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Oops, meant @threnjen !
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So effing tired!!! Hoping for some glute DOMS tomorrow! Finally failed on my third set of hip thrusts at 90 lbs. Couldn't get beyond 8th rep. Did a couple sets of walking lunges with 20 lb dumbbells. Have been stuck at awhile at 80 lbs with the one legged pendulum machine---thinking about deloading next time. Finally…
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Thanks, haha! I think if Tom hardy was at my gym I would find it much easier to do ATG squats LOL.
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+1 strong curves!
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always go for better form instead of more weight! don't worry--in a few weeks you will be able to graduate to big girl 45 lb plates! :) we all have to start somewhere.
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i'm going to have to do this next week when i go on a short vacation. part of me is worried about not making gains, but remember this is a way of living--it's not a short-term change. ten years from now, will you regret not going on vacation or missing a week of going to the gym? try to relax when you are on break and then…
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PRs today on squats and DL! 145x5x1 90x5x5 officially DL 111% of my total body weight! had a hard time breaking through 135, but changed to an over/under grip and was definitely manageable. gym highlights: bane from batman was at the gym with his oxygen mask. saw some interesting leg exercises on the smith machine.
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Had two good workouts so far this week. Finally was able to use the bar for the bench press, albeit not for the whole 5x5. Working up to it! Squatting comfortably at 85 after a slight deload for form--goal for this month is to hit 100. Took my weekly progress measurements and lifting has been making me so bulky!! :) Lost…
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you ladies are so awesome! you guys definitely inspire to push myself at the gym! thanks for helping me with the squats--i think stretching has helped! worked out tonight and last saturday. following the 5x5/strong curves hybrid, did some hanging leg raises today. that's a very loose usage of the phrase "did"--could barely…
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Thanks very much! I thought I was breaking parallel before, but once I started going as low as possible, definitely felt it the next day! Checked my measurements this morning and since mid-February, have lost 0.5 inches in waist, 1.5 inches around belly button, no changes in biceps and about 2 inches from hips. Scale has…
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Been MIA due to a cold, but now I'm back and ready to rock and roll. Had a workout earlier this week, deloaded my squats to 75 to really concentrate on form. Definitely felt it the next day! :) Worked out tonight, was pretty hungry, but gave it 110%. Couldn't repeat my best deadlift performance of 135x5 but will be sure to…
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Worst gym workout ever...so frustrated!! Think I pulled something in my groin. I saw where one of you ladies had mentioned changing the stance might help so will Deload next time and work on perfecting form. Only had a protein shake before working out...had no energy after finishing squats. So many things going wrong. Feel…
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Good workout today. Entertained by the guy doing either cocaine or pre workout. He was curling with 115 lb dumbbells so must be doing something right. Squatting 95 lbs now, but think I will stay here for the next workout to make sure I'm going ATG. Doing hip thrusts at 40 lb now--those puppies get my heart rate up!…
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Tried out some barbell hip thrusts for the first time. Kinda hard to do with the ez curl bars. Rows getting much better. Did some good mornings too, want to make sure my form is perfect before going up. Also did some bench press with the actual bar, couldn't make it to 5x5. Back to 20 lb dumbbells! Squats up to 85x5 now.
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Awesome!! You look fantastic! Just started Strong Curves a little awhile ago!
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My weightlifting got derailed last year once marathon training got to be intense. Did the marathon early January, took a break, been lifting heavy since the end of January. Trying to do a weird Strong Curves + Strong Lifts hybrid. Currently, best and most recent stats are: Squat: 80x5 Row: 60x3 Deadlift: 125 lbs!! (96% of…
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Is this post for real? Spirulina tabs are what I feed my fish sometimes.
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Hey, I have had Lasik done too and have some experience with Insanity. I don't think the problem is with your heart rate, but making sure nothing effs up the surgery and nothing gets in your eye (sweat, showers, etc). I would wait until your doctor gives you the all clear and then repeat the third week. This is a lifestyle…
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If it wasn't for C25K, I would have never started running. It gave me the structure I needed to push myself physically, but also mentally. I had friends that would run marathons and I would seriously think about calling the mental asylum for them. C25K made me realize, the non-runner, the person that was never picked first…
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Goal: 25 miles Today: 2.39 miles Replaced my old running shoes, new blister and weird pains on side of my leg. Trying to get back to where I was earlier this year, but took a lot of time off after my half marathon.
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Came from somewhere else where it would regularly get into the 90s before lunchtime and still think Florida heat is the worst! I run in the evenings when I come home from work but it's still light outside. It doesn't get dark until around 8 PM in the summer. On the weekends, the earlier you get up, the cooler it will be.…
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5 miles today 22.59 total...close to halfway!
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terrible work out. poop. at least i got to the gym though! squats 60x5x1 70x5x1 75x5x1 85x5x2 my inner thighs were killing me by the end... bench press 45x5x5 yes suckers.....should be able to do 50 next time..thought i was going to kiss the bar by the last rep though, lol barbell row this is what i'm annoyed with...was on…
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2.30 miles today 17.59 miles total haven't decided if i'm going for 50 or 60 miles yet. we'll see.
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i used to have a coke with breakfast, one with lunch and at least two for dinner. talk about a huge change. you get used to just drinking water. after awhile, you start to crave a nice cold glass of ice water. what has helped me to get rid of my crack like addiction to soda is drinking loose-leaf tea. now and then i'll put…
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this will be a great way to stay accountable for my half marathon in february! 3.54 miles tonight 15.29 miles since dec 1
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i still use the app, but the preset weights are never right. i'll put in the number of reps, but will write in the weights (and the reps again) under the notes section. haven't seen anything else in the app store to use instead.
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[/quote] That's great, keep up the good work! I noticed this is your first post - welcome! [/quote] thanks! haven't been very consistent at all with SL--only lifted twice last month! training for a half marathon in february which is more a priority right now. just going to do what i can now so when i come back after the…
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Less than 5 lbs away from being able to DL my body weight! Squats 60x5x1 75x5x1 80x5x1 85x5x2 OHP 40x6x1 40x5x1 40x6x2 40x5x1 DL 125x5x1 One day, my OHP will go up!
