Stage 1
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The 3x10s are kicking my *kitten*. It's a good *kitten*-kicking, mind you, but definitely an *kitten*-kicking!
And I had a little moment of glee today when I did 80lbs on my deadlift. New personal best!0 -
Even wearing my little bike gloves I am getting callouses on my hands.
I had a problem with callouses, too, even when wearing gloves. I changed to something called Gripads - got them off Amazon in the UK (but I've seen them under other names). Basically, its heavy duty rubber padding that protects the palms of the hands and fingers and are held on with bands that slip on over three fingers. I must have been using them for about a year now and the callouses are gone. Works fine with most equipment - maybe not kettlebells.0 -
good morning all! I am done with stage 1!
workout 1B8:
Deadlift: 135x8/140x8/14x8
shoulder press: 50x12x3 (tried to go up to 60, but not happening...just had to settle for 2 more reps)
lat pulldown: 90x6x3 (really not sure what happened here...I got 8 done at 90 last week!)
lunge: 50x8/50x8/50x9
V sit up with 15 pound ball overhead: 15x15x3
then I did the 100pushup workout: 22/29/20/17/29. I will be repeating this week next week because i missed the targets too often.
gymbunny - I actually love my callouses.
coquette - congrats on the deadlift...and enjoying your *kitten*-kicking!
rogie - how did 1B1 go??0 -
oops, double post :blushing:0
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The 3x10s are kicking my *kitten*. It's a good *kitten*-kicking, mind you, but definitely an *kitten*-kicking!
And I had a little moment of glee today when I did 80lbs on my deadlift. New personal best!
Same here! I've done one of each so far and they are tougher!
Great work on your deadlift PR!
Lcuconley, congrats on finishing Stage 1! See you on the Stage 2 board when I make it here :happy:0 -
Some guy at the gym yesterday told me I was going to hurt myself doing the lat pull downs (1B). I asked him if my form was bad, he said no, but it was too much weight.... What?! If my form looks good then how could he know it was too much weight?
lcuconley: congrats on graduating from Stage 1!0 -
Some guy at the gym yesterday told me I was going to hurt myself doing the lat pull downs (1B). I asked him if my form was bad, he said no, but it was too much weight.... What?! If my form looks good then how could he know it was too much weight?
lcuconley: congrats on graduating from Stage 1!
Idiot - shame you can't put him on ignore. :laugh: Only you can tell if it's too much weight - he must be in the pink dumbbells for women club.
I finally added weights to my lunges - a whole 1kg! but since I'm still struggling with them I don't care, form first weight later. :bigsmile:0 -
Even wearing my little bike gloves I am getting callouses on my hands.
I had a problem with callouses, too, even when wearing gloves. I changed to something called Gripads - got them off Amazon in the UK (but I've seen them under other names). Basically, its heavy duty rubber padding that protects the palms of the hands and fingers and are held on with bands that slip on over three fingers. I must have been using them for about a year now and the callouses are gone. Works fine with most equipment - maybe not kettlebells.
SNAP! I was going to ask if anyone had heard of these "Gripads", saw them advertised in fitness life magazine - they are pretty cheap here - $25NZD - which is cheaper than any proper weight gloves I have seen. I think I am going to order a red set tonight.0 -
Some guy at the gym yesterday told me I was going to hurt myself doing the lat pull downs (1B). I asked him if my form was bad, he said no, but it was too much weight.... What?! If my form looks good then how could he know it was too much weight?
lcuconley: congrats on graduating from Stage 1!
Idiot - shame you can't put him on ignore. :laugh: Only you can tell if it's too much weight - he must be in the pink dumbbells for women club.
I finally added weights to my lunges - a whole 1kg! but since I'm still struggling with them I don't care, form first weight later. :bigsmile:
I agree. What a douche.
Also - yay for your lunge success - I found Step ups were my problem - had to start with Body Weight!0 -
I hate step ups so super bad!0
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sorry if I am repeating myself...for those with callous problems: make sure your grip is correct and that you are not squishing the skin at the top of your palms. When you grab the bar, slide your fingers around the bar, rather than placing your palms on the bar and wrapping the fingers around.
mcbell & chicbuc - %!#$(* I just looked ahead to stage two...more step ups!
newme - congrats on the new weights...I totally agree: form first!
sjw - I agree with mcbell: what a douche!0 -
Oh and a silly whine - Lat-pull downs. I love doing them, I hate starting them. Why? Because I'm just barely over five feet tall and I can just barely reach the bar to grab it with my fingers if I stand on my tip-toes. So annoying!0
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Oh and a silly whine - Lat-pull downs. I love doing them, I hate starting them. Why? Because I'm just barely over five feet tall and I can just barely reach the bar to grab it with my fingers if I stand on my tip-toes. So annoying!
I hear ya! I am 5ft 3, but if I have to change the bar on the lat pulldown machine at the back of the gym (which is a bit taller than the one in the middle, but often free) I have to stand on my tippy toes. And with heavy weights I worry I am going to get flung into the ceiling after the last rep
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sorry if I am repeating myself...for those with callous problems: make sure your grip is correct and that you are not squishing the skin at the top of your palms. When you grab the bar, slide your fingers around the bar, rather than placing your palms on the bar and wrapping the fingers around.
mcbell & chicbuc - %!#$(* I just looked ahead to stage two...more step ups!
newme - congrats on the new weights...I totally agree: form first!
sjw - I agree with mcbell: what a douche!
