GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »It's been a while since I posted in here. Things have been really tough since school started, and I've been struggling to find my equilibrium. Add to that, I had a sore rib /back from baseball and persistent knee and ankle pain... TLDR it's been hard to lift.
I am the kind of person that does not "roll with it" well. If I have a plan for lifting, and something goes awry, I struggle to adapt.
There's no way I can manage 4x a week, so I've decided to stick with the same plan, but commit to doing 2x a week. If I have extra time I'll add in a boxing workout, but I know I can find time for 2.
This was last night's...
Haven’t clicked on this thread in ages for some reason. When I saw something new had been posted, I had hoped it was you. Good job somehow finding the time to fit it in.
Thank you! I have had a few I could post, but didn't know if I wanted to let it die, but I also find it so nice to see other people posting that I thought I'd do an update. It's stupid how my brain works when it comes to lifting. I know that something is better than nothing, but I seem incapable of just going into the basement and lifting. I need to know what to do, how many reps and so forth. I've tried making my own plan, but it just feels random.
So I'm glad that I decided to just use the 7 week plan I did, and turn it into a 14 week plan. I know it won't yield the same results, but it's SOMETHING, it's STRUCTURED, and it's doable. (There's no reason why I can't find two days where I can chalk out an hour or two for me.
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I appreciate you, Mel.
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I did a little PR on the dumbbell press, 180lbsx8. I'm using the neutral grip, apparently you're supposed to be a lot stronger while using the neutral grip vs wide grip, can anyone confirm?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4CdnPmmPQ
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I did a little PR on the dumbbell press, 180lbsx8. I'm using the neutral grip, apparently you're supposed to be a lot stronger while using the neutral grip vs wide grip, can anyone confirm?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4CdnPmmPQ
I can neither confirm it deny, but wanted to say... WELL DONE!!
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »It's been a while since I posted in here. Things have been really tough since school started, and I've been struggling to find my equilibrium. Add to that, I had a sore rib /back from baseball and persistent knee and ankle pain... TLDR it's been hard to lift.
I am the kind of person that does not "roll with it" well. If I have a plan for lifting, and something goes awry, I struggle to adapt.
There's no way I can manage 4x a week, so I've decided to stick with the same plan, but commit to doing 2x a week. If I have extra time I'll add in a boxing workout, but I know I can find time for 2.
This was last night's...
Reverse lat pulldown standing? It's the first time I see that, I wish I had a pulley machine at home.0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »It's been a while since I posted in here. Things have been really tough since school started, and I've been struggling to find my equilibrium. Add to that, I had a sore rib /back from baseball and persistent knee and ankle pain... TLDR it's been hard to lift.
I am the kind of person that does not "roll with it" well. If I have a plan for lifting, and something goes awry, I struggle to adapt.
There's no way I can manage 4x a week, so I've decided to stick with the same plan, but commit to doing 2x a week. If I have extra time I'll add in a boxing workout, but I know I can find time for 2.
This was last night's...
Reverse lat pulldown standing? It's the first time I see that, I wish I had a pulley machine at home.
I got mine off amazon for about $60. It's nice, but a bit too lightweight. It is supposed to max out at 40lb. I have 45s on it, but I don't want to push it too much.
Therefore... A lot of my cable work is really slowed down.
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I did a little PR on the dumbbell press, 180lbsx8. I'm using the neutral grip, apparently you're supposed to be a lot stronger while using the neutral grip vs wide grip, can anyone confirm?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4CdnPmmPQ
I can neither confirm it deny, but wanted to say... WELL DONE!!
Solid pressing!
Thanks, I really like the longer range of motion on this exercise vs the wide grip press. My left arm was shaking a little bit
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Last night was a good lifting night. Not quite where I was, strength wise, but really not that far off.
😊
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Your form looks great Sandy!1
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Minion_training_program wrote: »Your form looks great Sandy!
Thank you! The bar path on last night's squats was a bit drunk, tbh, but it wasn't too bad. 😁0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »Your form looks great Sandy!
Thank you! The bar path on last night's squats was a bit drunk, tbh, but it wasn't too bad. 😁
I don't visit this thread often but when I do, you never fail to amaze me with your hard work and perseverance. You are strong, in every sense of the word. 2 -
Y’all impress me so much. For anyone who’s intimidated, I don’t do particularly high weights and I’m still working on technique.
