March Check-in&Chat - Green beer to fuel your lifts!
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Watch it, we might take you up on that.Ok guys. 5 days. Roll it again. I dare you!0 -
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Maybe...
Watch it, we might take you up on that.Ok guys. 5 days. Roll it again. I dare you!
It doesn't count if it you do it this way.
Or I dunno. Maybe it does. Does it?0 -
You gave no rules to the dare. But point taken.
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Maybe...
Watch it, we might take you up on that.Ok guys. 5 days. Roll it again. I dare you!
It doesn't count if it you do it this way.
Or I dunno. Maybe it does. Does it?
Of course as a mod, you could always go deleting my pointless posts. (Not all of them are pointless, I swear! :laugh:) 0 -
C-c-c-combo breaker. Was that enough c's?0
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165x4 squats tonight. Was meant to do 5 but..... it just didn't happen.0
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165x4 squats tonight. Was meant to do 5 but..... it just didn't happen.
Watsa matter? 660 pounds not enough for ya? :bigsmile:
My muscles are cramping just thinking about having to deal with that kind of number. Yikes! Getting positively into beast mode territory. :flowerforyou:0 -
Good luck with your race, Xidia!
Great going, Fisherlassie!!
Everyone keep up the great work!
Yesterday I had a workout.
85 lb squats went fine
OHP was like this: 20x5, 20x5, 45x5, 50 3x5, 45x5 I sure need my fractionals LOL, but I am making progress each time with either reps or weight, it's just slow and embarrassing. I did my last set of 50, started unracking the teensy 2 1/2 pounders, and the guy who was waiting thought I was finished :blushing: "No, no, dude, I couldn't handle dem 2 1/2 pounders and had to deload, I still got one more set to go" :sad: Bummer. Almost as embarrassing as falling under 60 pounds while squatting!
Deads were fine at 140
After I was finished I felt like dogsh!t. Not fibormyalgia dogsh!t, just rundown and burned out dogsh!t. I've been feeling progressively worse over the month of March and I don't even want to go for a walk or stretch on my rest days any more. All I have energy for is weightlifting every other day and dragging my butt to my deskjob. So I've decided to take a diet break for the next few days, until April 1. Then I'll see how I feel. I'll still do my workouts, maybe some increased calories will help my workouts and that in turn will motivate me. But I will tell you, I don't like spending my time feeling like death warmed over
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165x4 squats tonight. Was meant to do 5 but..... it just didn't happen.
Wow, that is amazing!0 -
165x4 squats tonight. Was meant to do 5 but..... it just didn't happen.
Wow, that is amazing!
What she said.0 -
You gave no rules to the dare. But point taken.
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Maybe...
Watch it, we might take you up on that.Ok guys. 5 days. Roll it again. I dare you!
It doesn't count if it you do it this way.
Or I dunno. Maybe it does. Does it? Of course as a mod, you could always go deleting my pointless posts. (Not all of them are pointless, I swear! :laugh:)
This seems low enough impact...I'll help.
(Yes, I'm still cranky that I'm benched till at least Tuesday and can only do "low" impact things. What the hell kind of fun is that?)0 -
165x4 squats tonight. Was meant to do 5 but..... it just didn't happen.
Jeebus, Woman! That is just a few little pounds less than what I weigh! I was thinking I was all grades of badass squatting 95, LOL...0 -
165x4 squats tonight. Was meant to do 5 but..... it just didn't happen.
Jeebus, Woman! That is just a few little pounds less than what I weigh! I was thinking I was all grades of badass squatting 95, LOL...
Ha, tell me about it, I weigh so much more than she does and she shames us all. Considering the bulk my legs carry around all day, you'd think I could squat more than 90...0 -
Tameko, I'm dreaming of squatting 165. But . . . . I finally feel like I might at some point attain that dream, as I've gotten over my 115 plateau and not only hit 120, but nailed 125 3 x 5 last night. Progress feels SO GOOD!
Also eased through bench at 80, 3 x 5, and rows at 75, 3 x 5. In short, it was an awesome workout.
So question for all you ladies (and lurker gents): I moved to 3 x 5 partially because my body got tired and partially because I was mentally bored waiting in between all those sets. But I'm finding I would not mind doing 5 x 5 on everything except squats. Would it be ok to do 3 x 5 squats but 5 x 5 everything else? (except deads, of course, which would still be 1 x 5). Any thoughts?0 -
I made it through 5x5 OHP at 70 lbs this morning. RRRAAAAAAWWWWRRRRR!!!! I wasn't sure If I'd be able to since 65 felt pretty heavy last time. The last rep in the last couple sets were really tough, but I'm pretty sure that's how its supposed to work.
