I hear this. I’m lifting heavier than I have in years, but need to get my meals back on track and get back to being strict.
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Push day and run
Lower day: Squats, Weighted back Hypers, Trap bar DLs, Prone leg curls, Decline ab crunch/Standing calf raise supersets.
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This is my as well. I'm also lifting heavier than ever, in fact this whole week at the gym is PR week. I decided to hire a new nutrition coach and we start this week. I did a 3D body scan on Saturday to get my body fat % and measurements and took some before pictures. If this doesn't motivate me, nothing will.
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I think it’s chest day today, or back.
I wouldn’t have minded jumping on an elliptical for a bit, but my left knee is still a little messed up. I probably shouldn’t golf on it? But… I’m probably not gonna listen to that.
I wouldn’t have minded jumping on an elliptical for a bit, but my left knee is still a little messed up. I probably shouldn’t golf on it? But… I’m probably not gonna listen to that.
Curious to hear what changes the new nutritionist makes for you!
But today was Leg Day for me haha!
Barbell Squats
Seated Calf Raises
Leg Extensions
Lying Leg Curls
Finished up with a little Cardio
@MWard hit legs today.
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Me too, but I am excited!
I made a bet with my coach that my body fat % was going to be over a certain number, and he said it would be under. I guess if I was going to lose a bet this one would be an ok one to lose, and now I need to go to the ATM before class today to get him $20.
It still wasn't good, but better than I thought it would be, and a little worse then he thought.
I'm going to be squatting and deadlifting today.
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I believe today is PR chest press day. This is probably my weakest lift, so I'm not expecting much.
Never apologize for a PR
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I’m not hitting legs on a bad left knee that hurts to bend down into. Tried jogging after Madison at a playground on Saturday and the way it was hurting, I was googling ways to test at home if I had torn my meniscus or just had fluid on the knee, ligament strain, all the fun stuff.
I think by the end of it I was looking up at home amputations. f**k leg day.
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They’re one of the most nerve wracking injuries, right there with back injuries. Just a constant state of panic
I still think the nicest thing you've ever done for me was grant permission for me to skip leg day in favor of bike rides.
No question - You cannot do much if your legs don't work
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That seemed just common sense. I wouldn’t consider doing a leg day and then walking a golf course, that’s silly talk.
Also a trick question, I never consider doing leg day.
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Have to say even though I haven't been to the gym in over a week all the going up and down stairs this past week would not have been possible without all the time I've put in up till now. Plus my Apple watch gave me all the credit for exercise haha
I had an exercise plan lined up yesterday afternoon but ended up running the chainsaw and hauling wood around all day and was exhausted from the workout it provided.
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PR was about what I expected, definitely room for improvement, but now I have a starting point. So damn proud of the woman I was sharing a rack with, she went up 10lbs on her PR.
Functional exercise is good exercise!
Triples!
And Run the Jewels.
And Run the Jewels.
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Today was squat PRs, I did way better than I thought I would. We did 2-4 gear up sets and then two chances at a 1 rep max. I ended up with a 200lb 1 rep max.
Chest press was a measly 95lbs haha. My lower half is clearly stronger. Tomorrow is pull ups. At least I can use bands because no chance I can do a single unassisted pull up.
Chest press was a measly 95lbs haha. My lower half is clearly stronger. Tomorrow is pull ups. At least I can use bands because no chance I can do a single unassisted pull up.