SLDL 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 1x8x115
I was so sore from my lower body work out over the weekend that I was worried to go to heavy today but now I really wish I went heavier.
Seated Leg Press 2x6x270, 2x6x360, 3x5x450
SIngle LEg Split Squat 2x8x45dbs
BB Curls 3x6x60
This was kind of a bad work out as I was rushed and had to talk myself into even going this morning… I think the weather is getting to me…
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
So what ever person was supposed to open the gym this morning was 20 mins late… GRRRRR!!!
Needless to say I had to shorten my workout this morning…
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 1x5x115, 3x5x125, 1x2x135, 1x1x135
T Bar Row 1x8x55, 2x8x70
HS Iso Row 1x8x90, 2x8x115
HS High Row 1x8x45, 1x8x70, 1x8x80
Maybe I can add in my DB work later in the week…
Ronda do you have a spotter to help you with your bench? I’ve been wussying out and using the machine because I have a hard time starting and when I get to failure.
Do you every use dumbbells for your bench? have you tried doing it on the floor?
I also got used to using the machine when I hurt my shoulder and I have been wimping out ever since.
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I generaly only use a spotter if I am going for a PR. With that said I think I would have hit 155 by now if I had been using a spotter and let my self bench to failure on 135 or 145. I am picky about whom I like to use and generally I like to keep from using anyone, this will probably have to change.
I don’t use any machines for my bench but I was thinking of adding them in to see if they would help.
I do also use dumbbells for both flat and inclined bench work.
I really don’t understand doing it on the floor as my elbows have no where to go when I ome down.
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
OctoberGirl wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
So what ever person was supposed to open the gym this morning was 20 mins late… GRRRRR!!!
Needless to say I had to shorten my workout this morning…
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 1x5x115, 3x5x125, 1x2x135, 1x1x135
T Bar Row 1x8x55, 2x8x70
HS Iso Row 1x8x90, 2x8x115
HS High Row 1x8x45, 1x8x70, 1x8x80
Maybe I can add in my DB work later in the week…
Ronda do you have a spotter to help you with your bench? I’ve been wussying out and using the machine because I have a hard time starting and when I get to failure.
Do you every use dumbbells for your bench? have you tried doing it on the floor?
I also got used to using the machine when I hurt my shoulder and I have been wimping out ever since.
I generaly only use a spotter if I am going for a PR. With that said I think I would have hit 155 by now if I had been using a spotter and let my self bench to failure on 135 or 145. I am picky about whom I like to use and generally I like to keep from using anyone, this will probably have to change.
I don’t use any machines for my bench but I was thinking of adding them in to see if they would help.
I do also use dumbbells for both flat and inclined bench work.
I really don’t understand doing it on the floor as my elbows have no where to go when I ome down.
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the floor work is something I’ve seen Thibs suggest as you have to generate the energy for the push up each time rather than playing off the rebound effect of going past your chest. I have done it on days when all benches are full, only with the dumbbells though. It was hard to get used to.
I don’t have a spotter either which kind of sucks!
I’m pretty certain the floor press is used to help strengthen the mid point(sticking point?) of the bench press…
takes of nerdy glasses 
So I got up this morning to go to the gym like a good little gym rat and what do I find when I get there? No one to open the doors. I waited for 20 mins and ended up called the site manager at her home at 4:20am to let her know her people suck. I sure hope that doesn’t happen again.
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 4x5x125, 1x3x135
TBar Row 1x8x55, 1x8x70, 2x6x80
HS Iso Row 1x8x100, 2x8x115
Incline DB Press 2x8x40, 2x6x45
NG DB Press 3x5x45
HS High Row 2x8x70, 2x8x80
In other news I was asked what kind of exercises I do for my butt because she wanted one like mine…really?me?
I spent the whole rest of the time trying to not look like I was checking out my own ass, lol.
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
In other news I was asked what kind of exercises I do for my butt because she wanted one like mine…really?me?
I spent the whole rest of the time trying to not look like I was checking out my own ass, lol.[/quote]
That must make you feel good. I check out my own ass without anyone complimenting it so you’re all good.
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
So I got up this morning to go to the gym like a good little gym rat and what do I find when I get there? No one to open the doors. I waited for 20 mins and ended up called the site manager at her home at 4:20am to let her know her people suck. I sure hope that doesn’t happen again.
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 4x5x125, 1x3x135
TBar Row 1x8x55, 1x8x70, 2x6x80
HS Iso Row 1x8x100, 2x8x115
Incline DB Press 2x8x40, 2x6x45
NG DB Press 3x5x45
HS High Row 2x8x70, 2x8x80
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Dang Girlie~!!!
so you are still getting up at 3:30am to get to the gym by 4:00am? Do you drink anything before you go or swallow some BCAAs? How long does your workout last?
Did you see the new article on FA?
[quote]OctoberGirl wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
So I got up this morning to go to the gym like a good little gym rat and what do I find when I get there? No one to open the doors. I waited for 20 mins and ended up called the site manager at her home at 4:20am to let her know her people suck. I sure hope that doesn’t happen again.
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 4x5x125, 1x3x135
TBar Row 1x8x55, 1x8x70, 2x6x80
HS Iso Row 1x8x100, 2x8x115
Incline DB Press 2x8x40, 2x6x45
NG DB Press 3x5x45
HS High Row 2x8x70, 2x8x80
Dang Girlie~!!!
so you are still getting up at 3:30am to get to the gym by 4:00am? Do you drink anything before you go or swallow some BCAAs? How long does your workout last?
Did you see the new article on FA?
