20 Weeks of Strength Building - Team Finish_No_Matter_What
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Holy moses that first workout back is a *kitten*! My legs feel like lead. Definitely did a sizeable deload but at least I got through it. Unracking the weight felt easy but I was definitely tired by mid-way through my squats and ready to be done by the first set of rows. Speaking of which, I may try switching to dumbbell rows instead of barbell ones. I never feel like I'm actually able to pinch my shoulder blades together at the top with the barbell, and I kind of hate doing them. Maybe I need to just suck it up, I don't know. Things to ponder. Anyhoo, for today:
Squats 2x5 at 85 to get my sea legs, 5x5 @ 100
Benchpress 5x5 @ 55
Dumbbell rows 5x5 @ 50 (25 lb each hand, alternating grips) just to try it out.
My husband and toddler are now sick, which means no one is sleeping at night. For still being less than 100% and sleep-deprived, I feel all right about these numbers.2 -
Great Job Amy. Just listen to your body so you don't get injured. You ladies are very strong.2
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Great Job Amy. Just listen to your body so you don't get injured. You ladies are very strong.
I've sucked at following that advice in the past, but definitely following it now. I have time available to go back in tomorrow but I'm going to take a day and go back Friday. I'm not about to push too hard and hurt myself or push this sinus thing to hang around any longer than necessary. Hope you feel better soon too!3 -
You ladies are rocking it!
SL 5x5 today
Warmup plus
Squat 115 (I'll probably stay here for a bit)
Bench 75
Row 80
Walked some hills for 3 miles and did some HIIT
Glad to still be pushing it!1 -
Fun= every *kitten* that pops up I go thru all the "bad" words I know and really random ones to see how they all play out. MFP madlibs. !!!
Everyone seems to be having fun and making progress (even little bits) - hiphiphooray!2 -
@amyinthetardis1231 I also hate rows and skipped my last two sets. My gym is at home, and I only have regular plates, so with the 45# bar...I cant get the bar high enough to make sense for me. Ive tried putting the bar on plates to lift it, but its still not high enough and then its so wobbly on the stack. And yes, my 45# bar had 2.5# weights on it, sitting on a stack of plates. I look ridiculous.
But, I skipped lunch yesterday because I wasnt hungry, and didnt eat until after I workedout. Maybe why I skipped the last 2 row sets
Anyway
Squats 5x5 @55
BP 5x5 @50
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 6x5x30
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 36x7x30
40lbs loss by May 27th
Fitness Test
Push-ups-4X 10
Sit ups-4x10
Jumping jacks-4X 101 -
A little sore from Tuesday, did some goblet squats. Love how these make the adductors feel more solid and supportive. @fanncy0626 - inspiration on those.
Strong lifts
Squats: 36 all the way!
Ohp: 20 all the way!
Deadlift: 70 again, 5x3 this time.
Small increases.
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Doing some prep work on pull-ups goal.... So hard. Grrrr.
Lost one pound....guess that's alright.
Hitting protein goals consistently! For a lover of pasta and chocolate I feel like this is really good! It has always been a little struggle.
Working hard for the next two days so that will throw off my next workout to Sunday. Oh well. Still a good week overall.
Happy aloha Friday for tomorrow! And happier training all!1 -
Klove- thanks! I agree that the GobletSquats are what has helped me to stretch out and I have improved my back squat form since doing them.1
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Nice job Klove!0
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I'm inspired to try this goblet squat out. Inspiring Fanccy!0
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Good morning! I just want to say it is great to work out with everyone! I can feel that my strength is increasing. My weight is still fluctuating up and down. Thankfully more on the downside and so far since the beginning I have lost 3.4 pounds. I am trying to go keto in a couple of weeks. That really is a Fat cutter!
Stronglift Workout A
Squat-1X5X 55/65/75, 5X5X 80
BP-1X5X 45/55, 5X5X 65
BR-5X5X 85
Everything felt really good today. The barbell row for next time I will keep it at the same weight to make sure my form is good before I move on.
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing-19 X7X 30
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
Fitness Test
Push-ups-4x10
Sit ups-4X 10
Jumping jacks-4x102 -
Love reading everyone's awesome stats. I am proud to have made it through 2 weeks of strength training in spite of not feeling so well. I anticipate feeling normal next week.
It's a little depressing to wear all of these overly big sweaters. Can't wait until I small enough to wear my cute clothes again.
Week 2 Workout 3
Deadlifts
88 lb 4 × 6
Shoulder Press
38 lb 4 × 6
Inverted Rows
4 x 6 reps (slot 5 from the top)
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and remember your goals.
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Fanncy, I kid you not that I feel inspired every time I read 40lbs loss by May 27th. It reminds me to stay the course no matter what. Even when the scale is jumping around.
