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GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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Deadman_Diggingup wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I have managed to do three lifting sessions this week! One more day and I finished week one of an 8 wk program my friend tailored for me.
Here's a quick snapshot of today's work...
Pin press, Incline press, face pulls, tricep pullovers, skull crushers, reverse (banded) curls behind the head presses.
Awesome as always, S.
Thank you! 😊1 -
Quick GIFs. Not my best efforts, but I’d already biked, run and done a hot power class when I did these. 1,000 is a BFD for me and I needed to mark the milestone.
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springlering62 wrote: »
Quick GIFs. Not my best efforts, but I’d already biked, run and done a hot power class when I did these. 1,000 is a BFD for me and I needed to mark the milestone.
I think you should totally learn how to do windmills !!! I think you are bad as5
https://youtu.be/0dB7JjpBMtI 1 -
I think you should totally learn how to do windmills !!! I think you are bad as5https://youtu.be/0dB7JjpBMtI
Thank you! That looks like fun and that guy’s voice is mesmerizing. He could totally run a yoga nidra meditation. My son-in-law, the one with the doctorate in random number mathematics or some such craziness, was known for his break dancing skills. Hmmm…….2 -
springlering62 wrote: »
Quick GIFs. Not my best efforts, but I’d already biked, run and done a hot power class when I did these. 1,000 is a BFD for me and I needed to mark the milestone.
If I tried this.. I might end up with a nosebleed! Hahaha that's awesome!1 -
Well... I completed day 4 of week 1! First week (of 8) in the books!
This has been challenging for me, as there are movements in this program I haven't done before, terms I'm unfamiliar with, and calls for equipment I don't necessarily have - so I've needed to sub in some resistance band work. Not being 100% confident in what I'm doing causes me a lot of anxiety, but I DID IT, and that is huge.
I now pre-try the exercises I don't know, the day before to make sure I know what I'm doing and how, and try to have it all planned for go time.
I'm actually kind of proud! And sore. Very very sore! 😂😂8 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Well... I completed day 4 of week 1! First week (of 8) in the books!
This has been challenging for me, as there are movements in this program I haven't done before, terms I'm unfamiliar with, and calls for equipment I don't necessarily have - so I've needed to sub in some resistance band work. Not being 100% confident in what I'm doing causes me a lot of anxiety, but I DID IT, and that is huge.
I now pre-try the exercises I don't know, the day before to make sure I know what I'm doing and how, and try to have it all planned for go time.
I'm actually kind of proud! And sore. Very very sore! 😂😂
You really are a kick *kitten* Amazon.
I am in such awe.1 -
springlering62 wrote: »You really are a kick *kitten* Amazon.
I am in such awe.
😊🥰🤗 Thank you so much! ❤️0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Well... I completed day 4 of week 1! First week (of 8) in the books!
This has been challenging for me, as there are movements in this program I haven't done before, terms I'm unfamiliar with, and calls for equipment I don't necessarily have - so I've needed to sub in some resistance band work. Not being 100% confident in what I'm doing causes me a lot of anxiety, but I DID IT, and that is huge.
I now pre-try the exercises I don't know, the day before to make sure I know what I'm doing and how, and try to have it all planned for go time.
I'm actually kind of proud! And sore. Very very sore! 😂😂
Killin it yo1 -
I am so stoked! Sharing this everywhere.
Even though it's band assisted, I still feel badass!
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
You're killing it like always. Looks like you are re-energized and going hard after it.0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
You're killing it like always. Looks like you are re-energized and going hard after it.
Thank you, I am trying!
I confess... The idea of trying to fit in 4 workouts a week for 8 weeks seems almost impossible... But I'll take it one day at a time!
I'm a bit down.. Last nights squats kicked my butt... And they were only 140lb. I feel like I lost so much and I still have a hip thing going on.2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
You're killing it like always. Looks like you are re-energized and going hard after it.
Thank you, I am trying!
I confess... The idea of trying to fit in 4 workouts a week for 8 weeks seems almost impossible... But I'll take it one day at a time!
I'm a bit down.. Last nights squats kicked my butt... And they were only 140lb. I feel like I lost so much and I still have a hip thing going on.
