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I think I posted the first week I was doing SL and was like, "Uh, this seems too easy, should I add more weight?" And someone wise (can't remember who) was like "TRUST THE PROGRAM". And I did, to include using 2.5 lb weights and feeling like a dork.
I've just kind of gotten to the point of eff it at the gym. I do not care what others think anymore, because stuff is HAPPENING, son.
This morning I put the 45s on my squat bar and pwned it. Come Monday it will be the 45s PLUS the dinky 2.5s. Anyone who has a problem can suck it.
You're a bada$$
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Maybe I did it wrong, but if I started with an unloaded bar (45#) and then added the recommended 5# for my next SL A workout out, I would be pressing with the bar and 2 "itty-bitty" 2.5# plates, cuz, you know, 2.5x2 = 5lbs.
If I added the 5# plates, that would be an incremental increase of 10#, right?????0 -
Calliope610 wrote: »Maybe I did it wrong, but if I started with an unloaded bar (45#) and then added the recommended 5# for my next SL A workout out, I would be pressing with the bar and 2 "itty-bitty" 2.5# plates, cuz, you know, 2.5x2 = 5lbs.
If I added the 5# plates, that would be an incremental increase of 10#, right?????
You did it right. Next time you use the 5# plates, then the next time after that the 5# plus the 2.5 % fractionals.0 -
Well I used them. It was really easy, but I focused on form.0
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SouthernDaisy4 wrote: »Calliope610 wrote: »Maybe I did it wrong, but if I started with an unloaded bar (45#) and then added the recommended 5# for my next SL A workout out, I would be pressing with the bar and 2 "itty-bitty" 2.5# plates, cuz, you know, 2.5x2 = 5lbs.
If I added the 5# plates, that would be an incremental increase of 10#, right?????
You did it right. Next time you use the 5# plates, then the next time after that the 5# plus the 2.5 % fractionals.
No! The incremental increase is 5lbs each session until you reach failure after 3 attempts, then you deload by 10%. Because the progression is 45#, 50#, 55# etc. NOT 45#, 50#, 60# (50 +2x5), 75# (60 + 2x(5+2.5)).0 -
Calliope610 wrote: »SouthernDaisy4 wrote: »Calliope610 wrote: »Maybe I did it wrong, but if I started with an unloaded bar (45#) and then added the recommended 5# for my next SL A workout out, I would be pressing with the bar and 2 "itty-bitty" 2.5# plates, cuz, you know, 2.5x2 = 5lbs.
If I added the 5# plates, that would be an incremental increase of 10#, right?????
You did it right. Next time you use the 5# plates, then the next time after that the 5# plus the 2.5 % fractionals.
No! The incremental increase is 5lbs each session until you reach failure after 3 attempts, then you deload by 10%. Because the progression is 45#, 50#, 55# etc. NOT 45#, 50#, 60# (50 +2x5), 75# (60 + 2x(5+2.5)).
I think we are saying the same thing, that you did it correctly. You added 5 # total using the incremental plates and next time you would just use the 5 # plates to add 10 pounds total, then after that you add the incrementald back in but keep the 5 # plates to add 15# total. That's 45 ( bar only), 50, 55, 60.0 -
Rereading my post, I typed % instead of #. They are next to each other on my tiny iPhone screen. If that is what you are referring to I meant 2.5# fractional plates, not 2.5% fractional plates -which isn't a real thing as far as I know. If so, sorry for the confusion.
Or maybe I misundestood your post. I thought you were saying that you completed your second squat day and added the 2.5s for a total +5 lbs, which was correct, then I just was saying you go to the 5 lb plates (only) after that then add the 2.5 lb incrementals again. .. So "next time" was referring to the session after the incrementals, not after the bare bar.0 -
And then when you have to deload a few times because you can't progress anymore is the time where you start using 1.25lbs fractionals and upping by 2.5 total
(And you guys are doing it right. Don't jump to 65 right away if you've never lifted or trained! xD)0 -
SouthernDaisy4 wrote: »Rereading my post, I typed % instead of #. They are next to each other on my tiny iPhone screen. If that is what you are referring to I meant 2.5# fractional plates, not 2.5% fractional plates -which isn't a real thing as far as I know. If so, sorry for the confusion.
Or maybe I misundestood your post. I thought you were saying that you completed your second squat day and added the 2.5s for a total +5 lbs, which was correct, then I just was saying you go to the 5 lb plates (only) after that then add the 2.5 lb incrementals again. .. So "next time" was referring to the session after the incrementals, not after the bare bar.
OK, yes, I see we are talking about the same thing, just using different frame of reference 0 -
What is a minor annoying situation is when you need those 2.5 ones and they are no where to be found. Setting up to do squats last night, I needed them to do the proper increase. Could not find a single one near the squat rack. My gym has the weights split in two sections: upper and lower. I had to go over near the benches in order to find a set of fractionals to use in order to get my sets done.
I'm also pretty sure I saw a couple guys doing curls in the deadlift spot. Or something very similar to them. That was kinda weird...
Anyways, quite the nuisance when you need those itty bitty plates and they aren't around.0 -
On BP, I am now at 60 lbs. requiring me to add some 2.5 lbs. plates in there...I do not feel weird at all...actually I am glad, for I can go lower (make the bar hit my chest/check form), etc...they are a bit harder to run through the bar though (when loading)....0
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So, as promised, here's a pic of my latest OHP -- 47.5 lbs. Just the bar and my 1.25 lbs. plates. Hilarious. I'll try to get the whole bar in the photo next time -- it will be much funnier.
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That is pretty awesome.
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DawnEmbers wrote: »oooo
That is pretty awesome.
DON'T MOCK ME!!!!!
* Throws down 1.25 lb plate (which just bounces and rolls like a quarter) and stomps off to pout.*
Hahaha! Just kidding -- OBVIOUSLY.
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You sure? hehehe
They do look handy. Though a tantrum with them would be amusing to see.0 -
i wanna see footage of crab lifting with them. i'm not gonna quit until this is made fact.0
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OK, first, no to "crab" as a nickname. Just no. (But seriously, please no.)
And I'll post footage of me lifting with them right after you post a picture of yourself.0 -
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No apology necessary. It's to be expected given my user name. Sorry if I was snotty about it. 0
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well, no-one's less crabby than you, so it just doesn't work on any of the levels anyway.
plus, i macerate people who shorten my own real name. so i relate.0