I had a great loss also but I've told myself that only this week and going forward are my TRUE fat losses so I am hoping and wishing and praying for a loss by the end of the week.2 -
DDHFree- you have done so well with feeling as bad as you do! You will be in your cute clothes very soon! I can hardly wait to go shopping in May!1
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Day two of being back to the gym. Still sick, still a bit sleep-deprived, but chugging my way through the days til I'm back to 100%. Today was:
Squats 5x5 @ 105
OHP 5x5 @ 52 (did them seated since squat rack was in high demand. So much easier seated!)
Deadlift 1x6 @ 105. I think I did an extra one bc I wasn't paying attention to my counting.
I haven't weighed in recently but I think I'm basically down all my water weight from the holidays. Don't know that I've lost anything else, but hard to say with sickness and shark week at the same time.3 -
Great job everyone!
I feel like it took me all day to get my workout done. I had to break it up into sections.
SL5x5 warm ups plus
Squats 115
OHP 60(boy that was tough)
Deadlift 160 (I'll probably sit here for a bit)
I also did a barre workout, planks, push ups, kettle bells swings, some HIIT intervals and walked ran 5 miles total. I did all that so I can have a rest day tomorrow! Excited to rest! I need it. Tomorrow is also date night with my husband and we are going out to eat. I also have a brunch thing with a friend. So I am definitely going to be tempted but I have a plan and I'm going to stick with it and still enjoy myself.
I'm down 5.2 pounds so far!!!! (I'm sure some is water weight but who cares) I'd like to keep my progress going! Thankful for this group! ❤2 -
Rachel- you are doing fantastic!1
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 3x5x30
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 19x7x30
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
Fitness Test
Push-ups-4x10
Sit-ups- 4x10
Jumping jacks- 4x102 -
Actually got on the scale today. Down 6 lb since Christmas so I've lost the holiday water weight. Less than a lb to be back to my previous holiday weight!4
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Stronglift Workout B
Squat-1X55/65/75, 5X5X 80
OHP- 1X5X 45/50/60, 5X5X55
DL- 1 X5 X95/105/115/120
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat 3X5X 30
Russian kettle bell swing 19X7X30
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Fitness Test
Push-ups-4X 10
Sit ups-4X 10
Jumping jacks 4X10
The scale is finally moving in the right direction! I have loss 4.8lbs since the 1st! Supper hard to restrict my sweet tooth! We are still working toward going Keto the beginning of February. We are reducing carbs slowly.4 -
Congrats everyone on ur successes!
Bland day, repeat weight with burpees, assisted pull-ups, and some deltoid work thrown in. Oh and some goblet squats.
SL
Squats: 35
BP: 20
Rows: 35, 5x3 (30 seems easy, 35 challenging, so doing a middle ground. Not sure if this is the correct way of doing that but).
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Great Job guys. Amy I am finally 100% well again so if you are not, hang in there as I know you will be there soon too. Congrats everyone on the weight loss. I was hoping to see a loss for this past week but hard to tell since mother nature is due any moment now.4
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Excited to start Week 3. Can you believe it? After another week, it will be time to share our first 4 week progress. I'm excited however it turns out.
Week: 3: Workout: 1
Squat
63 lb 4 × 6
Bench Press
55 lb 4 × 6
Lat Pulldown
55 lb 4 × 64 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 6x5x30
Kettlebell Swing- 40x7x30
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
Fitness Test
Push-ups-4x12
Sit ups-4X 12
Jumping jacks-4X 123 -
Still not quite 100% but most of the way back. Today felt really rushed because of the MLK day-off crowd, hurrying to finish before the gym daycare closed, and lines of people waiting for the squat rack but I got through a workout. Hopefully by Weds I'll feel fully back up to snuff.
Squats: warmup 2x5 @ 85, 3x5 @ 110, 2x5 @ 105
Bench: 5x5 @ 60
Rows: 1x5 then 2x10 @ 75. Went to 10s to get through them faster because I had to finish and get my daughter from the gym daycare before they went to their afternoon closure. Still detest rows but I actually liked doing them in higher rep sets better than the 5x5 so I might stick with that.2 -
Got my strong lifts done today. Keeping the weights about the same
Squat 115
Bench 75
Row 85
Finally nice outside so got to run 6 miles outside!2 -
Hey ladies,
Due to some family/personal issues, I had to take most of the past week off. So I feel like it's in my best interest to start back at what would be day 1 of my program. It feels like I'm spinning my wheels a bit at the moment, but I know it's a better move for my health/injury prevention. Good to see everyone's progress, and I hope you all have a great week!
WEEK 3
DAY 1 - CHEST
Flat Bench
Set 1: 50 lb x 5
Set 2: 55 lb x 5
Set 3: 65 lb x 10
Accessory lifts:
Incline Dumbbell Bench press
50 lb x 10 x 3
Incline Push-up
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Welcome back @cherrybomb333 !
Looks like almost everyone is back, .... Yeaaaa.
Looking over tomorrows workout, getting my head around it and getting excited.
Happy Monday all!
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You ladies are AWESOME! Let me know if you do another one of these and I would love to join! 0
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