October check-in and chat thread
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Here is the link explaining madcow: http://stronglifts.com/madcow-5x5-training-programs/
I really like it. If you are eating at a deficit like me, I highly recommend it.0 -
Here is the link explaining madcow: http://stronglifts.com/madcow-5x5-training-programs/
I really like it. If you are eating at a deficit like me, I highly recommend it.
I was wondering what that was as well!!
I did SL on Tuesday and again tomorrow will go to the gym again. I only do it 2x per week.
Sooo tuesday results
squats 110 5x5
bench 75 it think, did not do 5x5, 5x5x4x4x3
I did deadlifts instead of row because I missed the deads last week, and I did 110 5x2 (2 sets of five)0 -
Sounds like everyone is off to a great start in October! I'm a month in to the program (also converted from NROL4W) and running 3 to 4x per week.
I want to share my NSV today but first give major kudos to all of you that lift in a gym. I typically workout at home but I travel Tues - Thur most weeks and I'm just not willing to compromise my Wed workout any longer. So I found a gym that's a mile from my hotel, jogged there, paid the guest fee and did my 5x5 workout. It is really intimidating to start in a gym but I'm glad I did it. Now I haven't figured out how I will keep this up when it snows this winter but I'll cross that bridge when I need to.0 -
Sounds like everyone is off to a great start in October! I'm a month in to the program (also converted from NROL4W) and running 3 to 4x per week.
I want to share my NSV today but first give major kudos to all of you that lift in a gym. I typically workout at home but I travel Tues - Thur most weeks and I'm just not willing to compromise my Wed workout any longer. So I found a gym that's a mile from my hotel, jogged there, paid the guest fee and did my 5x5 workout. It is really intimidating to start in a gym but I'm glad I did it. Now I haven't figured out how I will keep this up when it snows this winter but I'll cross that bridge when I need to.
that is great!0 -
Wow! So motivating to read everyone's posts. I was so excited at the gym yesterday because there are two power racks and the two women who were lifting were using the racks (myself and another lady). What were the guys using? The Smith machine. And, they were there before us.
I am pretty new (think I am starting my third week) and am happy to be progressing. Was so bummed at OHP that I couldn't even initially do just the bar. Last workout I graduated to the bar (45 lbs). Oh, the small victories!
I second the hate of rows! Failing at that one at 70 lbs: Have one more workout at 70 on Saturday and may have to deload.
Glad I ordered fractional plates from Amazon...hopefully I'll get them by Saturday.
Regarding the cardio: I typically do about 5-10 minutes on the elliptical before lifting and maybe another 15-20 minutes after, but just got my Converses for lifting so not sure if I will really be doing much cardio. Anyone try elliptical or incline trainer in Converse or Keds? Does it just kill your feet??
Keep up the strong work everyone!
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Morning!!!
Today, I definitely struggled, as usual, with OHP. Why is it so hard??
ANyhow:
squats: 115 5x5
OHP 55 5x5
dead: 115 1x5
@jackie/re: cardio/converse: I do SL just 2 days per week. One of those days, (the days I do OHP and deads) I usually wear my converse, do 10 min on elliptical, and then lift, then 10 min on elliptical. I do notice the difference with the converse. no pain in feet, but not nec. comfortable. On the other day when i do bench/rows, I usually run 4 miles prior to lifting, usually outside or at home on treadmill in regular sneaks, then go to gym and use converse for lifting. I have tried to do a mile or two on treadmill at gym in converse and its just no bueno. Too hard on the feet.
Also re: cardio prior to lifting: I am not too interested in building muscle mass at this point. Right now I am cutting and trying to lose some lbs and basically just lifting so I dont lose to much muscle mass during cut, so I am not worried about cario affecting my lifting. I do notice if I do cardio right after lifting, my legs are jelly!0 -
Nice numbers ladies! I got a little bored with SL. Doing a 3 day split atm to spice things up a bit, but still incoorporating all the lifts ofc. I just can't stick to one thing for too long, ugh.
Squats 190 5x3
OHP 80 5x3
DL 200x3/225x1
Oh and yes, i HATE the ohp with a passion. But it seems like I'm not the only one around here. :laugh:0 -
Sounds like everyone is off to a great start in October! I'm a month in to the program (also converted from NROL4W) and running 3 to 4x per week.
