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Had morning shift so went to gym nearby after work, plus sister did her internship today instead of tomorrow which meant I had time to spare. Decided to do lower body today and switch to upper after lower. Got to work in my newly leased Cruze with heated seats.
front squats - 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75, 3x6 @ 100
low bar squats - 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 3x6 @ 135
high bar squats - 1x8 @ 135
curtsy lunge - 1x8 @ 45, 3x8 @ 80
cable kickback - 3x10 @ 25
25 minutes elliptical0 -
Another morning shift followed by gym since already had a parking spot and there is one right by work. Upper body with a little bit of cardio.
bench - 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75, 3x6 @ 95, 1x10 @ 75
closed grip bench - 1x8 @ 45, 3x8 @ 65
overhead tricep extension - 3x10 @ 40
lat pull down - 3x8 @ 70
face pull - 3x10 @ 70
abs - 3x20 @ 55
25 minute on treadmill, 20 minute at 5 incline
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Made it to the gym at last. Have three days off work in a row as I'm using a little PTO, so working 4 days a week but getting paid for 5 for three weeks. Trying to figure out gym schedule with work (as they aren't putting up the schedule early enough) and with limit on car as don't want to drive too many miles on the lease. Today felt good though once I was there. Always like deadlift day even though it makes my hands hurt a little.
Deadlift
conventional - 1x8 @ 135, 1x4 over & 1x4 over/under @ 165, 1x5 + 2x5 with belt @ 185
sumo - 1x8 @ 135, 1x4 over & 1x4 over/under @ 165, 1x5 + 2x5 with belt @ 185
clean - 1x8 @ 45, 2x6 @ 65 1x5 @ 75
penally - 3x6 @ 95
hip thrust - 3x12 @ 95
Now to lounge around the house, maybe do some writing, start organizing and such. Still need to switch closets as I have the bedroom now but sister's stuff is still all stashed in the closet. Have time since don't work again until Thursday whenever I get scheduled, though have to wait on a text to find out what time I have to be at next time I work.0 -
Hey all, I'm still here. Am away from home but still training although less regularly. Getting some combat done though which is fun. Had good DL session yesterday. Squats today - not sure how I'll go as used to being barefoot and gotta wear shoes at the gym I'm currently at. Oh well, only one way to find out.
Excellent efforts Dawn0 -
I fell off the wagon in the beginning of June
I decided to listen to my body and take a week off. I was exhausted and struggling to complete the workouts and started to feel strain on my quads. I then got a sinus infection that had me stuffed up for 2 weeks. I have since been focusing on my classes, summer job, and my wedding (which is in 3 DAYS O_O).
My question, when I start back after the wedding, where should I start? I stopped halfway through Stage 4. Should I restart Stage 4, or restart the entire program?0 -
Aubrey - It's probably be okay to restart Stage 4. You could go all the way back to stage 2 if you really wanted but don't have to do so. Just start off a little light, judging the weight that is best for you after the break.
Upper body day and the last of my three off in a row from work. Today is the paid day off. Sister ended up not feeling well so she didn't go to her internship. She's sleeping on the couch. I went to the gym and have done laundry.
bench - 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75, 3x6 @ 95, 1x12 @ 75
wide grip - 3x6 @ 75 paused
decline db - 3x10 @ 25
one arm db snatch - 3x8 @ 25
cable abs - 3x25 @ 60
treadmill walk 4 incline at 3.2 for 30
Lots to do still and next up is the 4 days of work. Two 7 am shifts then two evening ones.
The cut has been a fail. In fact, my weight is up from June. All of the stress of the car troubles, not counting calories and such has lead to a slight increase. I need to buckle down. Vacation is coming up in just over a month.0 -
And tiring day. I had the 7 am shift, which is always blah cause I'm not a morning person. Limited funds right now so didn't have much in way of food. I had a little tuna pack with that I ate at lunch but that was only 70 calories. I got pastries on my last break, not the most diet friendly but buy 1 get 1 free and still not that much calorie wise so far today. Wouldn't be too bad but oh worked so much. We get shipments 5 days a week, so they range from like 200 pieces to well today. We got over 500 pieces of freight and only a few of us worked on getting it from the truck. Lots of lifting totes full of stuff, cases of water, arizona tea and laundry detergent. Then came the gym as my sister did her internship today since she didn't go yesterday. I had no energy for this workout and it showed a little. The high bar set on squat was so freaking slow, it was like I was doing near my max even if it was actually light weight and I had the fixed rack so had to step away from it and no have the safeties cause they are too tall for me. Not best combination when tired but survived. And oh the math issues, or well the forget to put one plate on one side issues... the tired really showed.
