July workout check-in thread - Don't July about your PR
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I hope it's okay that I started this one off? =D
Simple and quick workout for me today, I'm going to help people clean and move in a bit so I kept it to the minimum.
Power cleans 4 set of 95x2
4 sets of 100x2
form was a bit sloppy here again, but nothing backbreaking so I'm just gonna keep working on it!
OHP
60x10
62.5x8
65x6
70x4
superset with assisted pull-ups
3 sets at ~ 40lbs x2
~80lbs assist x8
3 rounds of 3 min AMRAP
2 clean & jerk @ 65
3 muscle-ups (rows and dips)
4 burpees
managed 2 + 2 burpees, 2 + 0 burpees, and 3 full rounds! A lot more than the last time! yay!
Hope everyone is havcing a great first day of the month! Here? We be cookin'! Kroast in the Krockpot
Simple and quick workout for me today, I'm going to help people clean and move in a bit so I kept it to the minimum.
Power cleans 4 set of 95x2
4 sets of 100x2
form was a bit sloppy here again, but nothing backbreaking so I'm just gonna keep working on it!
OHP
60x10
62.5x8
65x6
70x4
superset with assisted pull-ups
3 sets at ~ 40lbs x2
~80lbs assist x8
3 rounds of 3 min AMRAP
2 clean & jerk @ 65
3 muscle-ups (rows and dips)
4 burpees
managed 2 + 2 burpees, 2 + 0 burpees, and 3 full rounds! A lot more than the last time! yay!
Hope everyone is havcing a great first day of the month! Here? We be cookin'! Kroast in the Krockpot
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So how long have you had this thread title sitting in your brain?
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Kiiilllled it today. I am so happy with my workout.
Squats: 145, 5x5
OHP: 75, 5x5 IS THIS REAL LIFE?!?! I thought a deload was coming, but NOPE.
DL: 185, 1x5
I got stung on the palm of my hand by a bee yesterday (I'm allergic) and it was hurting when I was doing OHP and DL but I sucked it up and got through it. And damn did I get through.
Much happy. Very workout. Such wayts.0 -
Haha was wondering what the thread title was going to be. I was thinking something like "July-ike whatchu see?" but I can't say that without grooving a little bit and getting Beyonce stuck in my head...0
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Haha was wondering what the thread title was going to be. I was thinking something like "July-ike whatchu see?" but I can't say that without grooving a little bit and getting Beyonce stuck in my head...
Me too!!!! Another great title to help keep me motivated with the check-ins.0 -
Hahaha - same here! Was thinking something like "July-ike to squat deep, don't you?!"Haha was wondering what the thread title was going to be. I was thinking something like "July-ike whatchu see?" but I can't say that without grooving a little bit and getting Beyonce stuck in my head...
Me too!!!! Another great title to help keep me motivated with the check-ins.
In other news... will be doing Workout B tonight. Will update tomorrow with how that goes. Yesterday's workout was a leisurely jog for 2.31 miles @ 4.7mph, 30 minutes.0 -
Yesterday was Workout B. It was alright, I guess. Was only able to grab the power rack at the gym toward the end of my workout so I had to re-arrange the order of my exercises and even had to cut OHP to 3x5 so I could get my squats in. After finishing my squats, I didn't have time left (needed to be home) to do deadlifts. Thursday's workout will be at the gym, too, then hopefully I won't ever have to go back! Home power rack should be ready in time for Sunday's workout!
In order of performance:
Upright Rows - 5x5 @ 60lbs (this felt a bit too easy, though I was really just trying to pass time)
1-arm dumbbell rows - 5x5 @ 40lbs (this was definitely too light but I forgot what weight I did these at last time)
OHP - 3x5 @ 60lbs
Squats - 5x5 @ 145lbs0 -
Hit and miss making it the gym lately. Last night was a 'hit'!
Squats
Warmed with 1x5 @ 45, 95, 115, 135, 155, 175, 185, 195 then 2x200
Work at 5x5x175
I had to bail out of my third rep at 200#; I blame my husband because right before that set he asked, "what should I do if you get in trouble...?" It's probably actually because I haven't been in the gym in about 10 days and my balance was off - I was a little forward and lost the drive through my heels.
