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Target Gilligan O'Malley seamless boy shorts are great for working out.

Shock Absorber Run. I like that I can wear racer back tanks with it.

kmsairam : tomorrow morning :) Congrats on your deadlift PR! Give the 135 a try, I've done it a couple times. I like doing the static lunge with the barbell. I feel like it's easier to get my form right than when I've done them with dumbbells. Me, I hate lat pulldowns. So boring.

I finished my 3rd stage 7 workout on Tuesday. The DOMS does get better, the 1st workout was totally the worst. I usually do 3 sessions a week, but stage 7 is so brutal I'm only doing 2. I did have a personal trainer (who used to be a competitive powerlifter!) comment on how tough my workout looked. That made it worth it.…

Diva cup, diva cup, diva cup!

I like to make a PB Mocha Banana smoothie before I lift. I blend 1 cup milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 TB peanut butter, 1 tsp cocoa and 1 tsp instant coffee together. Sometimes I also add in some dry oats.

I have one more stage 5 workout left. It should have been this morning, but I'm home with a sick child. I'm hoping to knock it out tomorrow morning. I will be doing stage 6.

Moving Comfort makes a few sports bras that have regular straps and clasp in the back. Super easy to get off after a sweaty workout! I have the Fiona.

Same here. I did the 4 sets on Saturday when I had the time. 2 sets of planks is better than none! I'm now halfway through stage 5. I'm rewarding myself with a facial when I'm done.

I started stage 4 today and was determined to do well on the Front Squat Push Press. Last time they appeared, I really messed up my wrists and ended up at the chiropractor. Today I wore wrist wraps and succeeded in doing 2 sets of 45 lbs. So far my wrists feel fine!

Nope, I tried but it makes me feel sick. I instead make my own recovery smoothies with plain Fage greek yogurt (1 cup has 24 g protein) and fruit. I'd rather have real food.

For lunges, make sure your knee is behind your toe. If it's not, you are not taking a big enough step.

I have one workout left for Phase 2. I wasn't going to take time off, but my wrists are bothering me (thanks front squat push press!), so I think I will just so I don't injure myself even more.

I've always done deadlifts in front of the squat rack.

The switch grip worked great. I was able to jump up to 115 today!

Thanks, I'll try the switch grip next time. I'd rather lift without the gloves.

I love deadlifts, but they hurt my hands! I'm up to 95 lbs, and feel like I could go heavier, but the grip issue is holding me back. I've tried with gloves and without. I honestly thought it felt better w/o gloves. Any pointers, or will it just take some time? I'm in Stage 1 and just finished 6B.

I'm in the middle of Stage 1. I teach Water Aerobics 2x a week on my off days. I also try to fit in a power yoga class.

If there is a Smith Machine at your gym, you can do push ups on it. You can gradually move the bar down.

Hi, I started NROL4W last Tuesday. I am enjoying it so far. I'm no stranger to the weight room, but wanted a program laid out for me. I hope to gain muscle and I'm not concentrating on weight loss, but won't complain if that happens! I am a wife to an awesome husband, mom to 2 active boys (5 & 7), and a part-time computer…