:)Lu's Workout Journal
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Ok for origionality, I found some reptile squats Yes I'm still looking for lunges 
Ok for origionality, I found some reptile squats
Yes I'm still looking for lunges 
Did anyone here EVER think that working out would be so much fun? :)
I saw those Frog Squats when I was looking at those awful Hack Squats (which I will not be doing ) But I did do a few frogs today - think I'll keep those for home vs the gym - looked a bit funny if ya know what I mean:)
Today's Workout
Warmed up with 100 Jumping Jacks, then some leg raises, supine bridges with leg extensions, glute kickbacks and 1 (that's right, 1) plank - I will NEVER be the Plank Ho! Then I did 10 frog squats - ha!!
Then I did 200 Swings, 100 with a 6 lb Kettle Ball, and 100 with a 10 lb plate (in between other exercises) NO THICK WAISTLINE FOR ME!
Dead Lifts 120 lbs!! 3 x 5 ( highest so far but I think I'm behind schedule)
Bench Press (60 lb BB) 1 x 4, 2 x 3 - keeping with the athelete recommendation of 9, but added 1
Reverse lunges - 2 x 10 x 2 (1 set using 15 lb DB's, the other with no weights, just happened that way)
Lat pull downs 65 lbs 3 x 8
Pull Ups - 1 x 8, and 1 x 6 - wow! Alot easier placing palms facing each other!
No single arm rows today - really felt like I was getting in a rut, also rotator cuff is bothering me - same ol same ol stuff....need to mix it up - keep the new exercises coming!
I saw that girl with the great arms today and I'm beginning to think she may be competing, but she really keeps to herself - doesn't allow for any conversation - not even for me to tell her I think she looks great! Oh well.....someday I may be able to get her attention and maybe some tips!. I noticed she uses the cables with very light weights but very deliberate moves - her muscles are very evident when she does these as well as the incline flyes.
Going to grandsons 6th Birthday party tonight, no cake for me! - see you later!
:)I saw those Frog Squats when I was looking at those awful Hack Squats (which I will not be doing ) But I did do a few frogs today - think I'll keep those for home vs the gym - looked a bit funny if ya know what I mean
:)Today's Workout
Warmed up with 100 Jumping Jacks, then some leg raises, supine bridges with leg extensions, glute kickbacks and 1 (that's right, 1) plank - I will NEVER be the Plank Ho! Then I did 10 frog squats - ha!!
Then I did 200 Swings, 100 with a 6 lb Kettle Ball, and 100 with a 10 lb plate (in between other exercises) NO THICK WAISTLINE FOR ME!
Dead Lifts 120 lbs!! 3 x 5 ( highest so far but I think I'm behind schedule)
Bench Press (60 lb BB) 1 x 4, 2 x 3 - keeping with the athelete recommendation of 9, but added 1
Reverse lunges - 2 x 10 x 2 (1 set using 15 lb DB's, the other with no weights, just happened that way)
Lat pull downs 65 lbs 3 x 8
Pull Ups - 1 x 8, and 1 x 6 - wow! Alot easier placing palms facing each other!
No single arm rows today - really felt like I was getting in a rut, also rotator cuff is bothering me - same ol same ol stuff....need to mix it up - keep the new exercises coming!
I saw that girl with the great arms today and I'm beginning to think she may be competing, but she really keeps to herself - doesn't allow for any conversation - not even for me to tell her I think she looks great! Oh well.....someday I may be able to get her attention and maybe some tips!. I noticed she uses the cables with very light weights but very deliberate moves - her muscles are very evident when she does these as well as the incline flyes.
Going to grandsons 6th Birthday party tonight, no cake for me! - see you later!
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14 pull ups!! Well, dear...that definitely qualifies you for the Pull Up Ho title!!!!ldematto wrote:Pull Ups - 1 x 8, and 1 x 6 - wow! Alot easier placing palms facing each other!
I wonder why palms facing each other make it easier? Just curious as to the physics of it.
Awesome Lu!!! Have fun at the BD party!
14 ????...yeah see u earned ur title..I cant even do one !!.. Yet.Congrats on ur deads, reverse lunges eh ?..saw vid for those, as I recall from doing lunges in the past, they target same area as those EVIL bulgarian squats 
Are some walking lunges with oblique twist too, will look for vid, I copied those from someone in gym. Have good time at the BDay & take care
Are some walking lunges with oblique twist too, will look for vid, I copied those from someone in gym. Have good time at the BDay & take care 
There are a couple of variations similar to that Waddle.
