July goals
chubby_checkers
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Since it's the first of the month.
-Squat 185lbs
-Bench 100lbs
-Row 115lbs
-OHP 85lbs :laugh: :laugh:
-Deadlift 200lbs
-I'm thinking of doing the jump rope challenge that I saw on the main boards. 10 minutes a day 5x a week isn't bad. I wish I had a privacy fence so my neighbors don't stare. :indifferent:
-Stop eating like a piggy
-Log all the weekends
-Squat 185lbs
-Bench 100lbs
-Row 115lbs
-OHP 85lbs :laugh: :laugh:
-Deadlift 200lbs
-I'm thinking of doing the jump rope challenge that I saw on the main boards. 10 minutes a day 5x a week isn't bad. I wish I had a privacy fence so my neighbors don't stare. :indifferent:
-Stop eating like a piggy
-Log all the weekends
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For me:
1} stop obsessing about it all when I having a bad health day. (Just rest, eat , get better)
2} Squat 70#
3} add yoga/body weights once or twice a week.
And I have decided my weekly goal is to do SL twice a week. If I feel fine, then 3" but if it is a bad week, be OK with less without planning to over compensate. - that is kind of a goal, too.0 -
This is my third week of doing SL. I am loving it!
July goals:
Squat: 140
Bench: 95
Overhead press: 70
Barbell row: 95
Deadlift: 150
Other goals?
Be able to run 8 miles
Eat less awful processed food
Log on the weekends0 -
Im scheduled for gall bladder surgery July 25...trying to reschedule to mid-August ( unless I have an attack).... so until surgery, this is my plan:
Mon & Thur mornings= biking
Mon & Thur evenings= swimming
Tue & Fri = Weight lifting
Wed& Sat = running
Sunday= REST
as far as weight lifting, Im going to modify SLs to 3x5 and continue with the accessory lifts & assisted pullups
I MUST los 6 pounds in July as well... ABSOLUTE MUST or I will go CRAZY!!0 -
Fixed the stickies!
My only goal this month is to get some useful test results back from the doctor and hopefully find a cure for my fatigue and recovery issues. And also I will lift weights0 -
Hmmm....July goals.
Focus on lifting with a purpose. Start preparing for a powerlifting competition in November.
Bench 3x5 @ 130
Squat 1x5 @ 165
Deadlift 1x5 @ 215
OHP and Rows: Any form of progress is a goal.
Continue to do accessory work and short cardio work.0 -
July Goals:
Finish my 12 weeks of SL (10 sessions to go!)
Squat: 135 (Ready for those 45lb plates!
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OHP: 70 (not so concerned - if I get to 65 I would be happy)
Deadlift: 200
Bench: 80
Row: 90-95
Also to continue 80/20, flex dieting (love, love, love)... My one year FIT Anniversary is July 9th... and I might do a success post... Might! :blushing:
Good luck to everyone on your goals!! You are going to SMASH them!0 -
Squat 175
Bench 110
Rows 110
OHP 90
DL - 210
All goals are 3x5 with good form other than DL.
Other - Order and read the 5/3/1 book; consider Nia Shanks workouts. This has been my goal for the past 2 months and I have to get my act together.
Cardio - Get back to trail running in a couple weeks, or at least keep up with doing something active at least 3 days a week.0 -
1} stop obsessing about it all when I having a bad health day. (Just rest, eat , get better)
...And I have decided my weekly goal is to do SL twice a week. If I feel fine, then 3" but if it is a bad week, be OK with less without planning to over compensate. - that is kind of a goal, too.
Yes!!! I agree 100% and this is what I have learned for myself, too!0 -
1. Workout according to schedule (3X per week), unless we take that trip, in which case I won't try to train while we're gone.
2. Listen to my body and do not overtrain myself again, 'cause that sux.
3. Lose 5 pounds.0 -
July goals:
1. Not allow myself to get discouraged when my chiro tells me I should deload again.
2. Film myself often to ensure good form on squats.
3. Watch my eating. Make better choices when out.
I'd like to hit that 200lb squat this month, but I can't make it a goal due to number 1. So, I'll make 185 with excellent form my goal, as that's my current working weight. And nail that 100lb bench. Finally. :bigsmile:
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Squat 90
Bench 85
Row 90
OHP 50 (I've been stuck at 40 for 4 weeks so any gain is a victory)
Deadlift 105
Inteval training once a week
Yoga twice a week
Eat when hungry but allow a day or two a week to splurge
Consistent sleeping schedule
Research accessory lifts to add to workout
Other: lose 3-5 pounds but I'd be happier if I lost 1 inch off waist and hips.0 -
Hm. we have a 10th wedding anniversary trip to Barcelona in the middle of the month (just me and the huz, woo!), so that will be a tricky time as the in-laws are coming to look after the kids so I suspect I might have an enforced rest week (boo!)..
Can't believe I've been lifting for almost 4 months and I am -still- loving it, still loathing the idea of steady state cardio!
Anyway:
1. LOG - I'm getting better at this but it's very easy to slide if something is unloggable rather than giving it my best shot, and once I start sliding that fecking fat girl in my head gets very loud..
