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that is it?...well that was unsatisfying

Yanicka1
Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I am on vacation so I decided to try this program. I have been lifting for a year and it left me unsatisfied. Sure I did about 70% of my usual weight but I feel like I barely did anything.

Is this program to easy for someone that is not new to lifting? Also it barely took me 20 minutes.... something I didn't understand?

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  • Loulady
    Loulady Posts: 511 Member
    The point is the progression. Once you're lifting heavier, it is harder (obviously) and the workouts are longer.

    If you're not new to weightlifting, I think the plan says it's fine to increase by larger increments at the start.
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    It does get very tough...trust me. I also struggled in the beggining feeling like it was too simple. It gets intense and after a while, you will be lifting for well over an hour. It may only be three lifts, but with all the warm up and extra sets, it isn't easy or fast. Take this from a girl who used to deadlift well over 200 lbs pre-SL. Can't wait to see where I am when I get to my old working weight. I also didn't start where they recommended by the way.....
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    I am on vacation so I decided to try this program. I have been lifting for a year and it left me unsatisfied. Sure I did about 70% of my usual weight but I feel like I barely did anything.

    Is this program to easy for someone that is not new to lifting? Also it barely took me 20 minutes.... something I didn't understand?

    It ramps up REALLY fast - if you started out squatting 120 today you'll be up to 150 in 2 weeks. The first few weeks for me, it only took 20-30 minutes, by the end it took about 80-90.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    So you take more time resting?
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    yeah, and every set takes a little longer to push through (take a couple deep breaths in between, reset the bar, etc).

    You can also add some dips and chin ups as assistance exercises though.
  • CALake
    CALake Posts: 269 Member
    Throw in 10-15 push-ups and 10-15 pull-ups with each set to make it harder until you get up to the heavier weights. Or do some kind of plyo exercise between each set!
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