1. Two dumbells about Shoulder height, Arms stright up, body in a deep squat / crouch position, then you walk across the room, turn around and come back. A minute should suffice.
2. Bunny hops: - Same position, but without dumbells, jumping about an inch off the ground, retaining body positioning, except for one foot, that is moved a few inches forwards. That's a rep.
Then you repeat the move, bringing the foot back and the other a few inches forwards. So you should never really move out of the same area of the floor. Staying within an imaginary square.
If you last longer than 20 seconds you'll be doing well, as your backside shouldn't be more than about 6 inches off the floor at any time.
1. Two dumbells about Shoulder height, Arms stright up, body in a deep squat / crouch position, then you walk across the room, turn around and come back. A minute should suffice.
2. Bunny hops: - Same position, but without dumbells, jumping about an inch off the ground, retaining body positioning, except for one foot, that is moved a few inches forwards. That's a rep.
Then you repeat the move, bringing the foot back and the other a few inches forwards. So you should never really move out of the same area of the floor. Staying within an imaginary square.
If you last longer than 20 seconds you'll be doing well, as your backside shouldn't be more than about 6 inches off the floor at any time.
if you're cuff is still causing problems then you should be doing more rowing and less bb bench pressing
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Nooooooooo! No pull up title for me - remember I do pull ups with assistance (still at 16, although I'm not sure what that means, but it's a long way away from 1, or none!) But I'm so excited that I was able to do more with palms facing each other - now I can start using less assistance vs doing more reps - I think that's the best route to go. Guess the strength in arms has definetely been increasing - yeah!
ok - no more bench presses, incline, decline or flat until rotator cuff gets better? I have no pain when I do any of them. The only time I really feel the cuff issue is when I do shoulder presses in the negative move - probably should stop doing them or use even less weight? I've already limited it to 15 lb DB's. What about DB presses? I've started doing those, maybe that's whats giving me current problems?!?! I'm up to 20 lb DB's.
I only do single arm rows, and the dead lift row combos - I would love some more examples of good rows I can do. I've not been very creative in this area - but love the ones I do! I have no pain when I do rows.
Big job of cleaning out the garage ( Mom's stuff) organizing and storing n the basement - many, many steps - that will be cardio today. Hurricane Bill heading north - will probably go check on the boat later today - I was hoping to go out in it but guess not. Have lots of things to do around here anyway.
Have a great day!
ok - no more bench presses, incline, decline or flat until rotator cuff gets better? I have no pain when I do any of them. The only time I really feel the cuff issue is when I do shoulder presses in the negative move - probably should stop doing them or use even less weight? I've already limited it to 15 lb DB's. What about DB presses? I've started doing those, maybe that's whats giving me current problems?!?! I'm up to 20 lb DB's.
I only do single arm rows, and the dead lift row combos - I would love some more examples of good rows I can do. I've not been very creative in this area - but love the ones I do! I have no pain when I do rows.
Big job of cleaning out the garage ( Mom's stuff) organizing and storing n the basement - many, many steps - that will be cardio today. Hurricane Bill heading north - will probably go check on the boat later today - I was hoping to go out in it but guess not. Have lots of things to do around here anyway.
Have a great day!
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Huh ?..Yoohoo missy where u be eh ?
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Due to a comedy of mishaps this past week, the last being taking a digger on bike (guess the stationary bike is safer!) I've been out of commission with cuts, scapes and bruises! I'm truly lucky I didn't break any bones! I can't lift (cuts on hands) and whole body hurts. I'm just not as young as I think I am :):)
So - I will impatiently wait for body to heal and then get back to regular routine.
I've been logging in through Black Berry so hadn't seen the new format - pretty cool! Keep up the good work everyone! I'll be checking in on ya!
:):)So - I will impatiently wait for body to heal and then get back to regular routine.
I've been logging in through Black Berry so hadn't seen the new format - pretty cool! Keep up the good work everyone! I'll be checking in on ya!
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Hi Lu! Sorry about your mishap 
. I am glad you were not seriously hurt! Take care of those bumps and bruises and you'll be back to tip top shape in no time.
. I am glad you were not seriously hurt! Take care of those bumps and bruises and you'll be back to tip top shape in no time. Re: Lu's Workout Journal
Knowing you Lu... You will be back in no time
So rest while you can
So rest while you can