GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)

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  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    edited November 2021
    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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  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    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???
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    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!! 👏👏👏👏
    *happy dance*
  • Mellouk89
    Mellouk89 Posts: 469 Member
    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!

    5b947f5krf8p.gif

    Strong range of motion 😆. What is the purpose of the belt for benching?
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    Mellouk89 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!

    5b947f5krf8p.gif

    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.
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    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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  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    e5litre wrote: »
    Chest day
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    Super cool!
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    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...
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    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.
  • e5litre
    e5litre Posts: 191 Member
    e5litre wrote: »
    Chest day
    46luosxjpikw.gif

    Super cool!

    Escaped from a 1980s music video😆
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    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...
  • JenKindo
    JenKindo Posts: 418 Member
    edited November 2021
    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!
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    How did it go?

    My circuits were great! I basically did everything I mentioned...snakes, pushups, deadlifts, kettle bell swings, lunges, biceps and triceps and abs, jumping jacks:)
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    jenkindo wrote: »
    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!

    This is awesome!!
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    tuckerrj wrote: »
    Here's my 374 lb. Deadlift at IPL Drug Tested World Championships. I competed in the Master's (60+) age group.f693uow6h8u9.gif

    Solid lift! Incredible!
  • JenKindo
    JenKindo Posts: 418 Member
    jenkindo wrote: »
    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!

    This is awesome!!

    Thank you! Just home from the gym for an hour. So I guess I'm a lifter now! :D
  • tuckerrj
    tuckerrj Posts: 1,453 Member
    300 lb. squat at IPL Worlds. Should have gotten quite a bit more, , , yhw3d1vi32dq.gif
  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
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    250 lbs x 5 earlier today. Been hanging out around 180 lb body weight after an 8 week bulk.
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    tuckerrj wrote: »
    300 lb. squat at IPL Worlds. Should have gotten quite a bit more, , , yhw3d1vi32dq.gif

    300lbs is awesome!!
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    steveko89 wrote: »
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    250 lbs x 5 earlier today. Been hanging out around 180 lb body weight after an 8 week bulk.

    Incredible!! 😍
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I hit the weights and worked my way up to 145lb squat. Yes, it was only 3x3, but I am glad I tried. I felt a little nervous, so I didn't push it. It will get better with consistency.
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    I hit the weights and worked my way up to 145lb squat. Yes, it was only 3x3, but I am glad I tried. I felt a little nervous, so I didn't push it. It will get better with consistency.


    Way to go!!! So inspired by your tenacity and don't quit attitude! ❤️
  • Mellouk89
    Mellouk89 Posts: 469 Member
    Those are the bowflex adjustable dumbbells, I have the 90 pounders at home :) . Which one did you choose?
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,677 Member
    Mellouk89 wrote: »
    Those are the bowflex adjustable dumbbells, I have the 90 pounders at home :) . Which one did you choose?

    They are cheaper knockoffs, but look identical. These are the 52.5lb ones. 😊
  • mwgibler
    mwgibler Posts: 154 Member
    I enjoy seeing these. I have no idea how to make a gif and I don’t really take any pics while I’m lifting. Keep up the great work everyone!