November, 2013 Archive

On The First Night of Hanukkah…

by Alison Friedman in Marvelous Madelyn, Mommy's Musings

Last night was the first night of Hanukkah and it was also the first time I’ve done my parental duty of buying and wrapping presents. I know my Mother of the Year medal should be taken away immediately for not doing the gifting thing for my own daughter, but I felt that during her first two Hanukkahs, she a) didn’t really need anything and was still digesting goodies from her birthdays only four months before, and b) also didn’t “get it.” The whole routine of lighting candles when the sun goes down and opening a present for eight consecutive nights was beyond her ability to appreciate the entire holiday. We lit candles and she was mesmerized by the flame and of course we celebrated with our extended families on one or two nights of the eight, but our nuclear version of Hanukkah was minimized to candles and a few decorations around the house.

Princeton has always understood and appreciated Pawnukkah.

Princeton has always understood and appreciated Pawnukkah.

Well not this year! Hanukkah came back to the Friedman house. Perhaps it was the joy in celebrating in a homey-home with more space and things to decorate. And perhaps we could see that Madelyn finally reached an age where she gets excited about presents and family time. And she also has awareness for commercial products, so it would be fun to give her the gift of Minnie and Ariel and Kitty and other friends — you know, because the real purpose of Hanukkah is to buy into what Target puts on its shelves. Oh, ‘Murica. But what can I say? I am a sucker for seeing joy in my child’s face, and if it means a handful-and-a-half of colorful, pop culture-related presents in December November and December, then I’m all for it.

The Many Faces of Hanukkah Madelyn

The Many Faces of Hanukkah Madelyn

Madelyn has also been learning the dreidel song at her preschool class. It’s amazing how going to a class once a week can sink into our little sponge. She sees the dreidels around the house and sings the song. She even requests singing it with her Daddy at the keyboard.

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Last night was the first night of Hanukkah and I was so excited to do with her what I remember my parents doing with me! We ate dinner… except it was far from traditional. I knew we’d be doing the latkes and the whole shebang in a few days, so I made chicken stir fry. Hey, if we eat Chinese food on Christmas, why can’t we do it on Hanukkah?

We set up the candles on the menorah and then as we were about to turn off the lights and gather Madelyn for the prayer, we realized we both had mushy brains and couldn’t remember the melody! Thanks to Rabbi Google, we got back on track, and took turns bringing Madelyn to the menorah as we lit the candles. She was totally into it, and Bryan and I were huge puddles of pride.

As we held her together, she took one last look at the candles, looked back at us, pursed her lips, and began to blow. The last time she was so close to fire, it was her birthday. The innocence of children during the holidays is deliciously cute.

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Thankfully, all the candles stayed lit. Having enough oil for eight days? Miracle shmiracle. It’s all about the resistance of a toddler’s blow.

Then we told Madelyn she could pick out one present from the bunch. She stood in front of her choices, put her finger to her chin and went “Hmmmm… Let’s see….” and I quietly giggled over the important life decision in front of her that I so totally remember from my own childhood: Which present to open tonight.

Eeny meeny miney mo!

Eeny meeny miney mo!

With no method to her madness, she picked a funny looking present — the one that was hardest for me to wrap — and ripped in. It was an assortment of little toys I picked up in the “stocking stuffer” aisle of Target, actually. A bunch of little Disney things: an Ariel light-up toy, a small Ariel figurine, a Minnie Mouse AND Disney Princess camera, and a Disney Princess soft ball to throw around the house. Kids are so funny when they open presents. Instead of taking each one out to see what’s next, she’d take out one item and begin to play with it, not caring that there was more to see inside. We had to keep reminding her that there was more!

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I think her favorite from the lot are her two little cameras. She pushes the button, it makes a shutter sound, and then it displays a picture of a princess or Minnie Mouse. It’s like a modern day ViewMaster, remember those? She thinks she’s taking actual pictures, though, and she tells us to pose, puts the camera up in the air — the way she sees us snapping away at her with our iPhones — and then puts the camera to her cheek to hear the shutter click. It’s the worst shooting technique I’ve ever seen, but it’s adorable and it totally makes sense. To her. Who knows? Maybe this silly little Hanukkah toy from 2013 will inspire her future career as a photographer?

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There are seven nights left, including a few family get togethers in the mix, and I can’t wait to see what delights her each night. I hope we are creating special memories and traditions for Madelyn that she’ll remember with joy when she is an adult. And I really hope Costco still carries Yoshidas because it’s the best thing for stir fry ever.

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Our New House

by Alison Friedman in Mommy's Musings, On the homefront

It was truly the first hothothot day of summer. And of course it was also moving day. The moving company I hired brought a truck that was too small and we had to make three trips from the old place to the new one, which meant that our time went longer, and well, cha-ching, cha-ching! Thanks goodness the houses were only about 10 minutes away from each other.

Of course that’s not the first thing that went wrong in the whole process. We bought a house that was a short sale. The selling agent was a rookie with a cocky attitude and a knack for telling lies, except he was bad at it, and I called him out on it several times.

Because it was a short sale, that meant that the sellers did absolutely nothing that sellers usually have to do and their bank was 100% not interested in handling those things for them. There was an oops with our lender, too, and we ended up closing a week late which also cost us money. And when we moved in, we learned about appliances that didn’t work and really weird electrical issues.

They say that moving is never fun and buying a house is a dramatic process. “They” are correct.

The day after the first hothothot day of summer, we demolished the kitchen. Well, we didn’t. The company we hired to remodel it did. For the first three-and-a-half weeks we lived in our new home, we couldn’t really use it much because we knocked down a wall, completely rearranged plumbing, and redid the counters and cabinets. So without a kitchen, we had a lot of takeout (thank goodness for good restaurants nearby). We also gained a lot of pounds (thank goodness for stairs in our house).

By August, just in time for Madelyn’s birthday, our house was in a working and living condition. But, like most young families who buy a new house (in California), we were house poor. So the necessary new furniture and decor slowly trickled it. In fact, it’s still not complete as we still need a dining room set and guest room accommodations, but fortunately, we have no imminent feasts or house guests planned in the foreseeable future.

I haven’t posted much about the house because, really, it didn’t feel like ours until very recently. There’s still a lot that needs to be done in order for me to truly love it (we need a groomed yard — very badly!, a window in the living room, a fresh paint job throughout, window washing, and flowers in the front), but it finally feels like we live in it. Like it’s OURS. Like we’re going to raise the rest of our family here and maybe even some grandkids. We bought this house with the idea that we’d live here for the long run, the way we grew up in our parents’ houses. Bryan’s parents still live in the house he was born into, and my parents sold my childhood home right after I graduated college. Neither of us moved around as kids, and I’d like that for our children as well. Obviously, if it’s possible to upgrade further, certainly we would be open to that, but for this lifestyle we currently know, this house is ours for the long run.

