly went away. We went grocery shopping on empty stomachs...which is not always a bad thing. Good thing it's not crowded late at night, I get violently cranky when I'm starving. Grabbed some whoppers from Burger King and pigged out before hitting the sack.

[Mr.Totality]

great numbers very impressive keep up the good work

[Kathy Fields]

Here's a pic of Bobby and me after a good workout down in Maryland.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t121/itgoddess69/bobkat3.jpg

[BigAnt]

Got to see Kathy and Bobby Fields in The Cage doing what they do best, "throwing around some heavy ass weight"

They made their lifts look like warm ups...strong is under rated for these two!

And...we are not talking about the "old time" power lifters with a bit of a belly.

No!!!!!!!!! These two have tight, rock-hard muscles with very good muscle separation and good vascualrity...can you say "I got abs"

Wishing them the very best in their next power lifting meet!

[Kathy Fields]

Thanks BigAnt!!! It was great meeting you out there!

3/10/2007 Back

Rack pulls
245x5
335x5
385x3
425x3
475x3
515x3
565x3
605 - miss, pissed a little in my shorts
605x1 - went to take a piss and came back to get it

Arched back GM's
Barx10
135x10
185x10

Wrapped things up as everyone was getting ready to leave. Had a pretty good time and was able to catch some video of Bobby squatting.

[Kathy Fields]

3/13/2007 Speed Bench

Doubled Red Mini's w/Fat Bar
Barx10
95x5
135x3
155x2x3
185x2x3
135x3x3

Off 5-board
135x20
225x11

Rear delts
15x15
20x12
25x10

Finished with biceps and hammer curls

Kept it light, still feeling Saturday's back workout. Saving up for Sunday's heavy bench.

[Big Jawn]

There yah go...truth that a bench only IS a powerlifter. Kathy's strong as hell all round...605 after all that volume, fucking right.
Another lesson to all the novices out there as well...don't try to hold anything in when you're deadlifting, because 600lbs of pressure WILL push it out!

[Kathy Fields]

Thanks Big Jawn! Perhaps I should wear Depends next time. LOL!!

3/23/07 Squat

Bar weight + 200lbs chain
145x3
235x3
325x3

Glute Ham Raises
3x10

Chest supported rows
45x15
90x12
135x10

Haven't squatted in so long, getting in that freakin leviathan is so much work. Felt good even though the knee got tweaked. I may consider wrapping it lightly next time.

3/25/07 Bench

Warmups
Barx15
135x0
185x3
225x3

Shirted - New double F6
245x3
275x3
315x3
345x3
375x2
425x1 - to 2-board, ugly

Chest supported rows
45x15
90x12
135x10

New shirt since I stretched out the old one quite a bit. Big jump at the end, but I have to be able to handle the weight. Now I know I have to tighten the sleeves a bit. Chest plate is perfect and gives good stopping power.

[Kathy Fields]

Ordered 5 yards of canvas denim. heheheheh....should get here in a couple of weeks - I'm gonna make myself a damn shirt!

[brandona]

Ordered 5 yards of canvas denim. heheheheh....should get here in a couple of weeks - I'm gonna make myself a damn shirt!


right on...lol....want it done right, do it your self...well at least if it dont fit you wont have to go far to kick some ass.....lol...
-B

[Toni69]

I could never be as strong as you, but dam you are motivating as hell. I look up to you and I think you are an amazing athlete and a beautiful woman through and through. Strength of mind, strength of body and strength of character...this is what I admire most about you! Plus you can sew? DAM! I cant sew for shit! LOL

[Kathy Fields]

Thanks Toni69! So many women don't realize what they can do if they put their minds to it. You are definitely one who shows the wonderful possibilities and the determination to achieve them.

I have to thank my father for teaching me the sewing basics on my grandmother's old Singer. From there, just about every sewing machine old or new has the same basic setup. I have my fabric in and already cutting out the pattern for my shirt. I'm waiting on another sewing machine to come in. Found a cast iron industrial sewing machine that came off the factory line with a higher shank for doing leather and heavy canvas. This one should be handy for making alterations on stuff like leviathans and really thick suits.

