Daily Chat Thread
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Sue - Get well soon cause that's yuck.
Steph - Have fun and happy anniversary!
Julie - It's on the consideration block, actually. Though I'd like to go watch something first and there aren't too many in the area. But I'll have to look up the closest one again as there was one in spring. Then I can see if I want to try and compete, so if I do make that call can gear training towards it with sufficient time to work on my numbers.
Well, rest day and by that I mean, I went to the gym. I checked out the gym by work and with the special sale right now, it was more feasible. It's about same price per month in the end, after 30 days I'll be able to go to any of their locations, and far less people but still 24 hours. So, I signed up there and sadly broke up with my current gym. I really do like the 24 Hour Fitness and recommend it as a gym as the equipment and everything was great. If I lived closer then I'd stick with that one. The cancel was even easy and I have a whole month aside from the current one to keep using it cause you pay first and last month when joining, which makes for easy end when that's necessary.
New gym (Anytime Fitness) is much smaller but has pretty much all the equipment I need. Only struggle will be bench press cause they don't have a regular bench with rack. I will have to learn how to bench in the squat rack. They also are against weight dropping (as most are) with some concern of that intimidating others, but I don't drop my deadlifts and I work out after 11 pm. Considering not many people are there at 11 am, doubt I have to worry about bothering anyone when I go. I did mention a concern on no steps being available on the main gym floor, aside from the stackable aerobic step, because I can't reach the top of the cable machine to lower it for curls or face pulls or anything. The owner was nice and said she'd talk to her husband (they own gyms together) about looking into getting something. I even have to step on the seat to reach the lat pull bar cause yeah, short.
So, I did elliptical for 30 minutes then messed around with some weights. Tried upright rows to see how that felt, a little bit of dumbbell shrugs, seated row, bent row and tricep extension plus one set of back extension without weight.
The fun part will be that they have new equipment. So, fancy cardio machine with touch screens and food network (very important for steady state cardio). Plus, they have a room for fitness class but it's more like the home video version with a big screen. Can pick whatever class you want if the room is available, no schedules to follow or instructors. Not helpful if you need tips and form checks, but great to get in a little zumba while going around the sometimes changing work schedule. Plus, my coworker can go there too cause she's a member of the gym near where we live and has been long enough to go to any of the locations.
It's an adjustment and different but think it will be good.
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That sounds great, Dawn! And I am sure that a step will be forthcoming soon!
Just back from the gym. Loved it. SQ at 62.5kg again and increased bench press to 40kgs for 5x5
had to squeeze them out but good form and dead chuffed with myself!
Ravenous now, though....corned beef hash and a fried egg on the cards for dinner.....0 -
@suelegal feel better.
@Beeps2011 glad to hear it
@kimiuzzell nice job
@DawnEmbers glad to hear you found something that'll work for you
@stephaniewilcox367 happy anniversary. That is a Damn good reason to enjoy a good meal. No guilt allowed.
I did indeed skip the gym. My hips are impossibly tight. I can't lift my leg more than six inches. Didn't think step ups were going to happen today. Tomorrow is another day.0 -
Good Dawn.
Sue!! Blech at infection.
Hi to all!
I lifted today. And had a good interview.....i will find out if job offer is going to happen on Tuesday.
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@Beeps2011 fingers crossed for that job!
TGI Friday - I am sooo looking forward to not having to set the alarm tomorrow. Weekend is almost here!0 -
Good luck Beeps!
Congrats on the first 4 Stephanie!
7a done but I didn't go over it first so I did 10 reps of everything instead of the 8 I was supposed to do, oops. I felt super tired so I am thinkng this sore throat I have is maybe a bug after all, crap! I will dose myself with elderberry tincture and see if I can skip getting ill.0 -
Keeping my fingers crossed as well Beeps.
Before work cardio. I might lift at 10 am tomorrow with coworker so didn't want to do both upper power and cardio tonight after work. So, I spent a little time in new gym jogging on the treadmill (30 minutes) while watching cake wars. Fun times.0 -
Dawn-it'd be worth looking into for sure. Keep us posted. Glad the new gym is working out.
Beeps-great job on the interview! Hope it pans out.
