GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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RE: Physique Preferences
I've been married for 10 years, and together since '09. Neither one of us have ever really been overweight throughout the relationship (something we discussed we wanted to hold each other accountable to, if it ever came up, for health and longevity). When we got married in '13 I was ~158 lbs at 6'1" and had scarcely touched a barbell. I was half-assing p90X type stuff with dumbbells and played some sports growing up but hardly looked like an athlete; pretty average, would probably have been described as lanky or skinny by most standards. I started lifting on a variety of sensible programs in 2015 and have added noticeable muscle in that time. By various methods I was ~18-20% body fat when I started and now stay consistently around 12%, bouncing between ~170-185 depending on the season. I will say I'm sure my wife definitely prefers my current aesthetic to how I looked before lifting, but what's hard to parse is that I certainly do and that's significantly changed my self-perception and improved my confidence. Undoubtedly, that too drives attraction, aside from the fact we both consider each other to be a best friend in addition to being a spouse and partner.
@Minion_training_program - I've been sized as a 10.5W but the Nanos have been hard to find in wide sizes so I go up to an 11 and haven't had any issues.
RE: Warm-ups
Anyone who's seen my post history knows I'm an RP stan, Isratel's stance has long been that the best warm-up for a lift is the actual lift itself, providing the physiological, psychological, and neurological benefits and primers in one shot.
Well, since i am european, sizes kinda work different over here.
I have wide J, for references, "standard shoes" are sold with wide E, so i go 5 wides above that
I have Asics running shoes for when i workout and can use shoes, so besides squating and deadlift (and it's variations)
And because the side are so flexible i can wear them, but my feet are hanging over the side of the shoe, so you can imagine, that is not something i should wear during squats or deadlifts, even if they were flat soles.
As for warmups, a friend of mine here once said something similair. Warmup for your squats, by doing squats. Especially for the neurological system0 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »The first week starts with 70%. So i start warmup with just the bar, then 25% then 50%. But when i am working towards the end of the cycle and work at 90 or 95% i add another 1 or 2 warmup sets
Want to make sure I'm not being misunderstood: when I said 25%, 50% etc I was referring to 25% of first working set, not 25% of 1RM.
Oh, yeah than i have misunderstood that part.
I warmup with % of my 1RM.
Had someone mention to me earlier this week to probably do a bit more warmup sets before working set.
So going to give that a try first.
If i like it, i can stay with it. If not, i will try your approach
Always willing to try different styles to see what works for me0 -
RE: Warm-ups
Anyone who's seen my post history knows I'm an RP stan, Isratel's stance has long been that the best warm-up for a lift is the actual lift itself, providing the physiological, psychological, and neurological benefits and primers in one shot.
Of course. Did something in my post imply that I do differently? Sorry if I misled you. When I'm warming up for heavy rack pulls, I do lighter rack pulls, ramping up the weight with each warmup set.0 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »I warmup with % of my 1RM.
In my power lifting days, I based all my programming and lifts off of % of 1RM. These days, I just know what I'm capable of doing for this many reps, and base warmups off a % of that first working set. I haven't tested my 1RM since my birthday in June, when I torqued my back on deadlifts, and am loathe to actually do 1RM testing anymore, unless it's by doing sub-maximal loads for at least 3 reps and then using a calculator to determine what a corresponding 1RM would be.1 -
RE: Warm-ups
Anyone who's seen my post history knows I'm an RP stan, Isratel's stance has long been that the best warm-up for a lift is the actual lift itself, providing the physiological, psychological, and neurological benefits and primers in one shot.
Of course. Did something in my post imply that I do differently? Sorry if I misled you. When I'm warming up for heavy rack pulls, I do lighter rack pulls, ramping up the weight with each warmup set.
Not at all, I was simply chiming in0 -
Will post when I have a lift that's GIFable. Right now using two 15 lb. dumbbells for chest press is probably not going to impress anyone. 😂🏋️♀️0
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Will post when I have a lift that's GIFable. Right now using two 15 lb. dumbbells for chest press is probably not going to impress anyone. 😂🏋️♀️
We all had to start somewhere- I can’t lift near the weight most of these cats do - but I can push more than when I started - so I say get to gif’s 😉4 -
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springlering62 wrote: »
TRUE ❤️❤️❤️1 -
Moment of realness... I've fallen off the wagon again. Pretty hard.
I started slipping near the end of ball season (5 tournaments in 6 weekends kind of tired me out). Still I managed to stick with it.
