4/5 – Bench Press, Back, Arms & Dad’s Genetics

by kara
Posted April 6th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Bench Press, Back & Arms

Eaton Barbell

  • Bench Press – regular grip
  • Incline Dumbells
  • T-Bar Rows
  • Nautilus Lat Pull
  • Dumbell Bicep Curls
  • Pushdowns with drop sets

Pretty standard workout.  I know my training seems pretty repetitive and uninteresting but I’ve been really focusing on basics and just staying back in the groove.  Crazy how much muscle I’ve regained in such a short time…muscle memory is a sick thing!  Now that I’m at a lighter bodyweight I can actually see my muscles which is nice.  I had all kinds of veins popping out last night.  I know I know…not really the cutest or most feminine thing (neither is a lot of what I do lol) but still pretty cool to see.  I totally got my Dad’s vascularity.  His forearms are so stacked and veiny.  Awesome Dad genetics ftw!

I’ll have to get a pic or video during training when the veins are at their freakiest.  Wow this is gonna be an interesting look in tanks and dresses this summer lol.

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  • kara
    May 4, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    CHRISTINA!!!! Wow it’s so good to hear from you! It’s been forever. I always remembered how cool it was meeting you that time…my Armo lifting twin! What have you been up to? That’s crazy that you have such sick veins too…definitely has to be an Amro thing. I’ll definitely get more pics and videos up. I want to see some of you too…link me up! So glad you got in touch :) Kara

  • christina
    May 2, 2010 at 5:33 am

    hey kara, I met you a long time ago at the arnold. came across your blog. I do Weightlifting and I am Armenian as well, and I also have SICK veins! esp, when I train or right after, and so does my dad, so I think that is pretty interesting and had to comment and share! maybe its a genetic/armo thing?? anyways, MORE PICS and Video PLEASE! you are awesome!
    later, Christina

  • kara
    April 25, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    LOOOOOL at skinnyfat…whatever!

    Posted pic although I haven’t decided if the veins are cool or gross yet lol! Not really the best vascularity display…just snapped a pic with my BlackBerry in the morning.

  • Chris
    April 11, 2010 at 1:54 am

    lol, I got my dad’s genetics too… skinnyfat :)

    ps. “this thread is worthless without pics” – we need some update pics of the all new veiny Kara… haha

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