Heavy Lifting NSV

SatchGallamax

Today marks my first full week of powerlifting. I am fortunate enough to have a great local gym that actually offers a powerlifting class - with a female instructor! Part of this NSV is that I went to class that first day. I have really bad anxiety when it comes to putting myself in new social situations alone. But I forced myself to go that first day knowing I wouldn't regret it, and now I am completely hooked on lifting heavy!

The other part of this NSV is that even though I have no experience with weightlifting, I am not as weak as I thought I was! My first day doing squats I was able to do 5 rep sets with 75lbs, bench (speed bench - I kind of jumped in at a weird time) 85lbs, and deadlift 90lbs (primarily just working on getting form right).

The best part about all of this is that for the first time in a long time I genuinely feel good about myself. And I feel like this is something I can be successful with.

albinogorilla

Welcome to the world of moving metal!!

SoopraBint

its a great feeling, well done!!

Marie294

Soo exciting! Congratulations

Louisianababy93

Ohh, Go girl! Hope you keep going!

wimeezer

Kudos on every step in this nsv.......well done!

sarahrbraun

Today marks my first full week of powerlifting. I am fortunate enough to have a great local gym that actually offers a powerlifting class - with a female instructor! Part of this NSV is that I went to class that first day. I have really bad anxiety when it comes to putting myself in new social situations alone. But I forced myself to go that first day knowing I wouldn't regret it, and now I am completely hooked on lifting heavy!

The other part of this NSV is that even though I have no experience with weightlifting, I am not as weak as I thought I was! My first day doing squats I was able to do 5 rep sets with 75lbs, bench (speed bench - I kind of jumped in at a weird time) 85lbs, and deadlift 90lbs (primarily just working on getting form right).

The best part about all of this is that for the first time in a long time I genuinely feel good about myself. And I feel like this is something I can be successful with.

I have only been lifting for a few months. I just barbell squatted 100# on Wednesday. I can only deadlift 70#...haven't bench pressed yet, but I want to.

I feel great about myself too, and want to see how far I can take it--not competition or anything, but maybe fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes.

iorahkwano

That's great! I now feel inferior for for only doing 7 squat reps with 65lbs lol. You must be very strong!

belladonna786

Awesome!!! Heavy lifting is amazing

chefsmash

Go heavy or go home; nice job & keep it up!

taso42

I love this post!!! :drinker:

Capt_Apollo

nice work!! keep it up!!

Libby81

Great work

SatchGallamax

Thanks everyone!