front squat 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 75, 3x6 @ 100 narrow stance
low bar 2x8 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95, 2x6 @ 135 wide stance
high bar 1x6 @ 140 super slow
curtsy lunge 1x8 @ 45, 1x8 77.5 then 1x6 ish at 77.5/80 and 1x8 @ 80 (kept forgetting the 2.5 on one side and added it part way through the one set)
good morning 4x8 @ 100
cable kickback 3x10 @ 25
No way i was doing cardio after plus had left my phone at work so needed to walk back to get it. Now I'm chilling at Starbucks until sister is done with her internship and can come get me so we can go home. Maybe the cold brew will help with the tired, at least for the mind, not sure on the body tired. Maybe I'll got to bed early tonight. Maybe.0 -
I'm back from my trip and injured. Hurt my shoulder during training. MRI this week. For now, cardio
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Jo - welcome back and ouch. Hope it heals quick. Good luck with the MRI.
Trying out a possible program to follow. Sheiko. There are a few sets so this is the start of number 29.
This is going to be interesting. I had to go below and above numbers because the 24 hour fitness near home doesn't even really have 2.5 plates. I've asked about them over the months and they were "ordered" but have yet to see them. Plus the numbers based on percentage equals weights where I would need .5 lb plates. So had to round up and down. Next will be wait time. Can't do this rushed as going from bench to squat then back to bench, each has potential to wait for equipment. Today the squat wasn't a long wait but benches required waits each time with the second time being a longer wait. Overall took me a little over 1.5 hours to do everything with the number of sets, moving around and waiting. Holy sets batman. First group of benching had a guy ask how many sets I had left when I was doing the bar for warm up and I had to check, my own surprise came through when I said I had 10 sets. Quick but still, this is a lot of sets on everything. And might need to bring my belt next time for squats. I get slow anytime around 150 or more. Still, has my interest so far. We'll see how things go in this trial.
Day 1 - bench/squat
bench 1x10 @ 45, 1x5 @ 55, 2x4 @ 65, 2x3 @ 75 and 5x2 @ 85
squat 2x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 105, 2x5 @ 125 and 5x5 @ 145
bench 1x5 @ 55, 1x5 @ 65 and 4x4 @ 85
db fly 5x10 @ 15
good morning (standing) 5x5 @ 105
And to see what I changed, here is what the excel sheet had laid out for day 1.
bench 1x5 @ 58, 2x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 81 and 5x3 @ 86
squat 1x5 @ 108, 2x5 @ 129, and 5x5 @ 151
bench 1x5 @ 58, 1x5 @ 69, 4x4 @ 81
db fly 5x10
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Had to take car in for the inside detailing since I went for coverage on everything. Anything happens, it is going to get taken care of and this way, spills shouldn't be as hard to clean and such. Though I'm still planning on limiting the eating that goes on in the car. They said the service was going to take like 5 hours so had them drop me off at the gym and by they I mean, the dealership set up a Lyft ride for me. I was able to take my time at the gym at least for the deadlift day as I haven't done some of this before. Some waiting was involved, lots of sets and just for kicks did cardio at the end. Was at the gym for about 3 hours with everything combined. Then had an acai bowl from jamba afterwards cause I was hungry. The protein bar for breakfast didn't last so by the second deadlift portion, I was feeling the hunger and had to power through.
