Becca Swanson

I got a lot of business stuff done today. Corporate taxes are due on March 15. I am still plugging away. But first I must get my bottom to the gym and squat!! YES! I need these quads big big big.

I am still going to post the bicep video I did and I will make a new one today. Bear with me ;o).

I am happy as can be these days. Looking forward to moving. I move back home to Nebraska for a couple of weeks. I am going to get rid of all the things I do not use. Pack what is left over in my Yukon and make my way out to LA!! YAY!!

Sorry I have not posted in a week! EIKS!

I had such a busy few weeks; I spent a lot of energy. So, I allow myself to come down from that life high and relax a bit. I didn’t lift much last week and I am fine with that. I don’t mind taking time off. However, I do feel like a terd! LOL!

I had a wrestling match in Leavenworth, KS yesterday. I went over in a three-way tag match against Lucy Mendez and Amy Hennig. It was a great match. I am glad to retain the WLW woman’s title belt. Tonight we travel to Eldorado Springs, MO. Wish me luck!!

Oh, by the way. I think I was relaxed enough last week to realize my soul mate had been knocking on my door for quite some time. I had answered before, but I finally let him in. Feels like the sun is shining!

This WEEK has been crazy! I am living it up in Eldon, MO as it is my last weekend to party it up before I move. I went out on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and I am heading out tonight. EIKS, going to have to burn the extra calories off!

Here is what I did for Tris and Bis yesterday:

Skull Krushers
Overhead Cable Skull Krushers (elbows up really high)
Kick Backs with a rope on the low cable

Straight Bar Curl
Incline DB Curl
Hammer Curl w curl bar

I have a video about Incline DB Curls I will post later tonight. Come back and check it out!

I am off to do legs!

I had made myself accountable to you by stating that I would do weights Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun. I have been true to the plan and it always feels good! Thursday I did a Chest and Shoulder workout, but I took it kind of easy, as my right shoulder was talking to me… not screaming at me, but letting me know it wasn’t 100%. So, i listened.

Chest/Shoulders:
Flat Bench
Incline Hammer Machine
Flat DB Press
Pec Deck

Standing DB Press, last two heavy sets seated
Side DB Raises
Rear Delt Fly on Pec Deck

Today, I will do Tris and Bis. If someone is around to help, I will do an instructional video. Tune in!

It was good to get back in the gym today.  I normally start the week with Chest/shoulders.  I got a late start this week and we do a lot of push-ups in pro-wrestling practice, so I wanted to stay fresh. That is why I chose to do Deadlifts and Back assistance work.

A lot of people ask me if I deadlift Sumo or Conventional.  I have always been a conventional style deadlifter. A great reference is the book Strength Training Anatomy.  It shows you use a lot more muscles in your back when lifting conventionally.

When it comes to shaping the back, I think conventional is the way to go.  If you are not competing in powerlifting, stay with a double overhand grip for symmetry.  In this case, I think it is okay to use straps for grip support.  But, do not use them until you really need to.  Use a hook grip first; I put my first and middle finger on top of my thumbnail.  Hurts like an S.O.B. at first, but you get used to it.  When I was training heavy, I would use my overhand grip until 500 lbs, then I would switch to reverse grip.

I remind people that the strongest female deadlifter, me, and the strongest male deadlifter, Andy Bolton, deadlift conventionally.  So, if you want a big deadlift, do what the strongest deadlifters do.

BACK WORKOUT
Deadlifts
Close Grip Lat Pulldowns
Wide Grip Low Rows
Straight Arm Extentions
Weighted Abs
Ahhh… shoot, I was lazy today. I should have done some DB Rows.

I will have a radio interview with Stephen Saint tonight at 8 pm CST on the cutting edge.  You can tune in via internet thecuttingedge1019fm.com.  We will be talking about pro-wrestling and a bit about my background.  Join in the fun!!

I never did get a chance to weight lift yesterday.  But, I am not too hard on myself.  I will surely get all of my workouts in this week.  I do a 4 day split, so I will workout today, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.  I am back on the clean eating today.  By the time I get to LA, I am going to be showing the abs! YAY!

Whew, last week was a whirlwind!  The visits to the WWE were great.  It is fun to be back stage and interact with the athletes.  It is exciting to be recognized by the staff and greeted warmly.

Give me a day or two to get back on track here on my site.  I need to get my bottom to the gym so I can work this wonderful physique of mine.  I don’t even have a plan for the gym.  I am just going to go and feel it out.  I am thinking deadlifts and back work.  I log my workout later tonight after wrestling practice.

You can always spot a fellow powerlifter when you see them donning HOUSE OF PAIN clothing.  For anyone who doesn’t know what House of Pain has to offer, check it out by clicking on the link below.  You can get out of the fad phase of Affliction and have a style of your own!  They even have MMA gear.

Well, you never know what to expect when you go to the WWE venue. Some things I expected didn’t happen and some things happen unexpectedly. I always feel a warm welcome from all of the athletes and staff at the WWE. It felt good to be recognized and associated with Harley Race. I left with some things in motion. I should hear back on that soon. I will accompany Harley to the Pay Per View on Sunday. I am very excited to see everyone again.

Here is a picture of me and Beth Phoenix:

Keep up with me! And keep the positive energy coming!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR CHECKING IN!!

Tomorrow I have a WWE tryout!! Send me positive thoughts! Lately, I have been focusing on my character in the ring and putting together all of the things I have learned.

Yesterday, I did light legs:

Squat
Seated Hamstring Machine
Leg Extention
Adductor
Calves
Cable Abs