DL
135, 155, 175 then 185 for 2
I love this lift but it's been challenging for me. I'm committed to following through with these regularly so I can break through my issues. I like sumo better than conventional -- and after a DL workout I feel super strong when cycling (I commute via bike to work)
Then I did a circcuit of accessory work - all 3x10
OHP @ 45
Lying tricep ext. at 45
DB Bicep curl at 20
Cable Crunch at 52
Back Ext. at 25
Followed by ab work and a few pushups
I felt awesome last night -- and KILLED today. That's what I get for not being in the gym for a few days...0 -
Last night:
Squats -- 5x5 @ 65 -- I've stuck at 65 for a while to really concentrate on my form. I've been having trouble getting parallel due to my one hip hurting but last night, every single one of these was at or below parallel. I can feel it in my butt today.
OHP -- 3x5 @ 45, 2x4 @ 45 -- I guess the squats took it out of me because I couldn't do the 5x5 even though I did the other day. Oh, well. Next time.
Deadlift -- 1x3 @ 145. Yeah, only 3. That's all I could manage.
Rows -- 2x5 at 60 to kind of make up for skipping out on some the other night.0 -
Haha nice title!!
So today's workout SUCKED!!!!
Last night I did a plyometrics workout so maybe that didn't help.. Anyhow, workout A today. without the squats. because plyo squats jumps killed my legs yesterday.
Bench: 70lbs 4-3-4-3-2.. YIKES.
Row: 75lbs 5-4-3-5-4. Double YIKES!! I forced myself on the 75lbs as I had kept 70 for the last 4 workouts :blushing: but I knew I didnt have 75 in me!! Next time maybe.
The first workout of July is to be forgotten.0 -
My first July workout was a nice hike in Kananaskis country, but I managed to poison myself with an over ripe avacado, and well, let's just say the hike didn't end well...I have a feeling that I'll be taking a break from eating them for a while, friends off!
I did a deadlift workout on Monday (technically June I guess), and I failed at 215 pounds. I was supposed to get 3 reps and I could only manage 2, I got the third rep about 6 inches off the ground and then dropped it. On a good note though, I can now do 3 sets of 7 unassisted dips instead of 5, I'm getting up there!
Squat day today, I'm waiting until the evening to do it, and hopefully my poor stomach will be all better and settled by then
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I skipped Monday's workout for holiday weekend related reasons (read: hangover) so today was Workout A
Squats: 4/5/5/5/5 x 70 - I overbalanced backwards on the last rep of the first set and had to dump the weights.
Bench 5x5x65
Row 5x5x60
I added in some glute bridges at the end - 3x10x30.0 -
First workout in July was B today:
Squats: Rocked the 60kg with 5x5 *strike*
OHP: warm up, then 5/5/5/5/4 with 31kg - that was so close, but the damn last rep just didn't go up in the air :-D
DL: warm up, 4 @ 80kg, I did the last rep, but my form was really bad so I am redoing it next time again.0 -
So, I've been in and out of this forum lately, reading your workouts and not really posting much. I'm impressed with you guys. I only lifted once last week, Thursday and Friday were devoted to my son's freshman orientation at college and I didn't lift on Wednesday because I was afraid all of the walking the next 2 days would be too much for my knee. I've been having the same issues still. I had my gyno appointment yesterday and I pretty much use him for anything else, as well. My body has just been hurting as of late and he drew some blood to see what is going on. Also, he told me I needed to do higher reps at lower weights if I wanted to firm up. :grumble: I told him I've been taking pics and I've had great results with low reps and heavy weights. I'll know something about my pain on the 22nd hopefully. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical on Monday and my knee seemed to respond to that well. So, today, I went back into the weight room after that week long hiatus and started off low.
Squats: 3x5 115 lbs. WOW, I REALLY focused on form and getting below parallel today. I've just been trying to hit parallel. My knee felt really good throughout, but this weight sure was hard coming up out of the pocket. Apparently, my form has broken down way more than I thought when I hit those higher weights. I'm looking forward to keeping my form exactly where it needs to be as I go back up from here. I'm thinking this probably has contributed to my knee issues.
Bench: 4x3 95 lbs. My arm is still giving me problems, but maybe my doc do something about it.
Rows: Too many people in the weight room, so I used the row machine and did 3x8 at 90 lbs and 2x5 at 105 lbs.0 -
Well my first July workout was supposed to be a 5k run yesterday. I decided playing more cribbage with my hubby was more fun than running in 28C weather. I'll do the run later tonight, probably after the kidlets are in bed.
Workout b this morning
Squat 155lbs 3x5
Ohp 50lbs 3x5 (deload from 3 fails at 60lbs) felt really good
Dl 165lbs 1x5 felt really nice to have 45lbs plates, not balancing on 2 10lbs plates makes this feel great.
