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New log 5x5............

Day 27.. Already 4 weeks in !

Workout A....starting to struggle a little with squats think should manage another couple load ups before I fail got two weeks left before I start my cycle again so that should push me a bit
Squat 2x7 @37.5k
1x7 @ 42.5k
5x5 @47.5k

B press 2x5 37.5k
2x5 47.5k
5x5 52.5k
Bb row

1x5 37.5k
2x5 47.5k
5x5 52.5k

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Think I've managed to leave a gap wed for lifting. So hopefully will only miss cardio this wk!


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dmk777 said:
Day 27.. Already 4 weeks in !

Workout A....starting to struggle a little with squats think should manage another couple load ups before I fail got two weeks left before I start my cycle again so that should push me a bit
Squat 2x7 @37.5k
1x7 @ 42.5k
5x5 @47.5k

B press 2x5 37.5k
2x5 47.5k
5x5 52.5k
Bb row

1x5 37.5k
2x5 47.5k
5x5 52.5k

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Look at you go girl!!
Workin it!!! You are doing a terrific job!! I am so proud of you for keeping it up!! Great job zombie!
 
dmk777 said:
I'm great ATM thanks Jen lol no no gigs since monkeys on bikes lmao I had a wk off as next week I'm doing a 60 hour wk. I do some 12 hour shifts but the majority are normal 5-8 next week is a one off and I'm glad because how I'm going to fit training in I don't know lol.
Glad your well and as for apps I use one called calorie counter I did use fit day but found that was more American foods were as cal counter is British. My other half loves keeping fit she plays and teaches English footy and spends her days delivering mail walks around 10 mile per day lol.



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Wow! Your other half stays busy!! I bet she doesn't even have to workout seeing that She stays so active! I think that's great!! Your work schedule sounds hectic. How was your weekend?
 
SnipersGirl said:
I just feel silly that I need google calculator to figure out how much you lift ;)
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Ah tell me bout it Sg I find it hard working in lbs so had to download an app converter lol I will put it in lbs too to make it easier I forget u guys work in lbs lol


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Hi Jen... Thanks huni. And yeah she doesn't get time to workout so it's handy really.
My weekend I chilled with Elaine we wen't to pictures to watch the help really enjoyed it and we went for food and done a bit shopping. How was yours Jen you been busy?


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dmk777 said:
Hi Jen... Thanks huni. And yeah she doesn't get time to workout so it's handy really.
My weekend I chilled with Elaine we wen't to pictures to watch the help really enjoyed it and we went for food and done a bit shopping. How was yours Jen you been busy?


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I want to see the help. My mom and brother saw that and they really liked it. I think it comes our here on DVD pretty soon so I'll have to rent it. Sounds like y'all had a good weekend. I had a great weekend with my hubby. Just spending time together. We watch alot of movies (at home) and we ate really badly this weekend I must admit.
 
IDK anybody that knows the conversions in their headz...
 
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IDK anybody that knows the conversions in their headz...
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Great that you had a nice weekend with your hubby quality times a great thing in relationships!!

Lol Zed I don't get that!!


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Oops sorry bout thatl Doing the metric conversions from Kg to Lbs in their headz.
 
dmk777 said:
Day 27.. Already 4 weeks in !

Workout A....starting to struggle a little with squats think should manage another couple load ups before I fail got two weeks left before I start my cycle again so that should push me a bit
Squat 2x7 @37.5k
1x7 @ 42.5k
5x5 @47.5k 105 Lbs

B press 2x5 37.5k
2x5 47.5k
5x5 52.5k 116 Lbs
Bb row

1x5 37.5k
2x5 47.5k
5x5 52.5k 116 Lbs

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You are doing gr8 sugazombie. Keep following your own intuition as to the additional sets and reps. Also you need to be doing a good WU for your squats and Bpress. Your shoulders and arms will be ready to go for your BBrows from doing bench.