Sam-sorry for the tight hips. Hope you can stretch and rest today.
Kim-great job!! Impressive girl!!
Rest days for me. Lots of watching volleyball and cheering. Painted some wine glasses with some girlfriends last night and had a fun dinner too. Needed that GNO. Home chill in' now and heading back for more volleyball tomorrow. 3-day MLK tournament. Whew! Long weekend.
Take care all!0 -
Cardio today. ZOOM!0
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Long time no see! I swear things get busier week after week. I am helping out at my boys' school every Monday, cleaning someone's house every Wednesday, and trying to work in gym/running/errands/cooking/cleaning my house/life in between!
Beeps, good luck with the job!
Sue, hope you're feeling better soon!
Mmebouchon, sorry for your losses
Julie, enjoy your weekend!
Dawn, did you say cake?!?! Mmmmm.....
Sam, try some good deep stretching after a hot shower. My hips can be so tight too.
I am almost done my redo of Strong S1 P1. I've moved it back to four workouts instead of six of each. This week I finally got all my weights and my running back to where I was in early December before I got injured and sick, so yay! I have one more of each workout, A and B, then be special workout and it's on to P2.
I am trying to remember where I am at for everything:
Planks: been doing 30 seconds with feet on a bench, one leg raised up. This is what I was doing before hurting my back but it is definitely harder since having that injury.
Side planks: both feet on a bench. I think this week I will move from that to feet on a bench, top leg raised. Again, it's where I was pre-injury and it was doable, but I'm sure now it will feel a bit more difficult.
Cable half kneeling anti rotation press: 15 pounds last week
Bird dog: before injury I was at 15 second holds from the toes. This week I got back to about ten seconds. Getting there!
Single leg RDL: 25#
Step ups: 14-16" or so step (aerobic step with five risers) and 55# barbell. I can't do dumbells over 20# or so because my grip sucks
Goblet squat: 32.5#
Split squat: I think it was 55# barbell as well
Three point dumbell row: 37.5#
Inverted row: I do them in the squat rack and have the bar seven notches down. Not sure how high that is on my body? Anyway, I find them very hard because my grip gives out before my strength does
Push-ups: I've been doing them on a bench, then down to a lower wall. I think I am almost ready to go back down to the floor for a few. I just hate people being able to see me doing these! I do the pike push-ups for the second workout and have been doing them with my feet up on an aerobic step on the floor.
No weight change in months, but my clothes have felt looser this week. No bingeing for over two weeks now too
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Jo, I can't remember the last time I ironed, impressive. I steam...
I posted on the strong post. I will start the strong program this Monday. Finally feeling I can take it on and I know I will feel better.
Best wishes to everyone to get thru the rest of winter.
Just back from the gym. Loved it. SQ at 62.5kg again and increased bench press to 40kgs for 5x5 had to squeeze them out but good form and dead chuffed with myself!
Ravenous now, though....corned beef hash and a fried egg on the cards for dinner.....[/quote]So some part of me decided that despite 2 workouts yesterday (on 2 hrs sleep), getting up at 5.30am to lift would be a good idea. Getting up (after 6 hours sleep) was ok, so got to the gym. Whereby my body totally refused to cooperate. Or more specifically, my shoulders, which though OHP was freakin' impossible and even my usual accessories were a struggle. Didn't even contemplate pull ups. Sigh. Feeling emotionally worn out too - work is hard, our pet guinea pigs died in the heat yesterday and the kids were devastated. Feeling crap for not bringing them inside And then to add to that, my sister rang to let me know she had a miscarriage 
Went back home and slept for 2 hours.
So now having a bit of a lazy day - kids got friends over in the pool and I'm sat around trying to finish a scholarship proposal. I have vacuumed and mopped. Will leisurely iron this afternoon. Not that this can be considered a leisure activity but it's nice not to have to do it in a rush the night before everyone needs clothes ready. Also got to drive kids to the city to meet hubby after work - they are going to watch cricket while I go to combat. That means a quiet dinner to myself (unfortunately I still have to cook it).
My shoulders are probably not going to function after combat so it's a good job tomorrow is squat day. Really it should be rest day but my work shifts make rest day later in the week. I hope everyone has a more fun/ successful day than me!! Go kill it for me
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Beeps - nice zoom there.
