GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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jennacole12 wrote: »Haven’t been on here in a while....
Meet is in 8 days and still decided if I’m doing the press medley or not. Even if I don’t I feel good and will kill the other events, which I wasn’t so sure about a few weeks ago. Below is my 325 pull, I also got 350 off on the blocks, so rack style I think we called it 😂. Oh and squat depth is improving! Even for warm up sets I’m seeing a change, only thing I added was I always do adductor/abductor before now... It seems to open and warm up my hips to allow for larger ROM 😅 TGIF 🤣
Soli work Jenna, love the game face on the trap bar0 -
Haha I couldn't resist!
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@jennacole12 I had written a response to your post and I guess I must have either squirreled before sending, or refreshed the page, or what have you. Either way, the message is gonzo.
Firstly... I am in awe of you. You are a determined, unstoppable, strong, and consistent badass beast!! You are killing it!
I cannot wait to hear how the strongman comp goes. It's going to be so exciting!
When is the actual event? (Date / time?) Do you know if they are livestreaming the event? Is there a way for your fans to cheer you on (remotely) as it happens, or do we need to sit here and bite our nails waiting?
Either way, know that I'll (we all will) be cheering you on!4 -
Lifting done! I feel a bit stalled on pretty much everything...I bought some pre-work out to try Wed.6 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »
Lifting done! I feel a bit stalled on pretty much everything...I bought some pre-work out to try Wed.
Your lifts are strong! If the number listed next to the date is your body weight, your lifts are really strong. Those are some solid ratios especially on the Squat and Deadlift. You're doing great things!
Do you feel stalled because of lack of energy, or is it just that the weight isn't increasing but energy levels are good?
I would say that if it is stalled for energy pre-workout may help. From personal experience, I will say that it's nice at times, but can not be fun if you start to rely on it to get energy up for a workout. The pre I use has about half the caffeine of most normal ones do, but I try to only use it when I need it. It has helped with early morning workouts, and some later in the day ones, but it can effect your sleep too which is important to busting out of those plateaus.
If it's not energy level, I would suggest working in a regular deload week in your programming, or working in drop sets/ changing the program up just a bit (Dropping weight increasing reps, Changing the order in which you do things, etc.).
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
Lifting done! I feel a bit stalled on pretty much everything...I bought some pre-work out to try Wed.
I agree with @dsc84 on everything! Your lifts are strong, you are strong!
I didn't see growth in my bench until I did a deload and dropped the weight. I don't know if it was "right" but what I did was two things... I calculated the 1rm for my goal lift weight (5lb more than my stall), and then dropped to 85%. I then took that value and calculated how many reps I needed to get to the same 1rm value. My last set targeted that many reps.
I also go a bit further and calculate how much total weight I would move if I did 5x5 at the goal weight.
Then I added sets to my reduced volume to ensure I moved the same total volume in my session.
Example... Bench goal 105lb @ 5x5
1rm = 118.1
85% = 89.25 (90)
1rm of 118 when you're lifting 90 requires 10 reps
So my last set I try for ten reps (or more)
Total volume:
5x5 at 105 = 2625 lbs moved
5x5 at 90 = 2250 lbs moved
Difference = 375 = 4.167 reps
So if I do 5,5,5,5,10 I have actually lifted MORE weight than I would have at my goal weight. Which, in my mind, is a win.
The next session I up by 5 and do the calcs again. Haha
www.strengthlevel.com/one-rep-max-calculator is one site that helps you calc 1RMs.
And yes... I'm a bit of a numbers geek. Lol2 -
Been about 11-12 weeks since I started going back to lifting at the gym, and I'm glad to report that I'm continuing to trend in the direction I want to go
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »@jennacole12 I had written a response to your post and I guess I must have either squirreled before sending, or refreshed the page, or what have you. Either way, the message is gonzo.
Firstly... I am in awe of you. You are a determined, unstoppable, strong, and consistent badass beast!! You are killing it!
I cannot wait to hear how the strongman comp goes. It's going to be so exciting!
When is the actual event? (Date / time?) Do you know if they are livestreaming the event? Is there a way for your fans to cheer you on (remotely) as it happens, or do we need to sit here and bite our nails waiting?
Either way, know that I'll (we all will) be cheering you on!
I’m just seeing this!!! I have been so busy and haven’t had much time to check in and then I saw this message and now I’m crying 😭. I can say the same for you, I find the people who have a whole *kitten* ton on their plate, and stress beyond what most can handle, but they still encourage, motivate and cheer on others the most inspiring and amazing people of all.... and that is 100% you my dear friend ❤️
This week is rest week, so no lifting at all that way my muscles have a chance to get all healed and ready to move.... I do get Anxious with 0 workouts, they’re part of my routine and I’m a creature that needs structure 😂. The meet is Saturday the 24th there are about 80 competitors so I’m
Not actually sure if there is a live stream but I will find out! Right now weirdly mixed between excitement and what the f am I doing, and why did I think I could handle this 😫 kind of terrified lol.