The prescribed session for Day 2 of Sheiko #29
deadlift to knees 1x3 @ 133, 2x3 @ 159, 2x3 @ 186 and 4x3 @ 199
incline bench press 4x6
dip 5x5
deadlift from boxes 1x4 @ 146, 1x4 @ 172, 2x4 @ 199, 4x3 @ 225
lunge 5x5
abs 3x10
The actual workout:
deadlift to knees 2x3 @ 135, 2x3 @ 155, with belt 2x3 @ 185, 4x3 @ 195
incline bench 1x10 @ 45, 4x6 @ 75
seated dip machine 5x5 @ 91 (5 setting)
deadlift from box 1x4 @ 145, 1x4 @ 175, with belt 2x4 @ 195, 4x3 @ 225
curtsy lunge 1x5 @ 45, 5x5 @ 75
cable abs 3x10 @ 70
35 minutes on treadmill
Wait times were not too bad though some waits were involved. About 9 minutes for the first deadlift set, 4 minutes for incline bench, 10 minutes for second deadlift set, and 7 minutes for the cables to do abs. Workout is not for those short on time. Not counting waiting and extra cardio it's still around 1.5 hours.0 -
Went to the gym after work. Had 7 am shift so got up at 6 am. Day three of Sheiko and so far so good. Had a slight misshap during squats as the cage peg is bent right where I need to set up rack. It has worked fine without the pin to keep the one side in placed but I pulled the bar forward to adjust and for the first time it came right out. Plates fell to the floor. Guy who was waiting behind for a rack open came to help and made sure I was okay. I was fine of course. He tried to wedge the pin in but no luck, so once it was set up again I just didn't pull the bar forward to try and readjust. oops
The Plan
bench 1x5 @ 58, 1x5 @ 69, 1x4 @ 81, 2x3 @ 86, 2x2 @ 92, 2x3 @ 86, 1x4 @ 81, 1x6 @ 69 and 1x8 @ 58
dumbell fly 5x10
squat 1x5 @ 108, 2x4 @ 129, 2x3 @ 151 and 5x3 @ 161
good morning (sitting) 5x5
The Actual Workout
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 55, 1x5 @ 70, 1x4 @ 80, 2x3 @ 85, 2x2 @ 90, 2x3 @ 85, 1x4 @ 80 1x6 @ 70 and 1x8 @ 60
db fly 5x10 @ 17.5
squat 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 110, 2x4 @ 130, 2x3 @ 150, 5x3 @ 160
good morning (sitting) 5x5 @ 55
20 minutes on the elliptical
The lifting took me a while. I started around 4:05 and finished the lifting portion at 5:43. Didn't have to wait for bench but did have to wait to squat for over 15 minutes. I was going to meet coworkers for dinner (one was celebrating her birthday) but didn't think about how I didn't have any phone numbers or know who was going. So, I went but couldn't find anyone. Since I was at citywalk in Universal, I took myself out to dinner instead. Long day though. So sleepy.0 -
Holy front squats, Batman. Was a tiny bit intimidated when I saw the plan the today. I've done front squats for a while but only as an accessory so haven't really gotten above 100 lbs with them. Have been doing sets of 3x8 in the past but today was different. Guess I had a PR on front squat since never tried this high until today. Ended up going before work as got asked to work today. Was doing three weeks of one day PTO so I'd work 4 days and get paid for 5. Third week ended up not going that way as assistant manager asked me to work today instead of using a PTO day this week. Thursday will start my training full on in pharmacy at a different store. Judging by the assistant manager's reaction to which store I am working in the next two weeks, it's going to be tough. It's supposed to be a very busy pharmacy and will give me a challenge.
Plan
squat 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, 2x3 @ 151 and 5x2 @ 172
bench 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 81, 3x5 @ 92
db fly 5x10
push up 5x10
front squat 2x3 @ 97, 2x3 @ 118, 4x2 @ 129
good morning (standing) 5x5
The Workout
squat 2x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 95, 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, with belt 2x3 @ 155, 5x2 @ 175
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 79, 1x2 5x3 @ 95
db fly 5x10 @ 20
push up 10, 7, 5, 5, 6 had hands on dumbbells on the floor
front squats 1x8 @ 45, 2x3 @ 97, 2x3 @ 118, 4x2 @ 129
good morning (standing) 5x5 @ 115
Forget which reps I needed on the bench so did a set of two then remembered needed to do three, so paused then redid the set. Waits weren't too bad. Some waiting for the first squats and the bench but that was it. Had a guy work in with me on the middle reps of the front squats. Got to use my micro plates for the first time. Helps but need the gym to get 2.5 plates that fit the regular bar instead of the little aerobic class bars. That will help but got more of the actual numbers this time.0 -
Day 5 of Sheiko
Plan
deadlift to knees 1x3 @ 133, 1x3 @ 159, 2x3 @ 186, 4x2 @ 199
bench 1x6 @ 58, 2x6 @ 69, 4x6 @ 75
db fly 5x10
deadlift from box 1x4 @ 146, 1x4 @ 172, 2x4 @ 199, 4x4 @ 212
lunge 5x5
Workout
deadlift to knees 1x8 (full deadlift) and 1x8 @ 95, 1x3 @ 135, 1x3 @ 159, belt 2x3 @ 186, 4x2 @ 199
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x6 @ 68, 2x6 @ 69, 4x6 @ 75
db fly 5x10 @ 15
deadlift from box 1x4 @ 146, 1x4 @ 175, 2x4 @ 199, 4x4 @ 215
curtsy lunge 5x5 @ 75
Slight oops on bench. Forgot I needed the 5's first as didn't have any at the moment and ended up doing 68 when was supposed to do 58. Oh well. Took around 2 hours at gym with waiting, rests and moving equipment along with the actual lifts.0 -
Day 6 of Sheiko
squat 2x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, belt 2x3 @ 151 and 5x2 @ 172
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 81, 2x2 @ 91.5 (92), 1x3 @ 86, 1x5 @ 75, 1x7 @ 63
db fly 5x10 @ 15
squat 1x5 @ 108, 2x5 @ 129, 4x4 @ 151 (no belt)
good morning 5x5 @ 115
Had a guy let me work in at the start of my benching. Minor oops on the top set on the bench because forgot one of the .5 plates. Last squats went okay too and decided to go without the bench.0 -
Where is everyone?
