GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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I am so thankful that often the times that I don't want to work out, but choose to push through and do it anyways, are often the ones that feel the best!
I'm focusing right now on lower weight and higher reps. I am really trying to avoid the injury that often comes with my higher weight /lower rep attempts.
Got to say I'm pretty happy with this.
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I am so thankful that often the times that I don't want to work out, but choose to push through and do it anyways, are often the ones that feel the best!
I'm focusing right now on lower weight and higher reps. I am really trying to avoid the injury that often comes with my higher weight /lower rep attempts.
Got to say I'm pretty happy with this.
This is very inspirational and motivational to me that you’re happier with lower weights, and for those reasons.
I often beat myself up, and have to step back and remind myself why I do this, I’m not a spring chicken, and that I am pleased with the results.
But it’s super validating (?) to hear someone I sincerely admire say and do the same.
Mucho respecto. 😘1 -
springlering62 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I am so thankful that often the times that I don't want to work out, but choose to push through and do it anyways, are often the ones that feel the best!
I'm focusing right now on lower weight and higher reps. I am really trying to avoid the injury that often comes with my higher weight /lower rep attempts.
Got to say I'm pretty happy with this.
This is very inspirational and motivational to me that you’re happier with lower weights, and for those reasons.
I often beat myself up, and have to step back and remind myself why I do this, I’m not a spring chicken, and that I am pleased with the results.
But it’s super validating (?) to hear someone I sincerely admire say and do the same.
Mucho respecto. 😘
What's interesting for me is the idea that I'm actually moving more volume this way. Last month my workouts averaged around 12000 pounds moved in a session. Last night I moved 17k. So I feel like it felt easier even though I moved more.
It's hard for me to go lower weight because my ego wants bigger numbers, but I am so tired of getting injured .
And thank you sooo much for such sweet words! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »I am so thankful that often the times that I don't want to work out, but choose to push through and do it anyways, are often the ones that feel the best!
I'm focusing right now on lower weight and higher reps. I am really trying to avoid the injury that often comes with my higher weight /lower rep attempts.
Got to say I'm pretty happy with this.
I also have to work with lighter weights. I've had injuries and now that my knee is better, I have a weird pinching in my hip flexor when squatting anything heavy. Just trying to get something done when I can. Since I'm on break, dumbbells at home or bodyweight 🤷🏼♀️1 -
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Been a long time... So why not! Lol
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Been a long time... So why not! Lol
Looks like someone joined a gym.1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Been a long time... So why not! Lol
Looks like someone joined a gym.
Yes! I got a membership to a powerlifting gym and omg am I loving it!4 -
I’d just like to put out there how much I hate leg extensions.
Forget water boarding, Iron Mary, Scold’s Bridle, pillory, drawing and quartering. Put me on a leg extension machine and I’ll tell every damn secret I know and make up some good ones to boot.1 -
springlering62 wrote: »I’d just like to put out there how much I hate leg extensions.
Forget water boarding, Iron Mary, Scold’s Bridle, pillory, drawing and quartering. Put me on a leg extension machine and I’ll tell every damn secret I know and make up some good ones to boot.
Hahaha! I feel like I'm making popcorn with my knees if I make the leg extension weight too high. 😂 It sure was burning at the end, but honestly... They've helped with my knee pain dramatically because mine was caused by wandering kneecaps due to muscular imbalances. I needed to grow my "teardrop".2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Been a long time... So why not! Lol
Impressive! I doubt most men could lift that much. My back would never allow so much weight. Much respect.1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Been a long time... So why not! Lol
At what point did you start adding instability to your lifts? Do you feel like it makes a difference? Do you ever use chains? I know I know so many questions0 -
itchmyTwitch wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Been a long time... So why not! Lol
At what point did you start adding instability to your lifts? Do you feel like it makes a difference? Do you ever use chains? I know I know so many questions
I follow a 7 "week" program that has 4 days to it. Typically "day 3" has some form of variation on the main lift - whether it's pause squats, banded bench, Spoto press, pin squats /press... Etc. This week was supposed to be chains on the bar, but I do the banded kettlebells instead. (I think I'm too shy to pull out the chains lol)
I do like the banded / instability work because I feel like it really forces me to lock down my form. I have to really secure my body before trying to squat (or bench)... Bracing the core, minimizing the excess wiggles and steps... It all maximizes efficiency and leaves me feeling powerful.
I totally feel it in my core today. 😊
Ask away! I don't know much, but I'll always share my anecdotal experience. 😊2 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Been a long time... So why not! Lol
Impressive! I doubt most men could lift that much. My back would never allow so much weight. Much respect.
