GIFt us your lifts! (or other achievements!)
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: ยปLifted tonight. Bench was a disappointment. Not sure why, but blech. I was supposed to get 3 sets of 125x2, but instead I got 2,1,1. Just wasn't in the tank.
Deadlifts, while not going according to plan, still made me happy. I got 2 sets of 2 at 290lbs. I tried a 3rd set but felt form breaking so I stopped. So much happier with the form on these ones!
And then my latest love... Leg press... Did 3x12x500lbs ๐ and I think I'm going for 550 next time!
I also did lat pull downs, skull crushers, leg extensions, leg curls, and DB hammer curls.
All in all I'm pretty happy!
I was doing a celebration dance on your behalf after seeing this Sandy (and no, i didn't gif it)1 -
So plan this week is my 1RM deadlift session, and friday a cardio day
Only have time to workout 2 day's this week, same as last week.
Super busy at work right now, since everything needs to be done tomorrow for the accountants who come over next week. And on top of that, i have my nephew over for 3 day's (we pick him up later today, and back thursday)
So will be active, just in a different way (he is 4 and full of energy)
Plan for today:
10x60
8x90
5x110
2x130
1x140 (my current 1RM)
1x150
If the 150 goes well, i wanna up that by 5kg each time untill faillure. Then lower it by 2 kg again
Anything above my old 1RM is good to me, but secretly, i have my goal aimed at 160
So i am hoping to have it like this:
1x150
1x155
1x160
My last 1RM was beltless and without straps, so i am hoping those 2 things will contribute in a better 1RM for me
I am scared and excited to try this today
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Okay, so i just finished my 1RM for deadlifts and i can say i got a new 1RM for sure.
It wasn't easy, not by a long shot, and failed 3 times before i set my new 1RM, but now i can't get that smile of my face.
So started with my warmups, 10x60, 8x90, 6x110 and 2x130
They all moved pretty solid, and only started using my belt and straps at last warmup.
Then it was time for my old 1RM, 140
This one felt good and looked good (to me) as well. Moved solid.
So i decided to load up 10 kg and move straight for a 10kg increase on my 1RM
Again, it felt good, moved pretty good, and looked pretty good as well.
I did notice i was having my shoulders a little bit too much forward over the bar, so said to myself to not do that for next reps.
Because of how it moved and felt, i went straight for another 10kg jump, 160 next:
Barely left the ground, only on my left side (which makes sense, since my left leg is stronger due to bowling).
I didn't gave up, and definatly wanted to give it another try.
Really took my time on the setup as well.
So here is my second attempt at 160:
DAMN IT! Again fail, but at least i got it further from the ground, my mind was like, should i try one more time, or take some weight off?
Since i told myself on forehand that i would allow myself only 2 fails on a weight, i took off 5kg in total, to try for a 155kg, surely i got this, it's same weight as my 1RM for squat, and my Deadlift should be heavier, right?
So again, setting myself up and getting ready for a higher 1RM
oh boy, how can this weight barely move... I felt kinda frustrating.
I was looking at the clock, and thinking, i have time left for 1 more try, should i lower the weight a little again, and go for 153 or 154, or try this one more time
i decided, that i could live with a 150kg 1RM as well, so why not give it 1 more try.
I rested up for almost 8 minutes, the fatigue was really getting me, and even after that 8 minute rest, my heartrate was still above 130
I took a long time setting up again, and when i started my pull, it didn't budge, released it a little, gripped again and pushed 1 more time....
That felt so hard, but was so worth it
New 1RM at 155kg
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Minion_training_program wrote: ยปOkay, so i just finished my 1RM for deadlifts and i can say i got a new 1RM for sure.
It wasn't easy, not by a long shot, and failed 3 times before i set my new 1RM, but now i can't get that smile of my face.
So started with my warmups, 10x60, 8x90, 6x110 and 2x130
They all moved pretty solid, and only started using my belt and straps at last warmup.
Then it was time for my old 1RM, 140
This one felt good and looked good (to me) as well. Moved solid.
So i decided to load up 10 kg and move straight for a 10kg increase on my 1RM
Again, it felt good, moved pretty good, and looked pretty good as well.
I did notice i was having my shoulders a little bit too much forward over the bar, so said to myself to not do that for next reps.
Because of how it moved and felt, i went straight for another 10kg jump, 160 next:
Barely left the ground, only on my left side (which makes sense, since my left leg is stronger due to bowling).