DL at 145--ugh. I'm so glad it's just one set.
I just love ready about everyone's progress!0 -
Tameko, I'm dreaming of squatting 165. But . . . . I finally feel like I might at some point attain that dream, as I've gotten over my 115 plateau and not only hit 120, but nailed 125 3 x 5 last night. Progress feels SO GOOD!
Also eased through bench at 80, 3 x 5, and rows at 75, 3 x 5. In short, it was an awesome workout.
So question for all you ladies (and lurker gents): I moved to 3 x 5 partially because my body got tired and partially because I was mentally bored waiting in between all those sets. But I'm finding I would not mind doing 5 x 5 on everything except squats. Would it be ok to do 3 x 5 squats but 5 x 5 everything else? (except deads, of course, which would still be 1 x 5). Any thoughts?
From what I understand of how SL was "designed", you move to 3x5 on different lifts independently based on your progress and failures. So, I'd say it's fine since a lot of people are probably doing some 3x5 and some 5x5.0 -
Tameko, I'm dreaming of squatting 165. But . . . . I finally feel like I might at some point attain that dream, as I've gotten over my 115 plateau and not only hit 120, but nailed 125 3 x 5 last night. Progress feels SO GOOD!
Also eased through bench at 80, 3 x 5, and rows at 75, 3 x 5. In short, it was an awesome workout.
So question for all you ladies (and lurker gents): I moved to 3 x 5 partially because my body got tired and partially because I was mentally bored waiting in between all those sets. But I'm finding I would not mind doing 5 x 5 on everything except squats. Would it be ok to do 3 x 5 squats but 5 x 5 everything else? (except deads, of course, which would still be 1 x 5). Any thoughts?
From what I understand of how SL was "designed", you move to 3x5 on different lifts independently based on your progress and failures. So, I'd say it's fine since a lot of people are probably doing some 3x5 and some 5x5.
What auddii said! Just do what feels best to you
@Tameko....165 is serious business! Good job!
I got to 155 in my first cycle.....then I deloaded and now I'm at 140 and honestly 155 seems so far away :laugh: Progress is slower this time around....it's okay though, I'll get there again!0 -
Re: 3x5 on some and 5x5 on others...
My knees suck. So, when I started this cycle, I immediately did 3x5 on squats, and I only did barbell squats on my A days, and I did goblet squats on my B days (3x8.) I did 5x5 on everything else, except for deads, obviously. Rows were the first to drop to 3 sets, followed by OHP and then Bench. I made the decision based on how damn tired I was getting after my 3rd or 4th set. It's a totally individual decision...you know what works for your body!
I'm using this week to figure out my 1 rep max and then I'm switching to 5/3/1 (the tri template, I think) next week.
For my B workout my 1rpm was:
goblet squats: 60
OHP: 71 (I might have been able to get 72 or 73, but I didn't have all of my fractionals with me)
Dead: 160 (I really did 3 reps but I really don't think I could have gone any higher.)
I'll get to the gym for A sometime before Monday and we'll see where I end.0 -
(Yes, I'm still cranky that I'm benched till at least Tuesday and can only do "low" impact things. What the hell kind of fun is that?)
Sorry. :flowerforyou:
My body is benching me today, it seems.
Blergh.
Boo.
Hiss.0 -
So, do you think that the fact that my sides and back (and shoulders) have all manner of muscle aches today means I really did the rows right? I'm hoping so.0
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So, do you think that the fact that my sides and back (and shoulders) have all manner of muscle aches today means I really did the rows right? I'm hoping so.
LOL, prolly :bigsmile: Hope it eases up fast!0 -
Just popping in to say hi and tagging the thread! I'm on a break week and it is making me deliriously happy. I think that means I was definitely due for a break. Will be back next week to talk about workouts and numbers.
You are all badasses!0 -
Tameko, I'm dreaming of squatting 165. But . . . . I finally feel like I might at some point attain that dream, as I've gotten over my 115 plateau and not only hit 120, but nailed 125 3 x 5 last night. Progress feels SO GOOD!
Also eased through bench at 80, 3 x 5, and rows at 75, 3 x 5. In short, it was an awesome workout.
