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@UK-chulo get a bar you can use for wide grip lat pulldowns, a rope, and EZ curl attachment. a set of handles if you're feeling froggy. That will take care of 99% of what you want to do with a cable machine.
- OB cleared me to continue lifting and to do literally anything that feels okay. I've felt like dogshit most of the last couple months so I haven't done a lot, but I still feel nice and strong...just wheezy. I immediately stopped using a belt (although it's safe until you have a bump) so I can learn how to breathe to support my core and pelvic floor. It feels very counterintuitive after becoming a pro at using Valsalva over the last decade, but I wanted to learn how to properly engage my core before I get huge and it gets tougher. I *think* I'm getting the hang of it? I was able to continue arching for bench until week 10, and then it started to create a weird strain on my core. Flat, feet-up bench for me until I can't lay flat anymore it is!
- I had really hilarious aspirations of eating well during pregnancy. Then the food aversions hit, and for weeks I ate almost nothing but bagels, sandwiches, and cheese. I haven't gained a pound yet, but as the aversions pass...I expect that will RAPIDLY change. Based on my weight pre-pregnancy, the standard recommendations for weight gain have me rolling around at 2 bills by delivery. That...is a bit of a mindeff, but we're trying to grow a linebacker in here, so oh well. I know how to eat well, it'll drop back off.
Sloot, how did you manage protein? All red meat (except Skyline...ha) is disgusting, and it gets tough to forcefeed poultry.
- Really hoping this kid inherits his father's bench and hand-eye coordination. It's a pick 'em on our squats, deadlifts, and speed. Pretty excited to grow a big strong kid who will get to see both parents, but especially his mom, be strong.