I didn't gave up, and definatly wanted to give it another try.
Really took my time on the setup as well.
So here is my second attempt at 160:
DAMN IT! Again fail, but at least i got it further from the ground, my mind was like, should i try one more time, or take some weight off?
Since i told myself on forehand that i would allow myself only 2 fails on a weight, i took off 5kg in total, to try for a 155kg, surely i got this, it's same weight as my 1RM for squat, and my Deadlift should be heavier, right?
So again, setting myself up and getting ready for a higher 1RM
oh boy, how can this weight barely move... I felt kinda frustrating.
I was looking at the clock, and thinking, i have time left for 1 more try, should i lower the weight a little again, and go for 153 or 154, or try this one more time
i decided, that i could live with a 150kg 1RM as well, so why not give it 1 more try.
I rested up for almost 8 minutes, the fatigue was really getting me, and even after that 8 minute rest, my heartrate was still above 130
I took a long time setting up again, and when i started my pull, it didn't budge, released it a little, gripped again and pushed 1 more time....
That felt so hard, but was so worth it
New 1RM at 155kg
Great dedication Gus.1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: ยปOkay, so i just finished my 1RM for deadlifts and i can say i got a new 1RM for sure.
It wasn't easy, not by a long shot, and failed 3 times before i set my new 1RM, but now i can't get that smile of my face.
So started with my warmups, 10x60, 8x90, 6x110 and 2x130
They all moved pretty solid, and only started using my belt and straps at last warmup.
Then it was time for my old 1RM, 140
This one felt good and looked good (to me) as well. Moved solid.
So i decided to load up 10 kg and move straight for a 10kg increase on my 1RM
Again, it felt good, moved pretty good, and looked pretty good as well.
I did notice i was having my shoulders a little bit too much forward over the bar, so said to myself to not do that for next reps.
Because of how it moved and felt, i went straight for another 10kg jump, 160 next:
Barely left the ground, only on my left side (which makes sense, since my left leg is stronger due to bowling).
I didn't gave up, and definatly wanted to give it another try.
Really took my time on the setup as well.
So here is my second attempt at 160:
DAMN IT! Again fail, but at least i got it further from the ground, my mind was like, should i try one more time, or take some weight off?
Since i told myself on forehand that i would allow myself only 2 fails on a weight, i took off 5kg in total, to try for a 155kg, surely i got this, it's same weight as my 1RM for squat, and my Deadlift should be heavier, right?
So again, setting myself up and getting ready for a higher 1RM
oh boy, how can this weight barely move... I felt kinda frustrating.
I was looking at the clock, and thinking, i have time left for 1 more try, should i lower the weight a little again, and go for 153 or 154, or try this one more time
i decided, that i could live with a 150kg 1RM as well, so why not give it 1 more try.
I rested up for almost 8 minutes, the fatigue was really getting me, and even after that 8 minute rest, my heartrate was still above 130
I took a long time setting up again, and when i started my pull, it didn't budge, released it a little, gripped again and pushed 1 more time....
That felt so hard, but was so worth it
New 1RM at 155kg
This makes me so dayum happy for you! I was cheering you on with 155kg (startled my cats, even! LOL)
What an awesome battle and even with such a battle, your form is solid! You're the best!
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@kinetixtrainer2 Thank you Chris, sure felt i worked hard for it and it paid off
@KickassAmazon76 You have no idea how happy you made me with that voice message cheering...
Like i said, i got into lifting after seeing your posts, you are my firestarter!1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: ยป@kinetixtrainer2 Thank you Chris, sure felt i worked hard for it and it paid off
@KickassAmazon76 You have no idea how happy you made me with that voice message cheering...
Like i said, i got into lifting after seeing your posts, you are my firestarter!
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Minion_training_program wrote: ยปKickassAmazon76 wrote: ยปLifted tonight. Bench was a disappointment. Not sure why, but blech. I was supposed to get 3 sets of 125x2, but instead I got 2,1,1. Just wasn't in the tank.
Deadlifts, while not going according to plan, still made me happy. I got 2 sets of 2 at 290lbs. I tried a 3rd set but felt form breaking so I stopped. So much happier with the form on these ones!
And then my latest love... Leg press... Did 3x12x500lbs ๐ and I think I'm going for 550 next time!
I also did lat pull downs, skull crushers, leg extensions, leg curls, and DB hammer curls.
