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Morning!! Step-ups? LOL Those were the bane of my existence really. Good job on your lifting! Sam, I hope you can find out what's got you feeling like that and turn it around. :smile: I was back at it this morning. Squat: 5x5 @ 150. Bench 5x5 @ 80. Row 5x5 @ 95. I will hit my pre-deload weights on Monday and I am so…

That's fantastic, Dawn! I knew you'd be able to do it!

Morning, all! Kelly, it's really important that you get the deadlift form down. Have you watched any videos? I know there are a couple on the Girls Gone Strong site (it's blocked at work or I'd link you). I am beat this morning. I didn't go to bed until midnight and then I was up at 4:30 to get ready for the gym. At least…

Good morning! I'm like Dawn. I have a set schedule and I stick to it. I get annoyed if something comes up that prevents me from going really.

Hey, everybody! Jo, don't feel despondent! The only person you should be competing with is yourself! Go out there and do the best that you can. You are strong and you know it! Barbell, I am so sorry to hear about your tightness. I have the exact same issues (I can't sit cross-legged/Indian style at all; SI joint is no good…

You guys are all doing a fantastic job. I took a rest week last week and then got up early to cook for a potluck at work yesterday so I'll be back in the gym tomorrow!

Welcome back, Ali!!!! Dawn, the BWM is a test of your will, seriously. I was always able to do the squat jumps without a problem but when it came to the lunge jumps...oy vey!

today's workout: Squat: 5x5 @ 150. OHP: 5/4/5/4/3 @ 65 - THIRD fail at 65. Back down to 55 on Friday. DL: 5x5 @ 175. This was tough today as my grip was truly failing me.

Good morning! Julie, that sucks about your back! I hope rest will get it back to where it needs to be. I know that rest is good but sometimes I'm afraid that I'm going to get lazy and just quit altogether. I've done that before! Dawn, WOOHOO! I knew you could do it! And week 7 will be a breeze too! :smile: I've read the…

Dawn, I'm glad I did this program prior to SL because then I can add on my favorite lifts from this program to the end of my SL workouts. I'm especially fond of the YTWL and prone Cuban snatches as well as single leg deads. Woohoo, Jo! What was your bench today? I decided to just take the entire week off. I'll be back at…

Dr. Dou, I hope you feel better soon. I'm doing a fist bump for all who have been lifting! I skipped the gym again yesterday and forgave myself for that. I will be back tomorrow though.

It's only Monday. lol Since I skipped the gym today, the next time I'll bench is on Friday. I have a funky feeling that my arm pain might have had a little to do with my OHP 2 days prior. We'll see. Thanks for asking!

Dou, I hope you feel better soon! Julie, I agree with Dou. I think it's a bad idea too but you have to do what's best for you. dna, enjoy your vacation! Sounds lovely (outside of the stingers in the water!). No gym for me this morning. I got up to go and then didn't. I painted my nails instead. lol I just can't explain it.

I deadlift and OHP inside the cage and OHP in the squat rack. I never knew there was any other way to OHP than to set the bar to the necessary height. Hmm...Anywho, I DL in the cage because I need to set the bar high to load my plates. It just makes the process of load and deloading the plates much easier than if it was on…

Today's workout: Squat: 5x5 @ 150 pounds. I told myself I wasn't going up but I did and it was TOUGH. But not so tough that I needed the 3-minute rests. I still will probably just repeat this weight on Monday. Bench: 5/5/5/5/4 @ 85 pounds. Scary moment - I knew I wasn't going to get that 5th rep up on the last set so I…

Today's workout: Squat: 5x5 @ 150 pounds. I told myself I wasn't going up but I did and it was TOUGH. But not so tough that I needed the 3-minute rests. I still will probably just repeat this weight on Monday. Bench: 5/5/5/5/4 @ 85 pounds. Scary moment - I knew I wasn't going to get that 5th rep up on the last set so I…

Ha, Jo! I'm glad you remembered that very important part of the move! So happy that your squats were better because of that too! Today's lift: Squat: 5x5 @ 145 - only 90-second rests so up to 150 next time! OHP: 5/5/4/4/3 @ 65. Second time failing at this weight! Ugh! Deadlift: 5x5 @ 175. Woot for my grip not failing me…

Today's lift: Squat: 5x5 @ 145 - only 90-second rests so up to 150 next time! OHP: 5/5/4/4/3 @ 65. Second time failing at this weight! Ugh! Deadlift: 5x5 @ 175. Woot for my grip not failing me today! And double woot for another woman telling me that was impressive and that I'm strong! Yeehaw!

Yes! I used to use the risers used for the step. You should feel rows in your back.

Back at it today. Squats: 5x5 @ 145 - these are starting to get tough. Bench: 5x5 @ 80 - I chickened out at going up to 85 again. Row: 5x5 @ 90 - easy again. I also did seated upright rows: 5x5 @ 85 pounds. Again, easy.

Back at it today. Squats: 5x5 @ 145 - these are starting to get tough. Bench: 5x5 @ 80 - I chickened out at going up to 85 again. Row: 5x5 @ 90 - easy again. I also did seated upright rows: 5x5 @ 85 pounds. Again, easy.

Morning! Julie, definitely go by what your body says. I hope it feels better soon. And I'm sure your progress will get back to what you want it to soon enough! Sometimes we all need a reset, Sam. It sounds like readjusting your goals is exactly what you need. Continue to kick azz! Pudding, lemon meringue cake sounds…

Just watched the video and it was hilarious! The mixed grip is the only one that matters! lol

Today's workout: NONE. I was exhausted and opted to sleep instead. Working 2 jobs has just thrown me way off.

beeps, I saw it on my Facebook feed but haven't watched it yet. I'm going to watch it in a few. Today's workout: NONE. I needed some sleep so I opted to get that instead. Back at it on Friday. I'm off from my 2nd job on Thursday so I'll be well rested. Dawn, have a great vacation! I forgot to say that yesterday. Haha @ the…

Man, I could have sworn I posted in here yesterday but my response is nowhere to be found! smh Julie, slow and steady wins the race! Try not to psych yourself out regarding your knee. It'll feel better before you know it! Jo, I'm sorry that you're limited right now. I know how frustrating that can be! Are you using the…

Happy Monday! (yes, that is dripping with sarcasm) Squat: 5x5 @ 140. OHP: 5,5,4,5,4 @ 65. It's amazing what a 5-pound difference makes! It was a real struggle and I was pissed that I failed on the 3rd set and had to relax for 5 minutes. lol Deadlift: 4x5 @ 175. So, did 2 reps mixed grip, 1 regular and the 4th mixed. I just…

@canadianlbs, do you have the SL5x5 app? That's how I track what I lift. Today's workout: Squat: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 95, 1x5 @ 115 and 5x5 @ 135, with only 90-second rests, so I'll go up to 140 on Monday. Bench: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65 and 5x5 @ 80. Again, only 90-second rests so I'll move up to 85 on Wednesday. I'll also…

Glad you loved the play! Sam, yeppers, doing SL 5x5. I'm loving it though I'm now approaching squat weight that's actually challenging and I've been psyching myself out of going higher. Today's workout: Squat: 1x5 @ 45, 1x5 @ 65, 1x5 @ 95, 1x5 @ 115 and 5x5 @ 135, with only 90-second rests, so I'll go up to 140 on Monday.…

Sounds like you had a good day, Jo! I forgot to post yesterday, but I finally ran across a couple of *those* people in the gym. One woman was doing goblet squats directly in front of the dumbbell rack. And then a couple of guys came over and proceeded to curl directly in front of the dumbbell rack as well. I was at least…