20 Weeks of Strength Building - Team Finish_No_Matter_What
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Good morning ladies!
I woke up this morning and went to our workout room and busted out the first (of many) StrongLifts 5x5 workout. Feeling good and determined to make this a habit.
I strayed from StrongCurves, as 5x5 just seems so much easier, less complicated, more time friendly for me right now. I'm thinking maybe StrongCurves may be the thing I move on to after I run through StrongLifts.
Question on StrongLifts 5x5 - am I supposed to do the sets all in order? For example, do 5 sets of 5 squats, then 5 sets of 5 bench presses, then 5 sets of 5 rows, etc? And if so, how long do you rest between each set and between each exercise?
Thanks in advance!
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tiffanylacourse wrote: »Good morning ladies!
I woke up this morning and went to our workout room and busted out the first (of many) StrongLifts 5x5 workout. Feeling good and determined to make this a habit.
I strayed from StrongCurves, as 5x5 just seems so much easier, less complicated, more time friendly for me right now. I'm thinking maybe StrongCurves may be the thing I move on to after I run through StrongLifts.
Question on StrongLifts 5x5 - am I supposed to do the sets all in order? For example, do 5 sets of 5 squats, then 5 sets of 5 bench presses, then 5 sets of 5 rows, etc? And if so, how long do you rest between each set and between each exercise?
Thanks in advance!
Yes you do them in order. Rest time is 1 1/2 minutes between sets unless you fail then 3 minutes. Get the app and it does all of that for you.1 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-24X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take at least one walk today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am still setting up my garage sale!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 17/28 I am focusing on drinking enough water and staying with in carbs and calories!
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No workout today, sick again. They weren't kidding when they said you are constantly sick when you have a small child...hopefully back on Thurs.0
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Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 85
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-14X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take a 2 mile walk today. It is beautiful outside!
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am still working on my garage sale! Beautiful weather still!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 18/28 I am focusing on drinking enough water and staying with in carbs and calories!
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fanncy0626 wrote: »tiffanylacourse wrote: »Good morning ladies!
I woke up this morning and went to our workout room and busted out the first (of many) StrongLifts 5x5 workout. Feeling good and determined to make this a habit.
I strayed from StrongCurves, as 5x5 just seems so much easier, less complicated, more time friendly for me right now. I'm thinking maybe StrongCurves may be the thing I move on to after I run through StrongLifts.
Question on StrongLifts 5x5 - am I supposed to do the sets all in order? For example, do 5 sets of 5 squats, then 5 sets of 5 bench presses, then 5 sets of 5 rows, etc? And if so, how long do you rest between each set and between each exercise?
Thanks in advance!
Yes you do them in order. Rest time is 1 1/2 minutes between sets unless you fail then 3 minutes. Get the app and it does all of that for you.
Thanks so much @fanncy0626 ! 1 -
Are you all going to do this 20 weeks again? I just startes today and think this is awesome.
Squats 20 lbs, 5x5
Shoulder press 20 lbs 5x5
Bent row 20 lbs 5x51 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-28X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take at least one walk today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am still setting up my garage sale!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 19/28 I am focusing on drinking enough water and staying with in carbs and calories!
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Yesterday's Workout
Week: 19 Workout: 2
Deadlifts 103 lbs 4x6
OHP 38 lbs 4x6
Tricep extensions 3 x 8
Hyper extensions 4 x 6
Go Team Finish_No_Matter_What1 -
Stronglift Workout B
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
OHP- 1X5X 45/50, 5X5X 55
DL- 15X 95/105/115/120
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 3X5X35
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 16X10X35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May move your @$$ Challenge
I am going to take a walk today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am going to a golf meet. 3-4 hours of walking.
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 24th-May20th
Day 20/28 drink water and stay within carbs! Over halfway done!
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Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-28X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take at least one walk today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am still setting up my garage sale! Today my daughter is coming to help and bringing plenty of items to tag!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 21/28 Last day of our third week! I am focusing on drinking enough water and staying with in carbs and calories!
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Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 85
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-16X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I took a mile walk today. It is beautiful outside I may take an evening one as well!
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am still working on my garage sale! Daughter dropped off her stuff!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 22/28 this is the first day of the last week of the challenge! I am focusing on finishing strong!0 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-28X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take at least one walk today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
Working on a Bucket list goal of recomposition.
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 23/28 I am focusing on staying within my macros!0 -
Glad to see you are staying the course Mary! Can't believe this is our last week. I hope to finish strong too.
Friday's Workout
Week: 19 Workout: 3
Squats 73 lbs 4 x 6
Bench Press 53 lbs 4 x 6
Hyper extensions 4 x 6
Week: 20 Workout: 1
Deadlifts 103 lbs 4x6
OHP 38 lbs 4x6
Tricep extensions 3 x 8
Hyper extensions 4 x 6
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Are you all going to do this 20 weeks again? I just startes today and think this is awesome.
