I know there are several of us that are just beginning or who have just begun Stage 2. I thought I'd take a roll call to find mutual support! Anyone interested?
I am starting Stage 2 Workout A1 on Tuesday, 5/13!
Sure! I haven't looked ahead, so I didn't know Stage 2 was repeated! I hope the Prone Jackknife from Stage 1 is not repeated...I hated that exercise because I don't like my head hanging upside down.
I am starting Stage 2 tomorrow, Sunday. That reminds me, I need to look through the exercises today before I go to the gym tomorrow. I love prone jackknifes!
Like beach plums, I am also starting Stage 4. When I noticed it was a repeat of Stage 2, my reaction was "ugh...". Get ready to feel the burn in your legs! I also felt like a complete putz doing the DB one-point row - found this exercise to be particularly challenging, it's like putting your weaknesses under the magnifying glass.
I'll be starting Stage 2 on Friday May 16th. I've really only taken a good look so far at the A set, but not looking forward to the dumbbell one point row. I suspect my balance isn't that great, but we'll see. I'll probably run through the movements early next week (without weights or really light ones).
I'm just finishing off stage 1, so in about a week or two, depending how much time I take off inbetween. (I've got a shoulder injury from bad lifting years ago that's popped up again. *sigh* So best to take it easy and do the pt to help it out.)
Started Stage 2 last Wednesday. Doing my first B workout tonight. I really feel like this change up is exactly what my body needed. Although I am sure I'll be paying dearly!
I start the 3rd exercise of phase 2 tomorrow. So I've done A and B twice now. I really do not like the DB 1 point row. I am finding my balance isn't what I thought it was. I also don't like ALL the lunges, since they are my least favorite exercise ever. BUT I am noticing that I no longer have knee pain while doing them. I do feel stronger in my lower body.
Yes, out with the jacknives, but in with the planks. That makes me really happy.
I still haven't quite mastered the squat push press.
I started stage 2 this morning. Wow, I was sweating bad!! The one point row was definetley a challenge. I think I was rushing through the front squat push press. But all in all, it was good.
Let me correct myself and say that I will be starting Stage 2 tomorrow. I skipped the gym yesterday to restore order to my house after a huge party on Saturday night.
I'll be joining all of you in Stage 2 probably around May 26. I am finishing up stage one this week and will probably take a few days off before starting stage 2. I am excited for new exercises!
I did Stage 2 Workout A-1 today. Check out my log for the gory details. The 1 point row was the most painless for me. I actually enjoyed it. Did you make sure to do only 5 on the left leg and 5 on the right leg? If I read the book right, that's how it's done so it's not as hard for me. My weights are all pretty light to start with. I am nursing a shoulder injury and I also just flat out don't want to hurt myself trying too much at the start. Wimpy.
Pauline, Being cautious because of an injury isn't wimpy, it's smart.
You're right on the 1 pt rows, 5 on one leg, 5 on the other. I really like these too! I've been doing them since stage 1 because I didn't realize that the gym I went to had an adjustable cable for the seated rows.
I just did my first B work out for Stage 2. OMG!! Then to follow that up with 15 minutes of HIIT! I thought I was going to drop right there. I don't normally feel it the next day anymore, but I sure am after that workout. I don't have my workout log here at work to post the details in my journal, but I will try to later tonight at home.
I start the 3rd exercise of phase 2 tomorrow. So I've done A and B twice now. I really do not like the DB 1 point row. I am finding my balance isn't what I thought it was.
Those stabilizers really get a workout in stages 2 & 3. When you repeat stage 2 in stage 4, you might be amazed at how much your balance has improved. I was really surprised, actually, that I wasn't continuously falling over/wobbling in stage 4 like I was in stage 2. It's great to see such clear & measurable changes.
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"If 'toning' is the goal, strength is the method." ~ Mark Rippetoe
Those stabilizers really get a workout in stages 2 & 3. When you repeat stage 2 in stage 4, you might be amazed at how much your balance has improved. I was really surprised, actually, that I wasn't continuously falling over/wobbling in stage 4 like I was in stage 2. It's great to see such clear & measurable changes.
I'm so glad to hear that! I start Stage 4 tonight. =)
Oh, I truly suck at planks. Kind of wobbly on the one-point row (but better than I thought I'd be). Also, quite bad at the static lunge, rear foot elevated. On a good note, I think the front squat/push press I like.
Hey, there, I'm either starting stage 2 today or finishing up #1, depending on if I do the AMRAP thing. Feeling like I want to just push ahead. Anyway, I'm a happy camper as I tested my BF% yesterday and it's down 3% since I started.
So, how did you like AMRAP and do you think it's important to do?
I don't think AMRAP is important. Its value is more or less determined by how accurate you were in estimating proper weights in your first workout. If you went too light (which many people did), then you're gonna be lifting all day to get to failure. It's really your choice... I did it, but I didn't think it was of great value.
Beginning Stage 2...
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