This is what I might have done for a WU here...
Bike 5 min HR @130 bpm.
Bod squats 3x10
Squat 2x7 @37.5k OK.
1x7 @ 42.5k drop this as you should be plenty warm by now.
5x5 @47.5k 105 Lbs

B press 2x5 37.5k On my bench I alway start with just the bar, so here I would have done this,
2x20@bar
2x5 47.5k [email protected]
5x5 52.5k 116 Lbs



Sugazombie remember that in your WU you wanna get plenty of blood into the muscle. You wanna get the joints you are gonna use warm. You wanna get the muscles involved used to increasing weight. You wanna do this using the very least amount of strength possible. Feel free to check out my WUs in my log here,

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/m...rol-nothing-but-mass-blast-cruise-755449.html

WUs are only that. Meaning that all you wanna do is to get your joints and muscles ready and warm to lift the target weights, no more and no less.
So give that some consideration and you will be just fine sugazombie.
 
Thanks Zed that's great that would proly explain why my legs feel soooooo tired I will rework my WU'S from tomrow ...............
 
Not a bad idea. Just remember the WU just get you ready for the lifting.
 
Workout B......day 28. 5 min jog on the spot and stretching
Squat 2x7 @27.5k. 60lb
5x5 @47.5k. 104lb

ohp 2x5 @30k. 66lb
[email protected]. 104lbs

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k. 143lb
2x5@75k. 165lb
1x5@ 85k 187lb
For some reason I forgot to add this workouts 10lbs never mind I will get it next time. Think it's as I was in such a hurry to get to work lol!
 
dmk777 said:
Workout B......day 28. 5 min jog on the spot and stretching
Squat 2x7 @27.5k. 60lb
5x5 @47.5k. 104lb

ohp 2x5 @30k. 66lb
[email protected]. 104lbs

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k. 143lb
2x5@75k. 165lb
1x5@ 85k 187lb
For some reason I forgot to add this workouts 10lbs never mind I will get it next time. Think it's as I was in such a hurry to get to work lol!
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looking good D!! Always impressive! Keep up the great work!

How do you like the 5x5 program?
 
Thanks to both you Jens lol. Shoulders are my fab workout I lack in legs but make up in shoulders lol. Loving the 5x5 Jen I'm looking more defined now and only just got to my average weight I was lifting anyway as I start out so much lower than my average lift now the exciting part is see if I can blast past my personal bests i live a challenge I think when your doing this 5x5 Jen I think you will love it!!
 
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Thanks to both you Jens lol. Shoulders are my fab workout I lack in legs but make up in shoulders lol. Loving the 5x5 Jen I'm looking more defined now and only just got to my average weight I was lifting anyway as I start out so much lower than my average lift now the exciting part is see if I can blast past my personal bests i live a challenge I think when your doing this 5x5 Jen I think you will love it!!
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That's great D!! I'm really glad that you like it and that you are seeing that you are more defined. I have no doubt that you will be able to blast past your personal bests. No doubt!! I look forward to following!! Great job D.
 
sugazombie you will be shocked at just how far past your prev lifts you will go on just this first go round. Also you may wanna start to up your cals some chika. How much protein are you doing right now? Remember you need to eat to put on muscle. Now is where that starts fitting in.
 
dmk777 said:
Workout B......day 28. 5 min jog on the spot and stretching
Squat 2x7 @27.5k. 60lb
5x5 @47.5k. 104lb

ohp 2x5 @30k. 66lb
[email protected]. 104lbs

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k. 143lb
2x5@75k. 165lb
1x5@ 85k 187lb
For some reason I forgot to add this workouts 10lbs never mind I will get it next time. Think it's as I was in such a hurry to get to work lol!
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Dam nice numbers sugazombie!
Tell me how you feel about your squats...
OHP very impressive!!
 
zedhed said:
sugazombie you will be shocked at just how far past your prev lifts you will go on just this first go round. Also you may wanna start to up your cals some chika. How much protein are you doing right now? Remember you need to eat to put on muscle. Now is where that starts fitting in.
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Really I can't wait it's so exciting now lol, my protein averages 165grams , I have no problem upping my cals one thing that's still driving me mad is a constant carb craving after 6 lol I've tried everything even once I gave in and ate some cereal but that didn't work either as straight after I ate it the cravings were back. I suffer from sads and I think that explains why I get them as it started end sep when the clocks go forward so it gets darker earlier. Apparently it's something chemical the sunlight gives you what you miss when theres less sun so causes you to look for other ways to get this chemical and eating chocolate etc does but so does fish and chicken but for some reason my body only craves what I can't have lol.....


