April workout check in thread - aprilliant workouts here!
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Yesterday was workout A and I had to deload as well.
Squat : 1x45,1x65,1x75,5x5 x90 . This was second time in a row, and I think i am ready to move forward next time.
OHP: 1x25, 1x45, 5x5x55. This was a drag again. I was doing 60 lb 3 time before my 2 weeks off, and I was finally ready to move to 65 and now I am back at here. Somehow this is the hardest to make any progress.
Deadlift 5x45, 5x135 , It was doable and I am ready to move on. I was 145 prior my 2 weeks off, and be right there next time for sure.
Extras: knee raises:4x10, assisted dips:3x8 with 100 lb assitance. , boo.
@stef: great hair., and I can see why you can tuck it behind your ears. The hairdresser screw up my inverted bob, and at the front is above chin level and just barely go up at the back. I realized it doesn't actually look like it was purposely done inverted. It looks like a normal classic bob that has been screw up and not even.
I am kind of pissed. My regular hairdresser was on vacation and I went to a chatters , never again.
@diane: it is very interesting how different people can progress so fast in one thing, and others struggle with that one and progress rapidly on something totally different. I only squat a little bit more than HALF what you do (90lb vs your 175 lb) , but for me 135 lb deadlift was a deload, which probably was not even needed.
The only thing seems to be the same for everyone is the OHP is snail motion increase.0 -
@red - OHP is a beast for just about everyone and progress is usually the slowest. Hang in there, you will get up there soon.
Well, I couldn't stay away from the barbell today. Didn't do SL, but played around with some higher rep stuff.
Supersets:
3x10 @ 65 lbs - front squats and OHP
3x10 Hip thrusts @115 lbs and bent over long bar rows @ bar + 33lbs
3x10 sumo deadlifts @115 lbs and bench press @85
Did a bit of foam rolling before the work.0 -
Great work ladies!!
@fisher, thanks! I will update and have a major celebration in the gym as soon as I officially get that chinup!
@red OHP is a huge pain in my *kitten*, it's my least favorite lift! It does come though, just slowly
I did bench press at lunch today, my 5 week of 5/3/1.
Warmup Sets:
5 x 45 pounds
5 x 55 pounds
3 x 65 pounds
Working Sets:
5 x 75 pounds
5 x 85 pounds
5 x 95 pounds-I completed this and it's a rep PR for me!!
Assistance Work:
Incline Dumbbell Flyes-3 sets of 12 @ 15 pounds in each hand
Assisted Pullups- 3 sets of 10 @ 50 pounds assisted, I got 9 in each set.
I didn't get my rowing in, didn't have time, but I'm going for a run later tonight to get some cardio in.
ETA: @jstout, I love your story, that's all sorts of awesome!0 -
Just a run day today. The 4km seemed just as hard as it was last time, but I managed to shave 4 seconds off of my pace. One more 4km and then I bump up to 4.4 and we will see how that goes. Exactly one month until my 5k race so I think I should be ok. I have no plans on actually doing well, I just want to set a baseline (oh and finish it running ) 0
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Despite the national holiday (Liberation Day! yay!) the gym was open, and obviously crowdy... Still managed to occupy the squat rack :drinker:
Squat 62.5kg 5x5 (warmup 20x5, 40x5, 50x5, 55x5)
Bench 40kg 5x5 (warmup 20x5 30x5 35x5) tried 42.5 at the beginning and the end, could only do 2 reps
Barbell row 40kg 5x5. (warmup 30x5), deloaded to fix form.
Upright rows 17.5kg fixed barbell 3x8
Lat raise 4kg dumbbells 4x8 (all 5kg were taken so I added a set)
Dumbbell bent-over row 8kg 3x8
Plank 3x350 -
I haven't posted on this yet and after reading all of your check ins I've discovered I'm doing it wrong! My boyfriend started me on this and has apparently swapped the row and dead lift over. Is that important?
last night was set A (or B... not too sure). Either way I did:
Squat: 37.5kg (80lbs ish) 5x5
OHP: 17.5kg (40lbs ish) 5, 5, 5, 5, 4- so irritating! I just couldn't do that very last rep. This was my third attempt at this weight as well (the last 2 I didn't get so far) so it's time to drop the weight now.
Bent over row: 22.5 (50lbs ish) 5x50 -
Got called into work early today, so no gym today :grumble:
DOMS is pretty light today. I expected it to be worse after deadlifting yesterday (after a break), and then standing and singing for a 3.5 hour choral rehearsal. Sore, sore, sore.
