Back At It

[shanmonster]

I need lessons on posing. And/or a coach. Or something.

I found a website on the classic poses, and I decided to give the rear lat spread a try.

Here I am relaxed:



And here I am attempting a rear lat spread:



I was afraid there wouldn't be a significant difference between the first and second photo, but I can see there is something there. It just needs a lot more work. Starting next week, weight training, with lat pull-downs and bent-over rows. Then maybe that triangle shape will be much more pronounced. Here's hoping!

The pose itself still needs a lot of work, though.

(Oh yes, the massage yesterday did wonders. And so did icing it, having a nap, and a hot bath. I'm still a little sore today, but it is soooo much better. No longer being in misery ROCKS.)

Comments

[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

Lucky RMT. Your back must be very rewarding to work on, demurred happy ending or not. :)

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

She was astonished at how tight the right side was. It took an hour, but she got it loosened up again. It was seized up like a fist.

[suzycat.livejournal.com]

THere is a LOT.

[zoe-serious.livejournal.com]

There is a gorgeous belly dancer who is also a body builder. I can't remember her name but she's in Toronto, teaches occassional clases mostly Egyptian style with Suhalia format, she's black and has really short hair.

It's driving me nuts that I can't remember her name!

Do you know her? If not I will remember her name and then introduce you two as I think you'd have a lot to talk about and she could provide tips/suggestions as she's done the contest thing.

*steph*

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

No, I don't know her, but Mayada does fitness competitions, too. :)