So question for all you ladies (and lurker gents): I moved to 3 x 5 partially because my body got tired and partially because I was mentally bored waiting in between all those sets. But I'm finding I would not mind doing 5 x 5 on everything except squats. Would it be ok to do 3 x 5 squats but 5 x 5 everything else? (except deads, of course, which would still be 1 x 5). Any thoughts?
From what I understand of how SL was "designed", you move to 3x5 on different lifts independently based on your progress and failures. So, I'd say it's fine since a lot of people are probably doing some 3x5 and some 5x5.
Yep this - when you feel like its time to drop to 3x5, drop. Its not going to harm your progress.0 -
Ever just wake up not feeling it? That was today. Got a short night of sleep in so that might have been why.
I lifted anyway but just kinda got through it. No bada$$ery or enthusiasm to speak of.
Is this normal?
Do I need to skip Saturday and just take a longer break? I didn't feel it Tuesday either, to be honest. Maybe my body is trying to tell me something. Is 6 weeks into heavy lifting about right to break for a few days? I don't want to push to burnout or anything like that. Or maybe AllPro isn't working for me because of too much per session and I need to go back to some sort of A/B switcharoo and be happy there.
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Ever just wake up not feeling it? That was today. Got a short night of sleep in so that might have been why.
I lifted anyway but just kinda got through it. No bada$$ery or enthusiasm to speak of.
Is this normal?
Do I need to skip Saturday and just take a longer break? I didn't feel it Tuesday either, to be honest. Maybe my body is trying to tell me something. Is 6 weeks into heavy lifting about right to break for a few days? I don't want to push to burnout or anything like that. Or maybe AllPro isn't working for me because of too much per session and I need to go back to some sort of A/B switcharoo and be happy there.
Thoughts?
A couple days is normal, but I'd also take a moment and review the possibilities of lack of sleep, not enough food, not enough nutrition (skipped a vitamin? less nutrient dense food than usual?), hydration, etc.
I have bad weeks or months sometimes due to whatever causes my fatigue issues. I usually find a deload works well.
Allpro should be fine for a beginner/intermediate lifter (under 2 years), unless you're doing a LOT of other exercise elsewhere I wouldn't think you'd be risking burnout at this point.
Oh the other possibility to consider is that you might be eating a huge deficit and not realizing it - how are your general energy levels? When was your last dietary maintenance break? I do VERY poorly eating at a deficit for more than a few weeks. I just lose all strength.
Ugh I should summarize all this:
1) a couple of 'meh' days are normal' if you don't have a better day in the next few sessions then I'd agree something is wrong
2) doesn't hurt to look at your intake and sleep first for root causes, and for me personally prolonged dieting will slowly drag my strength workouts down into the dirt, so catch that before you let it get too far or you will spend an entire year trying to replicate your deadlift PR. OR whatever it ends up being for you.
3) wouldn't hurt to just do a deload rather than taking time completely off. A deload is still pretty restful. Make it an aggressive deload even.0 -
Oh the other possibility to consider is that you might be eating a huge deficit and not realizing it - how are your general energy levels? When was your last dietary maintenance break? I do VERY poorly eating at a deficit for more than a few weeks. I just lose all strength.
That might just be the problem. My goal is set in between my GW cals for light/moderate per fat2fitradio. I left myself a cushion to allow for going over, but over a week's time I'm usually right around goal anyway even with overages and not being a stickler when it comes to measuring/weighing.
I eat pretty healthy 80-90% of the time so I doubt there's a nutritional deficit happening, and I'm pretty good about my protein intake. Definitely not dehydration cause I'm pretty good about my fluid intake.
I may need to take a maintenance break. I've never lifted heavy on a calorie deficit before. Heck, I've never even counted calories before now, so this is all new to me. I've been eating at a deficit since I signed up in January (60 days today!).
Maybe I'll take the holiday weekend off from counting and just eat whatever I feel like and allow myself some higher calorie foods and a bit more alcohol than just a glass or so a week anymore (OMG!) while I continue lifting.
Deloading isn't really an option since I'm doing low weight/high reps and I'm currently on 2x9 with many of my lifts with the empty bar on deload days. I also pretty much cut out all cardio/other exercising since starting AllPro because it's plenty enough for me.