I appreciate you all on this thread and every single ounce of support. At the end of the day I just remind myself I am doing this to support my boy, the one who gets sad he’s not like everyone else, my special boy 🧩 the one who always asks me why he isn’t cool like his brothers 😭
For this event I put together a team of 6 competitors and over 32 spectators that will be wearing and supporting team Alex gear 😁 He has his Alex shirt and super hero cape and I pray he feels like the coolest kid on the planet.... that’ll make me the happiest mom in the world 🙏🏻 Ok I’ll stop rambling now 🤣🤣🤣. 👇🏻 Me and my Alex 🖤
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jennacole12 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »@jennacole12 I had written a response to your post and I guess I must have either squirreled before sending, or refreshed the page, or what have you. Either way, the message is gonzo.
Firstly... I am in awe of you. You are a determined, unstoppable, strong, and consistent badass beast!! You are killing it!
I cannot wait to hear how the strongman comp goes. It's going to be so exciting!
When is the actual event? (Date / time?) Do you know if they are livestreaming the event? Is there a way for your fans to cheer you on (remotely) as it happens, or do we need to sit here and bite our nails waiting?
Either way, know that I'll (we all will) be cheering you on!
I’m just seeing this!!! I have been so busy and haven’t had much time to check in and then I saw this message and now I’m crying 😭. I can say the same for you, I find the people who have a whole *kitten* ton on their plate, and stress beyond what most can handle, but they still encourage, motivate and cheer on others the most inspiring and amazing people of all.... and that is 100% you my dear friend ❤️
This week is rest week, so no lifting at all that way my muscles have a chance to get all healed and ready to move.... I do get Anxious with 0 workouts, they’re part of my routine and I’m a creature that needs structure 😂. The meet is Saturday the 24th there are about 80 competitors so I’m
Not actually sure if there is a live stream but I will find out! Right now weirdly mixed between excitement and what the f am I doing, and why did I think I could handle this 😫 kind of terrified lol.
I appreciate you all on this thread and every single ounce of support. At the end of the day I just remind myself I am doing this to support my boy, the one who gets sad he’s not like everyone else, my special boy 🧩 the one who always asks me why he isn’t cool like his brothers 😭
For this event I put together a team of 6 competitors and over 32 spectators that will be wearing and supporting team Alex gear 😁 He has his Alex shirt and super hero cape and I pray he feels like the coolest kid on the planet.... that’ll make me the happiest mom in the world 🙏🏻 Ok I’ll stop rambling now 🤣🤣🤣. 👇🏻 Me and my Alex 🖤
This was sweet to read. Good luck to you on your competition. I hope Alex feels amazing on his day and you do too for all that you've done!2 -
jennacole12 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »@jennacole12 I had written a response to your post and I guess I must have either squirreled before sending, or refreshed the page, or what have you. Either way, the message is gonzo.
Firstly... I am in awe of you. You are a determined, unstoppable, strong, and consistent badass beast!! You are killing it!
I cannot wait to hear how the strongman comp goes. It's going to be so exciting!
When is the actual event? (Date / time?) Do you know if they are livestreaming the event? Is there a way for your fans to cheer you on (remotely) as it happens, or do we need to sit here and bite our nails waiting?
Either way, know that I'll (we all will) be cheering you on!
I’m just seeing this!!! I have been so busy and haven’t had much time to check in and then I saw this message and now I’m crying 😭. I can say the same for you, I find the people who have a whole *kitten* ton on their plate, and stress beyond what most can handle, but they still encourage, motivate and cheer on others the most inspiring and amazing people of all.... and that is 100% you my dear friend ❤️
This week is rest week, so no lifting at all that way my muscles have a chance to get all healed and ready to move.... I do get Anxious with 0 workouts, they’re part of my routine and I’m a creature that needs structure 😂. The meet is Saturday the 24th there are about 80 competitors so I’m
Not actually sure if there is a live stream but I will find out! Right now weirdly mixed between excitement and what the f am I doing, and why did I think I could handle this 😫 kind of terrified lol.
I appreciate you all on this thread and every single ounce of support. At the end of the day I just remind myself I am doing this to support my boy, the one who gets sad he’s not like everyone else, my special boy 🧩 the one who always asks me why he isn’t cool like his brothers 😭
For this event I put together a team of 6 competitors and over 32 spectators that will be wearing and supporting team Alex gear 😁 He has his Alex shirt and super hero cape and I pray he feels like the coolest kid on the planet.... that’ll make me the happiest mom in the world 🙏🏻 Ok I’ll stop rambling now 🤣🤣🤣. 👇🏻 Me and my Alex 🖤
You are a beautiful and amazing Mom and now I'M crying.