Took it easy on Sunday as I realized no matter how hard I try to make my old shirts work, they just don't fit right and I'll hurt myself if I push it. Also trying to get over a nasty cold. That gives me more time to work on my shirt. I may have to do Powerpalooza raw just to get some numbers in.

[grissinger]

What are you altering on the shirts? Can any tailor do it? How would I know it needs some alterations, what do I look or feel for? I just sent my #'s in and Inzer sent me the shirt. I assumed it wouldn't need altered. I am new to these type of shirts and am not sure if it fits right.

[Powerfreak]

What are you altering on the shirts? Can any tailor do it? How would I know it needs some alterations, what do I look or feel for? I just sent my #'s in and Inzer sent me the shirt. I assumed it wouldn't need altered. I am new to these type of shirts and am not sure if it fits right.

Kathy is the queen of shirt alterations.
When you order a shirt the measurements usually fit a wide range of lifters. unless you are a sponsored lifter the changes are usually left to you to figure out, because they can vary in so many different ways.
You may want to pm Kathy and work something out with her.
She is on my powerlifting team and I vouche for her 100%.

[brandona]

It totaly awsome that she has the knowledge and skill to make her own shirt. She is the one that knows what she needs, sometimes is it easier to do something your self than try to explain it to other....I cant wait to hear how well it works for her...

-B

[Kathy Fields]

Sorry I haven't been online much, been suffering from a bad cold that led to a condition called "rhabdomyolysis". Apparently, the doc at the ER is familiar with the condition and has usually seen it affect bobybuilders and extreme weightlifters. It had me down the whole week and just now starting to feel better.

Grissinger, when it comes to altering shirts, I do what the lifter asks after they have tried it on and worked out in it to determine what they need. Usually it's tightening of the sleeves to give better lockout power. I have shortened sleeves and hemmed them in the past for shirts that have too long of a sleeve length. Also, I have been asked to open the back and add velcro. I have shortened chest plates before, but I try to avoid doing that since it compromises the material since it involves cutting down the center and overlapping the material with heavier stitch. Seen too many blowouts because of that so I discourage that request.

[Kathy Fields]

I found a little time to get video of my baby's benching from Saturday. I will work to get more vids from the other team members during the week.

Here's Bobby's 905lbs to a 2-board, I added some music from the movie "300" since we like it so much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FNQH0uWgRw

[Giant Killer]

I found a little time to get video of my baby's benching from Saturday. I will work to get more vids from the other team members during the week.

Here's Bobby's 905lbs to a 2-board, I added some music from the movie "300" since we like it so much.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FNQH0uWgRw

Pure intensity. Very nice, thank you.

[Big Jawn]

Lets get an update Kathy, you're killing me here.

[Kathy Fields]

Gettin ready to head down to Perryville tomorrow for charity event hosted by Jimmy Vest. Should be a good time and my kids will have a ball runnin around in the festival. By the way, if y'all didn't know it, I have two kids...and no, they didn't come off Ebay. LOL!!! Trust me, Ebay wouldn't allow me to put them up for auction either. They're good kids, just can't wait till they can start taking care of me.

Bobby and I got some shirts in from Titan and anxious to try to them out. My own denim shirt is on hold until the schedule allows. I'm a systems and network administrator at my job and been real busy planning a major upgrade the last few weeks.

I wish I could train instead of have a job....that would be so sweeeeeet!!!!

[Kathy Fields]

5/15/2007 - Raw Bench

Regular grip
Barx10
95x5
135x5
155x5
185x3
225x3

Close grip with 2 second pause
185x3x3
225x3
185x3x2

Chest supported rows
45x15
90x12
135x10
180x6

Press downs
3x15

Side delts
2x15

Easing back into it to keep too much stress off the elbow. Still a little lag in it, but not too much pain.

[Risk]

Hey kathy, Solid lifting going on here!

Just curious on your thoughts on cutting the back of a denim shirt and adding velcro, do you just cut straight down the back and overlock the edges? PM me if you can :) Thanks!