just starting out
leooftheyear
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I just switched from Stronglifts 5x5 to the NROLFW and have completed workouts 1A & 1B, so far I love it and it is so much more challenging than Stronglifts was for me. Anybody else just starting Stage 1?
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Not yet but I'm considering it after another month or two. I'm trying to decide if once I've gone a while on stronglifts if I will switch to NROLFW or ICF (ice cream fitness). I actually like stronglifts though so want to go through at least 12 weeks with it before making any changes, but then I'd like to learn some different lifts.
ICF is very much like stronglifts but with additional moves each day. The hesitation I have with that one is I don't particular care for rows, let alone doing rows every day. Squats I really like and want to do anytime, but ugh rows.
I've read NROLFW but I'm hesitant about a few of the moves, even in Stage 1. Prone-jackknife is one example. I've never been comfortable or confident using the exercise balls let alone doing any where I need to support myself using my hands, especially since the right is easily aggravated. Some of the moves and lifts seem interesting, though not sure where to find a step that would work at the gym for the box deadlift. So, I'm just overall hesitant about trying it. Plus the meal plan...
Still, it's on the list and I'm considering it but not for at least 4-5 weeks since I'm just near the end of week 8 in stronglifts.0 -
I started out with Stronglifts and found that i was getting bored doing the same exercises, so i switched to NROLFW. I dont follow the diet plan, some of the recipies look good but i right now i'm focusing on getting stronger and getting my macros right. I dont think the food plan is a necessity, but more a suggestion.0
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I will be starting up again but this time at home, so some moves will be different before. Just waiting a few more weeks, Feb max, until my new home gym room gets vacated.0
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I don't get bored but if I do feel it a little, I just switch which playlist I'm listening to that day. Rock most of the time but on occasion I listen to my walking playlist or musicals. I like most of the SL lifts but am starting to stall on bench and ohp. Might need to spice things up and break out of the comfort zone. Maybe I'll be able to do the jackknife thing if I just try it.
So, it's definitely on the consideration list of things to do next. But we'll cheer you on even if not many are starting stage 1 right now.0 -
I recently finished stage 1, and at first I hated the jackknife, but that just made me want to beat it! Lol. After a while I quit falling off the ball and my form started to get better and I actually liked the evil move. I think I'm going to miss it now that I'm in stage 2. I never did get up to 15 reps, but at least I did improve after some time and got up to 12 at my best. Good luck!0
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I recently finished stage 1, and at first I hated the jackknife, but that just made me want to beat it! Lol. After a while I quit falling off the ball and my form started to get better and I actually liked the evil move. I think I'm going to miss it now that I'm in stage 2. I never did get up to 15 reps, but at least I did improve after some time and got up to 12 at my best. Good luck!
i have the same problem, but i did notice last night that i had less issues than i did in the very first workout0 -
It's so wonderful feeling yourself get stronger!
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I just finished up workouts 1 & 2 both A&B and i can already see and feel a difference0
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I've finished days 1 & 2 and I'm excited about it. However, I don't really feel like I'm getting a good workout in. I'll stick to it though and see what results I get.0
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I started on Jan 12th and am almost through week 2. I definitely feel like I am getting stronger but am anxious to actually start seeing some results. I did take before pics and plan to compare at the end of stage 1, so hopefully that will help.0
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I am on week 2 of stage 1 and would love a little on line support team if anyone is interested.
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I'm on week 3 of stage 1, previously did stage 1 & 2 before a few months off of travelling. I've increased all my starting weights and really enjoying going through stage 1 again.0
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bakeralison1 wrote: »I'm on week 3 of stage 1, previously did stage 1 & 2 before a few months off of travelling. I've increased all my starting weights and really enjoying going through stage 1 again.
Just curious, what weight did you start your dead lift, squats and lunges at?0 -
I'm restarting after a few years and, already, I'm pretty sure that I'm going to repeat Stage 1.
I'm only at 40lbs on my squat and, even then, I can only get deep enough to get the tops of my thighs parallel to the floor for 4 reps.0 -
So you are going to do 24 weeks of stage 1?
I'm doing pretty well on squats, heavy (2 45 plates) and deep. It's upper body I'm struggling with.0 -
Me? No, I'm doing 16 workouts in Stage 1, times 2, divided by 3 workouts per week (carry the one. . .) that's around 11 weeks and I'm already on week 4. I just want to feel secure in both my form and strength before I move on and, hey, more squats is a good thing, right?So you are going to do 24 weeks of stage 1?
I'm doing pretty well on squats, heavy (2 45 plates) and deep. It's upper body I'm struggling with.
I envy your lower body strength. I tend to do better with my upper body.
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Oh gotcha!!! Don't envy me too much. I have to increase next week.0
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Oops I was supposed to in increase today.0
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If it makes you feel any better I was not totally new to lifting when I started the program.0
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Also in week 2 of stage 1! Well done with those heavy squats...I still feel like a lost puppy in the weight room, so I've been taking it easy on the squats (just the Olympic bar) because I'm not sure where all the plates and clips are yet0
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Also in week 2 of stage 1! Well done with those heavy squats...I still feel like a lost puppy in the weight room, so I've been taking it easy on the squats (just the Olympic bar) because I'm not sure where all the plates and clips are yet
We are close to the same spot!
Weight room is intimidating for sure! I am greatfull that my boyfriend and I used to lift together before I started the program and helped me learn to navigate the weight room. Don't think about the starting weight so much... Focus on if you are getting stronger0 -
Also on week 2!0
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We have one set of 17.5lb dumbbells at our gym and, this morning, they were being used by a guy doing shoulder presses. I asked if I could borrow them between his sets, did my set of shoulder presses, then handed them back. He looked at me, paused, then said I could keep them, he was going to increase to 20lbs for his last set.
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sgthaggard wrote: »We have one set of 17.5lb dumbbells at our gym and, this morning, they were being used by a guy doing shoulder presses. I asked if I could borrow them between his sets, did my set of shoulder presses, then handed them back. He looked at me, paused, then said I could keep them, he was going to increase to 20lbs for his last set.
I'm at 17.5 on shoulder press too.0 -
julie_emma1 wrote: »Also on week 2!
How is it working for you so far?0
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