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zedhed said:
Dam nice numbers sugazombie!
Tell me how you feel about your squats...
OHP very impressive!!
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Thank you Zed !! My squats felt easier as you suggested keep wuS lower also I picked up that trick if on the way up you struggle you pull down on the bar and it works lol!
Thanks I love ohp infact I love everyone these lifts!!


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dmk777 said:
Well I Gota look after my friends @ the other end of the world!! Lpl


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Ha!! Thanks D!! That was a huge help and so very thoughtful! Just wanted To let you know how proud of you I am!! Your numbers are awesome and youre doing a great job!! Keep up the excellent work my friend!! You're my inspiration.
 
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Ha!! Thanks D!! That was a huge help and so very thoughtful! Just wanted To let you know how proud of you I am!! Your numbers are awesome and youre doing a great job!! Keep up the excellent work my friend!! You're my inspiration.
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Ah thanks Jen that's sweet ! You all give me that lil extra push I need thanks !!


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Day 33 cardio. Day 30...
Workout A.

Squat 5 mins jog on the spot & stretches 2x7 @27.5. 60lb
5x5 @47.5k 104lb

B press 2x5 30k. 66lb
2x5 35k. 77lb
5x5 55k. 121lb
Bb row

1x5 35.k. 77lb
2x5 40k. 88lb
5x5 55k. 121lb



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D are you doing the bb rows from the floor bent over 90 degrees or elevated more? I'm not sure which way to do them.
 
Jen10 said:
D are you doing the bb rows from the floor bent over 90 degrees or elevated more? I'm not sure which way to do them.
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Hey !! I do them bent over from floor head up.


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The way sugazombie is doing them is exactly as I instructed her. This way you get better stimulation at your mid traps and lower lats. Also both of you ladies might wanna try wide grip. I put my index fingers on the narrow smooth rings on the oly bar. (narrow unkunurled smooth part)
 
dmk777 said:
Day 33 cardio. Day 30...
Workout A.

Squat 5 mins jog on the spot & stretches 2x7 @27.5. 60lb
5x5 @47.5k 104lb

B press 2x5 30k. 66lb
2x5 35k. 77lb
5x5 55k. 121lb
Bb row

1x5 35.k. 77lb
2x5 40k. 88lb
5x5 55k. 121lb

Ok sugazombie, very nice workout.
Now that your getting up in weights some things to look out for to prevent injury.

On your squat make sure that your pelvis is going past parallel to the floor. Not just the tops of your thights. This is waaay better for your knees, back and hips. Have your belly full of air. So you would unrack the weight, take a deep breath and hold it. Do your first rep, breath out going up, repeat.

On your bench. If you are feeling anything at all in your shoulders tell me about it! Dont wanna see you bust a cuff cuz there is no need to at all.

On your BBL Row, pay attention to your neck. Have your head a little bit up but not too much, that can cause neck injury.

Your looking good sugazombie and I know your working hard. Its gonna get more difficult from here on out and you have it in you to do it.
You will most likely be getting to the point that you dont get your full 5x5 and thats fine. What you do is you just come next time at the same weight and hit that bitch again. Just dont let it get the best of you and you will be just fine.
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Thanks zed! I'm headed to the gym now to give it a try. I usually have a bit of trouble with em cuz of my shoulder surgeries.
 
I miss bent over barbell rows. I always got a great pump from them. My herniated disks limit me to machine rows and bent over dumbell rows on a bench.
 
zedhed said:
dmk777 said:
Day 33 cardio. Day 30...
Workout A.

Squat 5 mins jog on the spot & stretches 2x7 @27.5. 60lb
5x5 @47.5k 104lb

B press 2x5 30k. 66lb
2x5 35k. 77lb
5x5 55k. 121lb
Bb row

1x5 35.k. 77lb
2x5 40k. 88lb
5x5 55k. 121lb

Ok sugazombie, very nice workout.
Now that your getting up in weights some things to look out for to prevent injury.