Just wondering... Can other people buy team Alex gear? I'd totally buy a shirt and then share a pic of me wearing it. ❤️
Our hurting kids need all the love they can get.2 -
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latest bulking up progress some push ups and pull ups session + rope jumping cardio up trying to minimize fat gain while gaining muscle.. still losing my lines thought lol
but it is what it is gaining muscle will add some fat no matter what i cant wait to start cutting down again
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HungryasFuark wrote: »
latest bulking up progress some push ups and pull ups session + rope jumping cardio up trying to minimize fat gain while gaining muscle.. still losing my lines thought lol but it is what it is gaining muscle will add some fat no matter what i cant wait to start cutting down again
I see lines everywhere. Haha
Doing great!1 -
haha Thank you! that gave me hope
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DancingMoosie wrote: »
Lifting done! I feel a bit stalled on pretty much everything...I bought some pre-work out to try Wed.
Your lifts are strong! If the number listed next to the date is your body weight, your lifts are really strong. Those are some solid ratios especially on the Squat and Deadlift. You're doing great things!
Do you feel stalled because of lack of energy, or is it just that the weight isn't increasing but energy levels are good?
I would say that if it is stalled for energy pre-workout may help. From personal experience, I will say that it's nice at times, but can not be fun if you start to rely on it to get energy up for a workout. The pre I use has about half the caffeine of most normal ones do, but I try to only use it when I need it. It has helped with early morning workouts, and some later in the day ones, but it can effect your sleep too which is important to busting out of those plateaus.
If it's not energy level, I would suggest working in a regular deload week in your programming, or working in drop sets/ changing the program up just a bit (Dropping weight increasing reps, Changing the order in which you do things, etc.).
I don't know if it's a lack of energy...all the lifts just feel really difficult and I don't want to fail. I am often in the gym by myself. I know I used to lift this much and more and it just feels harder this time around. I only have 4-5 weeks left of regular gym use, so not sure how to work in regular deloads.0 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »DancingMoosie wrote: »
Lifting done! I feel a bit stalled on pretty much everything...I bought some pre-work out to try Wed.
Your lifts are strong! If the number listed next to the date is your body weight, your lifts are really strong. Those are some solid ratios especially on the Squat and Deadlift. You're doing great things!
Do you feel stalled because of lack of energy, or is it just that the weight isn't increasing but energy levels are good?
I would say that if it is stalled for energy pre-workout may help. From personal experience, I will say that it's nice at times, but can not be fun if you start to rely on it to get energy up for a workout. The pre I use has about half the caffeine of most normal ones do, but I try to only use it when I need it. It has helped with early morning workouts, and some later in the day ones, but it can effect your sleep too which is important to busting out of those plateaus.
If it's not energy level, I would suggest working in a regular deload week in your programming, or working in drop sets/ changing the program up just a bit (Dropping weight increasing reps, Changing the order in which you do things, etc.).
I don't know if it's a lack of energy...all the lifts just feel really difficult and I don't want to fail. I am often in the gym by myself. I know I used to lift this much and more and it just feels harder this time around. I only have 4-5 weeks left of regular gym use, so not sure how to work in regular deloads.
Some days it can feel like gravity is set too high and the weight just doesn’t move the same way. How’s your sleep and other recovery factors? One of my biggest struggles is with revenge bedtime procrastination.
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I still can't squat heavy because something is going on in my hip joint.
I did decide to take my old homemade squat "rack" outside and tried standing ohp.
This is the 6th set at 67.2 pounds. (8,8,8,7,7,6)
(the cheap bar I got from the hardware store weighs 12.2 pounds haha).
I can see here that when I get tired, my left side sags behind and it throws my alignment off. I need to work on that... But all in all, I felt pretty strong.
Is it a matter of having a tighter core to keep my back straight? Any tips?
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I still can't squat heavy because something is going on in my hip joint.
I did decide to take my old homemade squat "rack" outside and tried standing ohp.
This is the 6th set at 67.2 pounds. (8,8,8,7,7,6)
(the cheap bar I got from the hardware store weighs 12.2 pounds haha).
I can see here that when I get tired, my left side sags behind and it throws my alignment off. I need to work on that... But all in all, I felt pretty strong.
Is it a matter of having a tighter core to keep my back straight? Any tips?
I think your core has a lot to do with keeping your back straight
PS nice work, as always1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I still can't squat heavy because something is going on in my hip joint.
I did decide to take my old homemade squat "rack" outside and tried standing ohp.
This is the 6th set at 67.2 pounds. (8,8,8,7,7,6)
(the cheap bar I got from the hardware store weighs 12.2 pounds haha).
I can see here that when I get tired, my left side sags behind and it throws my alignment off. I need to work on that... But all in all, I felt pretty strong.
Is it a matter of having a tighter core to keep my back straight? Any tips?
I think your core has a lot to do with keeping your back straight
PS nice work, as always
A OHP tip I’ve seen and use with success is to squeeze your glutes as part of bracing and setup. That helps me keep from leaning back too far.1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »
I think your core has a lot to do with keeping your back straight
PS nice work, as alwaysA OHP tip I’ve seen and use with success is to squeeze your glutes as part of bracing and setup. That helps me keep from leaning back too far.
Thanks guys! I was focusing on squeezing my butt and tucking it under (otherwise I get a pretty strong pelvic tilt). I'll try engaging the core more. I'll also try to be aware of my tendency to drop that shoulder and see if I can prevent it.
Much appreciated!0
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