Moms that lift

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  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    Four. 2 upper days, 2 lower days
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    I also do the 4 day split and usually do a day focusing on glutes.
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    thank ladies
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    I do a full body program, usually 3x per week.. sometimes an extra day of glute/band focus if I have time
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    I do a full body program, usually 3x per week.. sometimes an extra day of glute/band focus if I have time

    this was what I was thinking, until now my only exercise has been walking (outside and treadmil) and rowing cycling and I like doing them so was thinking to start with would I be good doing a full body workout 3x a week and my cardio 3x a week (until now iv been doing cardio anything between 4 and 7 days a weeks depending what i can fit around the mini beasts lol)
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    edited October 2016
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    I do a full body program, usually 3x per week.. sometimes an extra day of glute/band focus if I have time

    this was what I was thinking, until now my only exercise has been walking (outside and treadmil) and rowing cycling and I like doing them so was thinking to start with would I be good doing a full body workout 3x a week and my cardio 3x a week (until now iv been doing cardio anything between 4 and 7 days a weeks depending what i can fit around the mini beasts lol)

    I did full body when I first started and felt it was a great way to get introduced to lifting. I'd recommend it if you're just starting out. When the weights got heavier and I was finding it harder to recover, I switched to upper/lower; now that's just my personal preference.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Right now I am doing an upper/lower split 4 days a week. I am considering going back to full body though. I feel like a flipflopper lately when it comes to what to do exercise-wise. I want to up my cardio a bit, which will require me reducing the lifting, but I can't decide exactly how to arrange things.
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    brilliant, thanks for your replies x
  • grapaj
    grapaj Posts: 136 Member
    Old 41yo mom of 3 here, lifting for about.......3 years? I'm currently stumped w/programming. I did quite a few rounds of PHUL, which I may just go back to, after doing SL and a bit of NROLFW. I also had a PT in there about a year ago.

    I felt like w/PHUL I wasn't progressing anymore and then decided on Simply Shredded which I did for 3 weeks and did not like whatsoever. I actually just ditched it yesterday and today kind of farted around and did some Sumo DL/front squats/hip thrust and ham curls and then wandered out.

    So ya, womp womp. I'm feeling a funk coming on :(
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    grapaj wrote: »
    Old 41yo mom of 3 here, lifting for about.......3 years? I'm currently stumped w/programming. I did quite a few rounds of PHUL, which I may just go back to, after doing SL and a bit of NROLFW. I also had a PT in there about a year ago.

    I felt like w/PHUL I wasn't progressing anymore and then decided on Simply Shredded which I did for 3 weeks and did not like whatsoever. I actually just ditched it yesterday and today kind of farted around and did some Sumo DL/front squats/hip thrust and ham curls and then wandered out.

    So ya, womp womp. I'm feeling a funk coming on :(

    I go through this often and find myself going back to 5/3/1. It can get boring (they all can, really), but it's the one I can be most consistent with.
  • HealthyBodySickMind
    HealthyBodySickMind Posts: 1,207 Member
    edited October 2016
    <<<<<(obviously)

    In! I started lifting about 1.5 yrs before trying to have a baby, lifted very little while I was pregnant, and resumed lifting seriously when she was about 6 months old, after slowly easing myself back into it. I tried when she was 3 weeks old and it was a bad idea for me. I really like 5/3/1. My girl is now 2.5 yrs old, and my lifts are all ahead of where I was pre-pregnancy.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    edited October 2016
    sardelsa wrote: »
    That's great @serapel. Don't get me wrong, I didn't say you couldn't achieve results in 5 months... but she said she is getting discouraged. Just wanted to remind her that bodybuilding/fitness is not an overnight process is all

    oh no, I didn't mean to undermine you. I'm sorry. I guess what I meant is what worked for me. And I should add that I had a REALLY flat bum, so any lift or volume would be definitely noticeable :smiley:
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    _dracarys_ wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    Four. 2 upper days, 2 lower days

    same
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    What is 5:3;1?
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    edited October 2016
    serapel wrote: »
    What is 5:3;1?

    https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/531-how-to-build-pure-strength

    Here's a basic recap of the program, but I highly suggest getting the book (and the follow up "Beyond 5/3/1") if it's something anyone decides to do.