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Yeah I’m still up early though the weather has been thwarting me lately. I generally don’t have anything to eat before I go unless my blood sugar requires it and I haven’t taken any supplements in a few months. Maybe I should but I find my blood sugar doesn’t much like it if I do that and I have a harder time controling it though out the day. My work outs last about an hour, maybe 75 mins if I have to go in the afternoon.
I have not looked at FA in a long time. What article?
[quote]ouroboro_s wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
In other news I was asked what kind of exercises I do for my butt because she wanted one like mine…really?me?
I spent the whole rest of the time trying to not look like I was checking out my own ass, lol.
That must make you feel good. I check out my own ass without anyone complimenting it so you’re all good.[/quote]
It’s still making me feel great, lol.
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
OctoberGirl wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
So I got up this morning to go to the gym like a good little gym rat and what do I find when I get there? No one to open the doors. I waited for 20 mins and ended up called the site manager at her home at 4:20am to let her know her people suck. I sure hope that doesn’t happen again.
Bench Press 1x10x45, 1x8x95, 4x5x125, 1x3x135
TBar Row 1x8x55, 1x8x70, 2x6x80
HS Iso Row 1x8x100, 2x8x115
Incline DB Press 2x8x40, 2x6x45
NG DB Press 3x5x45
HS High Row 2x8x70, 2x8x80
Dang Girlie~!!!
so you are still getting up at 3:30am to get to the gym by 4:00am? Do you drink anything before you go or swallow some BCAAs? How long does your workout last?
Did you see the new article on FA?
Yeah I’m still up early though the weather has been thwarting me lately. I generally don’t have anything to eat before I go unless my blood sugar requires it and I haven’t taken any supplements in a few months. Maybe I should but I find my blood sugar doesn’t much like it if I do that and I have a harder time controling it though out the day. My work outs last about an hour, maybe 75 mins if I have to go in the afternoon.
I have not looked at FA in a long time. What article?
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Figure Athlete has been having some really good articles. They are no nonsense, common sense kind of things.
here is the one I was talking about
http://www.figureathlete.com/readArticle.do?id=2417982
I have decided that if nothing else I will throw in my cardio days in the morning. I just worry about the whole CNS waking up early enough. I used to worry about hair, but I cut all my hair off! so that isn’t an issue for getting ready for work anymore.
[quote]rondastarr wrote:
ouroboro_s wrote:
rondastarr wrote:
In other news I was asked what kind of exercises I do for my butt because she wanted one like mine…really?me?
I spent the whole rest of the time trying to not look like I was checking out my own ass, lol.
That must make you feel good. I check out my own ass without anyone complimenting it so you’re all good.
It’s still making me feel great, lol.[/quote]
psshaawwww
I check out ouroboro’s ass all tht time. I am totally envious of the spinal erectors.
Ronda… show my your spinal erectors!
Yes Ronda, show us your erectors.
HAve you got your monitor squared away yet?
Ok Joe and OG, I will get a pic up since you are requesting and all
If by monitor you mean my insulin pump things are going ok. It has been keeping me out of the gym though the last few mornings because my BG wasn’t where it needed to be… hopefully sunday I can at least get to DL…
Yeah I am still working on that pic…
Yes I have been to the gym since last I posted a workout but I was rather disappointed with it so I didn’t post. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon.
Bench Press 1x8x65, 1x6x95, 1x5x115, 3x5x125, 1x2x135
I really want to start working sets with 135 or at least small sets with 135 but I need a spotter damnit.
T Bar Row 1x8x55, 2x8x70, 1x6x80
HS Iso Row 1x8x90, 2x8x115
HS High Row 1x8x70, 2x8x80
Inclined DB Bench 2x8x40, 1x7x40
NG DB Bench 2x8x40, 1x6x45
I have not been on any kind of supplements in quite awhile but I have decided to give it another try. I have never been very sensitive to vitamins, pain meds or even caffine so I have always had a hard time figuring out if I was getting any affect from supplements. I got both Beta 7 and HotRoxx as I am looking for more energy when at the gym among other things.
I do have to say this morning I do feel more awake. I don’t see any major improvement in my gym performance but I am not worried about that at this moment, I think that will come as I start feeling better.
SLDL 1x12x45, 1x10x95, 2x8x145
BB Curl 1x8x50, 3x8x60
Seated Leg Press 1x10x180, 1x6x360, 4x5x450
Goodmornings 1x10x45, 1x8x65, 2x8x85
Split Squat 3x8x90
Tricep Pull over 1x5x50
just because it was there and I had some time…
So yeah day 2 on the supps and in comparison to how I have been feeling in the gym I saw a vast improvement today. I was able to get everything done I had planned in the time I had plus I was able to get all the sets done. Granted I did have to take a moment before leaving to make sure my legs were going to hold out on the way to the car but I have to say I was quite pleases.
Once again the girl opening the gym this morning was not there. I called the number on the door, because none of the guys would call it saying they didn’t want to “get the girl in trouble”… I think I might have gotten the girl fired… It’s unfortunate but at least now I hope the gym opens when it is supposed to.
Someone did show up at 4:30 at least so I had a mini-workout.
One arm Row 1x5x45, 3x5x50, 2x5x55
Upright Row 2x8x50, 1x8x60
HS Lat pull down 1x8x90, 2x8x140, 1x7x140
Cable Row 3x8x80
That sucks!
What time is your gym supposed to open?
You should just tell them to give you a freaking key.
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
That sucks!
What time is your gym supposed to open?[/quote]
It was opened 24 hours until January and now it opens at 4am and closes at midnight… it seems like then staying open the 4 hours in between would avoid alot of hassle…