Pudding - great workout. Wish I'd gotten to eat some cake instead of just watch it but was still fun as they had a star wars themed challenge.
Gym last night was interesting. Went to 24 (not the new one) and since I did the cancel, every time I sign in the thing is going to say see receptionist. That's going to be a long month if I have to explain every time. The guy working last night was nice though, so that helped. Should have asked the one when I did the cancel as to exactly how long I have left at the place but it's at least until the 14th (should be until the 28th but eh, oh well).
During the first lift, bench press, I had a woman come up and ask me if I would mind showing her sumo deadlifts. I haven't done them often so it was interesting for a few reasons including that she not only remembered me enough on that one lift but also approached me in a different part of the gym about it. So, I showed her them and did pendlay rows in that area instead of doing bent over rows. She was nice. New to lifting so we did a minimal weight and I showed the stacking of plates to help with any deadlift when first learning, while also made sure to emphasis that I'm not a trainer, that is how I approached the lift and some sources to look into in order to learn more. Good lifting session overall fueled by a couple of macaroons consumed pre-workout. mmm
58 - Upper Power
bench 1x4, 2x3 @ 110 - Yay! This was my 1rm when I tested in beginning of November. Wasn't sure how it'd go and the last reps were a push, but I made it so maybe that means I can get 115 for 1 now.
db incline bench 3x10 @ 35 - feeling a little easier
OHP - 3x4 @ 80 - moved it up and like putting it ahead of lat pull and rows.
Pendlay rows 1x3 @ 115 and 2x5 @ 95 - first set was blech so dropped weight. I like this version but set up can be a hassle with stacking plates and everything. Did them after showing how I do sumo deadlifts, which involved 65 lbs with three plates for stacking to get a decent bar height.
lat pulldown 3x10 @ 80 - still feels heavy, maybe either go for 90 just cause, drop down or maybe mix up a little with type of pull. Right now I do more of a wide grip type but could do underhand and closer grip for a little while to spice things up.
overhead tri ext 3x10 @ 40 - not bad
That is all. Finished after midnight and now I'm sipping on some pre-workout and snacking a tiny bit as I'm going to do lower body power before work at coworker's gym (the new gym but location that's closer to home than work). Never really use pre-workout but got it basically free so want to use some of it up but don't like to have any when I'm lifting at midnight in case it does make me more awake. I want sleep too, which I'm going to get tonight because tomorrow is rest day and day off from work.
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Went to gym with coworker for a late morning session. Started with a little foam rolling for once since I haven't done that in months. Had a pretty good session. Chatted with her just a little but we do our own things when going together. Also had some guy chat with us some who had moved up not long ago and just started lifting again after a few years off. He complimented my form on deadlift, so that was nice to hear though still working some on the heavy sets.
59 - Lower Power
squat 3x3 @ 185 - Quite heavy and a bit of a challenge but pushed through.
deadlift 3x4 @ 200 and 1x3 with straps @ 225 - last set was heavy. Might up working to 205 but keep the strap one the same next time. Still need to work on the lock out.
leg press 3x8 @ 220 - dropped the weigh a little cause right knee was a bit cranky last night and today.
leg curls 3x8 @ 70 - the machine there is a little different but got it figured out, also did hanging leg raises in between sets for fun.
Tried a glute isolation thing which is kind of a one leg kick back machine but knees weren't fans of it. Didn't do hip thrust because bar was in use and there weren't any calf ones besides the sit thing I don't like and even smith machine was in use (considered doing standing calf raises with it). Still a long session between a bit of a warm up, long rests and a little chatting. Now to get ready for work.0 -
Morning all....cold and frosty here in my part of the world, so getting up to go spinning before work was a test of character! The cold morning must have deterred some of the new year's resolutioners though - the last couple of weeks it has been a full class, but today there were several bikes spare. Am guessing the 5am alarm call wasn't so appealing....
Glad I made the effort, though...although my quads protested somewhat. The extra cardio calories will help offset some of the nibbly stuff I've mindlessly eaten over the weekend! I've got three "working" weeks before going skiing, so the plan is to focus on food intake for those three weeks, before enjoying whatever is presented to me to eat when I am away. That means No. Mindless. Eating.