On your squat make sure that your pelvis is going past parallel to the floor. Not just the tops of your thights. This is waaay better for your knees, back and hips. Have your belly full of air. So you would unrack the weight, take a deep breath and hold it. Do your first rep, breath out going up, repeat.

On your bench. If you are feeling anything at all in your shoulders tell me about it! Dont wanna see you bust a cuff cuz there is no need to at all.

On your BBL Row, pay attention to your neck. Have your head a little bit up but not too much, that can cause neck injury.

Your looking good sugazombie and I know your working hard. Its gonna get more difficult from here on out and you have it in you to do it.
You will most likely be getting to the point that you dont get your full 5x5 and thats fine. What you do is you just come next time at the same weight and hit that bitch again. Just dont let it get the best of you and you will be just fine.
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Thanks Zed I have all this noted for monday's session ,The first couple times on bbrow I cracked my neck now I learned from that mistake :D
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slat1 said:
I miss bent over barbell rows. I always got a great pump from them. My herniated disks limit me to machine rows and bent over dumbell rows on a bench.
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Yeah I agree the pump is great forearms look great after doing them too......If you don't mind me asking was your disk injury exercise related?
 
Really? Your forarms? Yall are just messed up thats all!:evil:
I never feel Bent over BBL rows in my forarms, just in my middle back and my right knee..:stilleto::heart:

Hey are you guyz using a reverse grip? I use an overhand grip and you should be too sugazombie.
Using an underhand grip works your biceps more but that isnt what I want with you. Want it all in your back and lats.
 
Yeah! Major pump in the forearms! Must be a chick thing. ;) I use underhand for close and overhand for wide grip. Overhand for both would be better?
 
Do you mean top of my hands facing infront ?
If that's the way you mean that's how I do it.
May b the forearm thing could be bcoz I bench prior to bbrow.

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Yep thats exactly right sugazombie!
 
Foshodat sweettea!
Doing them this way gives the most stimulation over all to your mid back and lats. And thats exactly what we want. Thats the same way Im doing them @ my weights.
 
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Foshodat sweettea!
Doing them this way gives the most stimulation over all to your mid back and lats. And thats exactly what we want. Thats the same way Im doing them @ my weights.
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Awesome! People always look at me weird when I'm doin them so figured I'd ask. These folks in this city are weird anyways!! ;)
 
They look at you weird cuz they haven't a clue what they're doing and wondering what you're doing so they can look like you! Lol
 
LOLj10 is dead on. When most peeps do bent over rows its more like dam near upright! So they really dont have a clue what your doing...
 
Day 34 n 35 rest days. Day 36 went like this

Workout B......day
Jog on spot & stretch
Squat 2x7 @30 k 66lb
5x5 @50k 110lb

ohp 3x5 @32.5 71lb
5x5@50k 110lb

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k 143lb
2x5@75k 165lb
1x5@ 95k 209lb:confused: Sorry i forgot to do American friendly measures lol just updated for you guys!
Squats are a killer lol I actually managed hope wed goes better , ohp loved the pump I killed it lol
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Day 34 n 35 rest days. Day 36 went like this

Workout B......day
Jog on spot & stretch
Squat 2x7 @30 k
5x5 @50k 110 Lbs

ohp 3x5 @32.5
5x5@50k 110 Lbs

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k
2x5@75k
1x5@ 95k 200 Lbs
Squats are a killer lol I actually managed hope wed goes better , ohp loved the pump I killed it lol
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Hey sugazombie, is there anyone at your gym that you can get a form check on your squats from? LIke someone that is big and squats all the time?
110 Lbs should not be feeling that heavy to you and Im kinda concerned about that.

Your OHP is dam impressive. Are you using a machine or free weights?
Nice on your squat too gurl!
 
zedhed said:
Hey sugazombie, is there anyone at your gym that you can get a form check on your squats from? LIke someone that is big and squats all the time?
110 Lbs should not be feeling that heavy to you and Im kinda concerned about that.

