Sit-Up, Squat, & Dip Challenge - CLOSED GROUP

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  • Metathesis
    Metathesis Posts: 4
    Bump.

    Will PM initial test results later this AM (currently at work).
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    Just did my first day today. Now I am wondering something though:

    Do you guys do the exercises & sets in order (for example: sit ups sets 1-5, then squats 1-5, then dips 1-5), or do you do all the first sets, then all the second ones etc?

    today I did each exercise separate, but I am thinking of trying it the other way around next time. I am thinking it would be faster, since I can rest one muscle group whilst doing the next exercise.

    Anyhow, just a thought.
  • yes_i_can
    yes_i_can Posts: 419
    Just did my first day today. Now I am wondering something though:

    Do you guys do the exercises & sets in order (for example: sit ups sets 1-5, then squats 1-5, then dips 1-5), or do you do all the first sets, then all the second ones etc?

    today I did each exercise separate, but I am thinking of trying it the other way around next time. I am thinking it would be faster, since I can rest one muscle group whilst doing the next exercise.

    Anyhow, just a thought.

    I do rotations, so one muscle set is resting while you do the next. So set 1 for each, then 2 for each, etc. I find that doing the sit-ups in the middle works the best for me.

    How is everyone doing with these???
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 376 Member
    I started yesterday and did all sets for each exercise. After the 2nd set it was getting tougher. I was able to break a sweat and thought I did okay, however, this morning was a different story. I work out 6 days a week, but just the concentration on these muscle groups made me extremely sore. I'm looking forward to doing this tomorrow, however, I'm going to try doing a set for each exercise and see how it goes.

    Yes_I_can - thanks for starting this. I need to shake up my exercise routine.

    Lisa
  • sarah692
    sarah692 Posts: 136 Member
    Just did my first day today. Now I am wondering something though:

    Do you guys do the exercises & sets in order (for example: sit ups sets 1-5, then squats 1-5, then dips 1-5), or do you do all the first sets, then all the second ones etc?

    today I did each exercise separate, but I am thinking of trying it the other way around next time. I am thinking it would be faster, since I can rest one muscle group whilst doing the next exercise.

    Anyhow, just a thought.

    Yeah, I do set 1 of squats, then crunches, then dips, and then take a 60 second break and start set 2 for each. I think it's much faster.
  • mariapg25
    mariapg25 Posts: 48 Member
    Just did my first day today. Now I am wondering something though:

    Do you guys do the exercises & sets in order (for example: sit ups sets 1-5, then squats 1-5, then dips 1-5), or do you do all the first sets, then all the second ones etc?

    today I did each exercise separate, but I am thinking of trying it the other way around next time. I am thinking it would be faster, since I can rest one muscle group whilst doing the next exercise.

    Anyhow, just a thought.
  • mariapg25
    mariapg25 Posts: 48 Member
    I'm going to try it your way froeschli...I've been doing all squats, all crunches, then all dips.
  • sarah692
    sarah692 Posts: 136 Member
    Day 2 done! Situps were a bit of a struggle.

    I don't think I'll be able to beat my squats this week. I only got 40 in my last set today, and my initial test was 61... so it just seems unlikely I'll be able to do 20 more day after tomorrow on top of the program's increase. I'm doing okay with everything else though.
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
    FINALLY! The weekend. Being that I don't workout on weekends....I AM SOOOO HAPPY!!! My legs are killing me! LOL. I've only completed 2 days of the challenge (doing mon, wed, fri with my other workout)...BUT MAN! Those squats are no joke. The situps and dips are fine.......The squats!!
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
    Day 2 done! Situps were a bit of a struggle.

    I don't think I'll be able to beat my squats this week. I only got 40 in my last set today, and my initial test was 61... so it just seems unlikely I'll be able to do 20 more day after tomorrow on top of the program's increase. I'm doing okay with everything else though.

    Keep in mind that you're already doing x amount of squats before it gets to set 5 so you probably did 40 and then some. Don't down yourself :wink:
  • yes_i_can
    yes_i_can Posts: 419
    How's everyone doing with week one?? I left extra time to complete that one in order to get rest after the initial test and to ease into things, so you don't have to complete week one until next Sunday. However, if you'd like to record results tomorrow, please send me your numbers and I'll start the ranking. If you don't, don't worry; we'll still continue through Sept 15 to get your full 6 weeks in.

    This will also be the final cut-off for anyone that hasn't sent any info yet. If I don't get your stats by the end of tomorrow, you'll not be on the list. Right now, thone that have no numbers are: avigneault, chowells78, cynthia_marie, foxyforce, greenbaymichk, jacqueling, janlange, kerripresslee, Kluiver, LatteFix, NaschKatze86, seizethefray, Stefanie7125, Sunshine_Girl, suzysioux, Techdiva34, tomfrnk5, Topsking2010, twinsfan184

    I still need initial test results from the following: amandatim2, amydarling201, freew67, Iwillblossom, Minu135, mistybkarma, MrsSamB, pleytem, robinske

    Lastly, I'm missing the following measurements:
    amandatim2 - calf and upper arm
    freew67 - hips
    MrsSamB - calf

    Now that that's out of the way - I hope everyone has a great weekend enjoying both outdoor and indoor activities. It's a long weekend in most of Canada, so I'm off to the wilderness to soak up some sunshine and fresh air!!
  • amydarling2012
    amydarling2012 Posts: 8
    I'm sorry, I've been slacking and motivation has been low :/ but here are my initial test results:

    Sit-ups-25
    Squats-20
    Dips-20

    ...I've got a lot of work ahead of me I think!!
  • sarah692
    sarah692 Posts: 136 Member
    Done for the week!