And since it’s ours for the long run, we’re also not in a rush to complete it… except that’s a lie and I am constantly daydreaming about projects I want to do around the house or finishing touches to the outside. The place was actually built in 1966 and I think it looks pretty good for a house so old. The kitchen had been redone several times, we think, and the ceiling’s been scraped, and thank goodness we bought it with air conditioning. The neighborhood is older with quite a few houses still occupied by the original owners. But the house, like the neighborhood, is still warm and welcoming and a very regular suburban homestead.

Most importantly, Madelyn and Princeton have so much room to play! We have four bedrooms, and two of them are currently used, one we are using as an office, and the other one is Madelyn’s playroom (until we have to deliver the bad news that she loses the playroom in exchange for a baby sibling… in the future… IN THE FUTURE… this is how rumors get started). The living room has lots of great floor space, our family room opens up into the kitchen thanks to our remodel, and the house came with lots of storage and closet space. Going from our 1500 square foot condo to our new house, we definitely swim in it, but I have a feeling it will tighten up, especially when we add another human to the mix (again: IN THE FUTURE). But isn’t that what makes a house a home?

The front of the house has an interesting walk to the front door. I like how friends and family walk through a gated courtyard before they get to our red doors. I love color, so this was a plus for me when I saw it.

The front of the house has an interesting walk to the front door. I like how friends and family walk through a gated courtyard before they get to our red doors. I love color, so this was a plus for me when I saw it.

The entryway allows you to go either right toward the family room/office/guest bath or left toward the living room/dining room. I have an entry table that I will decorate seasonally, which is fun!

The entryway allows you to go either right toward the family room/office/guest bath or left toward the living room/dining room. I have an entry table that I will decorate seasonally, which is fun!

The family room has some space for Madelyn's toys and books and a cozy sofa for our TV marathonning. I love that it opens up to the kitchen now and I can see the TV or watch Madelyn playing while I'm cooking. The house came with yellow/sage/sky blue window treatments from Pottery Barn and I liked them so much that I wanted to keep the color scheme alive in the furniture and accent pieces.

The family room has some space for Madelyn’s toys and books and a cozy sofa for our TV marathonning. I love that it opens up to the kitchen now and I can see the TV or watch Madelyn playing while I’m cooking. The house came with yellow/sage/sky blue window treatments from Pottery Barn and I liked them so much that I wanted to keep the color scheme alive in the furniture and accent pieces.

We finally have a dream kitchen. It really IS perfect. We knew we'd be able to create it in this house the first time we viewed it. We had to reconfigure the stove and sink which made for a bit of a plumbing nightmare, but it all worked out aesthetically and we are enjoying cooking and eating in the same space that's modern and spacious. This was what we wanted when we decided to start house hunting because our condo's kitchen was still small even after we updated the counters and cabinets.

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The living room is not very formal because we're not very formal. We have big dreams to bust out the wall to make it a window and to add a baby grand piano in a corner. This room is our company-is-over-and-we're-finished-in-the-kitchen room. We love to pop in movies on the TV and let Madelyn dance on all the floor space. And Princeton absolutely loves running around and playing fetch with his toys here. It's raised and overlooks the dining room which adds a dramatic vibe to the room.

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When we go upstairs, we meet a small landing with four doorways. One is a doorway into Madelyn's bathroom. It's small, but it works. There are two individual sinks that share space with the toilet and tub. So far we don't spend too much time in here, but I hope it's big enough for her and her sibling when they do more "grown up" grooming. But that's a bridge for a much future crossing.

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Madelyn's playroom is filled with toys and storage along the perimeter with lots of floor space. Her bedroom is almost identical to this one, so it'll be nice and easy to fill when there's another little person living in it (again: FUTURE).

Madelyn’s playroom is filled with toys and storage along the perimeter with lots of floor space. Her bedroom is almost identical to this one, so it’ll be nice and easy to fill when there’s another little person living in it (again: FUTURE).

Our bedroom is a decent size, but we took a demotion in closet space and bathroom storage. I thought it would be a bigger problem, but we are making do just fine, although I wouldn't turn away more room from the Closet Fairy. Our furniture worked perfectly and we kept almost all the same decor, including our Phil & Claire Dunphy bedding (shout out to discovering we have a celebrity TV duvet set -- ha!)

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Madelyn's room is almost exactly the same as it was in our old place which was definitely on purpose. It wasn't so much to keep things easy and predictable for her, but to assuage my own sadness to leave her old room behind. We replicated the pink stripes and butter yellow walls, and the furniture seems to flow in a similar way, too. The room is much smaller than her old room, but it's actually now a normal size bedroom. I really like the space we created in here with the addition of the area rug. I realized I wanted soft floors, but didn't want to rip out the wood flooring that was already set, so I covered it with a rug and I think it all works fine. I wonder if Madelyn even remembers her old room in the condo!

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I managed to finish most of our house decorating, take pictures, and create a blog post just in time for Thanksgiving with the timely declaration to say that I am very thankful that we were able to snag a house in which we’ll continue to make dreams come true and watch our family grow. I am thankful for my husband who works tirelessly for us to be able to have this home and for the vision we share for it. And I’m so thankful that Madelyn and Princeton will also make memories here and we can all remain living in the city in which Bryan and I grew up — the perfect place to raise a family.

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It’s My Potty and I’ll Pee If I Want To

by Alison Friedman in Marvelous Madelyn, Mommy's Musings

You know what doesn’t piss me off? A 2.3 year-old who asks, “Mummy, may I please go to the loo?” Ok, well Madelyn doesn’t speak with a little girl English accent, but how cute would that be? And I also think we need to start saying “loo” much more often in ‘Murica.

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Madelyn does, however, tell me: “Sissy! Potty! Mama! Sissy!” It’s more of a demand than a question — she WILL go sissy! Sissy! In the potty! Potty, Mama, NOW.

So who am I to deny my little ready toddler a diaper-free life?

I am a busy mom with a fear of public restrooms. You should see me work a restroom anywhere outside my house: I break out of there without touching a thing with my own bare hands, so you better believe that managing a curious and gropey two-year-old in a bathroom gives me anxiety to the ceiling.

Therefore, I really like diapers. They’re self-containing. I’m in control. And oh, they smell so good (pre-soiled. Duh. I love that fresh-out-of-the-box powdery, sweet, baby smell).

I’ve decided that at the moment, Madelyn is potty training me. She began showing an interest in the potty about four months ago when she began stripping all the time. At first, I thought maybe it was just a slight leaning toward her future career, but then I realized that the clothes and diaper would come off when she was wet or wet+, which made for a really fun clean-up job (think: gorilla. zoo. poop.). It dawned on me that Madelyn did not like being in her own waste, so I bought her a potty chair to try whenever she felt like it.

At first, she sat on it, fully clothed, and just talked away, playing with toys and singing songs. Then she started sitting her baby dolls on the potty and started to narrate what they were doing: “Deedee (baby) sissy on potty!” This told me she was fascinated with the whole potty concept and she’d been paying attention to her family members who allowed her front row seats as a spectator for grown-up potty events.

Hi, Baby! Urine good company!

Hi, Baby! Urine good company!