The depth on your squats was amazing! Just keep giving it your best effort, you can do it!1 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
You're killing it like always. Looks like you are re-energized and going hard after it.
Thank you, I am trying!
I confess... The idea of trying to fit in 4 workouts a week for 8 weeks seems almost impossible... But I'll take it one day at a time!
I'm a bit down.. Last nights squats kicked my butt... And they were only 140lb. I feel like I lost so much and I still have a hip thing going on.
The depth on your squats was amazing! Just keep giving it your best effort, you can do it!
Aww thank you! I sure feel it today. My quads and glutes are on strike. ❤️1 -
Another pullup vid...
Clocking in at 185lbs. My weight is increasing these days, it seems. Lol
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Week 2 done!
I am super proud that I am doing this. I was afraid I would bail, but so far, two weeks done. It's feeling doable!
Also, most I've done in a set, assisted.
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Week 2 done!
I am super proud that I am doing this. I was afraid I would bail, but so far, two weeks done. It's feeling doable!
Also, most I've done in a set, assisted.
So inspiring Sandy0 -
@KickassAmazon76
Week 2 done!
I am super proud that I am doing this. I was afraid I would bail, but so far, two weeks done. It's feeling doable!
What program are you running?1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Week 2 done!
I am super proud that I am doing this. I was afraid I would bail, but so far, two weeks done. It's feeling doable!
Also, most I've done in a set, assisted.
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DancingMoosie wrote: »@KickassAmazon76
Week 2 done!
I am super proud that I am doing this. I was afraid I would bail, but so far, two weeks done. It's feeling doable!
What program are you running?
It's actually one that a powerlifting girlfriend of mine did. She saw that I was struggling with stronglifts and yet felt lost in terms of what else to do... So she sent me her plan. It's an 8 wk program, and is designed to help grow the main lifts using pin presses, pauses, box squats, etc and other accessories.
It's pretty cool, tbh0 -
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Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-
I've been trying some, but really need to focus on it aggressively. I'm really bad with not consistently stretching. And my inflexibility is almost legendary. 😳😔1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-
I've been trying some, but really need to focus on it aggressively. I'm really bad with not consistently stretching. And my inflexibility is almost legendary. 😳😔
Dude - at 41 I’m just now realizing the importance of flexibility and mobility- trying to teach my kids - we are not young forever and especially if we have sedentary jobs flexibility training is a must5 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-
I've been trying some, but really need to focus on it aggressively. I'm really bad with not consistently stretching. And my inflexibility is almost legendary. 😳😔
I’ve found that even a little bit goes a long way. Squat University has a great pre-squat hip mobility warm-up that makes a tangible difference for me. They’ve got a wealth of free info on their website and social media.2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-
I've been trying some, but really need to focus on it aggressively. I'm really bad with not consistently stretching. And my inflexibility is almost legendary. 😳😔
I’ve found that even a little bit goes a long way. Squat University has a great pre-squat hip mobility warm-up that makes a tangible difference for me. They’ve got a wealth of free info on their website and social media.
I'll check that out! Thank you!KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-
I've been trying some, but really need to focus on it aggressively. I'm really bad with not consistently stretching. And my inflexibility is almost legendary. 😳😔
Dude - at 41 I’m just now realizing the importance of flexibility and mobility- trying to teach my kids - we are not young forever and especially if we have sedentary jobs flexibility training is a must
This isn't a joke, I fully agree. Sitting a desk job for 8h a day does not help at all. I guess when it feels like time is at such a premium, it's hard to "waste" it on "just stretching". Even though I know it's necessary.0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Tonight I did bench press. First set was 90lb x8, then next two to failure... Set 2 was 11 and set three was 10.
I believe that if I were to retest my 1rm for bench... I'd beat it by 10lb!
(my squat blows... Those hip issues really torched me)
YouTube some hip opening stretches-
I've been trying some, but really need to focus on it aggressively. I'm really bad with not consistently stretching. And my inflexibility is almost legendary. 😳😔
I’ve found that even a little bit goes a long way. Squat University has a great pre-squat hip mobility warm-up that makes a tangible difference for me. They’ve got a wealth of free info on their website and social media.
I definatly need to check this out with my hip immobility
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