I'm stuck not training - turns out my injured shoulder is actually a fractured rib. No clue as to how I've done that - I'm waiting on results of a CT scan and been referred to an orthopedic sports specialist but can't get in to see him until August 10. Sigh. This year has been one thing after another.
Really can't lift at all (physio orders!) so am getting into my cardio and resting a little more than usual. Kinda running out of ideas though so going to ask PT at gym today for suggestions/ a plan to be getting on with. Set them a challenge - a workout that's high intensity and maintains muscle without utilizing the upper body0 -
Still here.
I did not lift last week due to work commitments...that has been the first week of "no lifting" for me, that wasn't holiday related, in about 4 or 5 years!!
Soooooooooooo, getting BACK to lifting always causes me DOMs. I am not looking forward to this.
And then we actually do have our family holiday Aug 5 - 20....and I won't lift at all during that time. Sooooooooooo, talking myself into liftingDOMs for the next 2 weeks is not going well, lol.
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Hi Jo - rest can be nice though. Nice to get some suggestions and hopefully something will spark it for you.
Beeps - ooo vacation. Me too actually, the 7-13th. Lift! It can be fun.
So exhausted. I had a hard time sleeping last night, not getting to sleep until after 2 am. Woke up a few times and was up before the alarm went off, which was set for 7. Had califa coffee thing for breakfast, monster with lunch and doubleshot protein drink and still so tired. Got off at 4:45 ish, bought a couple of things and tried to go to a gym that was only 4 miles from this store but with traffic it took a long time, the parking situation was a nuisance. Very small gym, not much equipment and parking wasn't going to be free (only 2 dollars but still). I didn't know how long the wait would be for the 2 eh squat racks. Decided to go to my usual gym instead, which took a long time in traffic so I didn't start lifting until 6:57 after a short wait. Didn't find the 2.5 plates until bench but so far they are still there. Made it through the lifting but was really tired.
Day 7 of Sheiko
squat 2x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 118, 1x4 @ 139(140), belt 2x3 @ 159(161), 4x2 @ 185(183) ()=program weights
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 81, 6x3 @ 92
db fly 5x10 @ 17.5
push up 5x6
squat 1x3 @ 108, 1x3 @ 129, 1x3 @ 151, belt 4x3 @ 172
good morning 5x5 @ 115
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Good morning, hoping to get some advice for coming back to lifting after hysterectomy surgery. Had laparoscopic 4 weeks ago so I have 5 abdominal incision. Haven't been cleared for any lifting yet. Can't even swim yet. Just doing some walking. But I'm looking forward to "resuming" lifting to some extent. I know everybody is different but I would like to hear if any of you had experience with this, especially the abdomen and pelvic floor strength. I'm apprehensive to say the least about resuming with any weight other than body weight. Thanks for listening.0
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Another long day and pretty much as busy as yesterday. Non-stop work to the point I went over my hours, just by about 15 minutes but they don't like that. The one to train me was back but she commented how busy it was that she wasn't able to train me much. I also have computer work but haven't started on that either. Such chaos and struggles but we make it through. Made it to the gym after long time in traffic and was slow/tired so took long time to get done. With equipment it is really hit or miss as to how long you might wait. One woman had waited for 20+ minutes for the racks when I went over to wait for the 2nd set of deadlifts but she gave up. I only waited about 8 minutes that time around. Took me a while to get a bench though and it was a search for the dumbbells until a guy came over and offered me 17.5s since he was using the 15s. Nice thought and worked since the 20's were not to be found either. The 2.5 plates weren't found or well... I found 1 but not the other, so had to round on some of my lifts since couldn't do the recommended weight.
