GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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These are all so awesome! I came to share my assisted pullups and again I am so in awe of your unassisted ones! Well done. All your lifts look solid and strong. 💪 🔥 🤜 🤛
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Fixed it. Basically, I failed my 4th rep on the 5th set of squats. So I dropped the bar, unloaded, re-racked and set up again, and then did 4 more reps to complete the set. Somehow this made sense in my head. I'm not sure what happened...Maybe I lost my balance??? IDK. That drink makes me feel weird.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
Fixed it. Basically, I failed my 4th rep on the 5th set of squats. So I dropped the bar, unloaded, re-racked and set up again, and then did 4 more reps to complete the set. Somehow this made sense in my head. I'm not sure what happened...Maybe I lost my balance??? IDK. That drink makes me feel weird.
I tried pre-workout a couple times (C4). When I took it, I would get that tingling in my arms and a total body heat... it felt weird but kind of cool. I stopped right after the time I took some and then during my workout my heartrate spiked and no matter what I did, I couldn't settle it down. Breathing, relaxation techniques, nothing worked. I felt like I was having a panic attack.
I went to bed that night and woke up at 3am with chest pain and a racing heartbeat that again I could not get to settle down - took almost an hour to get my heartrate under 110. (I sit around 60 normally). I went back to bed and when I woke up I was so exhausted I couldn't even get up. I was dizzy and disoriented. I went to work and almost passed out three times on the way to my building, couldn't do a single flight of stairs. I was terrified. I went to the doc and they did an ekg and saw some concerning rhythms - so they sent me for a battery of tests. It took me almost two months to feel normal again, and all subsequent tests showed no damage. (Thank God).
But honestly... it scared the hell out of me and I never touched the stuff again. I figure, if I don't have it in me to do the workout, then I need to listen to my body. I'm glad it works for others, but I'm staying away.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
Nice work - 💪0 -
Tied my 5 rep deadlift PR tonight. 😊
250lbs
Also did OHP 5x5@73lb...which is more than I've done sitting but I think standing is easier.
Also... I was working on my form so my left shoulder doesn't drop.. Until I realized that I wear my watch on my left side... So I should actually be working on my RIGHT shoulder! 😂 That makes more sense to me since I'm left handed and have hurt my rt shoulder many times from ball.
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It really bugs me that my ponytail was crooked. Lol6
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You all are killing it.
I've been out of the gym for a couple of weeks to reduce COVID risk for a trip next week, but now that I've been cleared/tested, I'm chomping at the bit. Thank you all for sharing. In a weird way knowing others are out there killing it, makes it easier to stay out of the gym for the short period I have to. Will be going hard when I get back and I'm sure there will be some GIF's to follow
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165x5 - 15 away from body weight - it’s sad my bench is almost as much as my squat 🤦♂️9 -
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Thanks - I’m. stalling on all
My lifts right now - I’ve been doing the 5x5 since Jan -In June I think I’m going to start that work out we’re doing last year Chris - take a break from strength and work on hypertrophy1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Thanks - I’m. stalling on all
My lifts right now - I’ve been doing the 5x5 since Jan -In June I think I’m going to start that work out we’re doing last year Chris - take a break from strength and work on hypertrophy
I’ve switched mine back up to a volume routine as well.1 -
Everything felt heavy today. I did feel better not having the noofuzion, though! After last week, I'm having a little fear on my squats. I'm not sure what the problem is exactly, but it doesn't help to be all alone. I took my time and pushed through everything even though it felt harder than it should. My weight is up slightly, but my strength isn't. That is a bummer 👎3 -
I did 90lb bamboo squats today. My trainer was thrilled with my new-found depth and said,”You’ve been cheating on me!”
I told her,”no, I’ve been watching a couple of ladies on my forum!”
So, thanks @KickassAmazon76 and @DancingMoosie. A picture (or a GIF) really is worth a thousand words.4 -
springlering62 wrote: »I did 90lb bamboo squats today. My trainer was thrilled with my new-found depth and said,”You’ve been cheating on me!”
I told her,”no, I’ve been watching a couple of ladies on my forum!”
So, thanks @KickassAmazon76 and @DancingMoosie. A picture (or a GIF) really is worth a thousand words.