Your OHP is dam impressive. Are you using a machine or free weights?
Nice on your squat too gurl!
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:D Hi Zed! I ain't seen no one squat yet in all the time I been there lol I wonder if may be I'm going too low ? also before I started 5x5 my numbers for squat was pretty low as I had only been hitting them for a few weeks before I just checked and my best was 55K ever....And as for mil press i use free weights I never use machines now after reading 5x5 programme ..Thanks Zed :rainbow:
 
Hmmm...well ok.
On going deep, all the further you need to go is so that your pelvis is just past parallel. Check yourself if a mirror so that you really know exactly where you need to be. We will just work it out then as best we can.
Very impressed with your OHP sugazombie!
 
zedhed said:
Hmmm...well ok.
On going deep, all the further you need to go is so that your pelvis is just past parallel. Check yourself if a mirror so that you really know exactly where you need to be. We will just work it out then as best we can.
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Well thank you ohp felt amazing today lol. Ok well I just watched myself squatting in front of the mirror and looks perfect also keeping feet flat at all times even wear flat shoes so there's no give , I've gained some incredible muscle on quads so must be doing it right lol. Just one thing the last couple sets was were they a problem it kinder pushed my knees inward like buckling nothing to bad just noticeable ...also my abs feel incredible best ever and I'm not doing direct ab work just the 5x5.


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Ok sugazombie it sounds good but do not let your knees buckle in under any circumstances that is really really bad news!
LOL see? I told you it would work your abs.

Also something that I just remember on your squats, could be that your not getting enough cals. For this program to work you really have to feed it. Just try this for 2 weeks.
Up your cals by 300-500 and see how you look and how your squats go. If you think you are looking like your gaining fat we can reduce it or just rework how you eat a little bit.
I really dont think you will have a prob cuz you are workinng it off and your bod does need the extra fuel to build muscle.
 
D... I just squatted 135 for the first time last week lol and then ohp the same amount.... And the ohp was easier!!! I envy the ladies who can load up the bar and do squats! I always blame it on the fact that I'm 6'2" and mostly legs... I have way farther to go down!!! Haha it makes me feel better!! ;)
 
Dam snipers, thats dam impressive!
 
I envy the two of you for ohping that much!! I was having a rough time with 40 lbs today! Lol. Nice job!
 
zedhed said:
Ok sugazombie it sounds good but do not let your knees buckle in under any circumstances that is really really bad news!
LOL see? I told you it would work your abs.

Also something that I just remember on your squats, could be that your not getting enough cals. For this program to work you really have to feed it. Just try this for 2 weeks.
Up your cals by 300-500 and see how you look and how your squats go. If you think you are looking like your gaining fat we can reduce it or just rework how you eat a little bit.
I really dont think you will have a prob cuz you are workinng it off and your bod does need the extra fuel to build muscle.
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It just seemed to be the last one on the last two sets but yeah it did buckle. Yes you did my friend and if I'm honest I was sceptical but thought well if Zed swears by this it must be affective! And I feel in the best condition ever five weeks in ! I'm going to hit some stromba and 5ml test prop starting next week also yeah I will add cals from today you think 2500 would be ok?


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SnipersGirl said:
D... I just squatted 135 for the first time last week lol and then ohp the same amount.... And the ohp was easier!!! I envy the ladies who can load up the bar and do squats! I always blame it on the fact that I'm 6'2" and mostly legs... I have way farther to go down!!! Haha it makes me feel better!! ;)
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Hey Snipers well done girl I'm working at it tbh when I put my personal bests on my stats before u started 5x5 my squat was only at 55k as I hadn't done them long , I just wish they would get stronger lol I'm going to add some cals and gear next wk I will get past this haha!!
As for ohp wow you go girl that's great numbers . You not fancy joining the 5x5? I think you would be great !!


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I envy the two of you for ohping that much!! I was having a rough time with 40 lbs today! Lol. Nice job!
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Ha!! Jen you and me are in the same boat!! I think that's the weight I used last time! No worries though...we will get there!!! Like zed says keep taking it to the gym!!
 
If it was possible to combine snipes and d's upper bodies and our lower bodies we'd all be perfect! haha!
 
