September check-in and chat thread
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Thanks for all the helpful responses! Off to the basement for my 2nd workout B.
Loulady congrats on your OPs!!!0 -
I usually give myself 2 minutes in between sets, sometimes 2:30 between the last few. I just saw tameko's suggestion about resting a full 5 minutes after a fail. I may have to start trying that.
I also just came in to brag that I finally did the whole 5x5 on overhead presses with the weight I've been struggling with. On to 65 pounds! (for the next month, I'm sure
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Excellent! Those OP are tough.0 -
I'm on my 5th week...was doing really well, then last week did way too much cardio, got tired out and hurt my back doing squats. So I'm taking it easy this week and hopefully will be back on schedule soon. My core is so weak after 2 pregnancies! I really feel this program is helping tighten my tummy and legs though.
Here's the weights I was up to last week before my injury:
Squat: 100 lbs
Deadlift: 100 lbs
OP: 50 lbs
Bench Press: 65 lbs
Barbell Row: 65 lbs
I also do a lot of push ups, plank, and trying to do pull ups/chin ups but that is not easy!0 -
Squats 180lbs (x3 max weight in ramped up sets)
Press 100lbs finally finally..
DL 190lbs
Torture bonus:
Weighted planks 3x 60sec with 45lb plates on my lower back
Couple dips, pull and chin ups
Last workout for me this week, phew.. have a great weekend everyone 0 -
Here is where I am today.....still stuck at certain weights, still slogging onwards and upwards, becoming impatient as want to trim the fat soon...in a month's time or so, maybe sooner.
Squat - 90 kg (198 lbs)
Bench Press - 55 kg (121 lbs)
Barbell Row - 70 kg (154 lbs)
Overhead Press - 37.5 kg (82.5 lbs)
Deadlift - 90 kg (198 lbs)
Tried some isolation and dumbell exercises (at least 5 - 8 in each set) to see strength gains : 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs) in each hand bicep curl, 25 kg (55 lbs) one armed row, 52 kg (114.4 lbs) lateral pull downs...5 unassisted pull ups...getting stronger, leaner, but feeling a bit frumpy *kitten* at the mo...(tummy, leg, back and bum fat ugh!!!)
Still 162 lbs at 5 foot 5.... I eat 2000 calories on average per day. Only eat potatoes, starchy veg and brown pasta and rice, etc on training days. Otherwise it is complex carbs (lotsa raw vegetables) and protein protein protein, try to get 162g of it per day down the gullet) Also eat fruit too most days.0 -
Squats 180lbs (x3 max weight in ramped up sets)
Press 100lbs finally finally..
DL 190lbs
Torture bonus:
Weighted planks 3x 60sec with 45lb plates on my lower back
Couple dips, pull and chin ups
Last workout for me this week, phew.. have a great weekend everyone
I am in complete awe and hope to catch up to you by the end of the year!0 -
Wow!!! Some impressive weights by you ladies!0
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Some amazing stats ladies!
Today I put 3 plates under each foot when I bench pressed and it was much better. My husband and son thought it was hilarious but it worked.0 -
Some amazing stats ladies!
Today I put 3 plates under each foot when I bench pressed and it was much better. My husband and son thought it was hilarious but it worked.
Yeah powerlifters arch the back for leverage, I am thinking for me either arching or plates under feet would work...maybe just maybe I will get past this weight I have been stuck on for ages (although there is the madcow system I could use just for the OP, the bench and the row hmmmm)0 -
Hi all,
I'm new here, I completed new rules in Aug, and then after a few weeks off here I am. Started yesterday, lowered my weights a little bit to:
Squat 25kg (55lb)
BP 16kg (36lb)
Row 22.5kg (50lb)
It was nice to work on form with the squats, much easier to get lower down at this weight! However the BP weight is only 2kg below my max, so i'll have to increase weight v slowly on that i think.
I too have height issues with the bench, even tho i am 5'5"!! I get my feet flat, but can't get much leverage. Might try for some plates under them too.
I was pleasantly surprised to be done in 40 mins, even tho it took me a while to work out my levels, so i added some prone jacknives. Might go for some cardio next time :grumble:
How long does everyone wait between sets?0 -
I wait about 90 seconds between sets but I also do the assistance exercises during that time, just impatient I guess.
This week I worked out at a hotel while traveling on business and realized the bench height there was fine for me. My bench at home isn't adjustable but is definitely too high so I am going to search for a new one this week.0 -
Here is where I am today.....still stuck at certain weights, still slogging onwards and upwards, becoming impatient as want to trim the fat soon...in a month's time or so, maybe sooner.
Squat - 90 kg (198 lbs)
Bench Press - 55 kg (121 lbs)
Barbell Row - 70 kg (154 lbs)
Overhead Press - 37.5 kg (82.5 lbs)
Deadlift - 90 kg (198 lbs)
Tried some isolation and dumbell exercises (at least 5 - 8 in each set) to see strength gains : 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs) in each hand bicep curl, 25 kg (55 lbs) one armed row, 52 kg (114.4 lbs) lateral pull downs...5 unassisted pull ups...getting stronger, leaner, but feeling a bit frumpy *kitten* at the mo...(tummy, leg, back and bum fat ugh!!!)