Squats 20 lbs, 5x5
Shoulder press 20 lbs 5x5
Bent row 20 lbs 5x5
Hi Chena. I am definitely planning to continue until I reach my ultimate goal. I hadn't considered starting another challenge. However, if you start one I'm sure others will join.0 -
I'm back! Haha. I missed 3's after my first workout last week due to catching my toddler's stomach bug, so I just decided to repeat the week instead of trying to make up days.
Squats: 1x3 @ 110, 125
1x5 @ 140
Deadlifts: 3x6 @ 105
Lat pulldowns: 3x10 @ 45/side (if I read correctly--felt super easy so I may have misread the machine)
Hanging knee raises: 3x10
Bonus: My deadlift calluses are coming along nicely
I'm both disappointed and relieved that this is the last week of the challenge. Disappointed because it's been a nice thread to check in to, and relieved because I think I'm severely overdue a planned diet break. I've been in a deficit for almost a year and have never taken even a week to consciously eat at maintenance and give my body a rest. I think my hormones need a reset because I'm definitely in a deficit and definitely not losing. Even PCOS/IR and hypothyroid don't completely kill metabolism, so I think a diet break is in order. Still, a couple people have commented that I look thinner in the face, and the barbell is starting to press on my shoulderblades as the fat slowly recedes, so I"m still going in the right direction.....just very....very....slowly.0 -
@DDHFree thanks! You're doing great there's no doubt you'll finish strong!0
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Stronglift Workout B
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
OHP- 1X5X 45/50, 5X5X 55
DL- 15X 95/105/115/120
Kettlebell Swing
GobletSquats- 3X5X35
Russian Kettlebell Swing- 16X10X35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May move your @$$ Challenge
I am going to take 2-2 mile walks today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
Working on my spring cleaning today!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 24th-May20th
Day 24/28 drink water and stay within carbs!
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Upper body focus today:
Bench press 1x3 @ 62, 72
1×3 (+2) @ 77
OHP 3x10 @ 45 lb (empty bar)
Two handed kettlebell swings 1x20 with 20 lb bell, 2x20 with 30 lb bell
Seated ab twists with 20 lb KB 1x10, 2x10 with 12 lb bell1 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-30X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will take 2-2.5 mile walks today.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
Spring cleaning project for today!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 25/28 I am focusing on staying within my macros!0 -
Stronglift Workout A
Squats-1X5X 55/65/75/85, 5X5X 90
BP-1X5X 45/55/65, 5X5X 75
BR-1X5X 85
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-3X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-16X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I am going to mow my lawn today. Usually 7 miles of walking.
Move More Sit Less Challenge
I am packing and preparing for our vacation to Chicago. We leave tomorrow!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 26/28 focusing on a successful finish! Really a successful start to a healthy way of eating!
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This is my last day of the challenge since I am taking off on vacation for a week tomorrow! Thank you so very much @DDHFree for setting up this challenge! Due to my shoulder injury I have started strong lift over twice but I am now at my max pre-injury lifting amounts. I haven't made any progress adding weight just trying to maintain muscle while eating at a deficit.
Measurements January 1, 2017
Neck- 13 inches
Above chest 36 inches
Below chest 33 inches
Left bicep 11 inches
Right bicep 11 inches
Waist 31.5 inches
Hips 39.5 inches
Left thigh 23.5 inches
Right thigh 23.5 inches
Left calf 14.25 inches
Right calf 13.75 inches
Measurements January 28, 2017
Neck -13 inches
Above chest- 33 inches
Below chest -32.5 inches
Left bicep - 10.5 inches
Right bicep-10.5 inches
Waist -30.25 inches
Hips -38.75 inches
Left thigh- 22.5 inches
Right thigh – 22.5 inches
Left calf 14 inches
Right calf 13.75 inches
Total inches lost over all – 9 inches
Measurements February 26th
Neck-13 inches
Above chest-33 inches
Below chest-32.5 inches
Left bicep -10.25 inches
Right bicep-2.5 inches
Waist -28.5 inches
Hips-38 inches
Left thigh-22 inches
Right thigh-22 inches
Left calf-13.5 inches
Right calf-13.25 inches
Total inches lost = 5 inches
Measurements March 24th
Neck-13 inches
Above chest-32.5inches
Below chest-31.5 inches
Left bicep -10.125 inches
Right bicep-10.125 inches
Waist -27 inches
Hips-36.75 inches
Left thigh-21.25 inches
Right thigh-21 inches
Left calf-12.5 inches
Right calf-12.5 inches
Total inches lost = 8 inches
Measurements April 22nd
Neck-13 inches
Above chest-31inches
Below chest-31.25inches
Left bicep -9.75 inches
Right bicep-9.5 inches
Waist -27 inches
Hips-35.75 inches
Left thigh-20.5 inches
Right thigh-20.25 inches
Left calf-14.25 inches
Right calf-13.75 inches
Measurements May 26
Nick-12 inches
Above chest -31 inches
Below chest-30.75 inches
Left bicep 9.5 inches
Right bicep 9.5 inches
Waist 26 inches
Hips 35 inches
Left thigh 19.5 inches
Right by 19.5 inches
Left calf 13.5 inches
Right calf 13 inches
Total inches lost = 4.75 inches
Inches gained = 1.25 muscle?