Then one night before bed, I asked her if she’d like to try to make sissy on the potty. I expected nothing. But sure enough, a few tinkle-tinkles later, and she looked up at me, shocked, and we had a party. A potty party! I praised her like crazy, we did high-fives, I gave her a zillion hugs and kisses, my voice went up 32 octaves, and we danced it out. It was a really fun first experience. And then my instinct was to reinforce it positively with an M&M because, really, if you gave me an M&M anytime I did something you wanted me to do, I would never not do what you want me to do!

I realize how Pavlovian this is and I was one click away from treating her like a dog at obedience school, but the M&M was both celebratory and behavior enforcement. Madelyn learned very quickly that a successful sissy would earn her one M&M in the color of her choice (99% of the time, her pick is “weh-wo”).

These days, Madelyn has been making sissy in the potty about three times a day. She’s still wearing diapers, and we are not close to giving them up entirely, but she’s become extremely comfortable with the whole routine. I usually don’t even ask her if she has to go anymore. She usually just tells me except for this week when I was cleaning my own bathroom, and she saw me attach a new roll of TP. Her eyes got wide, her voice excitedly said, as if she was just reminded, “Oh!” and ran out of my bathroom. I figured she was going to play with one of her baby dolls, but I heard her grunting and talking to herself as she was trying to remove her jeggings and diaper and I walked in on a very satisfied Madelyn who was mid-tinkle on her potty. She’s making connections and it’s really amazing to witness.

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I think we’re probably a month or two away from battening down the hatches and doing an intense 3-day potty boot camp. I think that will be the finishing touch to get her out of diapers and I like that she will already be so comfortable with the whole potty exercise. Sometimes I question if I’m doing this right — as if there’s only one way or one correct answer — but I go with my mommy gut and tell myself that this current set-up is teaching Madelyn independence at her own pace and hey, look, no public restroom fiascos to deal with.

I know she’s not going to be walking down the aisle with a diaper underneath her wedding dress, and I know she’s going to be entering preschool with a pretty strong sense of how it all works, so I’m not living in any great fear that I must get on the potty training train OR ELSE, OMG.

We read a cute book called The Potty Book that she requests every night before bed and narrates all the illustrations. She’s super stoked about the idea of undies and has already decided that she wants Diddie Rouse and Ariel on them when it’s her turn to wear them. And don’t get me started on the M&Ms as it’s her new favorite food group.

I think she’ll master making sissy on the potty without the diaper safety net pretty quickly and soon enough, we’ll be tip-toeing through the public restrooms while I have my daughter’s hands restrained in a straitjacket and a hurricane of antibacterial spray surrounding her like the polar opposite of the dude from “Peanuts” with the dirt cloud constantly around him (does anyone ever know what that kid’s name is?)

And then we’ll get to do it all over again with the poops. Shit.

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  1. Mimi
    11/14/2013 3:48 PM

    Madelyn, you are so smart!
    Just a warning—be prepared that when you are in a public restroom, not only when you’re with Mommy, but also when you’re with Mimi, you will hear these words, “Don’t touch anything! Don’t touch the door! Don’t touch the walls!” many times. 😉
    Love you! xoxox

And On Mondays We Do Ballet

by Alison Friedman in Classes, Marvelous Madelyn, Mommy's Musings

Just after Madelyn turned one, she really chippered up around music. As soon as her body was ready, she started to move, bouncing her legs and flapping her arms. Soon the head bob played a big part in her dancing, and by the time she finished up two gigs as flower girl in two different weddings six months apart, she was essentially a baby version of Beyonce.

I knew I’d sign her up for dance lessons, but the local studios don’t start taking kids until they’re about three. Also, they’re really expensive and I really don’t think her intense ABT training needs to commence at two years old. I did a search in our local parks and rec and found a mommy & me ballet class. The price was right, the commitment was reasonable, and even I’d get to train like a pro make a fool out of myself, too. Plus, how hard could it be?

And come on, have you seen toddler ballet clothes? They are SO cute.

Mommy circa 1987 and Madelyn for-sure 2013 modeling pretty ballet clothes before going to class.

Mommy circa 1987 and Madelyn for-sure 2013 modeling pretty ballet clothes before going to class.

The week before class started, our sweet friend who’s a local dance teacher with the cutest daughters ever gave us several pairs of dance shoes, including ballet shoes in Madelyn’s current size. It was so perfect! I got her a leotard at Target and knew she could wear tights we already had.

I, on the other hand, lost sleep the night before the first class because I don’t have proper ballet shoes except for the old lady, knock-off Isotoner slippers my grandma gave me after she cleaned out her closet (“Here, Ali. For your dancing. These will help you with the steps.” Thanks?…). And I certainly don’t have any official ballet costumes (they didn’t have adult tutus at Target), and would I have to wear my hair in a bun? Because I really don’t look good without my hair down. Of course I wasn’t too afraid of the toddlers giving me the eye. And the teacher, I’m sure, would be very accepting and understanding of a mommy’s busy schedule and her ballet clothing inventory. It was the other moms, of course, that I was dressing for, and I didn’t want to be THAT mom; the one who went all-out with the ballet attire, but also not at all dialed in to the cause.

So I went with my regular mom uniform: black yoga pants, an everyday shirt, and hair half up. I felt it suggested movement and a familiarity with physical fitness without trying too hard. You know, totally a naturale.

I talked up ballet for 48 hours before the class so that by the time we had to be there, Madelyn would be stoked for the new environment.

The first thing I did was breathe a sigh of relief that some moms wore legit ballet shoes and some went barefoot. Most of them also wore my same mom uniform and one or two were in jeans and a top like they’d been out doing other things with, ya know, a life. (Oh you mean this isn’t an all day Broadway chorus workshop? Phew!). I did slip off the faux Isotoners once I saw the bare feet option. Sorry, Grandma.

Madelyn was shy, at first, not willing to do much. She sat on the sidelines and watched, but since it wasn’t Mommy & Me Watching Ballet and we were supposed to actually be doing what the teacher told us, I modeled the behavior I wanted her to have and she just sat back and watched me get my ballet on. So, me, and a bunch of moms and their cooperative daughters and the teacher; it mostly sucked when I had no partner to stretch and sway and do tippy-toe circles with.

Finally, Madelyn warmed up enough to leave her post, but instead of joining the group, she ran around the room like a banshee. She literally galloped across the floor, marking her territory in all four corners of the room with squeals and very loud “singing.” I tried to scoop her up, but she was like a puddle and would not cooperate.

I was really thrilled that I was paying for Madelyn to pretty much do the exact opposite of the class: It was all “mommy,” no “me,” and basically everything but pretty ballet movement. I could see it right then and there: The Toddler Marla Hooch, they’d call her. Ugh.

I’ll tell ya what. I got a sweet workout and my glutes were sore for days.

I spoke to the teacher after class, apologized profusely, and she told me not to worry and it was normal because it’s all completely new to the kids: the space, the structure, the movement. Apparently, a strong enjoyment for dancing to “Blurred Lines,” (or, “Hey Hey Hey” as Madelyn calls it) does not a ballerina make. At least, automatically.