Accessories
Sldl 3x10 95
Glute Bridge 3x10 95
Then I did 16 minutes of 30 second random stuff, like mountain climbers, jumping jacks, foam rolling, dynamic stretches, burpies, etc. Just to fill in the full hour.0 -
It's hump day and first workout of the week for me....took Monday off...holy wow over 40 degrees with the humidex...so I laid by the pool drank and burned the girls where they fell out my bathing suit top..:bigsmile:
@sure...great work on OHP
@krok..nice title hehe love it..
@katro oh a gym with air? that would be nice...If I had known it was gonna be so hot I would have turned in my gift certificate.
@Lady...wow on those squats...:drinker:
@rps nice on getting low with the squats
@rugby nice on those dips and the DL.still just wow
@coady...hehe that was me on Sunday after my night out and McDonalds noms too
@wolf I hope you find out what is going on....and it's easily fixed.
@llama nice on the DL must feel great.
So for me since I skipped Monday workout B for me today
Squats warmup working weight @150 3x6 (building up the endurance still)
OHP warmup working weight @ 88.5 3x5
DL deloaded again down to 180 due to that twinge in my back..at first I thought it was just DOMS but nope it's been "sore" and since I have switched back to Str Leg seems to be working well 1x5
On a personal note wow water retention....after those hungry days and in this heat. My Shot is next week so having a bit of a break through this week...and this heat is wow...got on the scale on Monday...was up 5lbs :noway: but knows it's water...*shakes head*0 -
So trying to get back to running and did a mile before work yesterday (heat/humidity = bad + long commute) and of course the ole hip flexor injury flared up. I've been reading that sitting all day (which I do, yay desk job) doesn't help and that strengthening your glutes will help because they are connected. What's everyone's favorite glute exercises??
A today, where I would just laugh to myself about how this gym is so man dominated and that probably would have intimidated me when I started almost a year ago but doesn't anymore.
Squats: 120lbs, the hip flexor didn't bother me once I warmed up good.
Rows: 70.5lbs, this was tougher than last time, or so I remember
Bench: 70.5lbs
Hoping to go again tomorrow since I'll hopefully picnic-ing for the 4th and not worried about any showers from Hurricane Arthur...(although I think I'm far enough inland where it should be fine after the early morning)0 -
Yes, I did it! Put a band-aid on before the bench presses,to be safer, but made it through without incident.
Workout A (Wed)
hot potato squat - 5 x 10 - 10
dumbbell skier swings - 5 x 10 - 40
lateral hot potato squat - 5 x 10 - 10
Dumbbell side bend - 5 x 10 - 40
flat dumbbell fly 5 x 5 - 40
overhand bicep curls - 5 x 5 - 80
Reverse curls - 5 x 5 - 55
Bench press - 5 x 5 - 6
deadlifts 5 X 1 - 125
squats 5 X 5 - 1350 -
Failure day! Y'all say it's progress, so that works.
Sq - 115lbs 5x5 - I'm gonna go ahead and stay there next time if I feel anything less than stellar. That was a struggle.
OHP - 65lbs 5/5/3/5/3 - Haha and that too. I did only stay at 60lbs for one day unlike how I stayed at 55lbs for a long time. Working on my hip motion...
DL - 135lbs 1x5 - This was actually a 20lb increase, but I've been increasing wrong, and I am stubborn and wanted to use the big plates. Never again using the big plates. Haha, not because this set was too hard, but because they are /awwwwwkward/ to load and de-load on the floor and re-rack. I might just stick to using multiples for a while. :-) The place they go on the power rack is kind of mid torso height and it was a lot of not-so-graceful chest grinding all up on that to get the plate on its peg...
No accessories because dealing with 45lb plates was too much work. Also the gym was closing in 10 minutes. :-) If I'm good I'll do some core work at home.
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So how long have you had this thread title sitting in your brain?
Pretty sure I came up with it on the spot, but I can't recall. At first I was going to say "Don't July about your bench" but we're not bro's so I widened the outreach, bro!
So July-ike to groo-hoove to the mewsic? (I'm chuckling at myself thinking of how weird I'd look like doing those pop star moves. NOT my thing!)
So! I didn't sleep much again! But today was actually a REALLY good workout! =D
Snatch press + balance + OH Squat complex, 4 sets of 3 @ 80 lbs and I was even able to go to 82.5 on the last set! Okay, reps were a wee bit shaky, but I got them in!
