May Progress
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kensky - You rock! That sounds like fun... I will be interested to see what my 1 RM is after 12 weeks for these.
yummy - I've been thinking of doing something similar - 1 RM after the program is done, then deload for about a week and eat at maintenance.
dawn - I think you do the same weight next time, and if you fail again, you deload 10% the next time. Although it may be that you try and fail 3 times before deloading... might have to go read the summary tameko posted to see. I'm not really following this rule for OHP and rows...0 -
I took video this morning of my row and squat
Q and Rae already advised the row maybe to lower my shoulders?
http://youtu.be/jrKFLYEf_Zc
this is my back squat. I'm still clean & jerking the bar to rack it.
http://youtu.be/JL37n8NAybI 0 -
Yummy, great idea! *files away for later*
Today was my first go at workout B.
Squats: 80
OHP: 45
Deadlift: 85
I sissied out on my DL...MY legs are a bit sore from Sunday, so I didn't put as much weight as I thought I could do. I was thinking, there's no way I can do 95 lbs for 5 sets!! Yeah, um, I forgot it was just 1set.0 -
ok, I thought it would be funny for us gals to have a thread to make fun of Mehdi, just because of how testosteroni and male-centric his site and his emails are. Do you think we need a thread?
Like, Mehdi, if you think your genetics are lousy you should see my scrawny wrists!0 -
Okay May for me....Squat is at 165, Bench press is 100, row is 100, OHP is 75, deadlift 155. Although I think I hyper extended my back last deadlift session so yeah now back pain! At any rate these are my stats for May thus far.0
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I took video this morning of my row and squat
Q and Rae already advised the row maybe to lower my shoulders?http://youtu.be/jrKFLYEf_Zc
this is my back squat. I'm still clean & jerking the bar to rack it.http://youtu.be/JL37n8NAybI
The rows look good to me! Man, I still can't figure out what the heck I must be doing wrong. I want to just blame my extra long torso. Yours look great!
The squat is pretty great too. It looks a little bit like you might be using the lower back to lift a little but maybe not. Other than that, it's a fine looking squat to me!0 -
I took video this morning of my row and squat
Q and Rae already advised the row maybe to lower my shoulders?http://youtu.be/jrKFLYEf_Zc
this is my back squat. I'm still clean & jerking the bar to rack it.http://youtu.be/JL37n8NAybI
This is how you do a row
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZLCvXbej_Q
Just wanted to share. I don't want you injured
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This is how you do a rowhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZLCvXbej_Q
Just wanted to share. I don't want you injured
That is how you do a bent over row. The SL program has you doing pendlay rows, which is a different grip and you have to set the weight on the ground between reps. http://stronglifts.com/how-to-perform-the-pendlay-row-with-correct-technique/0 -
Thank you for proving me wrong LOL!!!!0
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It does say just rows. The SL report/pdf is kind of annoying to get through and doesn't explain everything very well, but it's definitely pendlay rows.0
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7th session last night. Proud of myself for sticking with something so long. I usually do something 3 or 4 times, mess up my schedule, lose all motivation, and start looking for the next "cool thing" to try.
Perhaps I am still doing this because I see improvement so quickly. I went from the "weak little girl with the bad knees and pile of excuses" to the "girl who did 25 squats yesterday with 70 pounds across her shoulders". That doesn't sound like a lot to some of you who can almost double that, but for me it is a HUGE deal!
Anyways, yesterday was 70/55/55 squat/bench/row.
Almost failed on the last bench but JUST squeaked it out!0 -
this is why it's so darned confusing... and everyone has a different posture. I think the last pendlay row video posted of the girl doing them, her shoulders were a little higher (like mine). I'll definitely hinge more at the hip and lower my shoulders... My scapular muscles are probably my weakest and this will definitely help me get my unassisted pull ups.0
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this is why it's so darned confusing... and everyone has a different posture. I think the last pendlay row video posted of the girl doing them, her shoulders were a little higher (like mine). I'll definitely hinge more at the hip and lower my shoulders... My scapular muscles are probably my weakest and this will definitely help me get my unassisted pull ups.
