TG's Log...Building a Better Booty, Booty, B-B-B-B Booty! - Page 4 - JP Fitness Forums

TrainingGirl · 08-10-2005, 01:14 PM

GHR on lat pulldown with rope (I want to decrease the weight with this but am afraid without a spotter. We'll see...maybe next week)
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Leg curls
45x12 up 5lbs
45x12 up 5lbs
50x8 up 5lbs, down 2reps
50x8 up one rep

Hyperextensions
BWx15
10lbx12 w/10 w/10sec isolation hold while in peak position
10lbx12 w/10 sec iso. hold
10lbx12 w/10 sec iso. hold

Superset for abs (3 sets)
Reverse crunchx12
Crunchx12
16lb weighted crunchx12
Ball crunchx10 (why are these so hard!)
Side crunchx12 each side

TrainingGirl · 08-12-2005, 04:08 PM

Another leg day...what else is new. Heal shoulder heal!

Ski squats (15sec between each position)
3 sets

Leg press (125lb starting resistance)
220x10 up 40lbs, down 2reps
250x7 up 30lbs, down 3reps
250x6 up 20lbs, down 3reps
250x7 up 1rep

Walking Lunges (db)
8sx14 up 3lbs ea
12sx14
15sx14 up 3lbs ea
15sx14 extra set

Seated calves
60x12 up 10lbs
70x9 up 10lbs, 1rep
70x8 up 10lbs, 1rep
70x8 up 10lbs, 1rep

Kaiser · 08-12-2005, 08:20 PM

Good ups. How's the diet and protein intake?

Deserve · 08-13-2005, 11:02 AM

As much fun as leg work is I really enjoy working the shoulders and back. I've determined pull ups are my all time favorite.

My hats off to you for being able to maintain drive and focus on an almost leg only work out. At least at the end you'll literally be able to kick ass. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 08-14-2005, 01:56 PM

Thanks K. Diet is going well actually, except for yesterday when I was gone for about 8hours

Doing about a 40/40/20 ratio and my cals are up on average to around 2200. Gaining some weight so it's all good [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Thanks Deserve. I've always loved legs...but 3 times a week of JUST legs has been a lot..but I LOVE being back at the gym so it's worth it. Although I am really looking forward to build my upper body up again. I lost an inch on my bi's without working them. And yes, I will be kicking some ass soon! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

CtA318 · 08-14-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Deserve:
[qb]My hats off to you for being able to maintain drive and focus on an almost leg only work out. At least at the end you'll literally be able to kick ass. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/qb]

Yeah true that. I wouldnt be able to do legs for that long. Shit...

Deserve · 08-15-2005, 09:46 AM

Wow! An inch on the arms is huge. How long do you think it will take to get that back. I've been at it for almost 2 years and have only really put an inch on the arms.

TrainingGirl · 08-15-2005, 11:27 AM

To be honest, I don't think it will take all that long to put that inch back on, once I really start working them again. Maybe about 6 months or so. Hoping anyway [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 08-15-2005, 05:26 PM

Leg Day...woohoo...lol.

Warmup - 2 sets leg press- 15reps

Single Leg Leg Press (starting resistance wt. 125lbs)
10lbsx12 each leg up10lbs
20lbsx10 up 10lbs
30lbsx10 up 10lbs
40lbsx10 up 20lbs

DB Step Ups (first time doing these..ever)
10sx10 each leg
15sx10
20sx10
25sx10

Plie Squat
15lbsx12 up 5lbs, 2reps
20lbsx12 up 5lbs, 2reps
25lbsx12 up 5lbs, 2reps
30lbsx12 extra set

Seated calves
70x10 up 10lbs, down 2reps
80x8 up 10lbs
80x8 up 10lbs
80x8 up 10lbs

Here's a question...Why can't I just push some of the excess that accumulates in my midsection right down into my legs [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Kaiser · 08-16-2005, 09:40 PM

WHAT excess in the midsection? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

How are the leg workouts feeling now? Not nauseaous anymore? Any more DOMS? Wobbly legs afterwards?

