I went full beast mode last night, hit a few new personal bests again.
There is something about being able to lift more than other people, I now know how strongmen competitors must feel.
Not only did I hit my new personal best, I honestly could have put more weight on.
This is now the strongest I have ever been with my lifts for my legs and chest, I'm going to have to see what I can pump out with my shoulders and arms tonight as I'm very close to my best with them too.
Body weight 122.5 kgs
These posts are done for two reasons, to give people an insight into how I train and also because I'm part of a fitness challenge
If you would like to join us for the 100 rep challenge started by @steemmatt please do. I encourage everyone to make the commitment to better themselves health wise.
Please note the challenge in on hold for a wee bit, due to matt's mum being in a serious accident. My thought are with you bud and I hope your mum makes a speedy recovery.
☠️ The Workout - Legs and Abs Day ☠️
💪 12 reps * 5 sets arnie abs crunches, @28.75kgs
💪 12 reps * 5 sets oblique crunches, @8.75kgs
💪 20 reps * 5 sets standing calf single leg, @ body weight 122.5 kgs
💪 20 reps * 5 sets leg extensions, @40kgs
💪 20 reps * 5 sets leg curls @40kgs
💪 12 reps * 5 sets seated abs, @15kgs
💪 12 reps * 5 sets standing calf, @180kgs, @190kgs, @200kgs, @190kgs, @180kgs + bodyweight
💪 8 reps * 5 sets seated calfs double pump, @40kgs
💪 20 reps * 5 sets arnie abs crunches, @33.75kgs, @38.75kgs, @43.75kgs, @38.75kgs, @33.75
💪 20 reps * 5 sets oblique crunches, @12.75kgs
💪 8 reps * 5 sets leg extensions, @96kgs, @110kgs, @124kgs, @110kgs, @96kgs
💪 8 reps * 5 sets leg curls, @89kgs, @103kgs, @117kgs, @103kgs, @89kgs
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I love seeing your progress posts! Keep up the great work! I may need to get you to help me start a small routine to tone up!
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Thank you :)
If you do need any advice let me know, always happy to help
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Do you have any tips for upper body for women? I don't want to bulk up but need to increase the strength in my arms. I've tried using those plastic/rubber stretchy bands but they don't seem to work and even the lightest of weights are a little too heavy for my left arm, still after all of these years.
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Hmm I guess it's hard to give advice without knowing everything about your injuries.
With light weights being a little too heavy, is that because it hurts?
For me with my injuries it always hurts, even after 6 years of training. I just got to will myself through the pain and keep pushing myself.
Although if your not going to lift really heavy weights like me the pain should become bearable fairly quick.
If you want to build strength in your arm I would start light and do full body workout, most of your upper body exercises will also help to strengthen your arm. So back exercises etc/
Focus on light weight and range of movement. Then gradually increase weight slowly.
Also give it time, as it will take a while to build up that strength.
I would consult your doctors and keep him informed of what your doing, as long as they give you the go ahead to get in the gym you should be fine to keep pushing yourself.
It's not easy to push through the pain all the time, most people with serious injuries like ours will not stick it out.
If you can stick it out though your pain threshold will increase and you will be able to tolerate it better each time, so for me I can tolerate a fair bit of pain and that's how I can get through my intense workouts.
If you can't do weights look into hydrotherapy, that's where I started :)
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Oh, that sounds nice...hydrotherapy! haha. Yes, the pain is only in the left arm. I do have extensive lower back pain and my orthopedic surgeon told me that the bones in my lower back were really bad, so I have to be very careful with just everyday things. But I really need to strengthen that arm.
Thanks for the answer! I will definitely look into some really light weights. I might just start with small soup cans at first! haha
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Yeah hydrotherapy was a good starting point.
I have three crushed vertebra in the middle of my back, so I had to start off light. But now look at me ;)
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I have a bad L-1. Mine was fractured and never healed properly. But yeah, look at you!! Congratulations! So proud of your accomplishments!
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شكرا لرؤيتي منصبي ،،،،،،،
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