Other news...my preferred brand of protein shake is being discontinued. I've managed to source a couple of tubs of it, but it's getting harder so I have bought the recommended alternative. It's got 30g compared with my previous 20g and is made by the same people, so hopefully the transition will be a good one. Had my first shake after spinning - didn't feel the need to hold my nose and swallow quickly, so first signs are encouraging.....!!0 -
Kimi - frost?? We hit 38 degrees C I think!
Dawn - my body is cranky too lately, annoying!! Star Wars themed cake sounds fun though lol
Today I did leg day. I was the only female in the weights area which was packed (20 dudes - I counted!). I was the only one working legs......shame my grip was *kitten* on DLs
Anyways, today was crazy - worked an early shift, handed up my graduate portfolio assessment, completed first part of training package and handed it in for marking, accepted offer for Uni to do my Masters and got a job.
Now I have almost 3 weeks off! Hurrah! Time with my crazy boys. And getting our new puppy soon. Feeling much more positive today0 -
Hi all,
haven't been online for quite some days, and wow, its really busy here
Keep up the great work - and get well soon to the ladys being out of exercise right now!
+1 on the frost topic: its -5 C (23F) right now. And feels colder due to stady wind...
I don't think I can currently remember how +38C felt like
Finished #22 of 24 of NRoL4W stage 1 today - so two more rounds this week, and then start with stage 2 next Monday. Have to dig deeper into the book again to familiarize with the new exercises. Hope they won't be too - hmmm - strange.
Some days ago I couldn't wait to move to the next stage, and now as it is approaching I'm getting nervous. haha
Any experiences on what to take special care of in stage 2?
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Beeps - I have my fingers crossed!
Strong, S1B today
Side plank: 2 x 30 secs, 2 x 20 secs. BOOM. Improving!
Anti-rotation press: 2 x 3 x 10sec @ 22.8kg.
SL romanian DL: 2 x 12 @ 16kg DB - good, my bum hurts! Ha, I'm sure I could do much more weight, but I don't know if I can hold a much heavier DB!
Push up: 2 x 12 on smith machine, height 5. Had to do 4 sets of 6, but nevermind.
Split squat: 2 x 12 20kg barbell - easier than DB's, will use a heavier barbell next time, but have to be slightly careful as I have to OHP it and then not smack myself in the head when I lower onto my back
Inverted row: 2 x 12 on smith machine, height 11. Back to 6 mini sets of 4 after lowing the bar!
No cardio as I have ANOTHER cold and I already felt dead!
Husband has started a new job which means he can't drive me and little one into work/nursery anymore so I'm back to walking - it adds about 5 miles to my daily walking which is certainly helpful from a calorie perspective - espeically when pushing a pram!0 -
Great job, pudding! I did my 2 workout B of Ph 1 "strong" today. My side planks were 3 x 25 seconds. WHT (my add in) 165 BB. Anti-rotation 3 x 8 x 30 lbs. Tbends 30 DB'S 3 x 8. Pushups from floor 3 3 8. Bulg split sq 3 x 6 x 15 DB'S. Inverted rows 3 x 6 (6th position from bottom of smith machine). Other add-ins: shoulder press 3 x 8 22.5 DB'S. Bis/tris 3 x 8 x 15 DBs.
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Wow, I went away on retreat this weekend and y'all blew the place up! Finally, the kidney infection is gone! Needed 2 rounds of antibiotics tho. I hate them! I haven't lifted since it came on, and on Saturday any routine goes out the window as I move to Philly for trial. Keep my seat warm, I promise I'll be back!
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@suelegal I got a TRX for Christmas. I highly recommend it for at home, or in your case, hotel room workouts. I believe it can fit over a doorway.
@DawnEmbers way to get it done!
@Beeps2011 great job, hope the offer comes through.
It's getting late so I will post about my weekend tomorrow. Happy lifting ladies.0 -
Great to see you all lifting and posting!! Keep it up!