2. Continue with the HIIT on the bike after each lifting session, and start adding in some finishers (time at gym permitting, this is the big thing holding it back, it's creeping up even with 3x5 to about an hour lifting..).
3. I'd LOVE to hit 60kg on my squat. I'm working up in baby steps doing 3x6. I did 52.5kg 3x6 last time, my app says I should be doing 55kg but although I've been there before I think I'm going to break out the fractionals.. which is so hard..
I haven't had weight goals for a couple of months on here, so this is all with the usual get-out clauses!
4. Hit 90kg 1x5 deadlift. I'm at 75, and this might be a step to far but I've done a single rep there, I know it is possible!
5. I'd love to hit 40kg bench press but suspect that might be a goal for August..
6. OHP. Hm. OHP. Keep going with the fractionals until I turn into a BAMF! No weight goals except for 'more'!
7. Pendlays.. something seems to have clicked here, last time felt good at 40kg so I'll shoot for 45kg 3x5 with good form by the end of the month.0 -
1) Keep consistent with diet. Current calorie goals seem to be working, so planning on sticking to it pretty religiously (with the exception of July 15th, which is my birthday, and I WILL eat fish and chips!).
2) Keep up the running and lifting. Morning workouts are definitely the key to sticking to it for me. All told, I should have 14 days in the weight room this month.
3) Break 100lbs on my squat. I'm at 95 now, so this should be more than doable.
4) Lift my bodyweight on deadlifts. Just 11lbs more to reach this!0 -
Because the latter part of June was kind of a total wash for me (re-injured my back), so I am hoping to hit my June goals in July:
Squats - 125
Bench - 85
Rows - 95
OHP - remains 60.
DL's - 160. By month end that should be more than my body weight, unless it takes me 10 more weeks to lose one pound, lol.0 -
Keep doing stronglifts 3x a week
Hit 62.5kg on squats (137lbs)
Keep adding body weight exercises throughout the days I do strong lifts (just ordered a cheap suspension door kit to allow me to do inverted rows!)
Build up to 10 chin ups at a time - currently at 6
Hit 50 air squats while waiting for coffee on a lifting day (record so far is 41!)0 -
Continue with the SL program. Be consistent in my eating. Do more accessory work and short cardio sessions. Trust the process.
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July Goals:
Continue to progress at a comfortable pace with my lifts. I am 10 lbs from squatting my body weight - so it would be nice if I could manage that - but I want my form to improve first.
Back to the pool if my shoulder allows it. Plus continue to fit in a couple of runs a week.
8 hours of sleep a night - this will be a miracle, but I know it's something I really need to prioritise!
Joanne0 -
Just joining the group so hopefully I do this right! My July goals
1. start SL and stick with it all month
2. get below 150# (7# loss needed)
3. be sure to hit my calorie range daily
4. 80-100oz of water daily
5. minimum of 7 hours sleep a night0 -
My July goals...
1) Enjoy my 2 week holiday in the sun (shouldn't be hard to achieve!)
2) Return to my routine of SL on Tues and Thurs mornings, PT on Friday, cycling one day of the weekend and walking the dog on other mornings when I go back to work in the 3rd week of July.
3) On holidays, decide whether to focus on losing the extra 4 kilos I'm carrying around or on building muscle mass... I keep flip-flopping and it's not helping me move forward!
No lifting weight goals as yet. I need to get habits in place and find out what I'm capable of before getting all serious like that! 0 -
Hi, I'm new to the group. My name is Maria, I'm 45 with 4 kids 28,13,9 and 4. since having my last baby at 40 and having hypothyroidism the weight is coming off like it used to. I've been doing a 3 day split and feel I'm not getting where I want to be so I'm starting the 5x5 Monday.
My goals for july -
1.) keep working out 3 days a week and do cardio everyday!!!
2.) get the kids to the park every day for a 2 mile fun run.
3.) I hope to get into a pair of Miss Me Bermuda size 30, (they only come up to my hips now
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Hi I am also new to the group. My name is Fiona.
My goals for July are:
1. do SL 3x a week. Consistency is key as they say.
2. increase my weights and work on form.
3. be ready to do a 10k with obstacles called Total Warrior by the end of the month (3rd Aug).
4. do hill sprints at least once a week.
5. no body weight goals, just be fitter and stronger than I was before.0 -
I'm not new to the group, but I've been away for awhile due to medical reasons. sigh...
My StrongLIfts 5X5 goals for July is to start back up this month, starting with today and get er' done 3 times a week. I also see a personal trainer and when I was keeping up with my SL 5X5, he could tell!
Anyone know if the SL 5X5 app is done for Android? I heard Mendhi was working on one...0 -
I need to stay mentally disciplined with my diet. It's been terrible these past 2 weeks with the binging & lame excuses I've been making.
#1 - LOVE myself
#2 - clean up my diet
#3 - drop 10lbs
#4 - continue SL. Currently going into my forth week.