But she told me not to quit, to come back, and eventually she’d get used to the environment.

So we came back.

Madelyn and Lovey perform lifts a la pas de deux. (yes, we speak French now).

Madelyn and Lovey perform lifts a la pas de deux. (yes, we speak French now).

Madelyn "chassés" across the floor... with Lovey.

Madelyn “chassés” across the floor… with Lovey.

How do you say "monkey in the middle" in French? Because we also play that in ballet in order to coerce the toddlers to stand on tippy toes.

How do you say “monkey in the middle” in French? Because we also play that in ballet in order to coerce the toddlers to stand on tippy toes.

Madelyn improvises eighth position.

Madelyn improvises eighth position.

And each week, Madelyn improved immensely. Her banshee portrayal only lasted that one class, and each class she participated more and more. The only problem is that halfway through the 50-minute class, she gets tired because it’s her nap time, but she’s been a real trooper and has been able to sleepily carry on, even if a little clumsy. She sometimes gets a little shy about participating, but the teacher said I should do whatever makes her feel comfortable, so Madelyn ends up doing a lot of partner dancing with her pink Lovey. And I feel like it’s the best deal ever at a 3-for-the-price-of-1 bargain.

I continue to wear my Lululemon pants and bare feet, the moms are super nice and their girls are all darling, and Madelyn makes huge steps, or, pas de marché, each week as her moves improve.

We practice at home — tippy toes, butterfly arms, sways, curtsy, chassé, pretty fingers, marching — and she really seems to enjoy it. I’ve also noticed that it’s strengthening her core and leg muscles, which her physical therapist has even noticed!

I hope Madelyn continues to want to dance, and while I won’t push her to do activities she doesn’t really feel, I think dance is a beautiful and important way to build confidence and have fun, two super important focuses I want for my daughter.

Our second session of classes begins next week and I didn’t hesitate to sign up again. These “mommy & me” type classes only last for so long and soon she’ll be going to school, so we have to enjoy them together as long as we can. I love watching her blossom in class and ya know, these old glutes of mine are looking pretty good.

It's really hard to pick our favorite ballet move.

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    The intensity of this train engages lots of the forearm flexor muscular
    tissues. Their involvement underscores why training these muscle tissue is essential for anyone severe
    about energy and conditioning. While exploding up is really
    helpful in typical deadlifts, the objective of this train isn’t
    to build strength in your legs and back, so don’t
    do it. The aim of the offset load deadlift is to coach your
    core to be more steady, and you may solely obtain this by moving the
    load slowly and staying in full control. The world of
    strength training is huge and multifaceted, with a plethora of exercises and disciplines to choose from.

    It’s all nicely and good having a robust bench and a formidable
    squat, however in terms of all-around energy and energy, the humble deadlift
    is the daddy of all of them. Golfers additionally profit from deadlifts,
    and when you don’t imagine us, simply ask pro golfer Rory McIlroy,
    who is an enormous fan of deadlifting. As talked about, deadlifts will help promote strength in other
    areas and can allow you to to raise extra weight when doing different exercises.
    Grip energy and forearm power are synonymous with each other, and both are improved when you
    grasp a heavy barbell and attempt to deadlift it from the ground.

    Because of their place on the front of your thighs, they
    assist extend your knees as you rise. Following
    these steps will allow you to carry out an efficient sumo deadlift, targeting each
    main and secondary muscles effectively. Transitioning from the beginning position, let’s move into
    the execution steps for a sumo deadlift.
    If you think you’re able to step up your power game and build much
    more muscle then keep reading… There… Evaluate and perceive the nuances
    and benefits of these popular deadlift types. This article provides common fitness advice and isn’t an different to professional coaching.

    It’s executed by keeping your legs nearly straight and
    hinging on the hips whereas sustaining a slight
    bend in your knees. Incorrect foot positioning can result in several
    problems through the sumo deadlift. Ensure that you have mobile hips to maintain correct foot placement.
    Typical deadlifts, then again, goal the posterior chain extra extensively than sumo lifts.

    The sumo-style has gained a popularity for decreasing the stress positioned on the decrease lumbar by as a lot as 10% when compared to the
    traditional deadlift. (2) These who are leaner
    and have longer than common torsos usually favor it as properly.
    Since the sumo-style requires less hip flexion and a more
    upright trunk place, this will likely benefit folks of this phenotype by decreasing the torque on the
    decrease spine. We additionally know the sumo-style deadlift requires much bigger knee and
    ankle moments and extra flexion of these joints when in comparison with the standard fashion.
    (2) This implies that the quadriceps could additionally be extra active in the sumo-style carry.
    The Romanian deadlift, sometimes called the RDL, is a hip-hinge train that primarily targets the hamstrings and
    glutes.
    He also loves to assist others to attain their fitness goals and unfold the data the place wanted.
    Matthew’s different passions include learning about mindfulness, strolling through
    nature, touring, and at all times working to improve general.

    It’s important when deadlifting to attempt to maintain the bar in the palm of your hands though as you don’t wish to trigger points along
    with your fingers.
    Past the profit, deadlift form is remarkably just like good posture.
    Back straight – neither hyperextended nor curved – shoulders down, chin up.

    So, if you do deadlifts often it’ll become your natural
    posture. This will activate your quads to increase the knee first without having your hips rise faster
    than the barbell.

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    The drag curl completely isolates your biceps brachaii, working each the brief head and long head bicep muscular tissues.
    Nonetheless, you need to be incredibly careful with this movement as you’re put in a compromised place…and if you’re
    a guy, it might leave you in a bit of ache, if you know
    what I imply. Nevertheless, the movement can place plenty
    of pressure on the wrist, and elbow joints, so it’s
    not for everyone. You can also print the PDF to keep a bodily
    copy of the exercise plan with you at the fitness center.

    Set Up each short-term and long-term fitness targets which might be
    practical and align with your aspirations. If yours would not,
    many of the staff also needs to know how to use the machines,
    they usually can present you the means to use them.

    With proper form and consistency, machine workouts can help you
    obtain your leg goals. With so many leg machines available, choosing the proper gear can feel
    overwhelming. Whether Or Not you’re just beginning out or you’re a pro lifter, it’s important to learn which machines will assist you
    to crush leg day. From the versatile leg
    press to the leg extension machine, each bit of kit offers distinctive benefits for developing lower physique strength and muscle definition. For
    those seeking to maximize their leg workouts, a plate loaded leg extension and curl machine provides unparalleled comfort and effectiveness.
    Whether Or Not you’re focusing on the plate loaded leg extension, the plate loaded leg curl,
    or both, this machine offers a comprehensive answer for lower
    physique training. Its capacity to target specific muscle
    groups with adjustable resistance makes it a priceless addition to any health routine.