It’s really interesting to me how small tweaks can affect how you do things. One of the great things about losing weight and doing more exercise has been “feeling my body” and trying to understand how motion affects it. Like side series in Pilates- I like to feel the movement of my hip and see how small changes affect the results.
Lately we are working on depth. I’m still afraid to go down but it’s getting better. Piddly *kitten* weight, but then again I’m old as dirt and I do it for fun and results- and I get both. I only compete with myself.
Maybe more older ladies will see this and think “I can if she can”. 🤷🏻♀️
100x3
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springlering62 wrote: »Y’all impress me so much. For anyone who’s intimidated, I don’t do particularly high weights and I’m still working on technique.
It’s really interesting to me how small tweaks can affect how you do things. One of the great things about losing weight and doing more exercise has been “feeling my body” and trying to understand how motion affects it. Like side series in Pilates- I like to feel the movement of my hip and see how small changes affect the results.
Lately we are working on depth. I’m still afraid to go down but it’s getting better. Piddly *kitten* weight, but then again I’m old as dirt and I do it for fun and results- and I get both. I only compete with myself.
Maybe more older ladies will see this and think “I can if she can”. 🤷🏻♀️
100x3
100lb is NOT PIDDLY! THAT'S AWESOME! ❤️
Have you thought about trying pin squats? Set the bars at the lowest height you want to go to. Learn to drop down to that height, rest the bar, and then try to press up.
It gives you the safety of not needing to worry you will get stuck... You can easily bail out. And you get used to going as low as possible. Even with half the weight, it might help you feel more comfortable going into and coming out of the hole.
I think you're amazing. ❤️1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »Your form looks great Sandy!
Thank you! The bar path on last night's squats was a bit drunk, tbh, but it wasn't too bad. 😁
I don't visit this thread often but when I do, you never fail to amaze me with your hard work and perseverance. You are strong, in every sense of the word.
Thank you so much. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️0 -
I'm still having issues...for some reason my body is rebelling against heavy squats...even not-so-heavy squats above a certain rep number. It's very discouraging. I'm just trying to do SOMETHING. I'll be in the gym tonight. Not sure yet what will happen.2
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DancingMoosie wrote: »I'm still having issues...for some reason my body is rebelling against heavy squats...even not-so-heavy squats above a certain rep number. It's very discouraging. I'm just trying to do SOMETHING. I'll be in the gym tonight. Not sure yet what will happen.
This has been such a struggle for you, and I am amazed by your determination to keep going! I know that I tend to quit when I hit a roadblock, especially in the gym, so to me - it's incredible.
I really hope that things turn around, or that you find what works for you.
Know that you inspire me. ❤️
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »DancingMoosie wrote: »I'm still having issues...for some reason my body is rebelling against heavy squats...even not-so-heavy squats above a certain rep number. It's very discouraging. I'm just trying to do SOMETHING. I'll be in the gym tonight. Not sure yet what will happen.
This has been such a struggle for you, and I am amazed by your determination to keep going! I know that I tend to quit when I hit a roadblock, especially in the gym, so to me - it's incredible.
I really hope that things turn around, or that you find what works for you.
Know that you inspire me. ❤️
Thanks. I appreciate the positivity. I'm working in the 100-125 range for squats atm. So low...I've actually lowered the weights on all lifts. It's kind of nice to just work on some reps without too much struggle and fear of injury. I added some single leg split squats since they also target the booty.2 -
Feeling pretty decent about this. 3 sets of 95lbx9. This is the last set.
The form was a bit sloppy and the bar path wobbly, but when I remember how hard it used to be to do 75...It feels good!
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I hit the weights again and actually worked up to 2x5@135 squats and 2x5@95 bench. I think having cool air helps a lot. Maybe I can push for 140 next week???1
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DancingMoosie wrote: »I hit the weights again and actually worked up to 2x5@135 squats and 2x5@95 bench. I think having cool air helps a lot. Maybe I can push for 140 next week???
Yes! That is awesome!! 👏👏👏👏
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Feeling pretty decent about this. 3 sets of 95lbx9. This is the last set.