@Telepneff: It may not be a huge problem, but I think it would be good to do the program as written. Doing the overhead press is taxing enough for the upper body; doing the rows alongside it might be not the greatest idea...? I don't know for sure, but that's my thought.0 -
Still trying to find this magical time. I know to avoid Mondays (the bros at my gym "Never Miss A Monday"), but they come in random waves every other day. Some days the weight room is completely empty, and other days BAM! you can't swing a barbell without hitting a bro!Holy crap balls... DOMS from Monday's workout... in mah glutes... :sad:
Hopefully the gym isn't bro-crowded today and I can snag the power rack this afternoon! Mid-week usually isn't bad, so I have high hopes.
Wed night is my fave night to go... less BRO's :laugh: Trolling
EDIT: I don't really mind bros, but crowded conditions are honestly the worst thing on only one cup of coffee in the morning.0 -
Squats: 3x5 145lbs
OHP: 1x10 45lbs, 2x5 50lbs, 2x5 55lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 175lbs
My gym "buddy" (aka, the middle aged bodybuilder who lives in the weight room) was shouting at me during my last rep of OHP at 55lbs. "PUSH, HONEY." While I appreciated it, I almost dropped the bar, lol.
I think I'm going to start adding in an extra day at the gym, starting tomorrow. Just going to do my accessory lifts!
LOL! Whenever my husband comes to the gym with me I have to tell him "DON'T talk to me mid-lift." He doesn't seem to get that him standing there is all the encouragement I need. I feel the same - as soon as he suddenly says something I about drop the bar. And he's always a little too eager to "save me" when he is afraid I'm going to fail a rep. He got a little better about that once he realized I'm stronger than he thought. 0 -
Workout A yesterday with my "under an hour" modification schedule.
I haven't bumped up my squats again this week. I hit 135x5x5 on Saturday and went to 140x3x5 for Tuesday and Thursday. I felt strong yesterday so it didn't feel like THAT much of a challenge. I guess I'll play it by ear as to whether or not I bump it up to 145 for 5x5 on Saturday or make sure I hit 140x5x5 before moving on.
I stayed with 85 lbs on bench which I actually started two weeks ago. I failed the first and second workout at that weight but got it on Saturday. I was afraid to bump it up yesterday without my husband there to spot me though. Failing on bench is a little scary to me. But I got my 5x5 easy with minimal rest time.
75x3x5 for row.0 -
Last night was workout B for me.
Squats: 100# 5x5 I'm still working on a forward lean problem I have been having so I think I'll be here for awhile.
Overhead press: 60# 5x5 I have been working on increasing reps at 55# for what feels like a long time so I was really excited to get all of these.
Deadlift: 130# I have a lot of inflammation in my hands and wrists so my grip was struggling a bit but I got through them. 0 -
Question - what lifts are ok for pregnant ladies? I invited my workout buddy to come with me tonight (she said she NEEDED to do weights and will not ever go to the gym by herself so I said I'd be there doing my SL workout) and I'd love to give her some new moves to help strengthen her hips and all that, but she's 4 months pregnant and I know nothing about that whole scenario... Would hip thrusts with a lower weight/weight she's comfortable with be ok for her?0
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I don't know, but check these ladies out? http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/category/pregnancy/Question - what lifts are ok for pregnant ladies? I invited my workout buddy to come with me tonight (she said she NEEDED to do weights and will not ever go to the gym by herself so I said I'd be there doing my SL workout) and I'd love to give her some new moves to help strengthen her hips and all that, but she's 4 months pregnant and I know nothing about that whole scenario... Would hip thrusts with a lower weight/weight she's comfortable with be ok for her?0 -
Question - what lifts are ok for pregnant ladies? I invited my workout buddy to come with me tonight (she said she NEEDED to do weights and will not ever go to the gym by herself so I said I'd be there doing my SL workout) and I'd love to give her some new moves to help strengthen her hips and all that, but she's 4 months pregnant and I know nothing about that whole scenario... Would hip thrusts with a lower weight/weight she's comfortable with be ok for her?
She should probably talk to her doctor. You don't wanna mess around with that.0 -
Deadlift Day!!! I hit a PR of 145 lbs!!!!! Yay me! I also hit another PR, this one in running. I hit 10:00/mile. :bigsmile:
The rest of the workout was a blur due to a cup of coffee followed by some C4 pre workout. :laugh:0 -
Deadlift Day!!! I hit a PR of 145 lbs!!!!! Yay me! I also hit another PR, this one in running. I hit 10:00/mile. :bigsmile:
The rest of the workout was a blur due to a cup of coffee followed by some C4 pre workout. :laugh:
Whoo hoo! Unbelievable! Yay!!!!0 -
Deadlift Day!!! I hit a PR of 145 lbs!!!!! Yay me! I also hit another PR, this one in running. I hit 10:00/mile. :bigsmile:
The rest of the workout was a blur due to a cup of coffee followed by some C4 pre workout. :laugh:
Yay you!! :drinker: :drinker:0 -
Question - what lifts are ok for pregnant ladies? I invited my workout buddy to come with me tonight (she said she NEEDED to do weights and will not ever go to the gym by herself so I said I'd be there doing my SL workout) and I'd love to give her some new moves to help strengthen her hips and all that, but she's 4 months pregnant and I know nothing about that whole scenario... Would hip thrusts with a lower weight/weight she's comfortable with be ok for her?