All in all I'm pretty happy!
I was doing a celebration dance on your behalf after seeing this Sandy (and no, i didn't gif it)
I guess we cheered each other on! Love that! #wehaveanawesometribe0 -
@Minion_training_program, keep kicking *kitten*, Gus!1
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You da man, Gus! Now go find out just how out-of-shape you are trying to keep up with that 4 year-old, lol.1
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@steveko89
Thank you man, maybe someday i'll be lifting your weights as well, sure as hell gonna push myself even further
@nossmf We went to the zoo yesterday evening, there was a night show, with theme Dino's...guess what he likes the most ๐
We got him around 8:30 PM, which is like 1 hour past his normal bed time, and normally he would sleep in the car drive home, but he kept awake all the way
Said he was not tired at all, but when i lay him in bed, he fell asleep almost instantly...lol
Today i have to work, so only play time when i get home, but got tomorrow off to play with him. Too bad it's gonna storm outside, because was planning on taking him outside for a walk through the forest first
Altough, if it's just wind and no rain, i will take him anyway for some birdspotting (another hobby of mine)
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Yep, quite possibly passed you on the road. That wasn't you who cut me off, was it? ๐๐1
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: ยป
Note... I actually put that sticker in the vid because the cellulite in that position was sooooo bad. ๐ณ
I still cannot do a wide leg forward fold, but I used to not be able to sit upright even, so a bit of a fold is way better than before!
Love this!!!...actually I'm a big fan of Les Mills BodyBalance which is a combination of Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga to music.1 -
Minion_training_program wrote: ยปOkay, so i just finished my 1RM for deadlifts and i can say i got a new 1RM for sure.
It wasn't easy, not by a long shot, and failed 3 times before i set my new 1RM, but now i can't get that smile of my face.
So started with my warmups, 10x60, 8x90, 6x110 and 2x130
They all moved pretty solid, and only started using my belt and straps at last warmup.
Then it was time for my old 1RM, 140
This one felt good and looked good (to me) as well. Moved solid.
So i decided to load up 10 kg and move straight for a 10kg increase on my 1RM
Again, it felt good, moved pretty good, and looked pretty good as well.
I did notice i was having my shoulders a little bit too much forward over the bar, so said to myself to not do that for next reps.
Because of how it moved and felt, i went straight for another 10kg jump, 160 next:
Barely left the ground, only on my left side (which makes sense, since my left leg is stronger due to bowling).
I didn't gave up, and definatly wanted to give it another try.
Really took my time on the setup as well.
So here is my second attempt at 160:
DAMN IT! Again fail, but at least i got it further from the ground, my mind was like, should i try one more time, or take some weight off?
Since i told myself on forehand that i would allow myself only 2 fails on a weight, i took off 5kg in total, to try for a 155kg, surely i got this, it's same weight as my 1RM for squat, and my Deadlift should be heavier, right?
So again, setting myself up and getting ready for a higher 1RM
oh boy, how can this weight barely move... I felt kinda frustrating.
I was looking at the clock, and thinking, i have time left for 1 more try, should i lower the weight a little again, and go for 153 or 154, or try this one more time
i decided, that i could live with a 150kg 1RM as well, so why not give it 1 more try.
I rested up for almost 8 minutes, the fatigue was really getting me, and even after that 8 minute rest, my heartrate was still above 130
I took a long time setting up again, and when i started my pull, it didn't budge, released it a little, gripped again and pushed 1 more time....
That felt so hard, but was so worth it
New 1RM at 155kg
On behalf of us lurkers...
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KickassAmazon76 wrote: ยป
Note... I actually put that sticker in the vid because the cellulite in that position was sooooo bad. ๐ณ
I still cannot do a wide leg forward fold, but I used to not be able to sit upright even, so a bit of a fold is way better than before!
Love this!!!...actually I'm a big fan of Les Mills BodyBalance which is a combination of Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga to music.
That sounds pretty cool... is it on YouTube or a DVD?
Also... feel free to stick around. You don't need to lurk!
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*gasp* That was my mother's car, you jerk! ๐ ๐
Didn't lift yesterday due to coming off a graveyard shift, and lifting hundreds of pounds which can slip and crush you while heavily fatigued is not a very smart idea. Didn't want to lift this weekend, so I merged my upper and lower days into a single super day.