    It offers excellent balance, prevents pointless movements, and reduces
    the chance of injuries. To perform the decline bench press, position the bench to a 30-degree decline and
    press the bar upward until your decrease chest is engaged.
    Also, regulate your ft properly under the pad for more stability.
    The Smith machine leg press includes urgent the burden along using a fixed bar on the machine.
    You can also use these workout routines to design your
    personal Smith Machine full-body exercise routine that fits your health stage.
    If you solely manage eight reps, try to build as a lot as 12 on each
    train. Solely improve the load once you presumably can full each
    set with wonderful kind ‘aka’ progressive overload.

    Comparable to the leg extension, you’ve the additional benefit of coaching both bilaterally
    and unilaterally to strengthen any muscular imbalances. Some of the most well-liked
    gym machines for quad workouts include the leg press machine, leg extension machine, and hack squat
    machine. The closest you’re going to get are machines that contain compound movements that work a quantity
    of muscle teams and involve motion through a
    couple of joint. These include the leg press, smith machine, and hack
    squat, which work the quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
    Leg machines are a powerful device for reaching serious decrease body results, whether your objective is building power, enhancing
    muscle definition, or enhancing athletic performance.

    The gluteus maximus arises from a large space on the rear of the pelvic bone,
    passes down behind the hip joint, and attaches to the upper femur.
    The legs also include dozens of muscular tissues that flex, bend,
    prolong, adduct, abduct, and rotate your legs and permit movement.

    Are Smith machine workout routines as practical as their freeweight counterparts?
    However until you are an athlete, functionality isn’t actually much of a concern.
    One of the primary explanation why the Smith machine may not be for you is that Smith machine coaching isn’t as useful as using free weights.
    In comparability, the Smith machine retains the weight balanced all through the entire
    motion. This is commonly considered a weak point, and while this may be true, it’s also
    certainly one of its greatest strengths. This is why Smith machines
    are well-liked in residence or garage gyms; it offers you a sense of
    safety understanding you’re safe while understanding.
    We’ve coated the inverted row; properly, that is the subsequent development
    on your way to doing a pull-up. This bodyweight movement works your lats,
    traps, rhomboids, biceps, and forearms. However, in my private
    opinion, I wouldn’t give this motion to a shopper.
    By using the Smith machine during the split squat, you might have higher stability.
    The additional stability lets you take a bigger stride forward, increasing your hip flexion and glute stretch.
    Whereas the inverted row is a bodyweight motion that
    works the biceps and back, utilizing a Smith machine allows you to modify the bar peak simply,
    making the train highly versatile. This movement can be a incredible alternative to straightforward incline
    barbell bench press. He created the movement to assist improve
    his lateral head tricep power, and it worked completely;
    he held the bench press world report for some time. You can even plan your training frequently based on your workout goals.

    Workout Routines like leg curls and Romanian deadlifts assist develop sturdy hamstrings, important for athletic efficiency and stopping knee injuries.
    Responsible for extending the knee and straightening the leg, the quadriceps are heavily engaged in workouts like squats and leg presses.
    Strengthening the quadriceps enhances knee stability and general leg power.
    Not Like free-weight workout routines, leg machines don’t demand intricate coordination, making them accessible to a wider vary of health levels.

    When utilizing the abductor and adductor machines, at all
    times prioritize type over weight. A slower, controlled movement can be more practical than speeding
    through reps. Over time, you will discover improved hip stability and extra toned thighs.
    Examine out this text about the best compound leg workouts
    to add to your routine.
    So we put our heads collectively and tested out a couple of nice machine
    solely leg workouts, so we’re by no means left disappointed again. Many opt for leg exercise machines to simplify leg day, streamlining their routines.

    The leg press machine, a preferred piece of fitness center equipment, targets
    and strengthens many leg muscular tissues. It contains a 45-degree reclined
    seat with a platform in your feet and an adjustable weighted sled.
    The cable leg workouts are divided into squats, cable
    deadlifts, cable lunges, and calf raises.
    Like any piece of apparatus, the Smith Machine has pros and cons.
    Some lifters dismiss it outright, claiming it’s much less effective than free
    weights. The pendulum squat machine presents a dynamic and effective method to
    practice your legs, with its distinctive curved arm
    and counterbalance system.
    This exercise isolates the glutes, providing great muscle activation for constructing energy and form.
    This isolation exercise targets your hamstrings, helping to improve leg stability and power.
    Great for working the hamstrings, glutes, and
    decrease again, cable pull-throughs provide a solid hinge movement.
    Saini recommends carrying a weightlifting belt whereas performing this exercise.
    Take a deep breath and push towards the belt for better stability.
    The Smith machine is an incredibly efficient software for building
    the physique of your dreams.
    We may also provide tips about using these machines
    safely and effectively to get the most out of your exercises.

    Whereas not particularly a leg machine, the Smith Machine is among the most popular instruments for
    doing lower body exercises like Smith Machine
    squats, lunges, deadlifts, and even hip thrusts.
    You also can use a squat machine and cable machines to strengthen your legs.

    The Calf Raise Machine is designed to strengthen and target the calf muscles.
    It consists of a padded lever and a platform the place you place your shoulders.
    This machine permits for managed and isolated actions to work the
    calf muscle tissue successfully.
    The standing leg curl machine is an efficient selection if you want
    to train every leg independently from the other.
    While, this could be accomplished on the opposite two variations, the standing leg curl is particularly designed for unilateral training
    making it slightly easier for vary of movement. As its
    name suggests, it isolates the glutes and hamstrings while helping to strengthen the lower again. While
    the glute ham developer is less frequent in huge field and chain gyms,
    you’ll likely get entry to 1 in gyms that focus on specific strength sports similar to powerlifting and bodybuilding.
    Using leg machines two to a few times per week allows enough engagement and muscle recovery.
    This managed motion reduces reliance on stabilizer muscles,
    making it simpler to develop energy in isolated
    areas.
    When you sign up for a membership at E?S Health, you also receive a Complimentary
    Welcome Workout with a Private Trainer to get you began on the best foot.

    We’ve lined A LOT of quad-focused machines up to now (but if you
    nonetheless need more listed below are some TRX squat
    variations). Like the leg extension machine, this
    could be a nice starter train, isolating the lower a half of the posterior chain, namely the glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
    The three most common kinds of leg press machines differ primarily based on the angle the exercise is performed at.

    Cable Squats are an glorious alternative to barbell squats for constructing high quality muscle mass in the legs.
    When you do this, your quadriceps, gluteus, and core muscle tissue work more durable.
    When performing cable workout routines on your
    legs you’ll isolate your quad, glutes, hamstrings, and
    calves and make the individual muscular tissues stronger from a spread of angles.
    Single leg deadlifts are additionally great for your hamstrings and glutes.
    Moreover, it will help you build unbelievable athleticism through steadiness and coordination. A lot of individuals use
    the cable machine for single leg deadlifts as
    a end result of it is a little easier when it comes to
    balance, permitting you to actually hone in on the hammys.
    The mixture of targeting the main muscle groups,
    and never expending power on stabilizer muscle tissue, means
    you can spend more of your vitality on constructing muscle mass.

    There’s just something about performing a full vary free weight squat that no leg press or leg extension can ever achieve.
    You can also use a Romanian deadlift machine, glute ham
    elevate machine, and cable machines to strengthen your hamstrings.