LONG weekend of volleyball, 3-days of back to back tournament days. Ate crazy food at crazy times, so expect the scale to be up a bit tomorrow. Got a decent lifting session in this evening, upper body. The gym was crowded so I did bench at the end which is not conducive to heavy weight, but still got it done. Tired, and will sleep well.
In November I committed to 3-4 days of lifting a week through the holidays and beyond. I'm happy to say I've been doing just that. It feels good, and I am seeing some progress in the gym. I just need to consistently hit my deficit over time and should be hitting my goals in about 4 months. Just in time for the hot, hot weather out here. Shorts and bathing suits are on their way!
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Glad you are better, suelegal....whew!
Hi Sam!
Julie...glad to read you are completing goals...I LOVE that!
Lifted today. Have lost one more lb. which really just means last week's period bloat is gone....anyway, hope I stay on track to lose 1-2 lbs (per month) over the next 2-3 months. Good goals. Doable.
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Hi Beeps, lol
It was a busy interesting weekend to say the least. I took off Friday to chaperone my older son's field trip. First time in SEVEN YEARS that I have EVER done that. We went to go see STOMP. It was indeed awesome. NExt, my cousin/brother had his second child FRiday night. Then Saturday morning my last great-aunt past-away. Now every member of my grandmother's generation is gone. Funeral is this coming Saturday so I hope we don't get snowed out.
Saturday was also my cousin/nephew's birthday party so LOTS of pizza and ice cream.
Sunday, I sat motionless
Monday, Six HOURS of deep house cleaning. Scrubbing away the dirt that was neglected over five months while I was focussing on Mom. THEN I had a training session at the gym. Sweet girl, but not my kind of trainer. MAchines people, machines. I had way too much left in the tank afterwards and still did 15 minutes of intervals. Not even the least bit sore today. She was the third trainer I had who complimented me on my form, so there's that.
Today I woke up late, got to work late, had a decent day, and am now Tuesday tired. I really hate Tuesdays and I'm glad it's a rest day. Diet was good today which makes up for a terrible weekend.0 -
So sleepy... I worked a coworker's morning cashier shift instead of having today off, so that meant being in at 8 am when I'm used to working closes. Made for a long day, then I went over and tried out the new gym with Upper Hypertrophy day. Not bad even at after 5:30 pm. The most people we had at one time was 5 total, most on the cardio. Saw the guy owner but didn't interact with him much other than he made a quick encouraging comment when he passed by taking a guy over to show him the cardio equipment. Didn't do cardio though because tired. I think I'm going to stop by Thursday after work to run on the treadmill. Have mid-day shift tomorrow then will do lifting maybe at new gym. Food wasn't the best today in that I forgot the jerky at home so all day I had just some snap peas, granola, peanuts and a latte (cause had my lunch break priorities so went and got one), along with a little bit of candy before gym. Had some better food when I got home, after the grocery store.
60 - Upper Power
incline bench 4x6 @ 80 - not enough reps as was a little too heavy but using the cage for them wasn't too bad, just different.
db fly 4x8 @ 25 - okay. They don't have the incremental dumbbells at this one so it's either go up or down on some of these.
one db row 4x9 @ 35
seated row 4x8 @ 90 - challenging, feel like it could pull me forward and it's hard to get started to pull the weight and get seated in position because of the equipment and my short legs...
lat raise 4x7 @ 15 - miss the 12.5 ones already
bicep bar curl 4x10 @ 40 - meh, didn't have an attachment to use for the cable
face pull 4x10 @ 50 - okay, different rope than I'm used to on it
tricep ext 4x10 @ 80 - still a bit of a challenge
hanging leg raises @ bw - tougher, I did straight leg then bended to bring knees up and not sure which struggled more, my stomach or forearms that were trying to hold me up. (Trying to add a tiny bit of ab work in some shape or form.)
Now I'm going to try and write a little, then get to bed.0 -
Wow, I went away on retreat this weekend and y'all blew the place up! Finally, the kidney infection is gone! Needed 2 rounds of antibiotics tho. I hate them! I haven't lifted since it came on, and on Saturday any routine goes out the window as I move to Philly for trial. Keep my seat warm, I promise I'll be back!
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Strong, S1A today:
Plank 40, 20, 30 secs, very proud of my first 40 seconds took a teeny tiny break and held on for 20 more. Second time round I just did 30.