I had read a grip description earlier (I assume from you) but hadn't quite understood fully. I am totally of the type to "place palms and wrap fingers", will have to try the slidey finger deal tomorrow for deadlifts. My grip strength leaves a lot to be desired - I have even borrowed one of those squeezy hand grip thingys to try to improve it. Old lefty is pretty sad!0 -
I haven't noticed a lot of callous yet, but I already have them half the year from motorcycle handle grips. I have light summer gloves for riding to prevent callouses, but I don't wear them all the time or else I get a funny tan. Will get some of those weight grips if I find I'm getting more than normal amount from lifting.0
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Oh and a silly whine - Lat-pull downs. I love doing them, I hate starting them. Why? Because I'm just barely over five feet tall and I can just barely reach the bar to grab it with my fingers if I stand on my tip-toes. So annoying!
I'm 5ft and I have to stand on the seat and get my hands where I want them and then hop down. Works for me:)0 -
good morning all! I am done with stage 1!
workout 1B8:
Deadlift: 135x8/140x8/14x8
shoulder press: 50x12x3 (tried to go up to 60, but not happening...just had to settle for 2 more reps)
lat pulldown: 90x6x3 (really not sure what happened here...I got 8 done at 90 last week!)
lunge: 50x8/50x8/50x9
V sit up with 15 pound ball overhead: 15x15x3
then I did the 100pushup workout: 22/29/20/17/29. I will be repeating this week next week because i missed the targets too often.
Well done! Will you be doing AMRAP's?0 -
Some guy at the gym yesterday told me I was going to hurt myself doing the lat pull downs (1B). I asked him if my form was bad, he said no, but it was too much weight.... What?! If my form looks good then how could he know it was too much weight?
lcuconley: congrats on graduating from Stage 1!
Oh my god i can't believe that! What an idiot...how dare him telling you that! Some people....:mad:0 -
I've officially done A1 and B1! I'm so proud of myself. I think I'll be able to try squatting the bar asap. and I picked too small of a weight for deadlifting, I was so proud that I had to move up 20lbs for set 2!
My arms and abs are comfortably sore, thighs are killer sore though. Gonna do some yoga tomorrow on my day off.0 -
jaz - good for you! We are proud of you, too!
daisy - based upon the feedback in the daily thread, I am not going to do AMRAPs
beck, mcbell and coquette - way to overcome extra obstacles!!
deks - funny tan lines! made me smile!0 -
jaz - good for you! We are proud of you, too!
daisy - based upon the feedback in the daily thread, I am not going to do AMRAPs
beck, mcbell and coquette - way to overcome extra obstacles!!
deks - funny tan lines! made me smile!
Could sum up what kind of feedback that was? I am still undecided about it...0 -
Basically, the people who did it said it was not worth it, or they were .bored from a gazillion reps. They weighed in that the goal, from the author's perspective was to show progress, and that they got that feedback from the progression of weights and the tape measure.0
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Well, lcuconley, I think you have changed my mind. I was thinking about doing the AMRAPs. I've been going back and forth.
More step ups in Stage 2? NNNOOOO!!! :sad: I haven't looked at the book yet, I think I'm scared..lol!
ETA: I did buy some lifting gloves. I'm still trying to decide if I like them. I think they make my hands hot, but they do help with grip. I'm torn.0 -
I don't think I'll be doing the amrap's. I KNOW I've gotten stronger and I'm SO ready to be done with stage one! (3 more lifting days! Woot!)
Do lifting gloves help with grip? I feel like I could go up in weight on my step ups and lunges but my grip sucks!
NOT looking forward to more step ups in phase 2! Haha:)0 -
I find gloves hugely helpful. I have small hands, so I feel like my fingers can't wrap around an olympic barbell or dumbbell grip as well as other people. Before gloves, I always felt like my hands and grip strength were holding back my progress.0
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I don't think I'll be doing the amrap's. I KNOW I've gotten stronger and I'm SO ready to be done with stage one! (3 more lifting days! Woot!)
Do lifting gloves help with grip? I feel like I could go up in weight on my step ups and lunges but my grip sucks!
NOT looking forward to more step ups in phase 2! Haha:)
I started using barbells over my shoulders for lunges and step ups. Especially for lunges because after deadlifts my grips are shot!0 -
Basically, the people who did it said it was not worth it, or they were .bored from a gazillion reps. They weighed in that the goal, from the author's perspective was to show progress, and that they got that feedback from the progression of weights and the tape measure.
Yes I agree with that! I think I'll see how I feel when I come to it...Last time around I did consider to do them..but I do agree that I know I made progress already...0 -
I don't actually mind step ups that much...I only don't like them because they do take a bit of time to do but I like how I can feel them working my legs!0
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I think step ups are annoying because it takes twice as long since you have to do full sets on both legs separately, but I was thinking about it today and how it is going to help me hike more awesome trails in the summer so it is all good. And that is why I updated my profile picture... a little inspiration...
Anyway, I increased the height of my step today, so I'm stuck on the same weight, but I'm stepping up higher... I'm thinking that is more important than the heavier weights.
This is how high I had it for my first three workouts:
I added just one more riser so the top of my leg is parallel to the ground with my foot is on the step.0 -
I need a proper step. I have a wood box I am using that is not very high. And my bench is too high.0