Grand total inches lost = 32 inches
Inches gained = 1.25
SW – 158.6
January – 151.8 loss of 6.8 lbs
February - 142.8 loss of 9 lbs
March 24 137.6 loss of 5.2 lbs
April 22 - 133.2 loss of 4.4 lbs
May 26- 127.6 loss of 5.6 lbs
Total weight loss equals 31 lbs
Not too bad! I hope everyone else is experiencing success!
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Squats 1x3 @ 110, 125
1×3 (+3) @ 140
Deadlifts 3x8 @ 100
Assisted pullups 2x5 @ 80 cw, 1x3 @ 75 cw
Kettlebell ab twists 3x10 each side with 12 lb KB
Ab hold holding 12 KB for 30 sec1 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-32X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I will walk as much as possible today. I will be traveling all day so hopefully tonight I will be able to take a walk!
Move More Sit Less
I will focus on making frequent stops as we travel!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 25/28 I am focusing on staying within my macros!
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OHP 1×3 @ 52, 57, 1×3 (+2) @ 67
Bench press 3×10 @ 57
Lat pull-downs 2×10 @ 70, 1×10 @ 60
One arm DB rows 3x10 each arm with 15 lb DB
Hanging knee raises 3x101 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-32X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I Will be walking all day today!
Move More Sit Less
I won't be sitting very much today!
Keto/LC 4 Week Challenge April 23rd - May 20th
Day 28/28 last day of challenge today!1 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-32X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I Will be walking all day today!
Move More Sit Less
Last day of challenge. This really gave me a jump start to getting up and moving!2 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squats-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-32X10X 35
40lbs loss by May 27 Challenge
30 push-ups
May Move Your *kitten* Challenge
I Will be walking all day today!
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Amy, thank you for hanging in there with us. You have stayed the course in spite of the difficulties. I am very proud of you. I agree, you are definitely headed in the right direction even if it's slower than you would like.amyinthetardis1231 wrote: »I'm both disappointed and relieved that this is the last week of the challenge. Disappointed because it's been a nice thread to check in to, and relieved because I think I'm severely overdue a planned diet break. I've been in a deficit for almost a year and have never taken even a week to consciously eat at maintenance and give my body a rest. I think my hormones need a reset because I'm definitely in a deficit and definitely not losing. Even PCOS/IR and hypothyroid don't completely kill metabolism, so I think a diet break is in order. Still, a couple people have commented that I look thinner in the face, and the barbell is starting to press on my shoulderblades as the fat slowly recedes, so I"m still going in the right direction.....just very....very....slowly.
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fanncy0626 wrote: »This is my last day of the challenge since I am taking off on vacation for a week tomorrow! Thank you so very much @DDHFree for setting up this challenge! Due to my shoulder injury I have started strong lift over twice but I am now at my max pre-injury lifting amounts. I haven't made any progress adding weight just trying to maintain muscle while eating at a deficit.
Measurements May 26
Nick-12 inches
Above chest -31 inches
Below chest-30.75 inches
Left bicep 9.5 inches
Right bicep 9.5 inches
Waist 26 inches
Hips 35 inches
Left thigh 19.5 inches
Right by 19.5 inches
Left calf 13.5 inches
Right calf 13 inches
Total inches lost = 4.75 inches
Inches gained = 1.25 muscle?
Grand total inches lost = 32 inches
Inches gained = 1.25
SW – 158.6
January – 151.8 loss of 6.8 lbs
February - 142.8 loss of 9 lbs
March 24 137.6 loss of 5.2 lbs
April 22 - 133.2 loss of 4.4 lbs
May 26- 127.6 loss of 5.6 lbs
Total weight loss equals 31 lbs
Not too bad! I hope everyone else is experiencing success!
Mary, a HUGE congrats to you. Your measurements are freakin awesome! You are one consistent, motivated lady. I really loved doing this challenge with you. Thank you for all the support you provided to all of us! GREAT, GREAT JOB of your results.
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