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Nice!! and best price ever. I wish I was creative and new stuff like that. I bought a mini deadlift jack for myself cuz it was easier to load/unload the bar with it. They were not that cheap.

Day 3 of SL... Squats - 5x55x5 Bench - 5x47.5x5 Row - 5x70x5 Assisted Pistol Squat - 2x10 Elevated Planks - 2x30s Still suffering from lot of DOMS. I was groaning loudly again while foam rolling. Thankfully, I workout from home. Glad that week 1 is over. This morning workout is tough in the sense if I could wake up and go…

As long as you know what you're doing and have no medical conditions that will cause more harm than good then, it is ok. I lifted all through my first trimester almost to the middle of 2nd trimester and did treadmill. I was carrying twins. But, I stopped after a slight medical issue that came up (unrelated to…

Here's some mobility videos on ankle flexibility. It might help...in any case, it won't hurt http://www.strengthcoach.com/public/1298.cfm Also, did you take plain glucosamine? (that caused nausea) I used to take glucosamine chronditin mix pill and it helped a lot. It had to build in my system too.

I'm having some major DOMS. Foam rolled this morning. Last night tried to do it on rumble roller and I was groaning so loudly. My quads are hurting. These are days when I wish I could pee while standing without any aids :frown: Workout today - Warm up = mobility work & dynamic stuff Squats = 5x50x5 OHP = 5x45x5 Deadlift =…

"Oh pinto! How I like to mash you with bacon fat, garlic, cumin, and some other things" :laugh: I think it was a combination of things. Prior to this I have always worked out in the evening (after work). We recently moved so mornings will be better if I need any time for myself. So, I just have to suck it up. Coffee and…

Yup it was the Body weight I could not add/change. I do prefer pen/paper/my own excel log that I create. I use the phone app just for fun.

Do you guys use SL app as well? I am having some issue with it

I finally started SL today! My quads were quivering after I was done. It is pathetic how after a 2 month break from any training my legs were shaky just from using the bar :grumble: Workout A: Squats = 5x45x5 Bench Press = 5x45x5 Pendlay Row = 5x65x5 Assisted Pistol Squat = 2x6 Elevated Plank = 2x30s I am NOT a morning…

Hello ladies...just chiming in. Back on track for food as of this week. Goal is back to training next week. Looking forward to it after a huge break. Keeping fingers crossed.

How much do they weigh?

Yes, I like Rogue fitness. I ordered other torture stuff from them :tongue: today (rad roller and rumble roller) and they already shipped it. Over the years I have spent so much on fitness related stuff. Not counting the wasted money to various gym memberships. I see this as investment. Hoping that some day my kids will…

Thank you, ladies. I am excited to start again. Good thing I am starting with SL as not having lifted in couple months...starting with just the bar will be good.

:bigsmile: Nice!! My gym is set up in the basement in a room with no windows. Well, there is a very, very small window but, outside it is covered with bushes...so, no light coming through. I painted my room bright yellow just so it looks less dungeon. And, I will be starting my WO in the morning so that will help.

I lift from home as well. I haven't been for couple months due to various reasons but I will be starting soon. I'll check out the pictures at home. Work blocks most of it :( Happy Lifting!!

This is the chalk I had - Magnesium Carbonate - http://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Weight-Lifting-Powerlifting-Gymnastics/dp/B0018IB7RS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376066224&sr=8-1&keywords=chalk+lifting I lift at home so it is not a problem for me if it is messy. Then, I discovered - Liquid Chalk - and this stuff is awesome. It is…

I am no expert but, I came across this article today and it helps reinforce what these ladies are trying to say... http://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/144lbs-why-female-athletes-should-toss-the-scale-and-get-a-new-perspective Lifting heavy is good :smile:

Thanks for sharing your progress pictures. It took me a while to respond to this post cuz I can't see pictures at work (99%) cuz they have blocked it. And, I rarely check MFP from home. Well, I've been meaning to check your pictures since you posted. I definitely see lot of progress in such a short time. You look great…

Thank you for the list! This is good. I also believe that having a strong core is very, very important. Maybe, we can make it a sticky :) And, I'm glad that I've done them all in the past 4 years at some point or another in my lifting routine :). I'll be adding some from here to my routine.

I haven't started SL yet. I took a month off cuz of injury and will be starting SL next week. Before June, I was doing strength training 3x and cardio 2x per week. I was doing treadmill LISS or HIIT depending on my mood on my non-lifting days. I hate HIIT to be honest. But, right now, I understand that without some cardio…

My main concern with BW vs. KB/DB/BB circuits was how it would affect the main lifts and whether I would be taxing myself or not. But, I understand what you said. And, I value your humble opinion :smile: thanks! for responding. I'll play it by ear and see if Off days work for me or same day as lifting days. My problem is…

What about lifting shoes? That Oly Lifters wear...it might help you squat deeper (with less pain?) as it does have a slight heel in the back. You could use plates as well but, with the shoes you might get better balance. Don't know if that's a good idea or not maybe, more experienced women can chime in :smile:

Thank you, ladies for responding and helping me ease my mind. I love lifting and I actually enjoy doing it. I did starting strength for about 3 months a while back and while I gained strength on it I didn't lose much fat. Diet, I know, is 80% of the equation but, I believe just doing strength training with no cardio did…

Yes, I am definitely obese and love lifting. It is Zen for me :happy: I've been lifting on/off for the past few years and thank every minute the day I learned how to lift. So welcome :smile:

I don't have much to say as I'm always learning. But, here's another article on squat form, hand placement etc. by Joy Victoria that might help as well. She's a strength coach and goes in detail - http://www.fitnessbaddies.com/wrist-angles-and-positioning-the-bar-on-your-back-for-squats/ Check out her YouTube channel too.…

Hello Ladies :) I'm Anjuli...new here and have been lurking. I'm an Aries, 37 and 5'1.25" and yes, .25 matters :tongue: Born and Raised in India but, moved to USA @ 22. I live in Maryland. I work full time (IT Specialist), am married (8 years) and have 2 year old B/G Twins. Yes, I'm guilty of being a hermit as well. Plus,…

I just created my dynamic warm up sheet for SL. It is all bodyweight and to make sure certain body parts are activated especially, glutes. I also added couple of mobility work in the mix. For example, fire hydrants, glute bridges, prisoner squats, single leg bridges, x band walk, wall slides etc. to name a few. No more…

Totally agree! You still get to learn stuff. Knowledge is powerful :)

Depends on your goals, time and other individual stuff :) I finished NROL4W back in 2009-2010. It was the first program I did when I started lifting hence, was sort of my intro to lifting. I LOVED it. I found a new love with working out. For me it was a new thing as I didn't have to be on my dreadmill day in and day out.…

Yes, food gets you every time!! *sigh* I've done bodpod before. Wear compression shorts and a sports bra. Less loose clothes on you less margin of error. I got lucky with Dexa. They do it at my PC doctor's office and in Maryland you need a script to get one done. I spoke with her and she was ok with me getting one…