Today's lifts: Squat 180lbs OHP 75lbs Deadlifts 225lbs
Lets make dem gains, ladies!!!!0 -
I'm new to the group but this is my second go at SL. The first time I injured my knee due to terrible squat form at around 40kg. I'd been cheating, leading with my butt when pushing back up on the squat, not going anywhere near parallel etc. totally focussed on the numbers increasing and not on getting good technique and I suffered for it.
So I'm on round 2 and this time my partner is working out with me so I get shouted at if I start 'cheating'. Good motivation as well. But I'm struggling a lot this time in particular with the squats and it's getting me down.
My goals for this month:
- Get over my plateau on the squats - stuck at just 30kg
- Bench 35kg
- OHP 20kg - Would love to be able to OHP the olympic bar this would be a good good moment
- D/L - 50kg
- Row - 35kg
I am really struggling with my squats. I started them at 15kg as I have had a series of knee injuries so i have poor muscle conditioning in my thighs. I've totally plateaued already at just 30kg. I've deloaded once down to 25kg and started up again I failed again yesterday at 30kg. Anyone else got stuck? And what did you do to overcome it?
Just to add I'm 5ft7 tall and weigh about 8st8 so i'm quite skinny. I've never been strong at all and have always struggled to put weight on. i'm doing this program to finally get some muscle and some shape to my figure before I plan on having kids next year.0 -
Hey! Been a while. Lots of crazy non-fitness stuff to recover from. Still not ready to lift, The current plan is to:
Bike Daily for the rest of the summer.
Try to best my pace every time out.
Add in swimming at least on the weekends.
Do PT like I'm sposed to, starting next week.
Get back to lifting with good form when the rains start.0 -
Hi there! Just joined this group and started doing SL on July 8th. Love, love, love it! HOWEVER, just got % body fat tested and am at 33.5% (unhealthy on their chart - ooops). So many suggestions on how to lower fat that I thought just go back to MY Fitness Pal and be directed by this groovy site.0
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Squat 175
Bench 110
Rows 110
OHP 90
DL - 210
All goals are 3x5 with good form other than DL.
Other - Order and read the 5/3/1 book; consider Nia Shanks workouts. This has been my goal for the past 2 months and I have to get my act together.
Cardio - Get back to trail running in a couple weeks, or at least keep up with doing something active at least 3 days a week.
OK, it's just about the end of the month, so I guess I will update. I missed most of these goals since I had sort of a de-load couple weeks while I tried out the 5/3/1 before I switched to Texas. 5/3/1 isn't for me at this point, although buying and reading the book was the one goal I achieved!
Bench - 2 reps @ 120
OHP -1x5 @90 at the beginning of the month; currently 4x5@85. I'm attempting a 1RM @ 100 on Friday!
DL. 3 reps @205 yesterday.
Squats - I think my "heavy" workout day will be 1x5@175 on Friday, so we'll see how that goes.
Rows are not a priority at this point--I'm considering them to be an assistance exercise that I'll do occasionally.
Cardio - haven't been trail running. I went kayaking a few times last week; I've taken some long walks and generally trying to do stuff other than sit around.0 -
Hm. we have a 10th wedding anniversary trip to Barcelona in the middle of the month (just me and the huz, woo!), so that will be a tricky time as the in-laws are coming to look after the kids so I suspect I might have an enforced rest week (boo!)..
Can't believe I've been lifting for almost 4 months and I am -still- loving it, still loathing the idea of steady state cardio!
Anyway:
1. LOG - I'm getting better at this but it's very easy to slide if something is unloggable rather than giving it my best shot, and once I start sliding that fecking fat girl in my head gets very loud..
EPIC FAIL!
2. Continue with the HIIT on the bike after each lifting session, and start adding in some finishers (time at gym permitting, this is the big thing holding it back, it's creeping up even with 3x5 to about an hour lifting..).
HIIT yes, nothing else though
3. I'd LOVE to hit 60kg on my squat. I'm working up in baby steps doing 3x6. I did 52.5kg 3x6 last time, my app says I should be doing 55kg but although I've been there before I think I'm going to break out the fractionals.. which is so hard..
I haven't had weight goals for a couple of months on here, so this is all with the usual get-out clauses!
4. Hit 90kg 1x5 deadlift. I'm at 75, and this might be a step to far but I've done a single rep there, I know it is possible!
5. I'd love to hit 40kg bench press but suspect that might be a goal for August..
6. OHP. Hm. OHP. Keep going with the fractionals until I turn into a BAMF! No weight goals except for 'more'!
7. Pendlays.. something seems to have clicked here, last time felt good at 40kg so I'll shoot for 45kg 3x5 with good form by the end of the month.
Never hit 60kg squats, did a massive deload and building back up..
so, generally, nada. However I'm back at it, and I'm sure despite the holiday in a couple of weeks (another week off!!) I'll still be plugging away at the gym 3x/week otherwise... bring on August!0 -
1. Workout according to schedule (3X per week), unless we take that trip, in which case I won't try to train while we're gone.
2. Listen to my body and do not overtrain myself again, 'cause that sux.
3. Lose 5 pounds.
Hmmm... yes!! I did all of these things! Hooray!!0
