Strong Curves
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I love those X walks!0
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Can I just say that I hate walking bridges? I am going to rebel against them and do an alternative exercise!0
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I have started last week and will be doing Week 1 - Workout C tomorrow. I find I am only doing the program for about 25-30 minutes (without warm up or cool down), is this normal?0
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It's pretty short, sounds about right.0
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I have started last week and will be doing Week 1 - Workout C tomorrow. I find I am only doing the program for about 25-30 minutes (without warm up or cool down), is this normal?
I found it odd too, when I first started 3 weeks ago, but it was kind of amazing to be in and out of the gym so fast and know the results will still happen.0 -
I love it - i can get it done in my lunch break! Except like this week when there are too many boyz in the weight room doing pullups and dips in the rack
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I found that once I upped the weights so that I maybe had one rep left in the tank at the end of the workout set, I had to rest at least 3 minutes between super sets. And I made myself do that with a timer so I wouldn't get bored and start too early. Then with Brets suggested warm up and stretching at the end it started to take me 70-90 minutes. But in the first four weeks it took an hour for sure because I wasn't pushing the weights and really going for progressive overload.0
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I admit I do a very quick warm up (I run down the stairs at work) and I do keep the rests very short - 30-60 seconds but I am pretty sure I read somewhere he suggests 90s max rest anyway.
I got fed up with 5x5 because I was spending more time resting than lifting - I can live without it being a true progressive overload. Everything is a compromise...
However I am getting very fed up of not getting to do the stuff I want because there is not much space, cages, benches in the damn gym. I can't change as it is so convenient for work!1 -
I did my first workout for strong curves yesterday. I may have started too heavy because I thought it would be easy with sll the bodyweight exercises after doing ICF. Boy was I wrong and my behind is quite sore today! I found the warm up to be awkward and I still warmed up with the elliptical. I was there for a little over and hour, but that was probably because it was new.0
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Ha yeah the high reps really seem taxing even though it is bodyweight stuff. It's tough with the number of reps I find it difficult to feel like I am making progress - I can't rack the weights up like I would for 5 reps! I enjoyed my B day yesterday although I am a bit sore from it today.
I really struggle with the prisoner back extensions, they make my back sore and I have to stop and stretch at times.0 -
Roxylola - Happy Birthday!0
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I am thinking of starting this program. I noticed that this thread started a month ago. Anyone notice it changing your glutes? Did you continue doing SL or did you switch over completely or a combination? Thanks for your input!0
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I started doing the glute only work as an accessory to 5x5 but have not been faithful to it because of lack of time.0
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indianarose2 wrote: »I started doing the glute only work as an accessory to 5x5 but have not been faithful to it because of lack of time.
Did you notice any change in your glutes from what you did do?0 -
I did the entire strong curves advanced program over 16-18 weeks (instead of 12 because of illness vacation kids work etc).
My husband says I have a whole new bum. And I do! And no, I'm not going to post pictures. It's firmer and higher and has less cellulite. I also have a nice hamstring curve that wasn't as pronounced before.
I think I gained 2-4 pounds while doing the program and it all went to my *kitten*.0 -
I did the entire strong curves advanced program over 16-18 weeks (instead of 12 because of illness vacation kids work etc).
My husband says I have a whole new bum. And I do! And no, I'm not going to post pictures. It's firmer and higher and has less cellulite. I also have a nice hamstring curve that wasn't as pronounced before.
I think I gained 2-4 pounds while doing the program and it all went to my *kitten*.
Even though you gained the weight did you loose inches since it got firmer?0 -
Mine is more rounded on top, I have a definite bottom now so I would say yes it makes a difference0
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Even after only 5 weeks doing gorgeous glutes and SL, I can say I see a difference in my leg and butt definition. I am still eating at a deficit, however, so I am not sure which of these is more influential. Probably both, as my glutes and hammies have never been so sore
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I don't need to build a butt since mine is already ample but after a few wks of SC it looks lifted. I have noticed definition in my legs for the first time. Squats couldn't even do that.0
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My measurements didn't change much. Something like 0.5 inches off waist and hips in that time. But I started the program at 141# and 5'7", low 20s % body fat. I gained weight because I ate at what I thought was maintenance but given it was 5 lbs or less it's was probably mostly water and glycogen from lifting. My lower ab post baby fat (And my boobs sadly) shrunk and I look leaner overall. Ihave better muscle definition in my shoulders arms and back as well and the two top abs peaking through and a nice oblique line.0
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Okay! I'm in! My question for you ladies is advice as to when I should start. On October 9 through the following week and weekend I will be on vacation. That gives me 2 1/2 weeks that I could dedicate to the program then one week where I will be traveling by car from Minnesota to Colorado and back home again. Is this a daily program or do you do it on the same days as you do SL? Would it hurt to start then take a week off possibly and return to it when I get back or should I wait until 17 October to start? Went on vacation before and I did go to the local gym and do the strong lift program. However this time we are visiting relatives.0
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my opinion is that you should just start. Its a program like any other, the more consistent you are the better but that being said, something is always better than nothing. You can maintain with the body weight version while you are on the road (sub workout A for workout A) or just sub a body weight variation, or get some exercise bands and do variations with those. If you have to take a week off, just maybe deload a bit when you get back to it. I took many weeks off for things like illness, work, vacation. There will always be gaps in ANY program you run because...well, life.0
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Andyllll- thanks for the advice. Life does get in the way a lot of the time. You're right don't put off. I need to still get the book. I live an hour from a large town. I will see about my kindle. I have never put a book on it.0
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I got the strong curves book on my Kindle! I am on chapter 7. I am hoping to get done reading this week so I can do the bodyweight exercises while I am on vacation.0
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I jumped to week 5-8 because I felt like weeks 1-4 were too easy. So far I am really liking it. Not sure if I have noticed any major changes to my bum, but I am trying to continue all 12 weeks before switching it up.0
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if ever a thread cried out for before-and-afters, this is that thread.
#hovering on the edge of commitment myself.
edit: i just looked it up. nope.0 -
HAHA @canadianlbs !! I cant seem to get myself to take a pic of the bum for comparison.
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It would be fun though. hehe
Actually, there was a thread on the female bodybuilding.com forums called "squat booty" and had progress pictures, mostly involving tight yoga pants and such. It got closed down recently though, which is a little too bad because it was kinda fun.
I may have pictures but they are never going to be posted anywhere as it along with the sports bra ones that show my stomach are for me only. Plus, I'm not even doing strong curves. ;-)0 -
What kind of exercises does this book have? I'm thinking of buying it. Can it all be done in a weight gym? I'm hoping I won't have to buy any special equipment once I join the gym.0
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