Still 162 lbs at 5 foot 5.... I eat 2000 calories on average per day. Only eat potatoes, starchy veg and brown pasta and rice, etc on training days. Otherwise it is complex carbs (lotsa raw vegetables) and protein protein protein, try to get 162g of it per day down the gullet) Also eat fruit too most days.
Great lifting!
Hi, by the way. I am new to this group, been lifting for awhile but not stronglifts. Planning to start tomorrow, although I should really have been studying more, watching more videos, eep.
My stats are similar to yours, which is why I noticed your post; I am 5'5" and hit my new low at 159.8, a couple weeks ago, but I fluctuate a lot. I've also just finished a break week so my weight is undoubtedly higher if I were to actually weigh myself tomorrow, which I won't.
Anyways, hi everyone!0 -
I've drunk the Kool-Aid and started Stronglifts today!
I've been lifting, but not following a program. I'm also lifting at home with no squat rack or spotter, so instead of regular squats, I'm doing front squats.
Squat 45 pounds
Bench 65 pounds
Row 65 pounds
Overhead press will be 45
Deadlift I'm going to start at 75
And if I can really progress as quickly as the program says, I better start saving up for more plates.0 -
Finished week 1, I am enjoying it so far! I feel strong and pumped!
I am also grateful to my husband for the stockpile of weights we have...I'm set for some time. And he may be feeling slightly sheepish that he is not really using them at all at the moment. Or for the past...years.0 -
Hi Ladies!!!
I am finally back to SL again. Actually I restarted the begining of the month!
Squats: 105lbs
OHP 50lbs
Bench 70lbs
deadlift 105lbs
row 70lbs
I am only doing the program 2x/week since I am doing more running!0 -
Here is where I am today.....still stuck at certain weights, still slogging onwards and upwards, becoming impatient as want to trim the fat soon...in a month's time or so, maybe sooner.
Squat - 90 kg (198 lbs)
Bench Press - 55 kg (121 lbs)
Barbell Row - 70 kg (154 lbs)
Overhead Press - 37.5 kg (82.5 lbs)
Deadlift - 90 kg (198 lbs)
Tried some isolation and dumbell exercises (at least 5 - 8 in each set) to see strength gains : 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs) in each hand bicep curl, 25 kg (55 lbs) one armed row, 52 kg (114.4 lbs) lateral pull downs...5 unassisted pull ups...getting stronger, leaner, but feeling a bit frumpy *kitten* at the mo...(tummy, leg, back and bum fat ugh!!!)
Still 162 lbs at 5 foot 5.... I eat 2000 calories on average per day. Only eat potatoes, starchy veg and brown pasta and rice, etc on training days. Otherwise it is complex carbs (lotsa raw vegetables) and protein protein protein, try to get 162g of it per day down the gullet) Also eat fruit too most days.
WOW!! Those are impressive numbers!!!!!0 -
I haven't checked in in quite a while. I'm still splitting my workout into A & B like SL, but not really following the program exactly anymore. It's been 7 months so it was time for a change. I switched to 3x5 on the upper body, increasing 1 lb each workout, if I can. I still want all the benefits of squats at 5x5, but I'm not increasing those every workout anymore.
Current stats:
Squats 5x5 3x: 121 lbs
Bench 3x5: 84 lbs
Pendlay Rows 3x5: 79 lbs
OHP 3x5: 68 lbs
Deadlifts 1x5 3x: 137.5 lbs0 -
Hi ladies. I'll be here in a couple weeks and can't wait. If I start Stage 7 of NROLW on Saturday, I'll be able to start SL on 10-15. I work out at home in the mornings before my day gets crazy with work and kids.0
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Hey everybody,
Wow, I'm really impressed with all the weight that's being lifted here! Well, yesterday I completed session 11 of SL. Almost 4 weeks completed! Here are my stats for the 5x5:
Squats - 95 lb.
Bench Press - 70 lb.
Barbell Row - 90 lb.
OHP - 65 lb.
Deadlift - 135 lb.
I'm still amazed that I can lift this amount of weight after just 11 sessions! My husband (who's doing it with me) says that I'm a beast! I haven't hit any plateus yet or de-loaded but it's definitely becomingmore challenging. The only think I don't like is seeing the scale creep up! Yes, the added muscles means added weight but I know my diet is to blame too. I'm trying to get the diet part right,but it's always difficult for me to find the balance between fueling the wrokouts and promoting fat burning. Too many carbs I'm sure! Next week, we're going to resume a much cleaner diet (a la Dr. Fuhrnan's Eat To Live - we did that for a month a while back and lost 30 pounds!) But I'm thinking that we'll need to modify a bit to allow for the strength training needs. I may end up going to a personal trainer after this to focus more on body sculpting and to get help with crafing the right eating plan.0 -
I'm ending Sept at
squat: 130 lb, 4/4/3
bench: 77.5 lbs, 3x4
Row: 80 lbs 3x40 -
Just started a little over a week ago, so have completed only 4 workouts.
Squats: 60# 5x5 (still pretty easy, but working on form, form, form)
Bench: 50# 5x5 (very manageable so far)
Rows: 70# 5, 5, 4, 4, 4 (can tell this will be a slow-going one!)
OHP: 40# 5x5 (had to start at 30#-so weak in my upper body!)
Deadlifts: 105# 1x5 (starting to get challenging already...I used to be able to do 135# but it's been a LONG time!)
Looking forward to progressing...I love all the posts here because they are very inspiring.0
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