In September I re-started dating someone I've been sweet on for a while (we took a break), so that takes up some free time that was otherwise occupied with chores / workouts / time to myself.
Last month I started weekly band practices (we're working on a 25 minute set for a CancerCare fundraiser in March). So there goes another night.
I'm at the point where I now need to cram at least 2 days of stuff into the other 5 that were already full before, and what ends up happening? I drop my workouts. The house is still a mess, laundry is behind... I struggle so hard to find balance in my life that as soon as anything changes, I flounder.
Both additions are adding value to my life, no doubt about it. But they also both add another layer of stress.
Anyhoo... I'm playing around with a total body workout that I'm creating for myself with the thought that maybe I'll forgo my current plan and just try to fit in total body workouts whenever I can. I don't want to give up entirely, but I also need to give myself some flexibility and not feel like I've failed my plan.
Sigh.
Band practice tonight, but hopefully tomorrow will be day 1 of my TBW.3 -
springlering62 wrote: »
TRUE ❤️❤️❤️
Share them now. Celebrate what you're doing now, and when you get further down the road, you'll have something to look back on and say "Wow!!! look how far I've come!"1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Moment of realness... I've fallen off the wagon again. Pretty hard.
I started slipping near the end of ball season (5 tournaments in 6 weekends kind of tired me out). Still I managed to stick with it.
In September I re-started dating someone I've been sweet on for a while (we took a break), so that takes up some free time that was otherwise occupied with chores / workouts / time to myself.
Last month I started weekly band practices (we're working on a 25 minute set for a CancerCare fundraiser in March). So there goes another night.
I'm at the point where I now need to cram at least 2 days of stuff into the other 5 that were already full before, and what ends up happening? I drop my workouts. The house is still a mess, laundry is behind... I struggle so hard to find balance in my life that as soon as anything changes, I flounder.
Both additions are adding value to my life, no doubt about it. But they also both add another layer of stress.
Anyhoo... I'm playing around with a total body workout that I'm creating for myself with the thought that maybe I'll forgo my current plan and just try to fit in total body workouts whenever I can. I don't want to give up entirely, but I also need to give myself some flexibility and not feel like I've failed my plan.
Sigh.
Band practice tonight, but hopefully tomorrow will be day 1 of my TBW.
This is so relatable. Finding balance when you have to do everything for work & home & family and still want to do everything else as well… So difficult.0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »springlering62 wrote: »
TRUE ❤️❤️❤️
Share them now. Celebrate what you're doing now, and when you get further down the road, you'll have something to look back on and say "Wow!!! look how far I've come!"
You're sweet 🦋 Maybe in a month. 😂1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Moment of realness... I've fallen off the wagon again. Pretty hard.
I started slipping near the end of ball season (5 tournaments in 6 weekends kind of tired me out). Still I managed to stick with it.
In September I re-started dating someone I've been sweet on for a while (we took a break), so that takes up some free time that was otherwise occupied with chores / workouts / time to myself.
Last month I started weekly band practices (we're working on a 25 minute set for a CancerCare fundraiser in March). So there goes another night.
I'm at the point where I now need to cram at least 2 days of stuff into the other 5 that were already full before, and what ends up happening? I drop my workouts. The house is still a mess, laundry is behind... I struggle so hard to find balance in my life that as soon as anything changes, I flounder.
Both additions are adding value to my life, no doubt about it. But they also both add another layer of stress.
Anyhoo... I'm playing around with a total body workout that I'm creating for myself with the thought that maybe I'll forgo my current plan and just try to fit in total body workouts whenever I can. I don't want to give up entirely, but I also need to give myself some flexibility and not feel like I've failed my plan.
Sigh.
Band practice tonight, but hopefully tomorrow will be day 1 of my TBW.
I am glad you started with the full body workout Sandy. I do think you stress too much about the fact that life happens, and plans change.
Sometimes you just have to adjust to what is possible within human limits.
You are getting in enough move time, maybe not on lifting part for what you want, but you are not sitting still, and that is what matters here imho
Also, we all want to hear a sample of your band practice! 🤗
You are amazing, never forget that Sandy, and you are a inspiration for many2 -
Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Moment of realness... I've fallen off the wagon again. Pretty hard.
I started slipping near the end of ball season (5 tournaments in 6 weekends kind of tired me out). Still I managed to stick with it.