Awwww thank you!! That's so sweet to hear! ❤️ Congratulations! 🎉1 -
I lifted tonight. Lately its been really hard to overcome the struggles in my mind /heart to get downstairs. My hip is slowly improving, but still not right. I was able to do some 65lb squats, but I didn't take them to depth yet. I also did some split squats with dumbbells.
For bench I also eased off the weight and did a bunch of reps at 85lb.
Back row was steady at 110.
I didn't take any vids of those lifts. But, I did to a pull up one. Surprise. It's the one that helps me feel like I'm growing somehow. 😊
3,2,2,2,3
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I'm having a little bit of a mental block on my squats. Just a fear of losing it. Trying to work through it slowly...pullups were bleh
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Deads@170
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It’s amazing to me that Monday’s squats felt so much “lower”. Video shows not low enough. I really need to work on technique. This was 90. I was so focused on depth, I completely forgot the weight was on bands. It felt like they were just regular plates. They didn’t swing at all.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
I'm having a little bit of a mental block on my squats. Just a fear of losing it. Trying to work through it slowly...pullups were bleh
I understand that fear all too well. When they're going good, it's inspiring and rejuvenating. When they get challenging, it's terrifying to think you're going to lose that. Way to keep pushing!0 -
springlering62 wrote: »It’s amazing to me that Monday’s squats felt so much “lower”. Video shows not low enough. I really need to work on technique. This was 90. I was so focused on depth, I completely forgot the weight was on bands. It felt like they were just regular plates. They didn’t swing at all.
Love seeing your posts! That looks like such a challenging way to squat! I tried it with bench once and I couldn't handle much weight at all. Lol
Do you do any leg /hip warmup and stretches before you squat?0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Do you do any leg /hip warmup and stretches before you squat?
I’ve usually walked several miles and/or done a yoga class before I go to the gym. I ride my recumbent bike half an hour as soon as I get out of bed, too.1 -
Not specific to lifts but this virtual competition is coming up next week for anyone lifting in a home gym (not just garages). I've done it for the last two years and it's pretty fun to follow on IG. Participants and sponsors have grown a lot and any entry gets you in the prize raffles, regardless of total.
I haven't done any other competitions so it's a good year to year benchmark for me. In 2019 my total was 1015, 2020 was 1055. Should be able to add at least 15 to my bench and we'll see if I've maintained Squat and DL.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
I'm having a little bit of a mental block on my squats. Just a fear of losing it. Trying to work through it slowly...pullups were bleh
Same boat here - my fear of re injuring my back is always in the back of my mind - but your squat to bw ratio is impressive- I struggled with 195 yesterday at 180 bw - good work2 -
springlering62 wrote: »It’s amazing to me that Monday’s squats felt so much “lower”. Video shows not low enough. I really need to work on technique. This was 90. I was so focused on depth, I completely forgot the weight was on bands. It felt like they were just regular plates. They didn’t swing at all.
Nice work - to add to Sandy’s question try the couch stretch and 90/90 - worlds greatest stretch and bird dogs to help with hip mobility- i recently started doing these before squatting and have seemed to help
Here’s a good article
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/mobility-101-basics-of-mobility
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Another instalment of "nope, not yet" 😂
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Ahhhhh!!
I've been working on wide grips lately and I did a pile of singles and assisted yesterday. Today... I don't know what happened... But look!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Ahhhhh!!
I've been working on wide grips lately and I did a pile of singles and assisted yesterday. Today... I don't know what happened... But look!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Congrats!! 💪🏼😀💪🏼0 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Ahhhhh!!
I've been working on wide grips lately and I did a pile of singles and assisted yesterday. Today... I don't know what happened... But look!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Congrats!! 💪🏼😀💪🏼
Thank you!! ❤️0 -
OK I tried hip thrusts for the first time Friday, 55 pounds. (I was experimenting with feet out versus feet closer to hips, a lá yoga/Pilates style, which I’m accustomed to.)
Weight was no problem, but how are you guys padding your hips?
I no longer do a particular yoga pose because of the deep, painful bruises it leaves on my hip bones. Thrust is hitting same exact spots.
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