The form was a bit sloppy and the bar path wobbly, but when I remember how hard it used to be to do 75...It feels good!
Strong range of motion 😆. What is the purpose of the belt for benching?0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Feeling pretty decent about this. 3 sets of 95lbx9. This is the last set.
The form was a bit sloppy and the bar path wobbly, but when I remember how hard it used to be to do 75...It feels good!
Strong range of motion 😆. What is the purpose of the belt for benching?
Thank you. 😊
I find it just gives me something extra to brace into when I'm nearing failure. A bit of extra support.1 -
Here's today's. Been learning different alternatives for when you don't have the equipment. The key is also to slow down the movement.
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Chest day
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I went to the weight room. I was so happy that I worked up to squats@140. Yes, it was only 3x4, but it's still baby steps fwd. And I know I could have done more...but the weight room was really crowded and noisy, boys were doing box jumps and medicine ball throws really close to my squat rack.
Ok, quick question.
I make plans to meet my friend to lift. She wanted to do T/Th. So I skipped yesterday to run. Then she cancels on me for both days and asks if we can meet Wed. Ok, but that would mean I get only 1 good lifting day. So I went today. But now I'm going tomorrow and will take off Thursday instead. It's throwing off my rhythm for lifting and making progress. And what lifts should I do tomorrow if I went today?
(I did squat, bench, OHP, pullups, and single leg squats.)
How do I address this with her? It's like a running joke with hubby that she will cancel...2 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »I went to the weight room. I was so happy that I worked up to squats@140. Yes, it was only 3x4, but it's still baby steps fwd. And I know I could have done more...but the weight room was really crowded and noisy, boys were doing box jumps and medicine ball throws really close to my squat rack.
Ok, quick question.
I make plans to meet my friend to lift. She wanted to do T/Th. So I skipped yesterday to run. Then she cancels on me for both days and asks if we can meet Wed. Ok, but that would mean I get only 1 good lifting day. So I went today. But now I'm going tomorrow and will take off Thursday instead. It's throwing off my rhythm for lifting and making progress. And what lifts should I do tomorrow if I went today?
(I did squat, bench, OHP, pullups, and single leg squats.)
How do I address this with her? It's like a running joke with hubby that she will cancel...
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SQUAT!!!
You could do deads, abs, and some upper body cable work. Depending on how your quads are, you could focus more on upper body work.
I had a friend who did that. I actually bought a gym membership so I could go with my friend, and she never ever made a single session. Eventually I gave up asking her. It hurt, to be honest, but I still went.
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
Escaped from a 1980s music video😆4 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »DancingMoosie wrote: »I went to the weight room. I was so happy that I worked up to squats@140. Yes, it was only 3x4, but it's still baby steps fwd. And I know I could have done more...but the weight room was really crowded and noisy, boys were doing box jumps and medicine ball throws really close to my squat rack.
Ok, quick question.
I make plans to meet my friend to lift. She wanted to do T/Th. So I skipped yesterday to run. Then she cancels on me for both days and asks if we can meet Wed. Ok, but that would mean I get only 1 good lifting day. So I went today. But now I'm going tomorrow and will take off Thursday instead. It's throwing off my rhythm for lifting and making progress. And what lifts should I do tomorrow if I went today?
(I did squat, bench, OHP, pullups, and single leg squats.)
How do I address this with her? It's like a running joke with hubby that she will cancel...
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SQUAT!!!
You could do deads, abs, and some upper body cable work. Depending on how your quads are, you could focus more on upper body work.
I had a friend who did that. I actually bought a gym membership so I could go with my friend, and she never ever made a single session. Eventually I gave up asking her. It hurt, to be honest, but I still went.
I don't have any cables. I'm thinking circuit, with bleacher snakes, kettlebell swings, some glute work or deadlift, pushups or pec fly, biceps and triceps, abs...1 -
How did it go?
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Not exactly a PR, but I've never lifted before. Always been more of a cardio girl. I started a 2x week class 2 weeks ago and I'm hooked. Heading to the gym tomorrow to get in a 3rd workout this week. I love focusing on nothing but what my body is doing for a couple hours a week!1
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