Adena Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Well last week was Deload Week. It's a good thing, because I had some kind of weird allergic reaction to some unkown substance and had no energy anyway. After a weekend of not really eating enough, I didn't do that great in the gym so far this week. I keep hoping I'll have more time to eat and prepare food after I'm married, but I don't know... Bench Day Bench Press: 1x5x451x5x701x5x803x3x95 Gnar! I was so mad I only made three reps on that last set that I did a couple extra sets as punishment. Bench with bands: 3x5x75 Push-Ups: 3x12 Assisted Chin-Ups with 65 lbs of assistance: 1x81x61x4 Squat Day Parallel Squat: 1x5x1351x5x1451x5x165 Olympic Squat, heels elevated: 3x6x135 Lunges with 35 lb plate held overhead: 3 sets That's it, looking forward to some cardio tonight. Haven't decided yet what I'm in the mood for. Then deadlift day. After this month, I guess I'll switch back to working on overhead press instead of bench. Bench Press just makes me way too mad, haha! I think it's mostly the calorie thing, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Deadlift Day Deadlifts: 1x5x1551x5x1751x5x200 Rack Pulls: 3x3x235 Assisted Wide Grip Pull-Ups: 1x101x91x5 Farmer's Walks with a 45 lb plate in each hand: 3 sets Plate Pinches with two 5 lb plates pinched between thumb and fingers: 3 sets each hand I've been trying to eat more in anticipation of the coming week. I've also been trying to get in a protein shake after each strength training session, which is new to me. I suppose I could do that every day just to get in more calories. I'm thinking of doing some sprints tonight. Had fun running up and down hills this weekend. I think I'm going to switch the order of my strength training days to squats the first day, bench the second day, and deadlift the third day. That way I end up with my super-sore-I-can-barely-walk day after squat day, and I'll still be motivated to go to the gym and do something since bench won't be affecting my leg muscles much anyway. I think it'll work better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 wow girlie, you are getting so strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 wow girlie, you are getting so strong! Aw, thanks! My dress fitting went fine this weekend, though, so I guess I don't have to worry about expanding too quickly! Back to eating tons of food and becoming HUUUUGE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 you must be getting so excited about the wedding! it's coming up so soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 you must be getting so excited about the wedding! it's coming up so soon! Yeah, December 4! We're way excited! I'm glad I didn't get too swole to fit into my dress, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Squat Day Parallel Squats: 1x3x1401x3x1501x5x165 Oly Squats, heels elevated: 1x3x1355x3x145 (I was feeling energetic, so I threw on a couple extra sets. It really helps that it's gotten cooler outside.) Lunges with 35 lb plate held overhead: 3 sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Deadlift Day Ok, so I made some miscalculations today. I was supposed to lift 70%, 80%, and 90% of my assumed 1RM, but I accidentally calculated out 75%, 85%, and 95% instead. Deadlift: 1x3x135 (warmup)1x3x1751x3x2001x1x225 PR! I also forgot to use chalk, so even better! I have hit my deadlift goal for this year. Awesome! Rack Pulls: 3x1x245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Great work on the deadlift PR, Adena! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Yay on the deadlift!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Thanks, guys! I'm pretty stoked on it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 First dead over 100kg, congrats! You're stronger than the guys I'm training up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 you should be stoked thats a good DL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks, guys, I'm way excited! It went up pretty smoothly, too. Definitely not a "grinder," as they say. I just couldn't quite get a second rep off the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 This week has gone pretty well so far. Squat Day Parallel Squat: 1x5x1401x3x1601x2x175 Oly Squats: 3x4x145 Lunges with 35 lb plate held overhead: 3 sets Bench Day Bench: 1x5x45 for a warm-up1x5x801x3x951x2x105 I decided to do a pyramid down: 1x3x1001x4x951x5x901x6x851x8x80 This pyramid was way tough. The last rep of every single set was a grinder. I felt like challenging myself though. It felt pretty good today. BOR: 3x10x75 Haven't done those in a while. Felt a little awkward. Push-Ups: 1x141x121x10 That's it so far, I'm looking forward to my next deadlift day either tonight or tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Looking strong there, as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Deadlift Day Deadlift: 1x5x1751x3x2001x1x225 Rack Pulls: 3x1x255 Assisted Wide Grip Pull-Ups: 1x51x31x2 Farmer's Walks with a 45 lb plate in each hand: 3 sets Plate Pinches with two 5lb plates: 3 sets My bodyweight is down to 134 for some strange reason. It's good I haven't gained weight, but have managed to pump slightly more iron! It feels like I've weighed in around 135 for months. Weird that I haven't gained more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Join the club, Adena - I was actually looking forward to being in the 230s normally again, and somehow I keep ending up falling back to 227-229. But, as long as we keep getting stronger, it's all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Well this week would normally be Deload Week, and it started out well enough. I managed to get in one day of deloading squats and then some solid cardio, but then I got a sore throat and I know if I go back to the gym it'll just prolong the sickness. I better not have strep! Oh well, my awesome immune system seems to be kicking this disease in the nads for now. Hopefully it's just a virus and I won't have to go to the doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason X Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Get better soon! You've got weights to crush!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks guys...I'm still a little sick! I can't even believe it. Hopefully it'll be better by Thanksgiving so I can make some vegan treats for my family and my (almost) in-laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Hope you are feeling better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 I still sound pretty stuffed up, but I feel fine. So this week: Squat Day Parallel Squats: 1x5x1251x5x1451x5x165 Oly Squats: 2x8x1351x6x135 Lunges with 35 lb plate held overhead: 3 sets Bench Day Bench: 1x5x451x5x751x5x851x6x95 Then a pyramid down: 1x5x901x6x851x8x801x10x751x12x70 Push-Ups: 1x162x10 Assisted Pull-Ups: 1x81x71x5 Deadlift Day Well, I carried a bunch of furniture and heavy boxes out of my apartment and into my new house. So, I was exhausted enough, I figured that counted as deadlifting, at least for this week! Next week is our wedding, and I'm pretty excited! They better alter my dress CORRECTLY this time and have it ready on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I forget the specific date, but did it happen yet? If so, congratulations!! But you have to post pictures for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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