March-ing in to Spring!
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Day 14
SL5x5 - B
Squat: 5x5 110lb
OHP: 4/4/3/3/1 55lb (fail city)
DL: 1x5 130lb
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Deena_Bean wrote: »I lost my groove and ended up flying straight down the hill like a freaking Olympic skier. I was literally crying I was so scared, but I somehow pulled it together and tucked my poles in, bent a little at the knees and when I hit any of the little bumps that launched me I just remembered to keep my knees together. I probably "looked" like I knew what I was doing - but I can promise you I was terrified and fearing for my life and anyone's who got in my way LOL. My poor husband. We were on a flat spot together before a larger hill and I was trying to just weave back and forth slowly - when I lost my groove I flew by him at rocket speed and he yelled, "Slow down!" All I could say was, "I caaaaaannnnnn't" as I flew by. He was just as scared as me - he flew down the hill, but I was going so fast he didn't even catch me - met me at the bottom. He even had tears in his eyes LOL. What a day. I have to say I was SUPER impressed that I didn't fall or take anyone out. It was a Festivus Miracle.
Oh my god! That sounds terrifying - and your poor husband! Bet you looked good to everyone else, though
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Deena_Bean- WoW! I am glad you are okay!0
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Haha, sounds like a real comedy moment there! I've been skiing for 30 years so am reasonably proficient, but I have certainly had my moments over the years!
Due to hubby getting an earlier train yesterday, I didn't get to the gym again last night. Did go for my 2 mile run this morning though.
And am buying a new 16kg kettlebell today, so that I can workout at home when I can't get to the gym. I've outgrown my previous kettlebells already!0 -
Kimiuzzell- Yeah! I'm loving the Kettlebell! I might use the little ones as lawn ornaments or paper weights...0
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Workout 10
Workout A
Squat
Set 1: 78 lbs × 6
Set 2: 78 lbs × 6
Set 3: 78 lbs × 6
Set 4: 78 lbs × 6
Bench Press
Set 1: 59.1 lbs × 6
Set 2: 59.1 lbs × 6
Set 3: 59.4 lbs × 6
Set 4: 59.1 lbs × 6
Bent Over Row
Set 1: 61.1 lbs × 6
Set 2: 61.1 lbs × 6
Set 3: 61.1 lbs × 6
Set 4: 61.1 lbs × 60 -
So, today's workout involved buying the kettlebell and carrying it through town back to my car. Seriously got some funny looks as I am in work gear....black pencil skirt and stiletto heels haha!! Must have looked odd tottering along clutching my new purchase!!0
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I swear it was a total miracle that I didn't fall on that ski trip. I did on the bunny hill, but it was on purpose to avoid hitting an out of control small child LOL. Thankfully, and luckily, I'm a fairly athletic/fit person - I think that was the biggest reason I pulled off the miracle hill without falling or killing anyone. I don't know if I'll ever leave the beginner hill again, but I'll go back. On a side note - we bought my skis before the trip and during my lesson the instructor commented on them - that they were 'fast' skis. So I think that was a problem for me being a beginner. Next time we'll rent the skis they have - "slow" skis seem better LOL.
Today was treadmill day - ran 2 miles, walked 1 (warm-up .5 mi, mid break .25, cool down .25). I have been feeling really physically tired lately...not sure why. I'm wondering if I'm lacking something in my diet that provides energy.0 -
Kimiuzzell - Very vivid picture! LOL
Stronglifts Workout
Squats-1X5X 95/100/105/110, 5X5X 115
Sumo squats-5X5X 100
BP-1X5X 50/55/60/65, 5X5X 70
BR-5X5X 85
I am still doing a deload on this work out so that I can survive doing kettle bell swings later during the day.0 -
Shoulder is giving me a bit of issues today. Trying to stretch it out. Had some trouble with the OHP, I have carpel tunnel in both hands, but the left was twinging today. I wasn't wearing my elbow wrap, so maybe it helps more than I think.
