TG's Log...Building a Better Booty, Booty, B-B-B-B Booty! - Page 8 - JP Fitness Forums

Iceztiq · 10-02-2005, 11:23 AM

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[qb] I went to put on my jeans yesterday and couldn't get them past my thighs...and I'm happy about that..lol. Means I'm gaining..yay. Time to break out the stretch jeans...thank goodness for stretch fabric [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/qb]

Geez... most women would be near-suicidal about this news! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/qb]

i know! Amazing to see someone who's actually happy about it [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-03-2005, 01:31 PM

Todays workout was good. Been over two weeks since I did this specific workout, so again, I didn't go up in numbers, but I didn't go down either. I wish I could do a little more on db step-ups...I think the legs could handle it, but my forearms felt like they were gonna fall off by the end. I guess they will get stronger as I go along. I pulled my left glute so the left leg probably couldn't have gone much higher today anyway.

General warmup (Circuit performed 2x)

Specific Warmup
Dumbbell Step-up: 12sx8, 12sx8
Dumbbell Chest Press: 12sx8, 12sx8

Workout (Supersets)
DB Step-up: 25sx8, 25sx8, 30sx8
DB Chest press: 25sx8, 25sx8, 25sx8

DB Row: 25x8, 25x8, 30x8
1-leg Calf Raise: 25lbsx10, 25x10, 30x8

Wide-grip Seated Row (machine): 75lbsx8, 75x8, 80x8
Bicycle Crunch: 3 sets of 40

Blackjack · 10-03-2005, 02:02 PM

TG, I may get beaten up for suggesting this but...I've always been a proponent of using wrist straps when my grip begins to give out in order to do the exercise intended. Like on lunges and step ups - I never wanted to wait on my grip to improve so I used the straps. Plus, I suspect you aren't looking for HUUUGE forearms like most guys anyways. Give them a try - they really help with those static-holding type exercises like step ups.

Good luck with your glute pull. Should probably have the Mister massage that for you. If he won't you won't have too much trouble finding someone around here that will! Not me of course...I'm married.

RacerBill · 10-03-2005, 07:25 PM

Good to see you're getting back to the "normal" workout again. Hope that means that virus is on its way out.

Geez, this is humbling... your step-up is only a bit less than mine. You've inadvertently inspired me to try taking mine up a bit. Can't have some girl doing more weight than me and damaging my oh-so-fragile male ego, creaky knees be damned! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Seriously, though, good work. I bet it feels great to be back in the swing of things again. Hope the glute pull heals up quickly.

Terry Monk · 10-03-2005, 09:24 PM

Kick'n some serious ass TG. I'm like a proud big (wait, I'm younger) brother! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-04-2005, 08:15 AM

Blackjack..thanks for the suggestion. I can't decide if I want to try the straps or not. I'll see if I can increase at all without them first next week and go from there. I did use gloves yesterday and it helped a lot with the slipping I had going on, but the forearms were about to give out. Oh, and the glute feels much better today [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Hehe RB...glad I could provide some inspiration. But you know, that just means now I have to up mine [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Don't hurt your knees though! I'm still feeling a bit icky, just pumping myself with OTC drugs. Hopefully it will be gone soon.

GR!!! Younger brother %&$@#&$& (that's me cussing you out..lol) [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-04-2005, 08:17 AM

Oh, forgot to add, my upper body is so sore already from yesterdays workout...woohoo..lol. It feels gooooooood. Will post core workout later today after I do that [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-04-2005, 06:52 PM

Core Training

Superset
Ab Curl-up (2x10) 5sec hold at the top
Side Plank (2x4 per side) held 10sec each side

Bird Dog (2x6 per side)
Plank (2x30 seconds)

TrainingGirl · 10-05-2005, 01:03 PM

Good workout today. Went up on a few things [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Now for the problem...eek. I was doing RDLs, and on one of my reps, when I was coming back up, my hip did that funky pull thing again that happened a few weeks ago. Panic set in and all I could think of was having to have someone carry me out of the gym, while the guy that works there is shaking his head at me saying "that's why you shouldn't heavy" and I'd want to kick his ass but couldn't because I can't move my leg...lol. I'm standing there, halfway through the move, and decide to go back down, when I came back up, things got back into place and I was ok. Whew!!! I was fine after that and could even do another set of RDLs, but I really wanted to up my weight but thought it best not to. I did make my stance a little narrower and that seemed to help. Wondering if maybe I just had it a little wide. The area does feel just the slightest bit sore, and I do have a call into my ortho, so we'll see. I really wish I could go for one week without having to see a Dr. for myself or my son. On the plus side, my shoulder has been feeling great [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