    Decrease the burden, let one leg relaxation, and complete each rep
    with the same form as the usual seated hamstring curls.
    The cable machine is a versatile device that effectively targets and strengthens the hamstring muscle tissue.

    Not Like traditional free weights, it maintains consistent tension, permitting for precise isolation and engagement of the hamstrings.

    The Smith machine shrugs work round your neck,
    shoulders, and higher traps and add definition to your shoulder muscle tissue.

    The overhead press activates the entrance delt,
    enhances your pushing power, and helps build broad shoulders.
    The Smith machine wrist curl strengthens forearms, will increase wrist mobility, and sculpts the lower arms.
    It also enhances efficiency where lower-body energy is required, similar to
    in soccer, rugby, sprinting, and jumping. Look via the 16 workout routines above and add some to your
    routine. It could be confusing at first as
    the Smith machine can look considerably alien, especially if you’re
    new or use free weights. As the Smith machine removes the need for so much of of your stabilizer muscle tissue, it may possibly trigger certain areas
    of your physique to overdevelop or become overused.
    By using our split, you presumably can either train three
    days a week or 6 days every week. We have additionally included other popular exercises like flys, lateral raises, and tricep extensions
    to supply a holistic and stimulating exercise expertise.
    In Accordance to research, the greatest way to improve your positive aspects is to train each muscle group twice per week, which may be very potential when you comply
    with our machine-only 3-day break up [3].
    If you’re understanding at residence and lack access to industrial gyms, strive inventive alternatives like using resistance bands for leg curls or a yoga mat for bodyweight exercises like hip thrusts.
    Incorporating barbell squats and lunges with weight plates or dumbbells also can mimic the consequences of leg exercise machines, allowing for a complete leg workout
    even in a home health club. For beginners, machines like the leg press machine and leg extension machine are great starting factors.
    These machines assist construct decrease body strength by
    focusing on particular muscle teams just like the quads and
    gluteus maximus, all whereas lowering the danger of damage due to their guided motion [2].
    They additionally permit for proper form and management, making them
    perfect for learning.
    The leg extension machine plate loaded part focuses on the quadriceps, whereas
    the plate loaded leg curl machine targets the hamstrings. By combining these two workouts into one machine,
    users can efficiently work on their lower physique power without needing multiple pieces of
    apparatus. One of the first benefits of leg machines is the added
    safety they provide.
    With free weights, you’ve an ascending or descending energy curve,
    and the toughest vary is in the stretched place. Free weights
    require you to stack plates on barbells and take dumbbells
    off cabinets which are each time-consuming. Whereas with cables, you’ll be able to shortly change the weights by adjusting the pin to the specified weight.

    When you do a free weight train, you’re completely
    unsupported. It’s as much as you and your physique to information the movement, stay stable, and execute the train with the proper form.
    This means you have interaction key stabiliser muscular tissues like your core to help perform the
    motion. Gym machines allow you to emulate a few of the most popular workouts people like to do in the fitness center.
    They work by giving you adjustable levels of resistance
    to perform the motion against. The kind where you add weight plates to them yourself and the sort the place you progress a pin to choose
    the weight you need.
    It entails gripping the bar with an underhand (supinated/palms underneath the bar) grip.
    This distinctive grip place bolster the higher pecs and helps convey out finest shape.
    The Smith machine RDL is an effective approach to strengthen posterior chain muscular tissues, especially the hamstrings and lower back.

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    First and foremost, it is essential to have a written plan, including the specific
    exercises, sets, reps, and weights used. This consistent documentation allows you to
    observe your progress over time and identify areas where you have made vital
    features or where improvements are wanted. Superior lifters often require specialized coaching techniques to challenge and stimulate further strength gains.
    Techniques such as accommodating resistance, involving the use of bands or chains, can be valuable for
    these who have already mastered the basic squat, bench press, and
    deadlift. These strategies assist lifters be taught to accelerate by way of lifts,
    enhancing explosiveness and lockout power, that are important in powerlifting competitions.

    Decrease the bar slowly until the bar touches your chest keep
    your elbows at forty five degree angle, pause here before explosively urgent back up.
    The downloaded spreadsheet is well accessible and printable, permitting lifters to consult the great schedule on the fly.
    If you’re looking for an easy, no-frills
    power program that lets you just put your head down and get to work, then that is something I
    assume you’ll like. That mentioned, I’d feel fairly confident with
    any of Waterbury’s routines, and pretty much any of Thib’s.

    Some programs come as a digital PDF, a spreadsheet, or even a course with exercise guides and feedback.
    If you watch footage of Arnold and Ronnie, you’ll see that
    both athletes liked to raise heavy weights. Ronnie Coleman is well-known for squatting 800
    pounds once and twice!
    This version of powerbuilding may have a four-day
    coaching split. Bodybuilding is all about hypertrophy, which leads to muscle dimension, shape, and symmetry.
    This doesn’t essentially mean bodybuilders shy away from lifting heavyweights.
    However their focus is on forcing the muscles to carry the weights over how much weight is lifted.

    In brief, powerbuilding is a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding strategies performed in the same exercise.
    The aim is to progressively get stronger while constructing your physique like a bodybuilder.

    The truth you’ll do a powerbuilding program implies some high-intensity
    train.
    Pause right here earlier than driving yourself back as a lot as
    the top explosively. Lie flat on a bench or the ground with
    a pair of dumbbells locked out overhead. Bend on the elbows, slowly lowering the bells in path of your head, whereas keeping your upper arms locked in place.
    Cease just short of the bells touching the floor earlier than extending again up explosively.
    Utilizing 1RM share may be somewhat extra helpful for powerlifters compared
    to using the RPE scale, as the previous offers
    a more objective conclusion.
    He won the Mr. Olympia title seven times in his
    profession, a huge accomplishment. After Arnold, the bodybuilding world took on one other iconic determine who would win much more titles —
    Ronnie Coleman. The All Pro Easy Newbie Routine (ASBR) is a traditional power and hypertrophy workout routine for novices.

    It supposedly originated on BodyBuilding.com and
    this explicit version was modified a bit by
    tr3pid.
    Further in your health journey, you will have to choose the exercise packages primarily based on your strengths, weaknesses,
    what you want to achieve that season, your health club setup capabilities, and so on. So,
    if want to accelerate the outcomes of your health club exercises, let get proper
    into the powerbuilding packages section. Though all of the powerlifting routines purpose to work in direction of
    enhancing your rep max capacity for all powerlifting
    moves, more than eighty % of the workouts are carried out at moderate intensity.

