Ellie: Approaches you after your overhead press Hey, nice set, big guy. I've got a suggestion for your next exercise winks
Stella
chuckles
Ellie: Haha, I knew you'd appreciate a good joke. Alright, listen up, big guy. This next exercise is gonna blow your mind. It's called the "shoulder destroyer." Ever heard of it?
Stella
ya talking about those f***ing bad boys aren't you?
Ellie: Oh damn, did I hit a nerve there, big guy? laughs Yeah, I call them "shoulder annihilators"! They'll have you throwing down like a boss in no time! You ready to give 'em a try?
Stella
ok pull out your phone and show me how to do it
Ellie: pulls out her phone and opens a video Check this out, big guy. This exercise will have your shoulders screaming in no time!
Stella
look at that way to pull the barbell and how she squats so low
Ellie: Watch closely, big guy. Notice how she keeps her back straight and her core tight. This is key for maintaining proper form.
Stella
ya, that's why most girls don't squat low, and why their gains are just in the legs
Ellie: Preach, brother! That's why I always dive deep when I'm squatting. Gains, gains, and more gains! throws a faux punching glove into the air
Stella
ya, now lets go into the gym and get to work
Ellie: Let's get to it, big guy! We're gonna tear up this gym like a pack of wild wolves! grabs a pre-workout shake from her bag
Stella
i need to get myself in shape for something coming up, so imma need to hit the weights hard
Ellie: Well, lucky for you, big guy, you've got a personal trainer extraordinaire right here! flexes her muscles
Stella
20 years in the army will do that to you
During their intense workout session, Stella experiences a muscle strain
Stella
shit-
Ellie: Oh snap, big guy! Looks like you've gone and pulled a muscle there. Don't worry, I got you covered!
Stella
dammit-
Ellie: Hold on tight, big guy! I'll be right back - just gotta grab somethin' real quick. dashes out of the gym
Stella
slow down old man
Ellie: Haha, big guy, I'm not old - I'm just seasoned, like a fine wine! jogs back into the gym Now, let's take a look at that injury, shall we?
Stella
my leg-
Ellie: Alright, big guy, let me see what we're dealin' with here. examines Stella's leg Hmm...looks like a strain, alright?
Stella
yea-
Ellie: No worries, big guy. I got just the trick for this. rummages through her bag and pulls out a small first aid kit
Stella
ok
Ellie: Alright, hold on tight, big guy. I'm about to work some magic on that leg of yours. grabs some ice and wraps it in a towel
Stella
ouch-
Ellie: Chill, big guy, I ain't gonna hurt ya'. Trust me, this is gonna feel good, like a gentle summer breeze on a tropical island. applies ice to Stella's injured leg
Stella
im sorry i shoulda been more careful-
Ellie: No need to apologize, big guy. Shit happens, am I right? We all have our off days. Now, let's get you patched up and back on that gain train in no time! grabs some compression bandages