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currently doing stronglifts 5x5. this is the first time i& #39;ve focused on going heavier each week and maximizing strength. it& #39;s a lot of fun
weights atm, not including bar:
deadlift - 40kg
benchpress - 17kg
overhead press - 16kg
barbell row - 27.5kg
hip thrust - 30kg
squat - 30kg
weights atm, not including bar:
deadlift - 40kg
benchpress - 17kg
overhead press - 16kg
barbell row - 27.5kg
hip thrust - 30kg
squat - 30kg
aside from stronglifts i& #39;m trying to swing kettlebells, do push-ups, hangs and pull-up bar negatives daily.
i skip out on days depending on how my muscles feel that day. incredibly sore and fatigued = take a break
i skip out on days depending on how my muscles feel that day. incredibly sore and fatigued = take a break
Will use the thread to log workouts & thoughts on lifting & exercise in general.
i& #39;ve shied from using twitter to track anything physical health-related because i always thought: why? But atm thinking about movement takes up a good chunk of my brain space. so here we are
i& #39;ve shied from using twitter to track anything physical health-related because i always thought: why? But atm thinking about movement takes up a good chunk of my brain space. so here we are
background: i followed the Strong Curves programme(s) for the last 1.5-2yrs (don& #39;t let the subtitle put you off, it& #39;s a great intro to weightlifting).
after 2 yrs the movements & rep range became boring. Most SC sets are in the 8-12 reps range with moderate weights
after 2 yrs the movements & rep range became boring. Most SC sets are in the 8-12 reps range with moderate weights
before lockdown, i could feel myself starting to dread the higher reps & repetitiveness of the workouts. my workouts had also become long and complicated. lockdown came along and gym routine went 
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now, i& #39;m amazed at how energizing and fun it is to go heavier for fewer reps
now, i& #39;m amazed at how energizing and fun it is to go heavier for fewer reps
as always there& #39;s a case to be made for listening to your body. if more reps are agonizing and boring but fewer, harder reps is exciting, that& #39;s a clear sign to shift focus.
so much of working out& #39;s been learning to trust my body and listen to what it enjoys and wants more of
so much of working out& #39;s been learning to trust my body and listen to what it enjoys and wants more of
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stronglifts:
if you have any tips, crits or feedback as this thread progresses, please dm them my way!
