GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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@springlering62 way to go on the squats! You have the right attitude in that you don't have to compete with others. If you're not intending to compete in a powerlifting meet, then atg is not a mandatory requirement.
Do what you can, and enjoy what you do. 😊
As for the butt... I'm having a similar issue. I started sumo deadlifting and I find that every time I do them, my side glutes get sore, which is great in terms of growth, but... when they do, they seem to irritate my sciatica and then I have hip /leg /sciatic pain until the muscle settles down.
I've been thinking about one of those hammer massage guns to see if that'll help... And I'm trying to stretch more.
Sometimes it gets so discouraging to try and work around bodily injury when all you're trying to do is get stronger and stay strong.
Keep being the awesome you that you are. Your only competition is yourself, so it really doesn't matter how everyone else is doing! ❤️2 -
@KickassAmazon76 the massage gun is ahhhh-mazing….in the hands of a professional.
I’m scared we’d screw around and hammer a bone into splinters or something. I lay there as the PT does it and wonder if this is a “don’t try this at home, kids” kinda gizmo.
They sell them on Amazon. That means they’re safe, right? 😬
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springlering62 wrote: »@KickassAmazon76 the massage gun is ahhhh-mazing….in the hands of a professional.
I’m scared we’d screw around and hammer a bone into splinters or something. I lay there as the PT does it and wonder if this is a “don’t try this at home, kids” kinda gizmo.
They sell them on Amazon. That means they’re safe, right? 😬
Haha MUST BE safe! Besides, I just need to get it into the meaty butt zone. I think I'd be ok. Haha
It's probably hurt too much to chip away at our bones. 🤣1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »@KickassAmazon76 the massage gun is ahhhh-mazing….in the hands of a professional.
I’m scared we’d screw around and hammer a bone into splinters or something. I lay there as the PT does it and wonder if this is a “don’t try this at home, kids” kinda gizmo.
They sell them on Amazon. That means they’re safe, right? 😬
Haha MUST BE safe! Besides, I just need to get it into the meaty butt zone. I think I'd be ok. Haha
It's probably hurt too much to chip away at our bones. 🤣
I bought a cheap one on amazon mid-spring of 2020 and do like it, should probably use it more. I do generally keep to the meatier part of muscles and haven't had any problems. The heads that came with mine are fairly forgiving foam, unsure how they compare to a higher end unit.1 -
I've been learning / trying out sumo deads. (I've tried them in maybe 4 workouts now)
I'm really loving how solid the form feels, and was in near heaven when I threw them into the bar path analysis app.
Here's a sampling of both sumo and conventional deads.
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I've been learning / trying out sumo deads. (I've tried them in maybe 4 workouts now)
I'm really loving how solid the form feels, and was in near heaven when I threw them into the bar path analysis app.
Here's a sampling of both sumo and conventional deads.
So good to see you! Nice work!
Thank you so much! I have been really busy at work lately, so I've been keeping pretty quiet lately. Working out 2x a week generally.
Hope you are well! ❤️2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I've been learning / trying out sumo deads. (I've tried them in maybe 4 workouts now)
I'm really loving how solid the form feels, and was in near heaven when I threw them into the bar path analysis app.
Here's a sampling of both sumo and conventional deads.
awesome work Sandy!1 -
Finishing up the back routine.
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I never posted a gif on this thread before, because i always feel ashamed of how i look, and i only post it on my profile, but i feel so proud of my achievement yesterday, that i wanted to share it this time.
Working my way to bodyweight squats, and seeing that i came from 60% of BW when i started this 7 week program, up to almost 80% yesterday, is a big deal for me
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Minion_training_program wrote: »I never posted a gif on this thread before, because i always feel ashamed of how i look, and i only post it on my profile, but i feel so proud of my achievement yesterday, that i wanted to share it this time.
Working my way to bodyweight squats, and seeing that i came from 60% of BW when i started this 7 week program, up to almost 80% yesterday, is a big deal for me
Why be embarrassed? None of us are competing, I don’t think. I think your depth is fabulous.