Bird dog 4 x 15 secs
Squat 2 x 10 @ 45kg, man those last 2 reps are just brutal. Upped the weight because I think whatever the weight is I would struggle on the last two!
DB 3 point row 2 x 12 each side @ 12kg - 12's mysteriously missing again but used a 12kg kettlebell (should have done that last time)
Push up on smith, hole 8 - 2 x 12 - really wanted to see if I could do 12 in a row (at any height) so set the bar nice and high, was compeltely exhausting!
Step up 2 x 12 on 12" box @ 15kg barbell for the first set, the second I couldn't hold the barbell because my arms were tired from pushups (mental note to do them the other way round next time - incidentally they are the other way round in the book I just can't read apparently)
Someone else was doing step-ups at the same time as me, with a trainer, but they were completely cheating the movement. Pushing off loads with the bottom leg.
She was using the 18" box, but no weight, couldn't help but feel I looked so weak in compairson *slowwwwwly squeeeezing* to get up there, but never mind. Hopefully it was obvious that I was concentraing on not pushing up with the bottom leg. I also looked completely psychotic because I have to focus really hard on a point waaaay across the gym so I don't fall over once I lock out at the top of the movement.
I shall expect to turn up in the "so there was this guy at the gym" thread in the stronglifts forum
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Great form, Sam!
Nice workout, Dawn!
No cheaters, Steph (why do some people do that?!?!?)
I am away sat/sun, so my regular cardio (saturday) won't happen. I will squish in some cardio wed/fri to make up for what I am missing this weekend. ZOOM!0 -
Ok, my body has given up. Left shoulder has knots, is weak and it's now affecting my elbow and my grip. Yesterday my ankle tendonitis came back rudely in combat. My back is aching too. I need time off. I am going to modify my way through combat today because then we are away for the weekend and I can heal. Anti inflammatory drugs will be purchased in bulk
I need a massage.
And really need to get rid of this PMS headache. My annual leave is not starting well. Sulk 0 -
Hi gals
I'm getting back into the swing of things, did workout b of stage one in Strong today. I was still sore from the first workout on Monday. So far so good. Noticed at least a couple other people are using the strong program too so it will nice to check in once in awhile. Right now my plan is three sessions a week and get my protein every day (129 grams).
I read somewhere recently that drinking alcohol after age 45 accounts for 7 pounds of body weight.0 -
Beeps - Thanks. :-)
Jo - Ouch. Get some rest and I hope things start to feel better and cooperate more after the weekend. You push hard so deserve a little break.
Steph - Nice on the steps. I always had to make sure I didn't push up from the back foot when had step ups as part of my program.
Rocky - Hi. Good luck with your goals. I still struggle to get 80 grams of protein per day. Need to work on that.
Today was a mid-shift day at work so I was at the gym at 7pm after working the 8 hour shift. Not a fan of that schedule because I'm used to working close shifts and getting my dinner break at around 7, so I was hungry by then. Had to wait a little for the cage too because a woman was using it when I first got there. On the plus side, one of the roommates cooked chicken and rice, so that was awaiting when I made it home. Mmm protein.
61 - Lower Hypertrophy
leg extension 4x8 @ 80 - odd with the different machine. It's a leg curl and leg extension type, so depends on how you have it set up. Seat didn't go quite far enough forward for me either.
front squat 3x10 @ 80 then cross arms 1x7 and 1x5 @ 110 - First sets were easy enough. The crossed arms was a struggle with my arms and holding the bar. Fitbit needs to go during that cause it was pressing against my other wrist. Not comfortable. Need to work on the balance and holding the weight with it a little more.
curtsy lunge 4x10 @ 85 - decent
good morning 4x12 @ 85
rdl 3x8 @ 140 - okay but grip issues by the last reps
sumo deadlift 3x5 @ 170 - okay, calluses hurt a little during them
Think I'll try getting in some cardio after work tomorrow to see what it's like there after 10:30 pm. It's a new location so the "busy" times have barely anyone and I imagine that means not many at all should work out later either. Should get a good run on the treadmill then since still too rainy and flooded outside to go to the park for that.0