Here is a good one! Of a women doing one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44LJqZX5aIY 0 -
It does say just rows. The SL report/pdf is kind of annoying to get through and doesn't explain everything very well, but it's definitely pendlay rows.
That's good to know. I didn't realize the one he was describing was actually the Pendlay (I though the Pendlay was something different). Turns out I've been doing the right one (though my form appears to be a little off, need to bend more), but logging it wrong.0 -
ok, I thought it would be funny for us gals to have a thread to make fun of Mehdi, just because of how testosteroni and male-centric his site and his emails are. Do you think we need a thread?
Like, Mehdi, if you think your genetics are lousy you should see my scrawny wrists!
I would so go for that! I thought the same thing when I saw his site, and decided that I'd take the 12 week challenge and write in to him saying something along the lines of "hey Mehdi! We girls can do this, too, and check out our progress!" In the meantime, it'd be nice to laugh about his male-centricity. :laugh:0 -
I took video this morning of my row and squat
Q and Rae already advised the row maybe to lower my shoulders?http://youtu.be/jrKFLYEf_Zc
this is my back squat. I'm still clean & jerking the bar to rack it.http://youtu.be/JL37n8NAybI
It's great to see these videos so thanks for sharing! I seem to have a much narrower grip on the rows (still outside my knees, so perhaps my stance is more narrow) and my elbows are closer to my body. I feel very solid in this stance, just noticing a difference for my own self study. I just looked at a few other videos online and noticed that most people prefer the winder grip so I may try it next time to see how it feels. Interesting!
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Okay May for me....Squat is at 165, Bench press is 100, row is 100, OHP is 75, deadlift 155. Although I think I hyper extended my back last deadlift session so yeah now back pain! At any rate these are my stats for May thus far.
Amazing! That's great progress.0 -
I took video this morning of my row and squat
Q and Rae already advised the row maybe to lower my shoulders?http://youtu.be/jrKFLYEf_Zc
this is my back squat. I'm still clean & jerking the bar to rack it.http://youtu.be/JL37n8NAybI
It's great to see these videos so thanks for sharing! I seem to have a much narrower grip on the rows (still outside my knees, so perhaps my stance is more narrow) and my elbows are closer to my body. I feel very solid in this stance, just noticing a difference for my own self study. I just looked at a few other videos online and noticed that most people prefer the winder grip so I may try it next time to see how it feels. Interesting!
I think I keep my elbows closer to my body too, and they sort of move behind me instead of out. I am still not sure if this is right or not!0 -
You should! Although he might revoke your membership! The inner circle is for guys who actually get it:)ok, I thought it would be funny for us gals to have a thread to make fun of Mehdi, just because of how testosteroni and male-centric his site and his emails are. Do you think we need a thread?
Like, Mehdi, if you think your genetics are lousy you should see my scrawny wrists!
I would so go for that! I thought the same thing when I saw his site, and decided that I'd take the 12 week challenge and write in to him saying something along the lines of "hey Mehdi! We girls can do this, too, and check out our progress!" In the meantime, it'd be nice to laugh about his male-centricity. :laugh:0 -
You should! Although he might revoke your membership! The inner circle is for guys who actually get it:)ok, I thought it would be funny for us gals to have a thread to make fun of Mehdi, just because of how testosteroni and male-centric his site and his emails are. Do you think we need a thread?
Like, Mehdi, if you think your genetics are lousy you should see my scrawny wrists!
I would so go for that! I thought the same thing when I saw his site, and decided that I'd take the 12 week challenge and write in to him saying something along the lines of "hey Mehdi! We girls can do this, too, and check out our progress!" In the meantime, it'd be nice to laugh about his male-centricity. :laugh:
I will be. I'll have to post my message and his response, if I get one. 0