Front Squats
120x5
125x5
135x3
135x3
superset pike presses
5 / 5 / 5 / 6
I tried to film my last set and I think my camera crashed. It was such a grinder but such a beautiful grinder! My core was tight, chest upright, elbows up high... I would've loved to look at it and see if I hit depth as well.
FInished with what I now affectionately call the grueling 3 and a half (the non-modified version makes more sense). For time
60m prowler w/ 25lbs
600 single rope jumps
30 knees to bows
30 single arm DB power clean and press @25
-- repeat for half the reps
Total: 25:45 (from 27:23 I think?). Gawd I hate jumping rope.
[DL - 135lbs 1x5 - This was actually a 20lb increase, but I've been increasing wrong, and I am stubborn and wanted to use the big plates. Never again using the big plates. Haha, not because this set was too hard, but because they are /awwwwwkward/ to load and de-load on the floor and re-rack. I might just stick to using multiples for a while. :-) The place they go on the power rack is kind of mid torso height and it was a lot of not-so-graceful chest grinding all up on that to get the plate on its peg...
Can you not adjust the pegs on the power rack to at least load the bar around mid-thigh high? Otherwise, quick tip: To remove plates, get one side out, then lift the bar upright to get the other one out. As for re-racking the plates themselves... well I guess I'm used to it now but usually I go for the 45's that are about groud level since they're easier. Still, after a while you'll get the hang of deadlifting/clean-uplling the plate up to your chest and you're working your grip to get it on the rack! Profit!0 -
I'M BACK. Working lower on everything but OHP today, but planning on progressing during July :drinker:
Squats: 3x5 135lbs
Deadlifts: 1x4 155lbs
OHP singles: 4x1 65lbs
Deadlifts were difficult this morning even at near -20% deload. Need to eat more, I guess!0 -
Boo. On Tuesday I killed it a little too much. I got a twinge in my back on my very last DL rep. I was hoping the day off yesterday would be enough, but it isn't. Taking the day off today from lifting, since I still have 8 hours of lessons to teach...not like I'm not working out.
Hopefully tomorrow I wake up fine. 0 -
I am on my 5th week of Stronglifts!!! Oh how time flew and oh how these exercises have gotten challenging QUICKLY.
Completed my second July workout this morning (workout A).
Squats: 110x5 (I didn't fail per se but my knees were wobbly on the last two sets and it felt like my hips were starting to rise first before the rest of my body. Wouldn't it be safe to say that I should repeat this weight on the next session for better form?)
Bench: 60x5 (I am progressing at 2.5lbs each time and these are still fairly doable without too much stress and strain. I am still resting 90s between each set instead of the 3 minutes I have been doing for the squats. I am looking forward to the 2.5 increase next time)
Rows: 65x5 (I am going to stay at this weight next time. I need to stop being lazy and do a form video for this exercise because I feel like I am shrugging my shoulders toward my neck instead of back as I pull the row/bar close to my chest. It might being just a matter of the weight being a little too heavy for me to handle. I can do the bar alone (45lbs) with no issues)
For my workout on this Saturday, I will be attempting my BW on the deadlifts. I did 145lb last time and boy, did it wipe me out good. My HRM went from 98 bpm to 151 bpm after just 35 secs of 5 reps. It was crazy and I loved it! It is, however, getting really hard on my hands. I have small calluses forming already on my hands. I am not using anything so far. What are you ladies using for the bar? I have a pair of gloves so I might use them after I attempt 155lb on my deadlifts.
I will save my comments about the OHP for later. We are rocky now at 57.5lbs. I will repeat that weight on Saturday.0 -
Squats: 110x5 (I didn't fail per se but my knees were wobbly on the last two sets and it felt like my hips were starting to rise first before the rest of my body. Wouldn't it be safe to say that I should repeat this weight on the next session for better form?)
If you feel there was a form breakdown then technically you didn't complete the rep, know what I mean? So my rule of thumb is that if I feel that my form was off to a point of possible detriment, I'll count it as not completed which means I repeat the weight. If it was just very difficult, or my form was slightly off (but not possibly injury inducing) then I move on up.For my workout on this Saturday, I will be attempting my BW on the deadlifts. I did 145lb last time and boy, did it wipe me out good. My HRM went from 98 bpm to 151 bpm after just 35 secs of 5 reps. It was crazy and I loved it! It is, however, getting really hard on my hands. I have small calluses forming already on my hands. I am not using anything so far. What are you ladies using for the bar? I have a pair of gloves so I might use them after I attempt 155lb on my deadlifts.