In September I re-started dating someone I've been sweet on for a while (we took a break), so that takes up some free time that was otherwise occupied with chores / workouts / time to myself.
Last month I started weekly band practices (we're working on a 25 minute set for a CancerCare fundraiser in March). So there goes another night.
I'm at the point where I now need to cram at least 2 days of stuff into the other 5 that were already full before, and what ends up happening? I drop my workouts. The house is still a mess, laundry is behind... I struggle so hard to find balance in my life that as soon as anything changes, I flounder.
Both additions are adding value to my life, no doubt about it. But they also both add another layer of stress.
Anyhoo... I'm playing around with a total body workout that I'm creating for myself with the thought that maybe I'll forgo my current plan and just try to fit in total body workouts whenever I can. I don't want to give up entirely, but I also need to give myself some flexibility and not feel like I've failed my plan.
Sigh.
Band practice tonight, but hopefully tomorrow will be day 1 of my TBW.
I am glad you started with the full body workout Sandy. I do think you stress too much about the fact that life happens, and plans change.
Sometimes you just have to adjust to what is possible within human limits.
You are getting in enough move time, maybe not on lifting part for what you want, but you are not sitting still, and that is what matters here imho
Also, we all want to hear a sample of your band practice! 🤗
You are amazing, never forget that Sandy, and you are a inspiration for many
Thank you, so very much. It's hard feeling like a failure every time I deviate from plan. I HAVE been involved in some pretty big stuff lately (participating in some health care reform initiatives, was even flown to Toronto for a conference)... But still. It's not "as planned" and that's a brain eff for me.
As for the tunes... I'm also managing the social presence for our band and charity donations. Lol. If you want to hear some samples..
You can follow our ig page 😁#RAM_RandomAnthemMusic so far none of my vocals are in there, but I'll add some.
Until then... This was the band we did a couple years back..
https://youtu.be/XPgO5GEh3AQ?si=Ps8h-O94yrNqYgSV 1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Moment of realness... I've fallen off the wagon again. Pretty hard.
I started slipping near the end of ball season (5 tournaments in 6 weekends kind of tired me out). Still I managed to stick with it.
In September I re-started dating someone I've been sweet on for a while (we took a break), so that takes up some free time that was otherwise occupied with chores / workouts / time to myself.
Last month I started weekly band practices (we're working on a 25 minute set for a CancerCare fundraiser in March). So there goes another night.
I'm at the point where I now need to cram at least 2 days of stuff into the other 5 that were already full before, and what ends up happening? I drop my workouts. The house is still a mess, laundry is behind... I struggle so hard to find balance in my life that as soon as anything changes, I flounder.
Both additions are adding value to my life, no doubt about it. But they also both add another layer of stress.
Anyhoo... I'm playing around with a total body workout that I'm creating for myself with the thought that maybe I'll forgo my current plan and just try to fit in total body workouts whenever I can. I don't want to give up entirely, but I also need to give myself some flexibility and not feel like I've failed my plan.
Sigh.
Band practice tonight, but hopefully tomorrow will be day 1 of my TBW.
I am glad you started with the full body workout Sandy. I do think you stress too much about the fact that life happens, and plans change.
Sometimes you just have to adjust to what is possible within human limits.
You are getting in enough move time, maybe not on lifting part for what you want, but you are not sitting still, and that is what matters here imho
Also, we all want to hear a sample of your band practice! 🤗
You are amazing, never forget that Sandy, and you are a inspiration for many
Thank you, so very much. It's hard feeling like a failure every time I deviate from plan. I HAVE been involved in some pretty big stuff lately (participating in some health care reform initiatives, was even flown to Toronto for a conference)... But still. It's not "as planned" and that's a brain eff for me.
As for the tunes... I'm also managing the social presence for our band and charity donations. Lol. If you want to hear some samples..
You can follow our ig page 😁#RAM_RandomAnthemMusic so far none of my vocals are in there, but I'll add some.
Until then... This was the band we did a couple years back..https://youtu.be/XPgO5GEh3AQ?si=Ps8h-O94yrNqYgSV
I think a lot of people can recognize the "i have a plan, and i must stick to that, otherwise i fail" idea.
I have had that in the past myself as well, but as a coach and trainer i learned to think differently, and adjust when neccessary. Still it's hard, because like you said, it doesn't match in your brain.
I saw your video on IG, and instantly thought "YES, good you are going Sandy"
I can't play the video right now, because i am at work atm, but will listen to it later on1 -
The band is nice but OMG, legs for daaaaaays there, girly!