When you're always focused on not eating too much, it never occurs to you that you might just be eating too little ... jeez. That's new. Nice problem to have though I guess. :bigsmile:
Thank you ma'am! Helpful as always! :flowerforyou:0 -
Thanks for all the big ups gals. I have been lifting heavy on and off since I was 19. My PR for bench press back then was 60 kg (132 lbs) and I was doing full sets of 10 pull ups at a go...damn to be young again! I started stronglifts July-ish last year, I think and did a full 12 week programme with madcow to support my upper body stalls. I then progressed to Wendler's 5/3/1 at the suggestion of the fitness manager (who I had done some personal training sessions with previously so he knew what I was up to) and passed the stalls and increased all my lifts. Did that for almost 3 cycles. Have been doing 3 full body strength workout sessions per week since about January or February along with hill sprints and triathlon training. Those are all 5 lifts done for 3 sets of 5. I do pull ups, push ups (the horrible clapping explosive ones), heavy one arm rows and bodyweight tricep dips as acessory lifts.
I was feeling just this Wednesday that I might just have topped out on my lifts for the moment. Not sure yet. Got a free pair of lifting gloves (no matter how many times I told the geezer I use chalk he still insisted I have them?!) from the new gym owner/manager. Was doing my barbell rows and he was watching, smiled and said that he had a pressie for me. Um...wha? I did not hear what he said at first, so politely went over and asked him to repeat what he said...oh present...um...thanks! I was feeling puzzled, flattered and wary all at the same time.
Feeling bushed this week. Cannot wait for the weekend! Happy lifting all! : )0 -
I may need to take a maintenance break. I've never lifted heavy on a calorie deficit before. Heck, I've never even counted calories before now, so this is all new to me. I've been eating at a deficit since I signed up in January (60 days today!).
Maybe I'll take the holiday weekend off from counting and just eat whatever I feel like and allow myself some higher calorie foods and a bit more alcohol than just a glass or so a week anymore (OMG!) while I continue lifting.
Hey, we can be maintenance twins! :drinker:0 -
Dani-
I had crap sleep last night too (poor toddler had 3 nightmares), and this morning I had nothing, just nothing. Still don't have anything - I'm finding that eating at a deficit + lifting + less than 8 hours sleep = KiraZombie. Just wanted you to know you are not alone!
I'm going to make myself go to bed early tonight in hopes I can make up some of that lost time. I've also been thinking I should take a week or two at maintenance - but I'll let you ladies be the guinea pigs. 0 -
Sounds like some of you need strict bedtimes!
Tameko, you're a badass!
chunkmunk, congrats on your numbers!
I've been toying with dropping squats to 3x5, but today felt so easy for some reason so I just went with the 5x5.
Squats-140lbs (Current PR) I made it this far with my first attempt of SL so I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can go. Vegasbaby posted a thread with a video/article about hip hinges, and my new favorite thing is testing my form. I found out that I can squat all the way down so I've been doing it a lot since yesterday. I think it really helped my squats today since pulling my *kitten* up is more work than sqautting 140lbs. :laugh:
Bench-90lbs finally hit 5x5. I may do one more workout at this weight before moving up.
Rows- 100lbs. I did one set of 95 instead of 100 because addition is hard for some people.
The rack was taken when I got started so did benches first. Same guy was dinging around when I finished so I walked over to ask if he was going to use it. I had just opened my mouth and he asked if I was going to do squats and offered the rack. Was nice since I have a limited time frame before heading back to work. 0 -
Hey, we can be maintenance twins! :drinker:
Sounds fabulous! I'm going to just forget tracking all my fewd this weekend, and maybe all of next week also. I *think* I have a pretty good idea now what I should and shouldn't be doing, so might as well put it to the test and see what happens to mah lifts.Dani-
I had crap sleep last night too (poor toddler had 3 nightmares), and this morning I had nothing, just nothing. Still don't have anything - I'm finding that eating at a deficit + lifting + less than 8 hours sleep = KiraZombie. Just wanted you to know you are not alone!
Oh you have a little one! That's a workout right there! I just lost track of time farting around on the interwebs (*cough*MFP*cough*). Wednesdays are a tad rough for me cause that's the first night of hubs going on night shift for 4 nights, so for some reason I delay going to sleep. That hasn't been a problem with lifting in past weeks though. I think it's just time to eat more, rest more, enjoy the holiday weekend and if need be reach for the curly bar next week rather than the oly bar.
And take a fricken vacation one of these days. :sad: But, that's another thread. Come on May! :bigsmile:Rows- 100lbs. I did one set of 95 instead of 100 because addition is hard for some people.
It sure is. I couldn't count worth a crap on Tuesday. Dur. Great numbers though!0