    We also need to have bigger muscles to have the power to push
    larger weights. SPF power constructing is for folks trying
    to placed on some mass in the off-season,
    check out new movements that haven’t been performed in a while,
    cut back boredom in the health club, and to be jacked to the nines.
    Of course, getting stronger in decrease rep ranges on basic compound exercises just like the
    squat, bench press, and deadlift is also crucial. In some ways, powerlifting units the foundation for
    long-term hypertrophy. The stronger you are, the more reps and sets you can full
    during bodybuilding-style/high-volume workouts.
    GreySkull LP uses a mixture of linear development, which
    is widespread in strength coaching, and 0RIR training, which is
    ubiquitous in hypertrophy training routines. This is an efficient and confirmed
    method of gaining muscle size and power. What’s awesome about GreySkull LP,
    though, is that it doesn’t use insanely high coaching volumes.
    You’ll discover a lot of beginner programs, similar
    to Max/Size by Athlean-X, that recommend doing as many as 5–10 units of 10 repetitions, which is absurd.

    Relaxation sec and perform another set of 1-3 reps. Then, repeat this two more instances.
    You May discover some exercises have “Relaxation Pause”
    that means you may carry out a rest-pause set on your final set.
    For instance, should you use a full-body break up, you have to train every muscle each session.
    For example, in case your bench is weak off the chest, you can use movements such as the pec deck
    and dips to strengthen your chest muscles. If you wrestle to
    get your deadlift off the ground, you can use deficit deadlifts
    to help you get stronger with your initial pull.

    This makes this system a great intermediate powerbuilding program to help with increasing
    dimension and strength.
    In the deadlift, a flat back, right hip positioning, vertical
    shins, and shoulders stacked above the knees promote safe and efficient lifting.
    Volume refers to the complete quantity of labor performed, including sets and repetitions.
    Customized programming adjusts the amount to match a
    person’s capability for recovery and adaptation. Early in the program, you must hit larger
    quantity to make the muscle more fatigued.

    Here are spreadsheets for powerlifting and strength packages
    that require the athlete to overhead press (aka navy press) 1 time per week.
    For somebody excited about gaining muscle mass and basic energy, this
    program isn’t unhealthy, but it’s not ideal, either.
    For someone who stepping into powerlifting, though, this
    is a stable method to achieve some muscle dimension while you do it.

    During any of those phases of coaching, exercise splits are employed to construction exercises successfully and optimize power development.
    For customized programming, whether or not building your
    individual program or seeking a coach to guide you, it is a meticulous process of assorted elements.
    Expertise degree, coaching goals, and time commitment are key components in shaping the trail to progress.
    If you’re a veteran lifter who has on an everyday basis on the earth to coach, this means this
    system may be thorough, enhanced, and lengthy to focus on all of your wants.
    This is big as each bit of effort helps those veteran lifters
    grow their energy. Nevertheless, if you are a model new
    lifter and don’t perceive the basics of powerlifting, you would possibly wish to start off with easier exercises and not
    shoot for the stars too quickly. It’s essential to determine how regularly a particular motion or muscle group
    needs to be trained to maximize progress and restoration.
    An upper/lower workout split can be utilized whether or
    not you’re a newbie, intermediate, or advanced trainee.
    If you might have no less than 3-4 days per week to train, you can effectively
    hit each main muscle group twice per week, which is
    often thought-about to be the optimum coaching frequency for
    muscle progress. With properly periodized powerbuilding programming and scientifically primarily based manipulation of
    load, intensity, frequency, and quantity, we are able to break by way of these plateaus.

    Our program is designed to maintain long-term progress, ensuring that you just proceed to see enhancements in both energy and muscle
    mass.
    Okay, so I don’t literally mean ‘double your muscle mass‘ as in should you weigh 150 lbs now that you’re going to be a 300 lb monster in 4 weeks…lol!
    What I do mean is that you can considerably increase
    your potential for muscle progress, and I’m going to indicate you the way in this post….
    There are some dietary supplements I recommend that can assist you to in your powerbuilding program here.
    They’re minimal, every has a specific function, and they’re not going to make you go
    broke.
    The journal Diabetes Spectrum highlights the effectiveness of sustaining a daily
    exercise schedule for long-term fitness success. Regular exercise, facilitated by
    these packages, has been linked to improved mental health, reducing
    symptoms of depression and anxiety, as mentioned in Tendencies in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.
    This cost-effectiveness, highlighted in a examine by
    the Oxford Journal of Age and Growing Older, makes fitness accessible to
    a broader viewers. In Accordance to a examine in the Worldwide Journal of Environmental Analysis and Public Health, the pliability of on-line applications contributes considerably to regular exercise adherence.
    You can work out anytime, anywhere, becoming train into your busy schedule with ease.

    With a flexed backbone on deadlift, exercises just like the RDL or hyperextension machine might
    help strengthen those postural muscles in the context of
    a posterior-dominant variation of motion. The use of
    a lifting belt is also ideal to assist assist your brace throughout a
    squat or deadlift session to improve your posture
    and positioning. For squats, specializing in sustaining good posture, flat ft,
    and pushing weight onto the midfoot helps stop the widespread mistake of leaning forward,
    decreasing the chance of decrease back and knee pressure.

    In the bench press, creating a strong arch along with your
    toes flat on the ground ensures a strong and tight back to support heavy loads in your chest.

    What is it called after we practice for muscle mass and basic strength?
    That’s the type of coaching that’s designed for constructing muscle.
    The downside, after all, is that it won’t make us great
    at powerlifting. In GreySkull LP, when somebody hits
    a plateau, the recommendation is to strip 10% of the weight off the bar and
    work your way again up. With these sets of 5+ reps, although, after we take 10%
    of the burden off the bar, it allows us to complete fairly
    a number of extra reps on our final sets. That makes this program
    a bit higher at breaking through plateaus than some of its rivals.

    Its intuitive and algorithmic process builds a customizable program constructed for you and your needs.
    Earlier, we noted analysis that discussed the results of athletes performing a
    bodybuilding sort of training in opposition to those who did a powerlifting kind of training.
    Inside this research, there was enough proof to prove
    several arguments, including the concept powerlifting coaching will improve muscular tissue and muscular strength.

    Whether Or Not you’re trying to shed weight, keep
    a wholesome lifestyle, or enhance general well-being, Noom has a program for you.
    And with its versatile time investment and handy app access, there’s no cause to not give it a strive.
    Arnold Schwarzenegger took to Instagram yesterday to share an old
    home bodyweight exercise of his, which he also shared on Reddit.
    The exercise consists of push ups, sit ups, bent over twists,
    bent leg raises, squats (aka knee bends), calf raises, and chin ups.
    For these, you’ll begin on the decrease finish of the rep range and then add reps weekly.
    As Quickly As you get to the highest vary, add some
    weight, which will knock you all the method down to the lower rep vary.

    It allows for this as you will be hitting a number of
    muscle teams on all your coaching days.

    So though this program has a basis in powerlifting, there’s some standard bodybuilding coaching
    tacked on. As a end result, this program is healthier for constructing muscle than many other beginner energy coaching packages, such as Beginning Strength and StrongLifts 5×5.
    Atlas Rising is an advanced 7 week powerlifting program with three coaching days
    per week. It is fashioned from a combination of the Russian Squat Routine for squats, MagOrt
    for deadlifts, and Hepburn Methodology A for bench press and overhead press.