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Sorry, my daughter chews me out for noticing or commenting on people’s appearance but credit where credit is due, and even if it’s older video, you still strike me that way. 😅1
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Minion_training_program wrote: »KickassAmazon76 wrote: »Moment of realness... I've fallen off the wagon again. Pretty hard.
I started slipping near the end of ball season (5 tournaments in 6 weekends kind of tired me out). Still I managed to stick with it.
In September I re-started dating someone I've been sweet on for a while (we took a break), so that takes up some free time that was otherwise occupied with chores / workouts / time to myself.
Last month I started weekly band practices (we're working on a 25 minute set for a CancerCare fundraiser in March). So there goes another night.
I'm at the point where I now need to cram at least 2 days of stuff into the other 5 that were already full before, and what ends up happening? I drop my workouts. The house is still a mess, laundry is behind... I struggle so hard to find balance in my life that as soon as anything changes, I flounder.
Both additions are adding value to my life, no doubt about it. But they also both add another layer of stress.
Anyhoo... I'm playing around with a total body workout that I'm creating for myself with the thought that maybe I'll forgo my current plan and just try to fit in total body workouts whenever I can. I don't want to give up entirely, but I also need to give myself some flexibility and not feel like I've failed my plan.
Sigh.
Band practice tonight, but hopefully tomorrow will be day 1 of my TBW.
I am glad you started with the full body workout Sandy. I do think you stress too much about the fact that life happens, and plans change.
Sometimes you just have to adjust to what is possible within human limits.
You are getting in enough move time, maybe not on lifting part for what you want, but you are not sitting still, and that is what matters here imho
Also, we all want to hear a sample of your band practice! 🤗
You are amazing, never forget that Sandy, and you are a inspiration for many
Thank you, so very much. It's hard feeling like a failure every time I deviate from plan. I HAVE been involved in some pretty big stuff lately (participating in some health care reform initiatives, was even flown to Toronto for a conference)... But still. It's not "as planned" and that's a brain eff for me.
As for the tunes... I'm also managing the social presence for our band and charity donations. Lol. If you want to hear some samples..
You can follow our ig page 😁#RAM_RandomAnthemMusic so far none of my vocals are in there, but I'll add some.
Until then... This was the band we did a couple years back..https://youtu.be/XPgO5GEh3AQ?si=Ps8h-O94yrNqYgSV
You are a powerhouse in the gym and on the stage!
I really appreciate you sharing your struggle. Life circumstances have changed my ability to train in recent years. I hope you can give yourself some grace and let go of "I didn't follow the plan".
Fully body is a great option when time is limited. Also, going to more of a bodybuilding approach saves time. Ramping up to heavy sets on DLs or squats takes forever not to mention longer rest periods between sets.1 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
This is freaking AWESOME! I love that song. When you do something new please post. 🌺1 -
OK...so the name of the thread is "GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)" I'm not ready for the lifts. So let's get into a Time Machine and go way way waaaaay back to 1991. When the designer Nicole Miller collaborated with Club MTV to do a dance fashion show.
I am the one in the middle wearing the blue catsuit and long blonde pony tail in my hair.
(For the record these outfits were very big on all of us and not that flattering. But you wear what they give you and you do what they say or they'll pick someone else. Them's the rules.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBxbgqLpIA&list=PL2va5o6X3vnj20bqU39_WvNFvVY3VGX6Y&index=12
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OK...so the name of the thread is "GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)" I'm not ready for the lifts. So let's get into a Time Machine and go way way waaaaay back to 1991. When the designer Nicole Miller collaborated with Club MTV to do a dance fashion show.
I am the one in the middle wearing the blue catsuit and long blonde pony tail in my hair.
(For the record these outfits were very big on all of us and not that flattering. But you wear what they give you and you do what they say or they'll pick someone else. Them's the rules.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBxbgqLpIA&list=PL2va5o6X3vnj20bqU39_WvNFvVY3VGX6Y&index=12
Club MTV > lifting GIF all day! This is amazing!2 -
OK...so the name of the thread is "GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)" I'm not ready for the lifts. So let's get into a Time Machine and go way way waaaaay back to 1991. When the designer Nicole Miller collaborated with Club MTV to do a dance fashion show.
I am the one in the middle wearing the blue catsuit and long blonde pony tail in my hair.