General warmup (Circuit performed 2x)

Specific warmup

Smith Machine Split Squat: 20lbsx8, 30x8
Underhand Seated Row: 50x8, 70x8

Workout

Smith Machine Split Squat: 45x8, 55x8, 65x8
Underhand Seated Row: 105x8, 115x8, 120x8

DB RDL: 30sx8, 35sx8, 35sx8
Kneeling pushup: 8repsx3sets

1-Leg Stability Ball Leg Curls: Made it up to 8reps per leg..yay
Reverse grip pulldown: 75x8, 75x8, 75x8

OldGuy · 10-05-2005, 01:10 PM

Hey, when are we going to see more booty pics? You know, so we can give you a progress report.

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I will say this. You don't F around when you're in the gym. Nice workouts.

Blackjack · 10-05-2005, 01:27 PM

Tell that dope to "F" off and go do more curls in the squat rack.

Keep at it...going heavy that is.

TrainingGirl · 10-05-2005, 05:15 PM

Yeah Blackjack, he's said stuff to me before

I don't plan on listening to him [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

OG...I plan on taking pics at the end of every stage, so in about a week and a half I should have some along with measurements [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

RacerBill · 10-05-2005, 09:44 PM

Geez, what is it with these guys who think women should only do aerobics class?

Hope your hip is recovering.

Congrats on getting to 8 reps on the stability ball leg curls! The other stuff is impressive, too -- we're pretty close to the same amounts on a lot of those. I guess I'll never challenge you to arm wrestle. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-06-2005, 08:52 AM

Hip is feeling ok...still gonna talk to the doc though. I just don't want to really screw it up as I increase my numbers.

Actually, I suck at arm wrestling. I have weak wrists and my right one has been broken in the past, and I think alot of winning at wrestling has to do with the wrists.

My bootay is so sore from my workout yesterday..lol. Yay...raise that butt raise that butt..lol.

I'm going to try to up my cals again...I need to gain a bit more here I think. Here's the bad thing though. I am PMSing (yeah, I know you guys don't wanna hear that), but my mother-in-law just sent Jeff a 4-lb container of dark chocolate hershey kisses. Oh no...save me please! I am talking myself into them because they have 3g of fiber and 2g of protein in them, not to mention the antioxidants found in dark chocolate...lol. Problem is I do best when I keep my fat intake at 20%...I'll have to try to work them in somehow...or have Jeff hide them so I don't know where they are [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-06-2005, 06:30 PM

Core workout

Ab Curl-up (2x12)
1-leg Hip Extension (2x10)
Stability Ball Jackknife (2x8)
Side Plank (2x6 per side)

Really F-d up the diet today. Oh well...tomorrow is a new day [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

TrainingGirl · 10-07-2005, 04:35 AM

It is 4:30 in the morning, and I am awake! WTF! I can't get back to sleep, so I think I'm going to head to the gym when they open at 5. May as well get my day started instead of just lying in bed staring at the ceiling.

Terry Monk · 10-07-2005, 07:45 AM

Ah, the early morning hours when everyone else is still snug in bed and the dedicated are up and at the world. Damn, I wish I could be snug in the bed at the hour I normally get up........

Good way to get up and attack the day T!

TrainingGirl · 10-07-2005, 09:49 AM

Well, I thought it was a good way to start the day...turns out..not really...lol. Now I remember why I don't normally workout at 5am. I do not have the strength! And then I'm there getting all pissy and talking to myself. These normal early birds that are there are probably wondering who this chick is talking to herself. Maybe I should have screamed out an "EXPLODE" once or twice and it would have gotten my motivation up..lol. Ah well, I did hit the same numbers as on Monday, except 5lbs down on rows, so I guess not too horrible, but I was struggling.

General warmup (Circuit performed 2x)

Specific Warmup
Dumbbell Step-up: 12sx8, 15sx8
Dumbbell Chest Press: 12sx8, 15sx8

Workout (Supersets)
DB Step-up: 25sx8, 25sx8, 30sx8
DB Chest press: 25sx8, 25sx8, 25sx8

DB Row: 25x8, 25x8, 25x8
1-leg Calf Raise: 25lbsx10, 25x10, 25x8

Wide-grip Seated Row (machine): 75lbsx8, 75x8, 80x8
Bicycle Crunch: 3 sets of 40