    I started on week 3 for situps and squats so my final numbers will be high. (yes_i_can, is this gonna be an issue that I started on week 3 instead of 1?)

    46 for squats, 51 for situps, 13 for dips.

    I'll take measurements tomorrow.
  • kristapennie
    kristapennie Posts: 105 Member
    I'm starting tomorrow......yet i already feel behind!
  • ArtemisXXII
    ArtemisXXII Posts: 42
    I'm starting tomorrow......yet i already feel behind!

    I know how you feel. I'm trying not to let it get me too bummed that I didn't work on these challenges at all this past week. Finishing a week earlier isn't going to change much, when you think about it. Just means you finish on the 9/08 instead of the 15th.
  • yes_i_can
    yes_i_can Posts: 419
    Don't worry about the schedule, all. If you finished week 1, great. If you didn't, that's fine - I gave until next week so everyone could ease into it a bit.

    If you've already done week 1 or if you started on week 3, you'll still continue until Sept 15. I would recommend just repeating a week along the way if you struggle on it, OR repeating week 6 at the end, OR upping week 6 by 10% or so until Sept 15, depending on your situation.

    Hope everyone had a great weekend!
  • kristapennie
    kristapennie Posts: 105 Member
    finished day 1! woo!

    I should have read everyone's advice first...next time I'm going to switch up sets so I get more of a rest.
    burn baby burn!!
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    this challenge is kicking my butt... I was sore three days after the first official day. Doesn't help they placed me in week 3 I guess... today is day 2. I hope it doesn't screw up my regular workout routine. What other exercises are other people doing along with this? I'd love to know.
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
    Week 1 complete!

    Initial : Situps 30 Squats 37 Dips 12
    Week 1 : Situps 34 Squats 25 Dips 27

    Loving those dips!
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
    this challenge is kicking my butt... I was sore three days after the first official day. Doesn't help they placed me in week 3 I guess... today is day 2. I hope it doesn't screw up my regular workout routine. What other exercises are other people doing along with this? I'd love to know.

    I do my 40 minute cardio routine then jump into the challenge. Starting Sunday however I'm starting a P90X/Insanity hybrid in addition to the challenge. Last week I could barely move my legs lol...but this week I'm finding it to be much better. Be sure to stretch!
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 376 Member
    this challenge is kicking my butt... I was sore three days after the first official day. Doesn't help they placed me in week 3 I guess... today is day 2. I hope it doesn't screw up my regular workout routine. What other exercises are other people doing along with this? I'd love to know.

    I do my 40 minute cardio routine then jump into the challenge. Starting Sunday however I'm starting a P90X/Insanity hybrid in addition to the challenge. Last week I could barely move my legs lol...but this week I'm finding it to be much better. Be sure to stretch!

    I workout at Curves 6 days a week for 30 - 40 minutes right after work. I do these first thing in the morning. I'm having to modify the sit-ups this week since I hurt myself last week, but should be back to doing full sit-ups for week 3.
  • ArtemisXXII
    ArtemisXXII Posts: 42
    this challenge is kicking my butt... I was sore three days after the first official day. Doesn't help they placed me in week 3 I guess... today is day 2. I hope it doesn't screw up my regular workout routine. What other exercises are other people doing along with this? I'd love to know.

    I walk at least once a day for about a mile for about 17-25 minutes depending on if I'm walking alone or not. I usually am a little slower than 18 minutes if I'm on my own and I'm giving myself a good push.

    Looking forward to being through week 1 tomorrow. I'm really hating those dips.
  • kristapennie
    kristapennie Posts: 105 Member
    Dips suuuuuck!

    Day 2 results: Dips 17, Sit Ups 58, Squats 28

    I cycled sets this time - much better!

    Thighs are burning today!
  • ArtemisXXII
    ArtemisXXII Posts: 42
    yes_i_can when we check in Sunday, are we giving you the numbers totaled from all five sets or how many we were able to do consecutively in set 5? just so I know exactly what numbers I'm giving you.

    But whoo Week 1 is done!!! Time to celebrate with huge glasses of water.
  • garzapat1005
    garzapat1005 Posts: 25 Member
    can I still join and how many of the reps can we do in how long?
    one min ?
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
    Are we supposed to post updated measurements at the end of each week too? I just took and wrote them down just in case.
  • kristapennie
    kristapennie Posts: 105 Member
    Week 1 Day 3

    Dips 18, Sit Ups 60, Squats 30

    Upper Arm 15
    Thigh 26
    Calf 15.75
    Waist 38
    Hips 45
  • yes_i_can
    yes_i_can Posts: 419
    Hi, all! Don't forget to finish up week 1 by Sunday. Then post or email your current measurements and the number of each exercise you did in the last set of day 3.

    Hope everyone is loving the challenge (and getting over the sore muscles)!
  • froeschli
    froeschli Posts: 1,293 Member
    Now I am glad I actually wrote down the numbers...

    W1D3:
    Situps: 24
    Squats: 34
    Dips: 18
    Push Ups: 15

    Measurements:
    Weight: 157.4
    Calf: 14.3"
    Thigh: 22"
    Hip: 38.5"
    Waist: 29"
    Chest: 35"
    Upper Arm: 11.4"
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 376 Member
    Here is how I did this week and I'm pleased with the results.

    W1D3:
    Situps = 20
    Squats = 13
    Dips = 16

    (Starting Measurements)
    Waist = 34.75
    Hip = 41.00
    Thigh = 22.50
    Arm = 13.50
    Calf = 16.00

    (Current Measurements)
    Waist = 34.75 (No Change)
    Hips = 41 (No Change)
    Thigh = 21.50 (-1" loss)
    Arm = 14 (+.50" increase)
    Calf = 16 (No Change)

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