All you chikas are doing superbly in each of your own rights!
You all are at diff times and places in your training. While it is nice to put up your numbers and it is a must to gauge your progress this is not competition in any way, except that you are competint with yourselves.
So keep those impressive numbers coming and keep those impressive advances running.
YOUR ARE ALL GOLDEN!!
 
zedhed said:
All you chikas are doing superbly in each of your own rights!
You all are at diff times and places in your training. While it is nice to put up your numbers and it is a must to gauge your progress this is not competition in any way, except that you are competint with yourselves.
So keep those impressive numbers coming and keep those impressive advances running.
YOUR ARE ALL GOLDEN!!
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Ah that's the sweetest thing Zed your so kind!! And totally right in every way we love passing on the compliments and pushing each other its what makes EF the place to be compared to other sites!! Were one big family on here!!


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Day 37 cardio day just walked as trying to chill with cardio now weights are heavier.
Day 38. Found out were I'm going wrong with squats I wasnt rounding my back nuff found if I bend slightly more forward rounds my back slight more doesn't put as much pressure on my legs so less buckling on knees
Workout a
Squat 2x7 @27.5

5x5 @50k

B press 2x5 30k
2x5 37.5
5x5 57.5
Bb row

1x5 35.k
2x5 40k
5x5 57.5

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SnipersGirl said:
D... I just squatted 135 for the first time last week lol and then ohp the same amount.... And the ohp was easier!!! I envy the ladies who can load up the bar and do squats! I always blame it on the fact that I'm 6'2" and mostly legs... I have way farther to go down!!! Haha it makes me feel better!! ;)
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So jealous your overhead press is 135!! What!!?? Awesome!! My ohp is like friggin 30-40!! Man...do I have a ways to go. Awesome
Snipes!! Way to go!!
 
zedhed said:
All you chikas are doing superbly in each of your own rights!
You all are at diff times and places in your training. While it is nice to put up your numbers and it is a must to gauge your progress this is not competition in any way, except that you are competint with yourselves.
So keep those impressive numbers coming and keep those impressive advances running.
YOUR ARE ALL GOLDEN!!
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I just want to echo this! I'm a super competitive person and sometimes it's hard NOT to compare what I lift to other women but doing a competition earlier this year, I pushed myself too hard (strictly trying to out do others and be superhero) and had some very significant injuries which I'm still dealing with. I've had to really change my thinking and be ok with lifting what I'm able to lift, at this point in my life. You always have to look at what you own PR's are, your own individual situation and be proud of what you can accomplish and only compare yourself to where you've come from. It's a great group of women here right now and your motivation helps me every day!! Keep working hard! :)
 
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Day 37 cardio day just walked as trying to chill with cardio now weights are heavier. Good call chika!
Day 38. Found out were I'm going wrong with squats I wasnt rounding my back nuff found if I bend slightly more forward rounds my back slight more doesn't put as much pressure on my legs so less buckling on knees
Ok, rounding means dishing? Just wanna be sure on the terminology with you Brit Chika.
And keep you weight on your heels. Easty way to do this is to lift your toes inside your shoes.
Workout a
Squat 2x7 @27.5

5x5 @50k 110 LBs

B press 2x5 30k
2x5 37.5
5x5 57.5 127 LBs
Bb row

1x5 35.k
2x5 40k
5x5 57.5 127 LBs

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Ok sugazombie next A workout hold your bench and rows to the same wight till your squat catches up. I dont wanna see you getting too far ahead on them and your squat lag.
 
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I just want to echo this! I'm a super competitive person and sometimes it's hard NOT to compare what I lift to other women but doing a competition earlier this year, I pushed myself too hard (strictly trying to out do others and be superhero) and had some very significant injuries which I'm still dealing with. I've had to really change my thinking and be ok with lifting what I'm able to lift, at this point in my life. You always have to look at what you own PR's are, your own individual situation and be proud of what you can accomplish and only compare yourself to where you've come from. It's a great group of women here right now and your motivation helps me every day!! Keep working hard! :)
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Hey CG so sorry to see you injured yourself but glad you learned from your miss takes and so kind to share with us..:rainbow:

Totally agreed that each one of is is different and have our own goals and we all work our ass's off that's something we should all be proud of...
 