Day 8
deficit deadlift 1x5, 1x3 @ 135 (2x3 @ 133), 2x3 @ 159, 4x3 @ 175 (172) stood on a 45 plate
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 79 (81), 3x2 @ 89 (92), 2x2 @ 98, 2x3 @ 89 (92)
db fly 5x10 @ 17.5
deadlift from box 1x4 @ 159, 2x4 @ 186, belt 2x3 @ 209 (212), 3x2 @ 239
lung 5x5 @ 77
Sleepy. Should do some writing but want to shower and go to bed.0 -
Now working close shifts, which is 12:45 to 9:15. Decided to go to gym after work so could sleep in and not worry about getting ready after lifting for work. Plus, kind of nice to go to the gym with less people. In fact, no waits for equipment. That was fabulous. Still couldn't find the other 2.5 plate, or well, I did find it at the very end of my workout so I put them together so they can be used. Had a little upset stomach cause ate jack in box tacos as pre-workout fuel but needed something cheap. Also, forgot my belt and that sucked. Managed to do the lifts even with the crazy amount of sets. I survived and one more week left of Sheiko #29.
squat 2x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, 2x3 @ 149(151), 6x3 @ 169 (172)
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 79(81), 7x3 @ 89(92)
db fly 5x10 @ 17.5
push press 4x5 @ 65
good morning (standing) 5x5 @ 115
The program called for a "press" at 4x5 so decided to do the push press since wasn't sure what other press to do. The squats were tough and slow. Could have rounded up to 175 but no belt, decided to do 169, which is still a little more than I usually do belt-less but good to know I can do it without.0 -
Well, was supposed to lift Monday night after work. Longish shift but survived though had slight struggles cause not only did shark week start in the morning but had a headache off and on the whole shift. Didn't have anything to take and the headache followed me to the gym and had forgotten my belt yet again. Made it through part of the squats but did not go well with the pain increasing with the motions. Got one set at the top weight (169 as the 2.5 plates are missing again) done before giving up and just did 20 ish minutes walk on the treadmill.
Today (tuesday) had work with no headache today. Still working on things but making it through. Though forgot part of what I had planned for lunch. Had a bit of low calories before lifting but still went to the gym after work to redo the squat session. Interesting was coworker wanted to go to the gym too so she followed me as she wasn't quite sure how to get to that location from the store. She's the one training me now and I had seen her at my main store when I first started moving into pharmacy. So, she followed me to the gym though we did our own things once there.
squat 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, 2x3 @ 149 and with belt 5x3 @ 175
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 75, and 5x4 @ 86
db fly 5x10 @ 20
dip with hands on bench feet on floor 5x8 @ bw
front squat 2x5 @ 86, 2x4 @ 108 and with belt 3x3 @ 129
good morning (standing) 5x5 @ 117
Food once got home and all set for some sleep. Working until the weekend then I have off the two days before vacation starts. That is going to be nice. And discussed with managers, I'll be working at this same store for a few days after I get back before I go out on my own to work in other stores. Will finish Sheiko 29 right before vacation too, so can start #30 once get back.0 -
More lifting. Deadlift day and didn't have to wait too much this time. Still takes a while just not quite as long when not having to wait each time for bench or cage. 2.5 plates are not found again so that lasted a whole week but still have my micros so can get closer to what the program wants.
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 58, 1x4 @ 69, 2x3 @ 79, 2x3 @ 89, 3x2 @ 98
deadlift 1x3 @ 135, 1x3 @ 159, 2x3 @ 186, belt 2x3 @ 215, chalk 3x2 @ 225, 3x2 @ 215
bench 1x5 @ 58, 1x5 @ 69, 4x5 @ 79
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Last day of Sheiko #29 (they are month long sections of programming). Survived though it was definitely interesting with all of the benching compared to my last few cycles where I sometimes skipped upper body days.
squat 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, 2x3 @ 149 and belt 6x3 @ 175
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x6 @ 58, 1x5 @ 69, 2x4 @ 79, 2x3 @ 89, 2x2 @ 98, 2x3 @ 89, 1x4 @ 79, 1x6 @ 69, 1x8 @ 58
db fly 5x10 @ 15
dip 5x8 @ bw
seated good morning 5x5 @ 60
abs 3x10 @ 80
Done. There isn't a 24 hour over in Minnesota so looks like I'm taking a week off. Might go for a run while on vacation but not sure if any lifting will happen. Need to figure out if I'm going to do a meet in the fall/winter so can plan the sheiko regimes to follow. Might do #30 next. We'll see.0 -
I'm still here....still on crutches. 12 weeks down and who knows how many to go. Hip fracture is healing slowly but is in an unusual place, apparently, so I am still being really careful.