Stronglifts
Squat - 5x5@155pds
OHP - 5/5/5/2/1@ 65lbs (really sharp pain in the wrist by the thumb, so I just stopped)
DL - 1x5@ 155lbs
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10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
Goblet squat-3X7X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-20 5X 10 X 30
Challenge Total- 1500
This definitely is quite a challenge. More so because I am still doing my weight lifting routine. What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!0 -
This morning I tried out a basic Vinyasa yoga class (more challenging with going from pose to pose and I don't know them all yet) then at noon did a basic Hatha class. Then it was just work as usual.0
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omg dimel deadlifts. such a short range of motion and such an 'accessory' weight you wouldn't think they would be very much. but 3x15 of those little hairballs at 95lb is a LOT. especially if you warmed up with 4 sets of 5 before you got to that weight. i'm falling asleep as i type.
benched 77.5 for 3x5 for mr t. was going to claim that as my highest bench ever, but i'm pretty sure i remember one instance of 80 pounds somewhere back in the day so i kept quiet in the gym. but i think it might actually be my pr for reps/sets. i barely made 5 on the last set, and the final rep was a grind. but on the other hand, that is the set where i forgot to plant my feet first, so it came to you without any courtesy of the leg drive. i'm counting it and claiming that i could have gotten two or three more if i'd had leg drive in it
dimels at 95, as mentioned in the whine-fest above. i'm not saying anything, but i'm sort of daunted by the pace mr t is setting for me with this lift. it's only been a couple of weeks and i think he's been jumping it by 10 pounds each time. it's technically for my hamstrings, but you should see what 15 reps does for your grip as well.
rows 75, 3x8. although i did accidentally do a set of 5 at 80 to start with, and then i went down. like with bench these were 'easy', until i reached the last couple of reps. then they weren't.
squat still suck. i fold forward like a broken tent pole no matter what. and i baffle him
so we're in full remedial mode now. we're going to take the lift apart entirely and have me do each component section of it at a time. 0 -
@Deena_Bean , scary experience! But glad you are okay!0
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Upper hypertrophy day.
barbell incline bench: 3x12 @ 21.5kg
flat bench dumbbell fly: 3x12 @ 6kg - just been watching a video and I definitely don't go back / down far enough, so I need to work on that
seated cable row: 3x12 @ 21.15kg
one arm dumbbell row: 3x10 @ 16kg
dumbbell lateral raise: 3x10 @ 4kg - oof, these are hard! I don't think of myself as a 4kg dumbbell kinda girl, but anything bigger is impossible!
seated incline dumbbell curl: 3x10 @ 6kg - again, quite a low weight, but I hurt my bicep the other week trying to curl a dumbbell by husband had been working with, which was far too heavy!
Cable tricep extension: 3x10 @ 11.75kg
I'm typing this and feeling inspired by @Sumiblue's abs in the avatar just above me.
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@Ariadnula , aw thanks 0
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Stronglifts Rest Day
10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge
Goblet squat-3X7 acts 25
Russian kettle bell swing-34X 15 X 25
Today I decided to do more reps per set. So I did 34 sets of 15 swings. Total of 510 swings.
Challenge total 2010 swings.0 -
SL today...worked up to the following
SQ 5X5 @ 62.5kgs
BP 5X5 @ 42.5kgs.... New best!
BR 5X5 @ 45kgs......new best for that too.
So, very pleased.
Then did my 2 mile run on the treadmill.0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »SL today...worked up to the following
SQ 5X5 @ 62.5kgs
BP 5X5 @ 42.5kgs.... New best!
BR 5X5 @ 45kgs......new best for that too.
So, very pleased.
Then did my 2 mile run on the treadmill.
42.5 bench! And 45 row ... Wow, well done!0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »SL today...worked up to the following
SQ 5X5 @ 62.5kgs
BP 5X5 @ 42.5kgs.... New best!
BR 5X5 @ 45kgs......new best for that too.
So, very pleased.
Then did my 2 mile run on the treadmill.
Amazing workout! Congrats on the new best BP and BR!0
