Nice work Jane. I do Workout A of FLI tomorrow (Fri) again (workout 2 so I have 15 reps still). Not looking forward to those rotational lunges. Looks like you are making progress on them!
Good job on your workouts! It does take a small learning curve to get the motion of the DB push press coordinated. I'm glad it's coming along better and better for you. I think it always helps to see an exercise done well. It gives you something to aspire to. There's a beautiful DB push press at this site (next to last in the Olympic Movements group): http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/strength/...h_training.htm
Good job on your workouts! It does take a small learning curve to get the motion of the DB push press coordinated. I'm glad it's coming along better and better for you. I think it always helps to see an exercise done well. It gives you something to aspire to. There's a beautiful DB push press at this site (next to last in the Olympic Movements group): http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/strength/...h_training.htm
Keep up the good work!
I agree - I was a bit flummuxed by the push press when I first started doing it. Thankfully it worked itself out in a few workouts.
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Good going Jane - how does it feel to be halfway done with Fat Loss I? Noticing any results?
Funny you should ask because today I actually DID notice! I think between the FL workouts and the TNT diet, I am making progress. I don't weigh or do measurements again until Sept 16, so we'll see! I would say I notice the most difference in my rear end (it FEELS like it should LOOK like J-Lo's -- alas, not!) and my abs (I always knew they were there!). I have a ways to go, but it's good to feel a difference and that motivates me even more.
SUPERSET Squat
12x60
12x60
12x60
Remember when I couldn't even do the bar? Increased weight again here.
Cable-Seated Row
6x60, 6x50
12x55
12x50
Started too high on these and then had to keep lowering
SUPERSET Supine Hip Extension
12xbw
12xbw
12xbw
Is it possible to add weight to these? What would you do -- hold a plate on your stomach instead of arms out to the side? What about when the curl is incorporated in FLII, I believe?
DB Push Press
12x15
8x15, 4x10
6x15, 6x10
Though I was ready for the 15's, but I guess not!
SUPERSET Rotational Lunge
12x10
12x10
12x10
OK, I have gone from basically being unable to do these suckers to doing all 72 reps with a 10 lb weight. I definitely am most happy with the progress here!
Good workout! And diet is right in line, too. Feeling good and definitely seeing some changes. I am finding I like workout A much better than workout B.
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Is it possible to add weight to these? What would you do -- hold a plate on your stomach instead of arms out to the side? What about when the curl is incorporated in FLII, I believe?
Before adding weight, try with less arm support. So the progression would be arms down flat by sides, then arms down but elbows bent, then arms crossed over chest. You'd be surprised at how much more difficult they can be with less upper extremity support. Then if that is too easy, you can do one leg at a time, or add some weight across your pelvis.
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Originally Posted by missjane
(it FEELS like it should LOOK like J-Lo's -- alas, not!)
I love this ... well, not really, because it would be better to actually have the look and not just the feeling that you have the look. That's why I hate looking at pictures of myself ... I don't FEEL like I look how I look ... KWIM?
Nice progress on the workouts BTW ... keep it up!!
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SUPERSET Deadlift
12x65
12x65
12x65
Increase here with 65 on all 3 sets
DB Incline Bench Press
9x17.5 and 3x15
8x17.5 and 4x15
12x15
Tried to increase to 17.5, but couldn't quite make the entire set
SUPERSET Bulgarian Split Squat
12x5
12x5
12x5
These are still sooo hard!!
Mixed-Grip Lat Pulldown
12x50
12x45
12x45
SUPERSET Romanian Deadlift
12x45
10x45
10x45
MUST get gloves for the grip on these
Swiss Ball Lateral Roll
15xbw
15xbw
15xbw
Pretty good workout. I'm getting gloves this weekend because my grip is suffering and my callouses hurt during the RDL's.
Not as many increases in weight for this workout. I did manage to do all 3 sets of DL's at 65, which was a first. I am having problems increasing very much on the pulldowns. I knew this would be a struggle for me, but I'm sure it will come. Same thing on the DB BP -- but I did manage to get most of the first 2 sets done with the 17.5's. Will try for all sets next time. The BSS's are still very difficult and I will just keep trying those at 5lb until I am comfortable with them.
I found it interesting that during my wo today, there was a personal trainer giving a session to some guy. They were laughing and joking around and talking about "guy stuff" the whole time. Meanwhile, I am sweating like a pig and struggling to catch my breath during my 60 seconds of rest -- no way I could be having a conversation with anyone! I was WORKING! I thought to myself -- How can this guy be working out very hard when he can just joke around, stand around, not sweat......and with a trainer, to boot!
I found it interesting that during my wo today, there was a personal trainer giving a session to some guy. They were laughing and joking around and talking about "guy stuff" the whole time. Meanwhile, I am sweating like a pig and struggling to catch my breath during my 60 seconds of rest -- no way I could be having a conversation with anyone! I was WORKING! I thought to myself -- How can this guy be working out very hard when he can just joke around, stand around, not sweat......and with a trainer, to boot!
Just goes to show you.... there are a lot of people out there charging too much for not much work.
Nice job - just curious, you'd not need the gloves for the regular deadlift, just the RDL?
Yes, because with the regular DL I get to go back to the ground with the BB and it seems to allow me time to regrip, if necessary. With the RDL, I never get that chance since the BB never touches the ground.
I found it interesting that during my wo today, there was a personal trainer giving a session to some guy. They were laughing and joking around and talking about "guy stuff" the whole time. Meanwhile, I am sweating like a pig and struggling to catch my breath during my 60 seconds of rest -- no way I could be having a conversation with anyone! I was WORKING! I thought to myself -- How can this guy be working out very hard when he can just joke around, stand around, not sweat......and with a trainer, to boot!
You show 'em how it's done, Jane! Great job on the workouts!!!
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SUPERSET Squat
10x60
10x65
10x65
Tried 65, but still need to focus on form and squatting bit deeper, I think
Cable-Seated Row
10x55
10x55
10x55
Finally got all 3 sets at 55 lbs
SUPERSET Supine Hip Extension
12xbw
12xbw
12xbw
DB Push Press
10x15
10x15
8x15
ALMOST got it!
SUPERSET Rotational Lunge
8x15
10x10
10x10
I got a bit over-confident here going for 15 lb's....not quite there.
Swiss Ball Crunch
10x25 lb plate
10x25 lb plate
10xbw
Just went down to BW for the last set to do a really slow set totally concentrating on my core.
The lower rest periods for this workout kicked my butt. I can't believe I only have one more FLI A workout. And, I'm pretty happy with my progress thus far. I still think I need to go a bit deeper with my squats, so I will work on that. Also, continue to work on the rotational lunges. My heartrate was exploding on these this time with the shortened rest periods. Wow. I'm pretty sure I could do the 15 lbs with more rest. Hey, I'm just happy I am DOING them!
Oh, and totally clean dieting for the past week and I can really feel it! The holiday will be difficult, but I think doable.
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