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Not logged the last few sessions here but just finished B- Squats- 52.5kg 5x5 (116lbs) OHP 23.5kg 5x5 (52lb) DL 70kg (154lb) 1x5 My 500g (about a lb) fractional plates arrived this morning as I wouldn't have managed 25kg at OHP. I did manage them all at this wt but it was tough- not sure I will manage 25kg next time. The…

work out A today. It went well, even managed all the OHPs but fully expecting to fail when I go up next time. The squats are getting challenging- not sure whether to stick at the weight next time or go up- will see how I feel Thursday. Squat 42.5kg (94lbs) 5x5 OHP 22.5kg (50lbs) 5x5 DL 60kg (132lbs) 1x5 Next DL day will be…

Yesterday A- Squats 5x5 @ 40kg (88lbs) Bench 5x5 @ 30kg (66lbs) rows 5x5 @ 32.5kg (72lbs) I watched that Ripptoe video posted up thread about the squat grip this afternoon so am going to try that tomorrow. I think the bar is in the right place but my elbows aren't up I don't think and sometimes I think my thumb is…

work out B today after nightshift. squats 5x5 @ 37.5kg (83lbs) These are starting to get tough and I really need to keep thinking of my form now the weight is going up. OHP- first time at 22.5kg. (50lbs) First set managed 2!, next 3 sets took long breaks and managed 5. Last set managed 4- I had nothing left in the tank to…

work out A today. I did B yesterday but doing one today rather than waiting until tomorrow means the next couple of weeks all flow better for child free time. Squats- 35kg 5x5 starting to feel more heavy and challenging now. BP 27.5kg 5x5 managed ok but again starting to feel heavier. Rows- I jumped to 30kg rather than…

Well done @crabada‌ on the big girl plates! I did B this morning. Squats- 5x5 @ 32.5kg OHP 5x5 @ 20kg- finally managed these all for the first time and even sneaked in a 6th rep in the last set. Up to 22.5kg next time. DL- 1x5 @ 50kg- got to use the 15kg plates meaning the bar was a much better height. As I work out at…

Yesterday I did A. Squat 5x5 @ 30kg BP 5x5 @‌ 25kg BR 5x5 @‌ 25kg The BP was definitely starting to feel a bit heavy towards the end but I managed ok so am happy to move up. I am looking forward to the rows getting heavier so I can get bigger plates on. I work out at home so have been sitting them on a couple of bricks.…

Work out B this morning for me, second time doing it. Squats- 5x5 @ 27.5kg (60lb) OHP 4x5 then 1x4 with the bar only 20kg(44lb) DL 1x5 @ 35kg (77lb) The OHP were not quite as bad as first time I did them. I struggled less but couldn't get the last one out in the last set. I think maybe if I had rested longer between the…

Work out A today- this is the second time doing this since I just started recently. Squats 5x5@55lb BP- 5x5@50lb Rows 5x5@50lb These were all fine so able to increase the weight in them all next time. Keep up the good work everyone!

Hi, Newby joining in here if that is ok! I did my second work out today, B. Squats 5x5@22.5kg (45lb?) OHP 20kg bar weight- the 4th set I only managed 4, managed 5 in the fifth set but the app said stick at bar only next time which is fine by me- I struggled with these. DL- 5x5@40kg that was the wt the app suggested…

Great advice thanks. I have started to looking into Olympic barbell sets instead and a 7 foot bar if possible as the bench I like is a wide one. It has a squat rack on the back and has safety catches for OHPs. It gets great reviews but people advise a longer barbell. Need to wait until the end of the month though- we get…

I started again yesterday too and would love some new friends if anyone wants to add me. I am hoping to shift 8-10kg. I have a fitbit ultra which I love but might treat myself to one of the fitbit forces when they get released.

bookmarking for later!

I have done my first session tonight during a break on my night shift. I did the basic and have to say the tricep dips were TOUGH. I only managed to get up the ladder to 5 a couple of times, normally just to 3. I have just looked up what I am doing tomorrow so I know what is going on. I just have a basic phone so no app…

Thanks for the information- I meant to bring the book to work tonight to look through again (I am on nightshift tonight) but forgot which is annoying. I might start with the basic anyway and see how I go. I will check out his website also, I didn't realise there was one so thanks for that.

Thanks for the information. I might try the 1st class section and see how I go, I can always switch down if it is too much. For the ladder sets, if you are just having a pause after doing one or two would you just rest your weight on your knees for a second? It is just confusing me a bit in that I suppose when you have…

What great info- bump for later!

I would like to know too- bump!

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That is great -thanks for the info. We should have the space then in the living room so that is good to know. I didn't want to buy it and then not be able to use it. I will keep an eye on ebay and see if it comes up at a good price and if not will get it from Amazon when I go back to work in July. Hopefully it should be…