Thank you! I love the feeling of being able to lift heavy. I definitely didn't start out here, and I've been very slowly growing my lifts over years. That reduces the risk significantly.
I want sustainability as well as strength, so I try very hard to keep my ego out of it. (it is a struggle sometimes!)2 -
Omg!!! I am so stoked!
Today I did deads...
10x135lb
5x165lb
5x195lb
Then
8,8,11x225lb!
My current (tested 1rm is 280 - and it was ugly). This calcs out to a potential 1rm of 312!
Guys...my all time goal was to get 1 rep at 300lb. I'm on track to hit (or best that!!)
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Omg!!! I am so stoked!
Today I did deads...
10x135lb
5x165lb
5x195lb
Then
8,8,11x225lb!
My current (tested 1rm is 280 - and it was ugly). This calcs out to a potential 1rm of 312!
Guys...my all time goal was to get 1 rep at 300lb. I'm on track to hit (or best that!!)
Damn Sandy!
You are killing it in that gym.
Better not make the guys shy about you outlifting them, lolz!2 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Omg!!! I am so stoked!
Today I did deads...
10x135lb
5x165lb
5x195lb
Then
8,8,11x225lb!
My current (tested 1rm is 280 - and it was ugly). This calcs out to a potential 1rm of 312!
Guys...my all time goal was to get 1 rep at 300lb. I'm on track to hit (or best that!!)
Damn Sandy!
You are killing it in that gym.
Better not make the guys shy about you outlifting them, lolz!
Nah. Show ‘em who’s boss.1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Omg!!! I am so stoked!
Today I did deads...
10x135lb
5x165lb
5x195lb
Then
8,8,11x225lb!
My current (tested 1rm is 280 - and it was ugly). This calcs out to a potential 1rm of 312!
Guys...my all time goal was to get 1 rep at 300lb. I'm on track to hit (or best that!!)
Damn Sandy!
You are killing it in that gym.
Better not make the guys shy about you outlifting them, lolz!
There's no worry about that! While I was doing my lifts there were two late teen boys moving 4 plates on each side of the bar like it was a warm up. 😳🤣
I have work to do!springlering62 wrote: »Nah. Show ‘em who’s boss.
I'm trying 😁❤️
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Omg!!! I am so stoked!
Today I did deads...
10x135lb
5x165lb
5x195lb
Then
8,8,11x225lb!
My current (tested 1rm is 280 - and it was ugly). This calcs out to a potential 1rm of 312!
Guys...my all time goal was to get 1 rep at 300lb. I'm on track to hit (or best that!!)
Damn Sandy!
You are killing it in that gym.
Better not make the guys shy about you outlifting them, lolz!
There's no worry about that! While I was doing my lifts there were two late teen boys moving 4 plates on each side of the bar like it was a warm up. 😳🤣
I have work to do!springlering62 wrote: »Nah. Show ‘em who’s boss.
I'm trying 😁❤️
When you lift 4 plates on each side make sure to gif it 😎1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Omg!!! I am so stoked!
Today I did deads...
10x135lb
5x165lb
5x195lb
Then
8,8,11x225lb!
My current (tested 1rm is 280 - and it was ugly). This calcs out to a potential 1rm of 312!
Guys...my all time goal was to get 1 rep at 300lb. I'm on track to hit (or best that!!)
Damn Sandy!
You are killing it in that gym.
Better not make the guys shy about you outlifting them, lolz!
There's no worry about that! While I was doing my lifts there were two late teen boys moving 4 plates on each side of the bar like it was a warm up. 😳🤣
I have work to do!springlering62 wrote: »Nah. Show ‘em who’s boss.
I'm trying 😁❤️
When you lift 4 plates on each side make sure to gif it 😎
I'm gunning for 3 first! 🤣🤣2 -
Did bench today and I am so stoked... I may be on track for a 1rm at 135lb! (bench has always been hard for me to progress at)
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3x320x10 or however you notate that.10 -
springlering62 wrote: »
3x320x10 or however you notate that.
That's awesome!! Way to go!!1 -
This is just making me so freaking happy. I have been at 275 for at least 5 years. I get close, then fall off, get close fall off.
I am so close to my goal of a deadlift 1rm of 300lb that I can taste it!
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This is awesome!KickassAmazon76 wrote: »This is just making me so freaking happy. I have been at 275 for at least 5 years. I get close, then fall off, get close fall off.
I am so close to my goal of a deadlift 1rm of 300lb that I can taste it!
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Incline dumbbell bench press: 8 x 12.5kg, 2 sets. Push week, new PB.
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rachelpetra89 wrote: »Incline dumbbell bench press: 8 x 12.5kg, 2 sets. Push week, new PB.
Awesome job!!0
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