Deserve · 08-17-2005, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TrainingGirl:
[qb] To be honest, I don't think it will take all that long to put that inch back on, once I really start working them again. Maybe about 6 months or so. Hoping anyway [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/qb]

You've got better genetics than me......no question about it.

TrainingGirl · 08-17-2005, 03:40 PM

K, as soon as I eat a slice or two or two of pizza, or have an increase in simple carbs, it's there. Although, it does go away once I eat right. So there is my solution. Well, partly. I still need my legs to get bigger. Leg workouts are great, not nauseaous anymore. No more DOMS, just a little bit of soreness.

Deserve, I have pretty good genetics as far as my upper body is concerned. Lower body is so stubborn though. It takes me forever to build my legs...FORever.

Deserve · 08-17-2005, 04:06 PM

I'm almost the reverse. My legs are ok even though my calfs could use some more work. I'm genetically skinny and I know it....blessing or curse. Probably a blessing.

TrainingGirl · 08-17-2005, 07:32 PM

I'm the same way, genetically skinny. It's a curse when trying to gain weight and muscle.

GHR on lat pulldown with rope down 2.5lbs on each set!..lol. I'm scared without a spotter..don't wanna make a fool of myself like the first time I did them.
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DB SLDL - it was awesome doing these. Although I could have gone heavier with the weights, my shoulder wasn't letting me [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] . I probably shouldn't have even used 25s but I just couldn't do any more super light sets...grrrr. But I may hold off on doing them again for a couple weeks...maybe..lol.
12sx12
20sx12
20sx12
25sx12

Hyperextensions
10lbsx15
10x15
10x15
10x15

Superset for abs (3 sets)
Reverse crunchx15
Crunchx15
Side crunchx15 each side

The gym is closed tomorrow and Friday for maintenance so I won't get back until Saturday.

Deedub · 08-21-2005, 08:38 AM

I think it's funny when overweight people tell me; "You're so lucky, being lean and all." We 'tiny folk' have a heck of a job gaining (I think it takes more work than trying to lose!)

Good read Training Girl - keep it going! Hope the shoulder heals soon!

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TrainingGirl · 08-22-2005, 11:53 AM

Thanks Deedub [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

My legs are gettin' swole!!! LOL. At least, they feel like it! They felt HUGE today after doing my split squats. Keyword: felt...lol. But they are getting there. I'll have to do measurements and pics again soon to compare. Feeling good though.

Warmup - 2 sets leg press- 15reps

Single Leg Leg Press (starting resistance wt. 125lbs)
20lbsx10 each leg up10lbs
30lbsx10 up 10lbs
40lbsx10 up 10lbs
50lbsx8 up 10lbs, down 2reps

Bulgarian split squat (dumbbell)
10sx10 each leg up 4lbs
12sx10 up 4lbs
15sx10 [/i]up 6lbs[/i]
15sx8 extra set

Plie Squat
15lbsx12
20lbsx12
20lbsx12 down 5lbs
25lbsx12 down 5lbs

Calves on legpress
175lbsx15
182.5lbsx12
195lbsx9

TrainingGirl · 08-22-2005, 04:12 PM

Decided to take some pics. It's been 5 weeks. I can't figure out how to have them side by side so on top will have to do. I don't know if any size has really been added to the quads and hammies..looks like maybe a little(I'll have to measure), but I definitely see a difference in the bootay [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Squats and lunges are workin' it appears..woohoo.

July 13th are the left pics; August 22nd the right [editor's comment: make sure you have a wide screen to be able to see them side by side; otherwise the top one is the earlier pic]

Kaiser · 08-22-2005, 04:23 PM

Hard to tell whether the diffs are due to progress or posing and variances in the pics, but the glutes look larger and the quads look to have filled in some Tracy. Keep it up - the mass will come.