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Ok sugazombie next A workout hold your bench and rows to the same wight till your squat catches up. I dont wanna see you getting too far ahead on them and your squat lag.
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Hey Zed ! I will google this dishing I never heard that term before I will get back to you ,
And thank you for converting my measures I forgot :confused: lol

As for holding the Workout A that would be a good idea :D
 
zedhed said:
Ok sugazombie next A workout hold your bench and rows to the same wight till your squat catches up. I dont wanna see you getting too far ahead on them and your squat lag.
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Hey Zed! I can't seem to find anything on dishing , I can only explain it as bringing my chest closer to my knees as I lower lol .
I always made an effort to keep my feet flat but I will make sure to put the weight on my heels:chomp: Thanks Buddy
 
Ok how about negative rounding?
Under no circumstances do you want to have your back round, (as in the round surface of a ball) in any way while doing squats.
What I mean by dished is like this,
say that your head is one end of a line. And that your ass is the other end of that line. Now the part between those 2 poinst (your back) should be just a little bit below parallel (holding a nice negative curve)and that would be a gr8 squat technique.

Are you getting this sugazombie?

Do not let your chest drop down toward your legs. Actually you should keep your chest up and shouldrs tight with a belly full of air.
Are you understanding this?
 
zedhed said:
Ok how about negative rounding?
Under no circumstances do you want to have your back round, (as in the round surface of a ball) in any way while doing squats.
What I mean by dished is like this,
say that your head is one end of a line. And that your ass is the other end of that line. Now the part between those 2 poinst (your back) should be just a little bit below parallel (holding a nice negative curve)and that would be a gr8 squat technique.

Are you getting this sugazombie?

Do not let your chest drop down toward your legs. Actually you should keep your chest up and shouldrs tight with a belly full of air.
Are you understanding this?
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Yeah I think I do lol. I keep trying to check out vids on YouTube but its hard to see wether I'm doing the same I think next time I'm going to video me from the side and post it on YouTube for you to check it for me lol it feels right but better to make sure.
Thanks my friend!!


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Is this accurate Zed ? I could work watching this prior to squaring to help me.
I also checked out 1-4 squats vids from this guy they seem helpfull if there accurate that is!!
Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUka0l0BFf8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Yep chika the crew at Desiel Crew is good stuff.
Just 2 things to watch out for that they did not hit on.
Put that bar a little bit lower on your traps. This will save your neck. And dont curl your head back over the bar.
See at the bottom how his ass tucks under? That is WRONG!
The problem that he is having is that he is not flexible enough to go that low.
But his back is how I want yours back to look.
 
zedhed said:
Yep chika the crew at Desiel Crew is good stuff.
Just 2 things to watch out for that they did not hit on.
Put that bar a little bit lower on your traps. This will save your neck. And dont curl your head back over the bar.
See at the bottom how his ass tucks under? That is WRONG!
The problem that he is having is that he is not flexible enough to go that low.
But his back is how I want yours back to look.
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Great stuff I will vid my next sets then compare. I did think that the bar looked to high as I watched if I put it that high its really uncontainable
Thanks Zed sorry to be a pain on the ass ! Lol


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Ok so I just noticed under may name has now changed from amateur bodybuilder to pro bodybuilder on It's own lol I noticed a while back that amateur bb apeared on it's own too spooky goings on i think!
 
dmk777 said:
Great stuff I will vid my next sets then compare. I did think that the bar looked to high as I watched if I put it that high its really uncontainable
Thanks Zed sorry to be a pain on the ass ! Lol


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Actually I would like for you copy me on that plz.

Since when have you been a pain in the ass?

Oh yeah I remember that one time with the donkey, the monkey and the parrot.
That parrot was so amazing too. And of course you were too sugazombie!! LOL!:evil:
 
zedhed said:
Actually I would like for you copy me on that plz.

Since when have you been a pain in the ass?

Oh yeah I remember that one time with the donkey, the monkey and the parrot.
That parrot was so amazing too. And of course you were too sugazombie!! LOL!:evil:
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Ah lol I can be a pain in the ass you just ask my gf lol she could taint my angel rep lol!