Both posting and squatting. And humor. I’ve seen your posts around. 😉3 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »I never posted a gif on this thread before, because i always feel ashamed of how i look, and i only post it on my profile, but i feel so proud of my achievement yesterday, that i wanted to share it this time.
Working my way to bodyweight squats, and seeing that i came from 60% of BW when i started this 7 week program, up to almost 80% yesterday, is a big deal for me
Agree with @springlering62, enviable depth right there. If my quick math and plate tally is right you've added ~20kg to your squat in 7 weeks? That's fantastic!1 -
@steveko89 You are correct about the increased weight on my squat, well almost i guess
When i started this 7 week program (10 weeks ago actually, due to circumstances i have had 3 weeks no training) my 1RM was 65kg, and my form was much worse, bar path moved forward and back in the vertical line a lot more.
This here was 80,75 kg (gotta love microplates) but for 2/2/3 reps so i estimate that my 1RM is probably 5-6 kg higher, realising how well the bar moved.
So yeah i was really happy with that.
Next week i am gonna test my 1RM on squat, deadlift and bench and then start another round of this mesocycle.
My aim, when it comes to weights, is to get to bodyweight squat for 5-8 reps by end of the year, 1.5x bodyweight on DL for 3-5 reps and 1xBW on Bench2 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »I never posted a gif on this thread before, because i always feel ashamed of how i look, and i only post it on my profile, but i feel so proud of my achievement yesterday, that i wanted to share it this time.
Working my way to bodyweight squats, and seeing that i came from 60% of BW when i started this 7 week program, up to almost 80% yesterday, is a big deal for me
I agree 100% with @springlering62 too! Congratulations!
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Minion_training_program wrote: »I never posted a gif on this thread before, because i always feel ashamed of how i look, and i only post it on my profile, but i feel so proud of my achievement yesterday, that i wanted to share it this time.
Working my way to bodyweight squats, and seeing that i came from 60% of BW when i started this 7 week program, up to almost 80% yesterday, is a big deal for me
SO INCREDIBLY PROUD AND HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉1 -
Sharing because this workout killed.
I have allowed myself to let go of my need to hit PRs all the time, and instead have sought balance and consistency.
I've been committed to two hard workouts a week, eating at a mild to null deficit and drinking more water. And it's working! I'm feeling leaner and stronger.
I had been dealing with knee issues, so I also allowed myself to be ok with dropping weight and just doing what I can. I am pleased with how it's going.
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Back when I started this thread, I was struggling with 85lb for bench.
Even though it's not huge gains, I'm still proud to share that last night I did 105x6 for 3 sets (and x3 for the last set).
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So, I can still not insert images in threads...lame. I lifted today and went lighter on squats but heavier on bench. Squats were great at 130lbs 5x5, bench was solid at 100lbs 5x5. My body was not happy with hex bar deadlifts. My upper and lower back are uncomfortable tonight.3
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😂 kiss it0
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My gif wouldn’t load…ok 😋0
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@kinetixtrainer2 dont quit! The world needs to see more teeny tiny shorts and facial hair!!1
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Had to trim it a little short but it worked.
No shorts, sorry 😋4 -
Fiiiinnnneeee 😒 light grey pants will do I suppose…also… I would like to be the lady in the back.. but would NOT have been distracted by my phone.. 🤤
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That’s Bekkah and she’s on mfp somewhere. I don’t know her username but she has told me she uses it.carelynn114 wrote: »Fiiiinnnneeee 😒 light grey pants will do I suppose…also… I would like to be the lady in the back.. but would NOT have been distracted by my phone.. 🤤
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kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Had to trim it a little short but it worked.
No shorts, sorry 😋
Excellent and I didnt even have to kiss it2 -
PlentyofProtein00 wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Had to trim it a little short but it worked.
No shorts, sorry 😋
Excellent and I didnt even have to kiss it
😏 I’ll let it pass this time
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eatpolerepeat wrote: »kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
Had to trim it a little short but it worked.
No shorts, sorry 😋
Not what I want to say, but nice arms 😏
Just whisper the other in my ear please ma’am 😏
Thank you for the compliment 🤗
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