Ok, that makes it sound like I did a 3-hr marathon lift, when all I really did was pick one lift for each of push, pull and legs:
Squat 4x15
Incline Bench Press 4x8
Bent Over BB Row 4x10
Banged out my squats, setup for incline bench press, and when I unracked the first working set, I almost put it back without doing a single rep. There's a reason I stopped doing full-body days a year back; the legs to lead just take too much out of ya. But then I thought about @KickassAmazon76 doing squats or deadlifts followed by bench every...single...workout, and knew I had to push through. Didn't get the sets of 10 I wanted, but I did get the weight. (No, my lady, I don't often think of you while working out, this was just a "popped into my head" moment.)
There's another reason to not do all body parts in one day also...the warmups alone ate up over half of my allotted hour!2 -
Just got back from my annual company-sponsored physical. (They add $300 to my health savings account if I agree to get this done each year...free money!)
As usual, the nurse and I disagree with one important measurement: my waistline. I wear 34" jeans which have at least a couple inches worth of space, requiring a belt to stay in place. (Reason I don't wear 32" jeans is my thighs are too thick and require the larger size.) Yet every year I'm measured as having a significantly larger waist...this year, 37". Nurse says to hold the end of a tape measure at my belly button and spin, so the technique/placement is suspect. But whatever...I know my appearance is nothing like what that piece of paper says:
Paper: 5'9", 206lb, 37" waist...implies round and overweight slob
Life: 5'9", 200lb (when not wearing clothes/boots), 32" waist...mirror shows an entirely different picture
The number which I found pleasantly surprising was my resting heart rate of 50. I haven't done cardio in months, expected it to be in the 60's. But I'll take it!1 -
*gasp* That was my mother's car, you jerk! ๐ ๐
Didn't lift yesterday due to coming off a graveyard shift, and lifting hundreds of pounds which can slip and crush you while heavily fatigued is not a very smart idea. Didn't want to lift this weekend, so I merged my upper and lower days into a single super day.
Ok, that makes it sound like I did a 3-hr marathon lift, when all I really did was pick one lift for each of push, pull and legs:
Squat 4x15
Incline Bench Press 4x8
Bent Over BB Row 4x10
Banged out my squats, setup for incline bench press, and when I unracked the first working set, I almost put it back without doing a single rep. There's a reason I stopped doing full-body days a year back; the legs to lead just take too much out of ya. But then I thought about @KickassAmazon76 doing squats or deadlifts followed by bench every...single...workout, and knew I had to push through. Didn't get the sets of 10 I wanted, but I did get the weight. (No, my lady, I don't often think of you while working out, this was just a "popped into my head" moment.)
There's another reason to not do all body parts in one day also...the warmups alone ate up over half of my allotted hour!
Haha that made me laugh out loud! I was doing bench every workout because I only lift 2x a week, so I didn't want to go a week between sessions for my weakest lift.
That said I decided to try something different for bench, so I'll be doing bench at home and the rest at the gym. ๐
Way to push through. Your sessions sound impressive! (stupid no record rules!)1 -
Just got back from my annual company-sponsored physical. (They add $300 to my health savings account if I agree to get this done each year...free money!)
As usual, the nurse and I disagree with one important measurement: my waistline. I wear 34" jeans which have at least a couple inches worth of space, requiring a belt to stay in place. (Reason I don't wear 32" jeans is my thighs are too thick and require the larger size.) Yet every year I'm measured as having a significantly larger waist...this year, 37". Nurse says to hold the end of a tape measure at my belly button and spin, so the technique/placement is suspect. But whatever...I know my appearance is nothing like what that piece of paper says:
Paper: 5'9", 206lb, 37" waist...implies round and overweight slob
Life: 5'9", 200lb (when not wearing clothes/boots), 32" waist...mirror shows an entirely different picture
The number which I found pleasantly surprising was my resting heart rate of 50. I haven't done cardio in months, expected it to be in the 60's. But I'll take it!
Congrats on the heartrate. Boo to the way the measurements make you feel.i get that! But damn... For 300$, I'd let the Dr sing shamu every time I walked into his office! ๐
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Just got back from my annual company-sponsored physical. (They add $300 to my health savings account if I agree to get this done each year...free money!)