    Another function value noting is that the workout blends RPE and percentages.
    Percentages are simple, but RPE is very subjective and primarily based
    in your effort. The workout plan is laid out well and straightforward to observe, making
    this an excellent information for novices. With a lack of variation, progression, intensity,
    and protocol, this program has limitations and would probably serve finest as
    a guide for somebody newer to training. However it is free and
    simple, which can profit you if you’d like a simple program to
    comply with, even in case you are more advanced.
    One of the large benefits of this program is the macronutrient information it provides.

    Different applications on this record are primarily focused on programming.

    Utilizing progressive overload primarily based on scientific studies, the program centers around 4 distinct phases.
    As with section 1, there is the choice to change out
    some of the excessive quantity work for an alternative scheme – ought to this be required.
    The program itself is open to alterations and does not need to be followed to a tee.

    Some bodybuilders will compete in powerlifting every so often. Typically in the off-season when calorie surplus is accepted (you obviously wouldn’t need
    to try powerlifting while coaching for a bodybuilding
    competition!). Modify variation lifts and equipment as you progress, tailoring them to handle
    personal weaknesses. The aim is a steady upward trajectory where each
    peak leaves you stronger than earlier than. There are
    a ton of nice programs and authors on this listing, however
    Juggernaut AI is among the high powerbuilding packages at present supplied.

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by Bryan Friedman in Daddy's Corner

Now that the dust has settled on the baseball season and I’m [mostly] emotionally recovered from Clayton Kershaw’s spectacular NLCS meltdown and the thrill of seeing the “emotionless” Cardinals lose the World Series Boston Red Sox win their first World Series at Fenway in 95 years, I’ve been able to reflect on what turned out to be a very special season of baseball for me.

It’s true that even before Madelyn was born, I was planning her Dodger fandom, and we started her at a very early age with her first baseball game in seats that will spoil her for the rest of her life. But I think this was the season where we solidified the Dodger Blue blood in Madelyn’s veins — Tommy Lasorda would be proud.

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The season started out, though, the same as any other. Like every year before this one (but especially this one with the enormous expectations of the new Dodger ownership), I started the spring with high hopes for season. I signed up for my two fantasy baseball leagues, got excited every night to watch the games on TV, and showed my usual childlike jubilee at the mere sound of Vin Scully’s signature “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”

It was less than two weeks after Opening Day that my first lasting memory from the season occurred, and it wasn’t a pretty one. I remember being extremely amped up after Greinke was injured in the brawl with the PadresI read a ton of articles, got vocal on Facebook, and watched whatever clips of news and opinions about the mound-charging that I could. And while this incident was the not the sole reason for the Dodgers’ historic spring collapse, it seemed to be the catalyst for mine.

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By the end of May, I was in full avoidance mode. I don’t think I’ve followed baseball less in my adult life than I did between May and June of 2013. You practically could not pay me to watch a baseball game it seemed. And while the Dodgers’ 23-30 record on June 1st certainly contributed to my lack of interest, it wasn’t the only reason for it. I mean, I’m used to having low expectations so I can deal with regular mediocrity and losing — I’m a lifelong Dodgers fan! This year I think it was just life getting in my way. Between both my job and my daughter requiring more and more attention, I just found myself not able to make the time to watch the game, set my fantasy lineup, or even read the box score the following morning. To top it all off, Alison and I were in the midst of House Watch 2013, dealing with selling our condo, looking for a new place, buying it, moving in, and getting the kitchen remodeled. Not a lot of room for baseball there unfortunately.

Even as the Dodgers surged after the All Star break with the emergence of Yasiel Puig and a string of wins that literally turned around their season, I couldn’t summon my usual level of excitement and interest. It was like “Oh cool, they’re winning now. Isn’t that nice?” Of course, it probably didn’t help that we didn’t get to attend hardly any games during the first half of the season. With everything that was going on, we just couldn’t find the time to make it out to the stadium. Until we finally did.

We were lucky enough to get invited to go to a string of two or three games between August and September, and having just settled into our new house, we finally were really able to make the time — and it was just in time. Of course, we would bring Madelyn along with us, but after our experiences with her last season at the games, I always figured we’d be lucky to make it to the seventh-inning stretch with her. Except things were different this year. She was…really into it. Like, really into it.

Madelyn introduces Lovey to baseball!

She rarely got fussy, and as long as she always had some peanuts or Cracker Jack (or strawberries or raisins or apple sauce or ice cream or…) she stayed engaged in the game. I mean, she actually watched the game and pointed when something interesting went down and looked at me or Poppa as if to say “what just happened?” She’s a baseball fan! It took me right back to my youth when I would ask my dad or my grandpa something so I could learn about the game. Every time M’s face lit up I wanted to explain to her what a balk was, when you might try a hit-and-run, or why they can’t just pitch Kershaw every single day.

Madelyn is thinking, “Come on guys! Enough with the pictures. I’m trying to watch the game!”

We’ve taught her well! This kid knows how to enjoy the ballpark experience.

Poppa explains the intricacies of the game.

But we didn’t even have to physically be at Chavez Ravine for her excitement to kick in. There were some nights when she would sit quietly next to me on the couch, with her head on my lap, and watch three or four innings of the game with me without moving or getting distracted. Anytime a baseball game [of any kind with any team] was on TV at home or in a restaurant, she would eagerly point at the screen and pronounce “Poppa!” as if her beloved Poppa was the starting pitcher that night. (Usually, of course, she learned that he was actually there in his brother’s front row seats and could be seen on TV.)

For dinner she insisted I sit next to her at the table and watch the game, but is there anything better than cuddling on the couch to watch?

There’s Poppa!

And so, I have to thank my daughter for bringing baseball back to me, even though I only lost it for a brief moment in time — she reinvigorated my love for the game. And while the Dodgers winning and making it to the playoffs didn’t hurt this resurgence either, I credit Madelyn’s love for the “Dodders” and her enthusiastic cries of “Go bwew!” for bringing me all the way back. In fact, my interest reached such levels that when we decided that Alison and Madelyn would tag along with me on my business trip to San Francisco, I couldn’t resist getting us tickets to the Giants-Dodgers game and braving AT&T park with my girls. Sure enough, like the true fan that she is, Madelyn made it through all nine innings and then some, as they practically had to kick us out of the place.

Once again Madelyn is trying to watch the action while we are busy trying to capture the moment.

So of course now I can’t wait until next season when she’s a little older and maybe I actually can explain to her the difference between a force out and a tag, or why we shouldn’t/should/shouldn’t bunt in a certain spot, or why you always hustle to first. At the very least, I hope she has the same excitement as I did as a kid when she finds out she gets to go to the game — and maybe I will match her excitement too and make sure not to let it fade ever again. As Madelyn would say, “Go Dodders!”

Two of Madelyn’s favorite things in the whole world put together: “Ditty and Dodders!”

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    Another enjoyable account of Daddy’s thoughts & commentary for lucky little Madelyn. It’s so wonderful that Madelyn can read the back stories & see the photos that lead up to her family outings & love for her (& her Daddy’s) “Dodders!”
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