I've heard not to use gloves as it messes with your grip. What I do is just file or use a pumice stone on my calluses. I also put Biosilk in my hair daily and rub some of it into my palms as well. The calluses were pretty bad there for a bit (one of my calluses ripped off and that hand became "Zombie Hand") but now they are super manageable even DL at 185 pounds. Just gotta tough it out through the building up stage. Are you using a mixed grip on DL? That helps me a lot.0 -
For my workout on this Saturday, I will be attempting my BW on the deadlifts. I did 145lb last time and boy, did it wipe me out good. My HRM went from 98 bpm to 151 bpm after just 35 secs of 5 reps. It was crazy and I loved it! It is, however, getting really hard on my hands. I have small calluses forming already on my hands. I am not using anything so far. What are you ladies using for the bar? I have a pair of gloves so I might use them after I attempt 155lb on my deadlifts.I've heard not to use gloves as it messes with your grip. What I do is just file or use a pumice stone on my calluses. I also put Biosilk in my hair daily and rub some of it into my palms as well. The calluses were pretty bad there for a bit (one of my calluses ripped off and that hand became "Zombie Hand") but now they are super manageable even DL at 185 pounds. Just gotta tough it out through the building up stage. Are you using a mixed grip on DL? That helps me a lot.
I second the mixed grip suggestion, and I use chalk instead of gloves. Technically speaking my gym doesn't allow chalk, but I loop-holed that rule by buying a "non-marking chalk substitute" off of Amazon :bigsmile:
For me, gloves still get slippery and it feels like I'm not gripping the bar as much, it definitely affects my grip. The first few times I used the chalk, it was downright painful when I let go of the bar, I was gripping so hard that I got the little bumps indented into my fingers, but now I'm used to it and my callouses aren't that bad because I lotion up right after every DL session.0 -
For my workout on this Saturday, I will be attempting my BW on the deadlifts. I did 145lb last time and boy, did it wipe me out good. My HRM went from 98 bpm to 151 bpm after just 35 secs of 5 reps. It was crazy and I loved it! It is, however, getting really hard on my hands. I have small calluses forming already on my hands. I am not using anything so far. What are you ladies using for the bar? I have a pair of gloves so I might use them after I attempt 155lb on my deadlifts.
I've heard not to use gloves as it messes with your grip. What I do is just file or use a pumice stone on my calluses. I also put Biosilk in my hair daily and rub some of it into my palms as well. The calluses were pretty bad there for a bit (one of my calluses ripped off and that hand became "Zombie Hand") but now they are super manageable even DL at 185 pounds. Just gotta tough it out through the building up stage. Are you using a mixed grip on DL? That helps me a lot.
I have been using thin cotton stretchy gloves that saves my hands from getting cut up and bad callouses and i don't think it has been to bad for my grip. I only use for DL and rows.0 -
Can you not adjust the pegs on the power rack to at least load the bar around mid-thigh high? Otherwise, quick tip: To remove plates, get one side out, then lift the bar upright to get the other one out. As for re-racking the plates themselves... well I guess I'm used to it now but usually I go for the 45's that are about groud level since they're easier. Still, after a while you'll get the hang of deadlifting/clean-uplling the plate up to your chest and you're working your grip to get it on the rack! Profit!
Yup, the bar I can set somewhere else which will help. It really is just re-racking the plates. I guess I will get used to it, but it is just a sad affair right now. I guess I have 5 or so days to decide next time it's Workout B day. :-) I'll work on my aim.
Re: chalk: There's stuff called Mighty Grip and similar other products that should also help with grip without leaving whatever bad news chalky residue that gyms don't like.0 -
Workout A for me last night.
Squats 10kg 4/5/5/4/5 My form is still poor but I will just keep at it.
Bench Press 22.5kg 5/5/5/4/5 Man I struggle with this but I did better than last time.
Rows 22.5kg 5x5 Think I have the form down now
Regarding the bench press, do any of you do them in a rack? Even though I am only on a low weight, I feel very unsure and in an ideal world I would like a spotter but I don't have one. Thinking I should do them in a rack to feel safer, although it still wouldn't stop the fear of dropping the bar on my face. For some reason, the difference between 20kg and 22.5kg for me in the bench press seems huge! I hope I don't sound stupid. I am such a noob so go easy on me! 0 -
Whew! It,s that time of the month again! Bodyweight gauntlet! 3 mins AMRAP
- ~50lbs assist pull-ups: 20
- Squats: 104
- Push-ups: 48
- Burpees: 25 and a lot of technical difficulties due to my floor being DRENCHED.It's still way too humid over here!