I want to share my NSV today but first give major kudos to all of you that lift in a gym. I typically workout at home but I travel Tues - Thur most weeks and I'm just not willing to compromise my Wed workout any longer. So I found a gym that's a mile from my hotel, jogged there, paid the guest fee and did my 5x5 workout. It is really intimidating to start in a gym but I'm glad I did it. Now I haven't figured out how I will keep this up when it snows this winter but I'll cross that bridge when I need to.
I am a little worried about working out at my gym again and having to share equipment! Ugh, lol.0 -
Wow! So motivating to read everyone's posts. I was so excited at the gym yesterday because there are two power racks and the two women who were lifting were using the racks (myself and another lady). What were the guys using? The Smith machine. And, they were there before us.
Silly boys.
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After several weeks of working up to just being able to use the empty bar for squats (short arm issue, not weight), I am SO glad to finally be adding weights
Squats 55 5x5
OHP 60 5x5
Dead 155 1x50 -
Nice numbers ladies! I got a little bored with SL. Doing a 3 day split atm to spice things up a bit, but still incoorporating all the lifts ofc. I just can't stick to one thing for too long, ugh.
Squats 190 5x3
OHP 80 5x3
DL 200x3/225x1
Oh and yes, i HATE the ohp with a passion. But it seems like I'm not the only one around here. :laugh:
I don't mind OHP. I hate squats the most. Ugh. So hard.0 -
Here. Feel like I'm doing well on the program. I'm passed my body weight on my deadlifts so that was a victory for me!
P.S. Overhead presses are the devil.0 -
@jackie/re: cardio/converse: I do SL just 2 days per week. One of those days, (the days I do OHP and deads) I usually wear my converse, do 10 min on elliptical, and then lift, then 10 min on elliptical. I do notice the difference with the converse. no pain in feet, but not nec. comfortable. On the other day when i do bench/rows, I usually run 4 miles prior to lifting, usually outside or at home on treadmill in regular sneaks, then go to gym and use converse for lifting. I have tried to do a mile or two on treadmill at gym in converse and its just no bueno. Too hard on the feet.
Yes, I kinda figured it would be no bueno...thanks for the feedback. Might have to bring 2 pair of shoes with me if I plan to do cardio. At least now I am prepared for it.
Thanks!0 -
Squat 70lbs
OHP 55lbs
Dead 115
Bench 65
Rows 650 -
Day 2of the reboot:
Squat: 3 sets of 65
OHP: 5 sets of 45
Deads: 5 sets of 65
WRT the shoes, I wear my Converse and bring a pair of Asics for HIIT afterwards.
It feels good to really focus on form and not worry about increasing the weight too quickly.0 -
Had a week off at 3 weeks off of end of stronglifts. Hurt my right foot...ended the programme at:
Squats - 100 kg (220 lbs)
Bench Press - 57.5 kg (126.5 lbs)
Barbell Row - 70 kg (154 lbs)
Overhead Press - 37.5 kg (82.5 lbs)
Deadlifts - 95 kg (209 lbs)
Am now doing Wendler's 5,3,1....and hoping to lose some of this fat I gained eating for lifting heavy. Weighed in the other day and I am a whole 14 pounds heavier than I thought I was, although, clothes are still fitting me fine...*shrug* I also one rep maxed 70 kg (154 lbs) on the bench press (YEE HAW!) I shall check in here to see how all the strong ladies are doing...best of luck all for the coming weeks! : )0 -
You did 5 whole sets of deads, dot? wowzers!Day 2of the reboot:
Squat: 3 sets of 65
OHP: 5 sets of 45
Deads: 5 sets of 65
WRT the shoes, I wear my Converse and bring a pair of Asics for HIIT afterwards.
It feels good to really focus on form and not worry about increasing the weight too quickly.0 -
Have a great week y'all! Taking a week off from lifting because I have my first 10K on Saturday and my achilles is acting up. :grumble:0
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Squats 60 5x5
BP 75 5x5
Row 75 5x5
Took some weight off the rows from last week since my form was going to hell. Now that I got my stance down without squishing my innards, Im doing much better.0 -
Go get em!0
