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got in a 'meh...' workout on Saturday - I really wasn't feeling it when I got to the gym so took it easy: Squats - 5x5x135 DL - 5x5x135 Super set 10 x 3: OHP - 45 DBstep ups - 20# DB Lunges - 20# RDL - 45# Leg extension - R & L leg done independently - 10# Leg curl, also R and L isolation - 10# By the end of this I was…

Ditto re: abs + squats. I always feel like a rock star after a set where everything was engaged! Last night - not a strict SL because I like to warm up heavy and then deload for work sets Squats - 165 (warm ups: 45,95,115,135,155,175, 195, 205) DL - 185 (wu: 135, 155, 175) followed by 135x5 Super set 3x10 of the following:…

I've been away from the board for quite awhile - had a nearly 1 year hiatus due to life just getting... complicated. Things are back on track and I've been lifting for about a month now. I don' t have my notebook on me but I think the stats are something like: Squats: 160 DL: 185 OHP: 50 Row - seated row 50 I like to do a…

Got a workout in yesterday - I'm kind of proud of myself because my family schedule was challenging but I made it work instead of blowing it off. Squats: warm-ups then work at 135x5, 155x3, 160x3, 165x3, 170x4, 135x5 Bench: 65 5x5 Then a circuit of 3x8 for the following: Seated row/cable thing (first time trying this out)…

Hi ladies! Easing back into things after a long-ish break from lifting. Spending this week and possibly next week just 'warming' back up and reminding my body of the range of motion/CNS coordination/etc. Squats: 135 Dead: 135 OHP: 50 Bench: I forget - maybe 65 or 70? Row: 50 Workout 3 is lined up for tonight if I can…

Nice workout last night - I'm proud of myself for taking it slow getting back into lifting after an irregular workout pattern over the summer. Last night another nice easy workout: stretched and warmed up before hand and all exercises had various warm up sets. Squats: 145 5x5 OHP: 55 5x5 DL: 155 5x5 Then a circuit of the…

First workout in about a month - it was nice to be back and it feels super nice to know that I'll be making it back to the gym on a regular basis now. Last workout I over did it and ended up with a week of very uncomfortable DOMS. Last night, just headed in to the gym not trying to prove anything to myself except that I…

Getting into the gym once a week is kind of a bummer... but it's better than zero times a week! Last night's workout I just did a little bit of whatever: Squats various warmups then 175 5x5 then I just did some misc stuff - kind of a circuit of OHP, Bench and narrow stance squats which I am kind of starting to love BP…

I am not a flexible person, at all. Having done SL for 8 months now though - I am MUCH more flexible than I've ever been. I attribute it to dynamic stretching and rolling before workouts and always taking the time to stretch post-workout. I think it's the post workout stretching that has had the most benefit for me.…

Congratulations! I 2nd what splash said - check with your doctor. Something that my own doctor cautioned about - later in pregnancy your ligaments and tendons will soften a bit, all a part of preparing for birth day. When this occurs normal activity can result in slips, falls and other oopsies... I have three kiddos and my…

I am looking forward to getting back into the routine of regular work outs.... for now - I go when i'm able. Last night's was a 'do what you can' type of workout - I had a short amount of time and a bored teenager with me. This ended up feeling like a nice warm up work out -- I was ready to WORK after this but only had ~45…

There's as small indoor track adjacent to my weight room, after sets at my work weight I usually take a lap and then walk in to directly do my next set....

Super workout today. Heh. It's amazing what one can lift when eating like it's shark week and taking exxxtennnded rest periods - seems like I'm barely making it to the gym twice a week... Bench Misc warm ups then 95x5x5 This was fun, and my first time hitting 5x5 at this weight Squats Warmed up at: 45, 95, 135, 155, 175,…

Hey - this sounds cool! Will you share these tips?

go for it! sounds like it'll be a blast

Welcome! Congrats on getting started! I studied the program and videos a LOT before finally starting. I went to my gym, made an appointment with a trainer and then had her show me the exercises. A lot of folks will share experiences where trainers didn't listen and tried to get them to do other stuff. That occurred for me…

Ditto on recommendations to rest your back - and also stretch! Your low back will benefit hugely from stretching your hammies -- also consider the deep stretches designed for targeting your piriformis. If you are just getting started with SL - I think this is (kind of) normal. Overall 'people' have a weaker core and…

Hit and miss making it the gym lately. Last night was a 'hit'! Squats Warmed with 1x5 @ 45, 95, 115, 135, 155, 175, 185, 195 then 2x200 Work at 5x5x175 I had to bail out of my third rep at 200#; I blame my husband because right before that set he asked, "what should I do if you get in trouble...?" It's probably actually…

Oooh, I'm jealous! Sounds like fun & huzzah for a smart instructor!

Nothing to add except yay bumper plates And: just noticed Totoro in your profile pic. Nice!

Sounds like a blast!

@muroo: bummer having to share 'your' equipment! .... I mean, don't they know it's yours?! heh. My husband and I always check to see what's available as we're walking into the gym and will joke about... 'so and so is on our rack, get ready to rumble...' :laugh: Here's a funny flip side: there are some regulars there that…

@jstout - hahahahahahHAHAHA That skit and those characters are some of my favorite ever!

Oh, I was so super tired today -- but I made it to the gym and managed to have a good workout. Squats were dialed in perfectly - just the right working weight so that I just felt super-hero strong after each set. A little bit puny on Bench Press, but adjusting my posture and getting a better arch helped. My last three sets…

I'll add a little side note to this: before I adjusted my stance: width and toes -- I suffered from a very long recovery time and feeling generally 'over trained' in my hips and glutes. Now that I've got my stance dialed in that hasn't occurred. This is a huge relief to me because until I 'fixed' it there were days I kind…

Hooray for working yourself out of a perfectly good pair of shorts!

1) Yep - it's frustrating not to keep having exciting gains on the OHP as for other exercises. 2) We have some super strong ladies on this forum. Take a note of where their OHP is... It's (relatively) modest for what they're moving on the other big lifts. 3) There's a couple great articles on Nerd Fitness about what it…

I grew up riding appaloosa's! Raised and trained my own filly, too. Sigh.... now I live in the suburbs and my only wildlife is my naughty pug. My parents got into horses big time after I moved out. They kept a peruvian paso stud for awhile and for a time had a herd of horses so that they could outfit a party of 15 with…

This. I watched the exercises on my phone every workout when I was getting started. There's a lot of good ones out there. I like the Buff Dudes because they're funny. And easy on the eyes. heh.

What a wonderful breakthrough for you! I wish you continued health and fertility success!