I'm restricted to swimming at the moment....not what I want to do but needs must. I can't drive yet so have to rely on lift. Not ideal at all.
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Kimi - yikes though working those crutches is quite an effort, or it seems. Hopefully thing heals well for you. Definitely not an ideal but you'll get through.
I'm on vacation in Minnesota but got to the gym yesterday. Actually worked in on the squat rack with a woman who is getting into powerlifting. And her boyfriend works at the gym in Oregon where I competed at my first meet. So, it was quite fun to do the random lifting session.0 -
Hi ladies
Long time no speak - I don't know what happened, I just stopped checking the forums I guess!
Things have been going well for me - on 30th May I weighed in at a shocking 214 pounds and decided enough was enough. Started keto and right now I'm sitting at 195.9 and moving downwards.
Lifting has been going very well. After pysching myself out for a long long time I decided to test maxes, I was bouncing between 70 - 75kg 5x5 squats and was expecting to get 80/85 on my 1RM. I got 100kg and I didn't actually try any higher.
Yesterday I got 100kg for doubles so things are looking great.
I switched to sumo deads and have pulled 100kg without back pain which is awesome, I hope to get my 120kg at some point reasonably soon.
Bench is still rubbish, I got 50kg for 1 today. Maybe my 1 plate bench (60kg) is coming this year, I just don't know.
I have entered two powerlifting meets - one little one for charity, and one slightly more proper one for my division in great british powerlifting. They're on the 10th September and the 21st October and I'm looking forward to it! May as well challenge myself
I hope you ladies are all doing well, I know I follow a couple of you on instagram - my name there is steph__lifts with two underscores in case others want to keep in touch!0 -
Stephi - Hi. Nice on the sumo deads there. Hope it continues to go well. Yay for meets too!
I went out on the lake in a kayak/boat thing they have here at the lakehouse. A little bit of a workout for upper body with that. Fun to just be out there on the lake.0 -
Hello kimi, Stephi and Dawn.
I do read along....you have an audience!
I am on vacation right now. I will return to lifting, and to calorie-restriction, in a week!0 -
Beeps! Vacations are nice. Have fun and enjoy it.
Yesterday's first session with Sheiko #30. Adjusted the starting maxes as I'd gone with the more solid bench 115 but switched it to the 125 that is the touch/go max. Went to the gym last night after work, which wasn't too bad. However, with the bench/squat/bench/squat and the number of sets plus waiting for equipment, I was basically at the gym for almost 3 hours. Part of it was the waiting but was also tired and a little slow. Only had less than 1000 calories before going to the gym. Got home after 1 am.
bench 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 2x4 @ 75, 2x3 @ 85, 5x3 @ 99 (no 2.5 plates so couldn't do the 100)
squat 1x8 @ 45, 1x5 @ 108, 1x4 @ 129, 2x3 @ 149, belt 5x3 @ 175
bench 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 75, 5x5 @ 88
db fly 5x10 @ 17.5
squat 1x5 @ 118, 1x4 @ 139, belt 5x3 @ 159
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Hello!! Steph, I'm following you on IG. I'm winningatbeingme for anyone who wants to do likewise!
My big news is that I've been to the gym!! We had a spa break earlier in the week and they had a diddy gym....just cardio and cables, no free weights. But I did some upper body cable work and managed 10 mins on the bike pain free.
So yesterday hubby took my to our gym ( still not allowed to drive) and I did a good upper body workout...not quite up to previous levels but not to be unhappy with that.
Lat pulldown 4x8@ 33 kg
Seated rows 4x8@ 26 kg
Dumbbell shoulder press 4x8@ 14kgx2
dB chest press 4x8@ 12kgx2
Upper chest 4x8@8kgsx2
Tricep cable pulldown 4x8 @17.5kg
Bicep cable curls 4x8 @10kg
Happy with that and have DOMS today!!
Will go for a swim later..... getting there!!0
