Weightlifting - Page 8

LibbyScorp · #71 01-12-2016, 04:07 AM

The extra cardio during the week is really paying off.

rainbow.sprinkles · #72 01-12-2016, 08:04 PM

today I had an experience at the gym that was a first: I was setting up for deadlifts, and this guy at the next squat rack rushed over to hold the bar up for me as I put the 45 on it. I managed a smile and a "thanks". after my deadlifts, he rushed over again to hold the bar as I removed the weights. at this point I was more smoothly able to smile and thank him, but also cheerfully said that I had a pretty good system down that worked out okay most of the time. I have to admit the inner knee-jerk reaction was to be annoyed and feel condescended to, an "I'm a big girl and perfectly capable of doing it myself like I do every day" sort of thought. but he was very nice and I pushed the thoughts away and took it as a simple kindness instead of an insult. I suppose it's no different from me helping someone in a wheelchair or with a walker or cane or even just a lot of bags with the door even though I'm aware than were I not there, they would manage okay on their own.

LibbyScorp · #73 04-12-2016, 06:04 AM

Been going 4 days a week for 3 weeks. It's going great. Feeling amazing. I'm seeing a lot of the same people, of course. Still not very social because I'm there to get down to busines.

Things I have learned so far...

-Never wear my work's (children's hospital) logo on clothing. Guys always ask if I'm a nurse LOL and then want to talk about what I do.

-Avoid the before/after dinner rush.
Like the plague.

-Just ask or accept help

-Don't open the spin class doors or an alarm goes off

-the stair master 5,000,000544543 kicks your bajudy

LibbyScorp · #74 21-12-2016, 04:59 AM

I've taken a break this past week bc my daughter and I have been sick. But I'm starting to get a lot of compliments from people. Even people I hardly know at work. Feels amazing.

Can't wait to get back this Thursday

Gem · #75 21-12-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LibbyScorp

I've taken a break this past week bc my daughter and I have been sick. But I'm starting to get a lot of compliments from people. Even people I hardly know at work. Feels amazing.

Can't wait to get back this Thursday

Awesome! I've been going pretty hard, and it's making a big difference, I've been messing up my sleep staying up too late which mucks things up, but I manage to get it done anyway, somehow, and hello muscles!

rainbow.sprinkles · #76 23-12-2016, 04:26 AM

I've been having trouble increasing my weights lately because my schedule got busier this month and I've been getting to the gym a little less. but yesterday I increased my bench press from 85 to 90lbs, and my deadlift from 155 to 160lbs. feels good!

Gem · #77 23-12-2016, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rainbow.sprinkles

I've been having trouble increasing my weights lately because my schedule got busier this month and I've been getting to the gym a little less. but yesterday I increased my bench press from 85 to 90lbs, and my deadlift from 155 to 160lbs. feels good!

Hi Rainbow.

I have only been able to do a deadlift for maybe a month or 6 weeks, as my lower back lacked mobility and I just couldn't get the posture at all, but recently I have got the posture and started to add weight. I was wondering if one includes the weight of the bar, or do you just count the weight you add on to it? Last time I lifted with 2 X 20 kg plates which is roughly 90 lb, but the bar weighs 20 kg as well. Do I add the weight of the bar, or just say '90 lb'?

I had to stop benchpress for a couple of weeks because my shoulder hurt, and that's one big problem I've had since day one: my shoulders are not working right. For some reason I can still do dumb bell press, and use 15 kg (about 35 lb) dumbells X 12 reps and 4 sets.

I have been continuing to work on squats and I can get through the full range of motion without losing posture now, but I'm not ready to add weight on just yet. I push 140 kg and 160 kg (310 and 350 lb) on legpress - sets of 12 - which is basically the magic number I work around.

rainbow.sprinkles · #78 24-12-2016, 12:47 AM

yeah you include the bar because you're lifting the bar as well as the weights on it :)

Gem · #79 24-12-2016, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rainbow.sprinkles

yeah you include the bar because you're lifting the bar as well as the weights on it :)

OK. Thanks. I add the bar.

LibbyScorp · #80 13-02-2017, 05:04 AM

Woop! Woop!

Wedding dress and shapewear totally falling off me :) Big alterations coming! I am so so so happy with my results. It seems better every week! Really in a fitness groove. Gym 4-5 days a week.

30 min cardio
10 min stair machine with butt workouts
Full body weights Tuesday
Arms Thursday
Legs Friday
Full body Saturday
10 minute rowing

Thank you for all your help, guys