Plank: 1:18... I used to be able to hold 2 mins rather easily. Maybe I should do these more often? Ha.
Then went out and did the first workout of the 6 min mile 6 week program. 200m x 8 (Which I think my track is actually 350m so make that 175m but I'll always run there so I can compare ha.) Kept around 49-50 seconds for the most part, but my last lap was 44.55! After a hundred squats? I'll take it =DRegarding the bench press, do any of you do them in a rack? Even though I am only on a low weight, I feel very unsure and in an ideal world I would like a spotter but I don't have one. Thinking I should do them in a rack to feel safer, although it still wouldn't stop the fear of dropping the bar on my face. For some reason, the difference between 20kg and 22.5kg for me in the bench press seems huge! I hope I don't sound stupid. I am such a noob so go easy on me!
You definitely could do them in the power rack, I've had some issues doing that myself though because I couldn't get the bar to be at the right distance and the lowest position for the safeties was too high compared to the bench. Now that I think of it though that was the crossfit rig and not the power rack, but if you can get comfy go right ahead. Although I wouldn't worry about dropping the bar on your face too much
1- unless you're unracking/reracking the bar, it should be over your chest. Just sayin ;P
2- Most bench press "fails" will happen before the first half of the press. You can lower the bar safely and do the roll of shame if you get stuck. Worst case scenario would be getting a few bruises on your hips from rolling it there and catching your hip bones. Practice with an empty bar first and you should be golden.
As for chalk, liquid grip is pretty good but ever since my gym allowed chalk in the crossfit area i've been using that instead. You could probably get away with it if you use it smart. They only ban it because people are stupid, dip their hands in the stuff and put it every frickin where. All you need is to rub a small block on the callouses and a bit of the fingers!0 -
Regarding the bench press, do any of you do them in a rack? Even though I am only on a low weight, I feel very unsure and in an ideal world I would like a spotter but I don't have one. Thinking I should do them in a rack to feel safer, although it still wouldn't stop the fear of dropping the bar on my face. For some reason, the difference between 20kg and 22.5kg for me in the bench press seems huge! I hope I don't sound stupid. I am such a noob so go easy on me!
You definitely could do them in the power rack, I've had some issues doing that myself though because I couldn't get the bar to be at the right distance and the lowest position for the safeties was too high compared to the bench. Now that I think of it though that was the crossfit rig and not the power rack, but if you can get comfy go right ahead. Although I wouldn't worry about dropping the bar on your face too much
1- unless you're unracking/reracking the bar, it should be over your chest. Just sayin ;P
2- Most bench press "fails" will happen before the first half of the press. You can lower the bar safely and do the roll of shame if you get stuck. Worst case scenario would be getting a few bruises on your hips from rolling it there and catching your hip bones. Practice with an empty bar first and you should be golden.
Thanks for the comments. Yeah it is when I am reracking that I am worried about dropping it. Just need to be careful. One day last week I only managed to get one end in the rack and couldn't lift the other end up and some kind soul ran over to help me. Still, I didn't let it hit my face so I am sure I am just being silly. I was going to ask about the position when bench pressing though. At first I was doing it at the nipple line, but then my boyfriend told me I should be doing it a bit higher, at the top of my chest. What do you ladies say?0 -
Thanks for the comments. Yeah it is when I am reracking that I am worried about dropping it. Just need to be careful. One day last week I only managed to get one end in the rack and couldn't lift the other end up and some kind soul ran over to help me. Still, I didn't let it hit my face so I am sure I am just being silly. I was going to ask about the position when bench pressing though. At first I was doing it at the nipple line, but then my boyfriend told me I should be doing it a bit higher, at the top of my chest. What do you ladies say?
Bar position will be highly dependant on your own anatomy and the arch you keep in your back while benching. (The higher the arch, the lower it will be on your chest, but your forearm length could play a role there too). Too high will put a lot of stress on your shoulders. Too low won't give you your best leverage. I tend to be just about nipple line and I have a practically non-existant arch on my back. I usually have a fairly narrow grip though and my elbows are tucked in a good bit (I'm very triceps dominant).
That's my take on it, anyway. And OMG I can't wait to try my bench on Monday! lol0