(For the record these outfits were very big on all of us and not that flattering. But you wear what they give you and you do what they say or they'll pick someone else. Them's the rules.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBxbgqLpIA&list=PL2va5o6X3vnj20bqU39_WvNFvVY3VGX6Y&index=12
Club MTV > lifting GIF all day! This is amazing!
❤️ Thanks! 💋 It was so much fun.0 -
springlering62 wrote: »Sorry, my daughter chews me out for noticing or commenting on people’s appearance but credit where credit is due, and even if it’s older video, you still strike me that way. 😅
haha that's ok! This one is from Mar 2020 (right before everything was shut down for covid). The next year we did a virtual fundraising and then last year I took the year off due to personal stress.
This year we're doing random anthemy songs ( Material Girl, Final Countdown, Rasputin, Love Shack). It's an eclectic set, but so much fun and SUCH a vocal challenge!
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OK...so the name of the thread is "GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)" I'm not ready for the lifts. So let's get into a Time Machine and go way way waaaaay back to 1991. When the designer Nicole Miller collaborated with Club MTV to do a dance fashion show.
I am the one in the middle wearing the blue catsuit and long blonde pony tail in my hair.
(For the record these outfits were very big on all of us and not that flattering. But you wear what they give you and you do what they say or they'll pick someone else. Them's the rules.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBxbgqLpIA&list=PL2va5o6X3vnj20bqU39_WvNFvVY3VGX6Y&index=12
This is awesome. Great post 😎
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You are a powerhouse in the gym and on the stage!
I really appreciate you sharing your struggle. Life circumstances have changed my ability to train in recent years. I hope you can give yourself some grace and let go of "I didn't follow the plan".
Fully body is a great option when time is limited. Also, going to more of a bodybuilding approach saves time. Ramping up to heavy sets on DLs or squats takes forever not to mention longer rest periods between sets.
Thank you! That means a LOT to me!
I DID work out last night. I had planned a set that was CLEARLY ambitious and way too much. Got to the gym at 8:45, did 15 mins of treadmill warmup and started my set:
It was disappointing to me. Hard to believe how fast you lose strength. I had planned on 3x5 at 185, then 2xamap at 195 for squats, but my quads were burning so badly that I actually DROPPED to 165 for 5 for the last two sets. Bench was also kept lower and Deads felt so heavy at 225.
I had planned on doing leg press - no way my legs would do that (and it was already after ten by that point). Also bailed on curls, facepulls and straight arm pulldowns. I STILL only got out of there at 11pm.
The one plus though... even though I felt like a failure for dropping weight and some exercises to get out by 11, I still managed to move almost 30k pounds - which is on the upper end of weight moved in a session for me.
I guess I need to tweak my plan a bit. That's a lot to expect out of one workout.
I kind of like the idea of having a workout built around squats / deads / bench + accessories... but I guess I'll try to be flexible and work that out better. 2 -
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OK...so the name of the thread is "GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)" I'm not ready for the lifts. So let's get into a Time Machine and go way way waaaaay back to 1991. When the designer Nicole Miller collaborated with Club MTV to do a dance fashion show.
I am the one in the middle wearing the blue catsuit and long blonde pony tail in my hair.
(For the record these outfits were very big on all of us and not that flattering. But you wear what they give you and you do what they say or they'll pick someone else. Them's the rules.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mBxbgqLpIA&list=PL2va5o6X3vnj20bqU39_WvNFvVY3VGX6Y&index=12
I am happy that this thread has morphed a bit beyond just a gif thread... so thank you for sharing this!
1. you look amazing
2. this is so epic and awesome! So glad they were "advanced enough" to be able to have a copy to keep forever!
You Rock!1 -
kinetixtrainer2 wrote: »
This is awesome. Great post 😎
Thanks! Always sweet to hear a compliment from the famous Chris of MFP.🌷KickassAmazon76 wrote: »
I am happy that this thread has morphed a bit beyond just a gif thread... so thank you for sharing this!
1. you look amazing
2. this is so epic and awesome! So glad they were "advanced enough" to be able to have a copy to keep forever!
You Rock!
Hugs! ❤️🌺 I was in a dance company at the time and a few of us made the show. I was there for the whole year of 1991. From time to time I'll go on the channel, watch that playlist and see us show off for the camera. 😂3 -
@Brigit_1 and @KickassAmazon76,
You women rock the world! Amazing lives and thank you for sharing your videos...so impressed with you both! 🔥🎸3
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