    Blackironbeast.com is where I generate my numbers from.
  • sunflowerhippi
    sunflowerhippi Posts: 1,099 Member
    edited October 2016
    I just switched from stronglifts / ice cream fitness program to a PHUL 3 day program. 1 day full body heavy, 2 day split hypertrophy.

    Talked back and forth with some trainers about what I am looking for (80% physique, 20% strength) and with my current body type and stats (19% body fat, almost all in my thighs) it is what we decided is my next step. Also optional cardio as I tend to throw in 15-20 minutes HIIT and if I have extra time some ab work BUT I already have prominent abs and since I am considering doing a bikini comp I am cutting back on my ab work to try to not have rock solid abs once I drop another 5-7% of body fat to lean out my legs.

    avatar pic is about 3% body fat ago and 7lbs ago.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I had been lifting pretty consistently for about 4 years, then didn't lift at all from Feb until about a month ago. I have 3 kids.
  • grapaj
    grapaj Posts: 136 Member
    _dracarys_ wrote: »

    I go through this often and find myself going back to 5/3/1. It can get boring (they all can, really), but it's the one I can be most consistent with.

    I'm going to look this over. Do you calculate all your numbers and bring them to the gym with you? And what accessories do you add on?

    :-)

  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    grapaj wrote: »
    _dracarys_ wrote: »

    I go through this often and find myself going back to 5/3/1. It can get boring (they all can, really), but it's the one I can be most consistent with.

    I'm going to look this over. Do you calculate all your numbers and bring them to the gym with you? And what accessories do you add on?

    :-)

    My gym is in my garage :) I printed out the 4 week cycle and it's hanging on the wall, but when I went to a commercial gym I put the printout in my bag and took it with me. I also keep a notebook of my workouts.

    Accessories: I don't have a ton of equipment at home so I just do what I can do. On upper days, I do 2 chest, 2 shoulder, and 2 back exercises: one arm rows, pull ups, incline bp, bb rows, etc. Lower days, I hit the glutes hard because that's where my weakness is and I also incorporate unilateral lifts to help correct my imbalances; hip thrusts, single leg rdl, jefferson DL are some I do.

    Whether any of that is right or wrong, who knows. I'm certainly no expert. This is just what has worked for me.
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    47 yo mom of four here. Currently doing Jim Stoppni's Shortcut to Size with my husband. Love my gym therapy.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    I do a full body program, usually 3x per week.. sometimes an extra day of glute/band focus if I have time

    this was what I was thinking, until now my only exercise has been walking (outside and treadmil) and rowing cycling and I like doing them so was thinking to start with would I be good doing a full body workout 3x a week and my cardio 3x a week (until now iv been doing cardio anything between 4 and 7 days a weeks depending what i can fit around the mini beasts lol)

    I have been lifting for about 2.5 years now and I've done both full body and a split. And for me full body makes more sense because with two little ones I just can't always get a workout in.. plus if I miss a day I just continue where I left off (I found it a lot harder to get back on schedule with a split) also I like training glutes 3x per week (or more) :)
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    hi ladies, how many times a week do you lift?

    I do a full body program, usually 3x per week.. sometimes an extra day of glute/band focus if I have time

    this was what I was thinking, until now my only exercise has been walking (outside and treadmil) and rowing cycling and I like doing them so was thinking to start with would I be good doing a full body workout 3x a week and my cardio 3x a week (until now iv been doing cardio anything between 4 and 7 days a weeks depending what i can fit around the mini beasts lol)

    I have been lifting for about 2.5 years now and I've done both full body and a split. And for me full body makes more sense because with two little ones I just can't always get a workout in.. plus if I miss a day I just continue where I left off (I found it a lot harder to get back on schedule with a split) also I like training glutes 3x per week (or more) :)

    all makes perfect sense to me and has sealed the deal for me, there are 5 mini beasts here and at times it can me very difficult fitting in work outs

    thanks so much for all the help
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I am mom of two daughters who lifts.. I have been here on MFP 2 years and started lifting after 6 months..

    My motto is "its not gonna lift itself"..
  • SuzQmfp
    SuzQmfp Posts: 6 Member
    I need some lifting buds, how do I get in on this? Please add me!!

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