I would avoid a weighted hip thrust. The bar position would be my main concern. The movement is good and she can do it with just body weight. Either those or glute bridges.
She really should clear things with her doc first, but I know women who continued with squats and deadlifts and other dumbbell upper body work during pregnancy.0 -
Doc has cleared her to do anything (as long as it isn't painful), but she said maybe she'd try the SL with me and I immediately said NOPE - not right now! I'm thinking body weight hip thrusts would be good, too, and she has done some lower weight goblet squats in the last month.
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Double PR? Awesome!!!!!Deadlift Day!!! I hit a PR of 145 lbs!!!!! Yay me! I also hit another PR, this one in running. I hit 10:00/mile. :bigsmile:
The rest of the workout was a blur due to a cup of coffee followed by some C4 pre workout. :laugh:0 -
Deadlift Day!!! I hit a PR of 145 lbs!!!!! Yay me! I also hit another PR, this one in running. I hit 10:00/mile. :bigsmile:
The rest of the workout was a blur due to a cup of coffee followed by some C4 pre workout. :laugh:
Awesome!!!0 -
Deadlift Day!!! I hit a PR of 145 lbs!!!!! Yay me! I also hit another PR, this one in running. I hit 10:00/mile. :bigsmile:
The rest of the workout was a blur due to a cup of coffee followed by some C4 pre workout. :laugh:
Haha, caffeine induced PR frenzy! Awesome! I just got a new preworkout to try since I ran out of everything else. Can't wait to see what I hit! Haha.
I decided to bite the bullet and do Runkeeper's Begginer 5K training plan as far as running goes. Today was a 1.5 mile rune (which I completed in about 16 minutes, but I wasn't pushing the pace)
I know I CAN run a 5K, but I usually bust my knees up doing so, so maybe working up to it this time will help. Allergies are striking again which makes me think that my body really just can't get used to this. I will buy anti-histamines tonight >_<
And I should recover my bike tomorrow which makes me both excited and dreadful.0 -
Question - what lifts are ok for pregnant ladies? I invited my workout buddy to come with me tonight (she said she NEEDED to do weights and will not ever go to the gym by herself so I said I'd be there doing my SL workout) and I'd love to give her some new moves to help strengthen her hips and all that, but she's 4 months pregnant and I know nothing about that whole scenario... Would hip thrusts with a lower weight/weight she's comfortable with be ok for her?
It is really not a god time to START weight training. It is usually totally fine to keep up what you already doing , even squatting, and deadlifting or whatever you are already doing. But it is really not the time to start. I would suggest her to seek out group classes that designed for pregnant women intead. Beside getting the benefit of proper exercise, she also can connect with other pregnant ladies, and it is really important to build up relationships with other moms and mom to be. After you have a kid, you most likely drift away from friends who do not have kids for a while because you can not harmonize your time and interest0 -
Awesome, awesome, awesome workout today!
Squats: 160 lbs 3x5. I transitioned back to high bar squats and man do these feel so much better. Depth is better and easier. 20 more lbs and I'll be back up to what I was when I jacked up my knee :bigsmile:
OHP: 65 lbs 3x5. Brushed my nose on the way done on a rep, but I don't care. These felt great. Not too much of a struggle. Looking forward to getting back to 75 lbs and beyond.
Deadlift: 215 lbs 1x5. I've broken through the mental plateau, I believe. YES! These felt so GOOD! A little challenging, but nothing too bad. 235, I'm coming for YOU! :glasses:
On another note, I went to Smoothie King and got an Original High Protein in Lemon. WOW, tastes like a lemon cream cheese pie! I'll definitely be getting this one again.0 -
Awww, that makes me kinda sad. You're right, though; I don't have kids and don't want to ever have kids so we will probably see less of each other once the baby is born. I wouldn't say she's new to doing weight-bearing work, but since we have different fitness goals now that she's pregnant, I started SL and have only been doing cardio with her once a week.It is really not a god time to START weight training. It is usually totally fine to keep up what you already doing , even squatting, and deadlifting or whatever you are already doing. But it is really not the time to start. I would suggest her to seek out group classes that designed for pregnant women intead. Beside getting the benefit of proper exercise, she also can connect with other pregnant ladies, and it is really important to build up relationships with other moms and mom to be. After you have a kid, you most likely drift away from friends who do not have kids for a while because you can not harmonize your time and interest0 -
Thanks a lot ladies!!
