LancelotsLover's Lifting Log - Page 18

LancelotsLover · 11-14-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evie

I applied the same logic when I first did this move and had the same trouble. In fact, I think I was trying to do 25 lbs, too. That weight came, but not until I started focusing on generating power through my hips and basically squatting before pressing. You'll get it. You've rocked all the other power moves, so this one will come, too.

Oh, I know this is a power move, and I was squatting and driving up, but my arms were just too tired to hold the weights up there. My elbows wouldn't lock!

Also, I have had a total crap diet the last few days. I seem to have lost all my motivation for good eating lately, and have skipped my protein powder and have been eating empty carbs all day long. So, my body was not at its best last night. Amazing how it is so obvious how diet affects strength.

LancelotsLover · 11-14-2009, 02:59 PM

Oops; I just realized while looking back at the book, that I was only supposed to be doing 2 sets yesterday, of 6B1! I wondered why there were spaces on my (Aoife's) logs for 4 sets, and I hadn't checked before going to the gym, so I just figured I was supposed to do 4. Sigh. . . .

LancelotsLover · 11-15-2009, 12:42 PM

11/15/09

Negative Chin Up
Chin up to 27 sec. lower
Chin up to 22 sec. lower
Chin up to 21 sec. lower

Underhand Lat Pulldown
3 x 2 x 122.5
2 x 2 x 125
1 x 2 x 122.5
2 x 2 x 130
2 x 2 x 125

BB Split Squat
1 x 8 x 75
1 x 8 x 80

Push Ups
1 x 8 x 4 sec. hold at bottom
1 x 8 x feet on 12" stool

HIIT
Sprint intervals 8.5, 9.0, 8.0, 7.8 mph
Just added this while waiting for DH to be done with his workout. HARD! I was tired!

LancelotsLover · 11-17-2009, 11:20 PM

11/17/09

Reverse Lunge, 1 DB on Shoulder
3 x 8 x 25
Went down on weight for these, and was able to hold the DB up for all sets and reps

DB 2-point Row
3 x 8 x 40

DB Push Press
3 x 8 x 22.5

Back Extension
2 x 8 x 45

Incline Reverse Crunch
2 x 10

poppypixie · 11-18-2009, 07:52 AM

Good to see you back posting. Great news about your Xmas vacation.

Workouts are looking as strong as ever!

LancelotsLover · 11-18-2009, 12:24 PM

Thanks, PP! I have been so darn busy lately, I haven't had a chance to get to anyone's log. We are moving tomorrow and Friday, and tomorrow's my birthday as well, and my kids have dentist appointments to fit in Friday as well. Busy, busy, busy. I'll be lucky to get to the gym before next week.

But my bulk is going well. . . . .last time I weighed, I was 134! But, my scale batteries were going bad, so I don't think it was a real number. At least, I hope not!! I have stopped using the GWF and tracking food, until after Christmas. Then I'm going to do a cut.

LancelotsLover · 11-19-2009, 08:21 AM

11/19/09

Woke up at 4am today and just couldn't go back to sleep, so decided to get up and workout, since I don't know if I'll have another chance today with moving and all. Didn't eat before, so was a bit weak, but all in all a good workout. Now I feel good!

Negative Chin Ups
2 x Chin up to 24 sec. lower
1 x Chin up to 25 sec. lower

Lat Pulldowns
5 x 2 x 125
1 x 1 x 130
1 x 2 x 120
2 x 2 x 130
1 x 1 x 130
Just couldn't make two reps on some of those 130's.

BB Split Squat
2 x 6 x 85
1 x 6 x 90

Push Ups
3 x 6 x feet on 12" step
Didn't use the weights to brace my wrists this time, and it was ok. I guess the fewer reps prevent the wrist strain for me.

6am and done; good feeling.