And lmao what about a monkey and a parrot hahah I son't get that lol:biggrin:
 
Well then I guess its just gonna have to remain our little secret... LOL
 
LOL PIA, donkey, parrot and monkey.
Cmon sugazombie we were all having such a good time, dont you remember?
 
totally and completly ficticious...
 
Zed...you're a sick man! LOL...j/k....that made me laugh! ;)
 
I'm really puzzled lol share the joke!!


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Day 39 slow long walk. Day 40
Workout B......day
Jog on spot & stretch -
Squat 2x7 @30 k
5x5 @50k. 110lb

ohp 3x5 @32.5
[email protected]. 115lb blasted past my pb of 105lb!!

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k

1x5@ 100 220lb. Only adding 5lb now getting heavier
Had to use straps for Dl my grip isn't strong enough lol!

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dmk777 said:
Day 39 slow long walk. Day 40
Workout B......day
Jog on spot & stretch -
Squat 2x7 @30 k
5x5 @50k. 110lb

ohp 3x5 @32.5
[email protected]. 115lb blasted past my pb of 105lb!!

dead lift
2x5 @ 65k

1x5@ 100 220lb. Only adding 5lb now getting heavier
Had to use straps for Dl my grip isn't strong enough lol!

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Ok sugazombie, you have been stuck at 110 on your squat for awhile now. So lets do this. Go ahead and add 5 lbs. Try like hell to get your 5 reps in on each set. For your first set you should be ok. For your secon set if you have to do 3 and then get in a few real good breaths then hit the next 2 thats fine.
For the rest try like hell to get just get as close to 5 as you can. We can continue to build up to the full reps and sets over the next few workouts.
I dont wanna see you stall out yet and this is how you get around that.

Using straps is just fine on your DL. Your not competing anway. But you may wanna try the mixed grip. That is one hand overhand and the other hand underhand. So what I am saying is one hand knuckles away from you. The other hand knuckles toward you. It takes a bit of gettin used to but it is a gr8 wya to do DLs. This is the grip that I use for DL and rack pulls. Also alternate hands each set. This way no imbalances or strains.

And lastly but not least....
NICE WORKOUT!!

And just after lastly, what was the number that you got for you caloric requirments for maintenance cals? What ever that was add a full 500 cals from today till you reach the end of this program cycle. Your bod is needing it!
What is your bod weight right now?
 
zedhed said:
Ok sugazombie, you have been stuck at 110 on your squat for awhile now. So lets do this. Go ahead and add 5 lbs. Try like hell to get your 5 reps in on each set. For your first set you should be ok. For your secon set if you have to do 3 and then get in a few real good breaths then hit the next 2 thats fine.
For the rest try like hell to get just get as close to 5 as you can. We can continue to build up to the full reps and sets over the next few workouts.
I dont wanna see you stall out yet and this is how you get around that.

Using straps is just fine on your DL. Your not competing anway. But you may wanna try the mixed grip. That is one hand overhand and the other hand underhand. So what I am saying is one hand knuckles away from you. The other hand knuckles toward you. It takes a bit of gettin used to but it is a gr8 wya to do DLs. This is the grip that I use for DL and rack pulls. Also alternate hands each set. This way no imbalances or strains.

And lastly but not least....
NICE WORKOUT!!

And just after lastly, what was the number that you got for you caloric requirments for maintenance cals? What ever that was add a full 500 cals from today till you reach the end of this program cycle. Your bod is needing it!
What is your bod weight right now?
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Hey Zed!! I only started on 110lb mon I've never stuck on one yet I add 5lb every week I don't know if you remember but you said only add 1nce per week on squats instead of every workout. I'm due to add 5lb mon ,
That hand thing is how I normal grab a bar but as I gave in and used straps I changed to over hand ,
1700 is my caloric intake but tbh I think that's wrong. I try to consume a gallon water and 2300 cals per day.

Thanks buddy.


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Ok my mistake sugazombie. I didnt read back far enough. Sorry for that.....
Yeah with the straps you have to go overhand.
1700 cant be right even for a zombie sugazombie!LOL
I think one of your sistas put up the calculations to do your cals either here or in sweetteas log. If not let me know and I will figure it for you.
 
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