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I also wanted to add this was the first time that when I dead lifted it didn't hurt my erector spinae. I think the assistance work that I have been doing has been helping my main lifts in a big way.0 -
Awww, that makes me kinda sad. You're right, though; I don't have kids and don't want to ever have kids so we will probably see less of each other once the baby is born. I wouldn't say she's new to doing weight-bearing work, but since we have different fitness goals now that she's pregnant, I started SL and have only been doing cardio with her once a week.It is really not a god time to START weight training. It is usually totally fine to keep up what you already doing , even squatting, and deadlifting or whatever you are already doing. But it is really not the time to start. I would suggest her to seek out group classes that designed for pregnant women intead. Beside getting the benefit of proper exercise, she also can connect with other pregnant ladies, and it is really important to build up relationships with other moms and mom to be. After you have a kid, you most likely drift away from friends who do not have kids for a while because you can not harmonize your time and interest
I found this to be true, but temporary. Once the baby gets older it's easier (and much enjoyed) to get back to being more than just mom.
Anyway workout today was:
Squat 5x5 130 lbs, they felt awesome, getting to just sub parallel no problem. I'm very glad I deloaded last week.
Bench press 5/5/4/3/3 75 lbs had to do the roll of shame on the last one and woke the baby:(
Row 5/5/5/5/4 65lbs just couldn't get the bar to chest on the last one
My chiropractor also has me doing these toe down leg lifts did 3x10 of those the last ones were hard to get done.0 -
As pp mentioned the drifting apart is temporary for the really good friends . The first year is really rough an the sleep deprivation thrumphs everything. After the first year it gets better and by the time the kid is 2 yrs old, most moms became normal. My experience is the sooner the mom start to excersize the sooner she became less of a zombie. So keep offering to be her gym buddy after her baby is born.Awww, that makes me kinda sad. You're right, though; I don't have kids and don't want to ever have kids so we will probably see less of each other once the baby is born. I wouldn't say she's new to doing weight-bearing work, but since we have different fitness goals now that she's pregnant, I started SL and have only been doing cardio with her once a week.0 -
Happy Friday Ladies...finally it's the weekend again...
@rugby yes definately keep us updated..
@ fisher I worked on negatives until I could do one full and then continued to keep trying for 2 full straight arm..just keep at it, it will come and you will feel all Rawwwwwwwwwrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyy when it does...and thanks I appreciate the compliment.
@westend yah you look at that on those numbers
I crave chicken and chocolate after I lift...oh and a diet coke
@ krok...holy crap...amazed at your workouts and on poor sleep none the less...
@ katerina...my husband tries that too..I usually swear at him...GTFO....
@dec I am the same way and he counts them out 1-1 2-2 and tries to save me to soon...worst thing he's done is "grab the girls" as I had my last rep up on OHP he almost got beaned with a plate.
@jstout..never squatted? wow :noway: and you go with the chinups...
@diane sounds like a good reason to me...keep that squat rack busy and I agree with Krok you will be surprised with DL's..
@tele yah I would switch it up perhaps after a couple rest days if you do it M/W/F...change it up on Monday.
@ dennie good job on those numbers
@random grats on PR...Rawwwwwwwwrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
@wolf Yah I know you've been not so happy lately
As for kids yah it can hamper at first but doesn't last long if the parents don't let it. I have a child..man child who is 19 so I might as well be considered as having none and my bf has 2, another friend 2, my sister 1 etc and we all make time for each other..it's just easier for me to go to them.
So workout B for me today Yah DL Day
squats went up today to 135 5x5 no issues, did my rehab right before warm up sets etc.
OHP @ 85 today did 4min rests at first but moving up to 4:15 between 3 and 4 sets, and almost a full 5 between 4th and 5th
4x5 then 1x4...you know that point where you know you got it...I swear I was one inch from there...one more inch up and it would have been a complete rep
I cursed so loud it brought my husband out of his gamming daze...:blushing: and I just keep thinking if I did 3x5 there wouldn't be a failure...:grumble:
DL @ 170 to make sure form is down before I go back to 180...that seems to be where it breaks down. 1x5 no issue
Have a good weekend ladies I am head to my fav resturant on a double date with DH and another couple....best food there makes me drool...seafood pasta, giant seafood rangoons and desserts to die for...0
