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[missjane]

In preparation for FLII, I am trying to figure out the best way for me to do front squats. So far, I tried the basic elbow out grip and it was hard. Tonight, I am going to try again at the end of my workout...just a couple reps to get prepared for FLII. I am thinking of trying the Manta Ray or Sting Ray (can't remember which is which) attached to the bar. It seems that may work for me. I'd love to hear anyone else's experiencing using it for Front Squats vs just a regular grip or arms-crossed grip.

[stingo]

Originally Posted by missjane

In preparation for FLII, I am trying to figure out the best way for me to do front squats. So far, I tried the basic elbow out grip and it was hard. Tonight, I am going to try again at the end of my workout...just a couple reps to get prepared for FLII. I am thinking of trying the Manta Ray or Sting Ray (can't remember which is which) attached to the bar. It seems that may work for me. I'd love to hear anyone else's experiencing using it for Front Squats vs just a regular grip or arms-crossed grip.

Since the gym I work out at has no barbells or squat racks, I've been using a functional trainer to do the front squats. Seems to work out ok.

[gregl515]

Anyway you can get them up is good. I think I tried the Manta Ray. I believe it is for back squats. It was nice.

[missjane]

Originally Posted by gregl515

Anyway you can get them up is good. I think I tried the Manta Ray. I believe it is for back squats. It was nice.

OK, then the Sting Ray must be for the front. I think I'm actually going to try the one for back squats tonight, just for the heck of it. I've just been using a pad on the olympic bar, but I want to see if I like what I call "the blue things" better!

[missjane]

September 6
NROL FLI A (Workout 6 of 6) Woo hoo!

SUPERSET
Squat
10x70
10x70
10x70

Cable-Seated Row
10x55
10x60
10x60

SUPERSET
Supine Hip Extension
12xbw
12xbw
12xbw

DB Push Press
10x15
10x15
10x15

SUPERSET
Rotational Lunge
10x15
10x10
10x10

Swiss Ball Crunch
10x10 lb plates
10x10 lb plates
10xbw

Last workout A of FLI! Here is my progress
SQUAT - from 45 lbs to 70 lbs
CABLE SEATED ROW - from 40 lbs to 60 lbs
DB PUSH PRESS - from 12.5 lbs to 15 lbs
ROTATIONAL LUNGE - from BW to 10 lbs

I'm happy!

Also, I tried both the Sting Ray and the Manta Ray tonight for squats. I really liked them both, and I am especially confident now for my FLII Front Squats coming up. The Sting Ray made me feel very comfortable with the Front Squat....big difference for me.

One more FLI B workout and then on to FLII! Measurements and weight coming up on Sept 16.

[stingo]

Nice workout Jane - just one more to go.

[L'ilJ]

Jane...you're making great progress!

[missjane]

I had a bit of a bad weekend food-wise. My last workout was on Thursday and I didn't workout all weekend. Soooo......tonight will be my LAST workout of FLI. I plan to move right into FLII with very little time off, if any. I really don't feel I need a break after only 4 weeks. My next weigh-in and measurements date is this Sunday, so I need to be very focused this week.....hopefully work in HIIT/metabolic overdrive sessions on non-lifting days all week.

Also, tonight will be my first workout of FLI B with gloves and I think it will make a huge difference. The callouses and grip problems have been an issue for me all thru FLI-B -- especially the deadlifts and pulldowns. I got these gloves, based on a recommendation. I'll let you know how it goes when I am done tonight!

http://www.newgrip.com/

[stingo]

New workout gear is always cool. Hope the new gloves help.

[Columbus_George]

Let us know how well those gloves work. I might get me a pair.

I look forward to seeing what you think of the FL II workouts. I finish FL I next Monday Sept 17th. Not sure how long a break I will take.

[missjane]

September 10
NROL FLI B (Workout 6 of 6) Yeah! FLI is DONE!

SUPERSET
Deadlift
10x75
10x65
10x65
Increase here with 75

DB Incline Bench Press
10x17.5
10x17.5
10x17.5

SUPERSET
Bulgarian Split Squat
10x5
10x5
10xBW
As always, my hardest one!

Mixed-Grip Lat Pulldown
10x55
10x50
10x50
Increase with the 55

SUPERSET
Romanian Deadlift
10x55
10x45
10x45
Increase to 55

Swiss Ball Lateral Roll
15xbw
15xbw
15xbw

FLI is DONE! I didn't go out with a bang as I would have liked, but I think my poor diet over the weekend played into how I felt today. But, overall, I am very pleased with my progress! The new gloves are still questionable. I need to try actual gloves, too. I'm still not sure what is going to be most comfortable and useful to me.

Here are my start and end stats for workout B:

Deadlift: From 45 lbs to 75 lbs
DB Incline BP: From 12.5 lbs to 17.5 lbs
BSS: From barely being able to do them (!) to being able to do them with 5 lbs!
Lat Pulldown: From 40 lbs to 55 lbs
RDL: From 45 lbs to 50 lbs (still working on grip here)

On to FLII!

[tkinsley]

congrats, Jane! That's a huge accomplishment!

Tina

[L'ilJ]

Yay Jane! I think you're really love FL2 . Those BSS/OHP are fun.

[bigDman]

nice split squats

[gregl515]

Congratulations on your progress!

I'm not a mathemetician but: Deadlift up 67%!
DB Incline BP up 40%
Lat Pulldowns up 37.5%
RDLs up 11%!


If you were a stock you'd be making a killing!

[missjane]

Originally Posted by gregl515

Congratulations on your progress!

I'm not a mathemetician but: Deadlift up 67%!
DB Incline BP up 40%
Lat Pulldowns up 37.5%
RDLs up 11%!


If you were a stock you'd be making a killing!

Wow! I never thought of it in that way! Now, I feel even better!

[stingo]

Yup the numbers are right. Well done Jane (and Greg).