As usual, the nurse and I disagree with one important measurement: my waistline. I wear 34" jeans which have at least a couple inches worth of space, requiring a belt to stay in place. (Reason I don't wear 32" jeans is my thighs are too thick and require the larger size.) Yet every year I'm measured as having a significantly larger waist...this year, 37". Nurse says to hold the end of a tape measure at my belly button and spin, so the technique/placement is suspect. But whatever...I know my appearance is nothing like what that piece of paper says:
Paper: 5'9", 206lb, 37" waist...implies round and overweight slob
Life: 5'9", 200lb (when not wearing clothes/boots), 32" waist...mirror shows an entirely different picture
The number which I found pleasantly surprising was my resting heart rate of 50. I haven't done cardio in months, expected it to be in the 60's. But I'll take it!
Great resting heart rate.
When I was at my leanest this past summer I was labeled as obese by my General practitioner at a BMI of 29. Matter of fact my current profile pic was taken around the time of that visit.0 -
My wife can't stand needles after having spent six weeks in a hospital for emergency gall bladder surgery, but even she'll put up with giving blood once a year for $300! lol1
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My bench has been disappointing me lately, so I decided to try an experiment a friend is running... It's basically benching every day but only one set at a 5rep max. So you warm up, rest, and then push 5 reps at the heaviest you can go. If you get 5 reps, you up the weight 5lbs and then do as many reps as you can each day until you're strong enough to get 5 reps at that new weight. Then add 5lb and repeat.
Anyhoo... Since it's a daily thing, I am doing my bench out of my home gym and the rest at the regular gym.
Today I decided to test my squat 1rm. The last time I tested, I got 225lb for 1 but failed 230. Today I did 215lb and it felt good, so then I did 225 and that also felt good and moved with very little sticking...
So then I figured I'd go for 235. It felt good but when I came up out of the hole, my butt rose too fast and I tipped forward. I didn't feel right about my balance so I bailed and reset.
I hate the fact that when I fail a squat I have to unload the whole damn thing, so when I reloaded I decided to go for the 230lb PR and got it.
I attacked 235lb and got that too! (I was scared to fail but it went way better). That was an all time PR. So then I went for 240lb... And got that too! Woot.
And that leaves me with my final lift... 245lb
A 20lb PR over my last tested squat and a 15lb lifetime PR!
What a day! ๐๐๐
Oh and I also added 25lb to each side of my leg press... 3x10x549lbs.
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@KickassAmazon76 so proud of you Sandy!1
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Minion_training_program wrote: ยป@KickassAmazon76 so proud of you Sandy!
Thanks Gus! Next up... Deadlifts! Eeeek0 -
You really earned that one, Sandy!1
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You really earned that one, Sandy!
Thank you! I almost gave up. There was a moment when I was sure it was done moving, but it didn't hurt and the form was feeling solid so I kept pushing. It felt so amazing when it started to climb again.
Somehow I need to train that sticking spot though... not sure what exercise is best for that one.
Any suggestions? 3/4 squats? High mounted pin squats?0 -
KickassAmazon76 wrote: ยปYou really earned that one, Sandy!
Thank you! I almost gave up. There was a moment when I was sure it was done moving, but it didn't hurt and the form was feeling solid so I kept pushing. It felt so amazing when it started to climb again.
Somehow I need to train that sticking spot though... not sure what exercise is best for that one.
Any suggestions? 3/4 squats? High mounted pin squats?
Google says: https://barbend.com/squat-sticking-points/#:~:text=Most people program pause squats,exercise for the posterior chain.0 -
Pause squats are valid, but I think you may be better off with box squats. I have a serious love/hate relationship with box squats; I loathe doing them, but I love the results of doing them. Just a quick PSA about them, though...first time doing them, use HALF of your normal weight, they are that challenging until you get used to them.
Another option is static squats. This is where you need bars both above and below the squat bar, usually done in a smith rack. Set the bottom bar at your lowest squat height, and the top bar about six inches above that point, where it looks like you got stuck. You don't need to load a bunch of weight; just the bar, actually. You setup under the bar at the bottom (a bit awkward, I know) then squat up. Once the bar hits the top bar you are now essentially trying to move the entire rack, plus all weights loaded onto the rack, so you will NOT move up further. Push against this ultimate resistance for a count of five, relax back down. Do 3 sets of 5 seconds each, working yourself up to 10 seconds over time. Your goal in this exercise is not movement, but training your muscles to keep fighting during this time of ultimate stress, which coincides with your weakest sticking point. When you go back to normal squats, your muscles will be primed to power into and through this sticking point.1
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