The Do You Work Out Zone

Mister Bent · 08-14-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephfromMIT

I've been an avid weightlifter for years. My top lifts are:

Bench:450 (20 reps)
Squat:670 (10 reps)
Deadlift:915 (5 reps)

My girlfriend, also an avid powerlifter, thought this was remarkable.

Do you mean you can lift that total amount over that many reps?

This is incredible. You've managed to break every single women's powerlifting world record (in all weight classes), and quite a few men's records, as well.

Angeltoes · 08-14-2012, 12:02 PM

I can bench about 80lbs which is just sad and that's why I don't do it in public. I run 2 mi in the morning and swim and play a little tennis in the summer. My diet is generally good though I slide for a couple days a month. I'd love to work out at home because I'm not too keen on the idea of going to a gym. I seriously need upper body strength.

Edit: Okay that was a couple of years ago. I probably can't even bench that much now.

Ginger · 08-14-2012, 01:20 PM

I'm on vacation at a resort in Vermont: biking, working out in the fitness room, laps in heated swimming pools, zip lining, hiking. Yeah, I'm in the work out zone!!!

Rockinonahigh · 08-14-2012, 02:00 PM

Unfortunatly I can't lift or bench press near as much as I use to because of back and shoulder injuries,it took forever for me to get over the fact I couldnt lift like I wanted to.Finaly a personal trainer at the fitness club convenced me I could still build muscel and strenth by lifting less but do more reps,depending on the day I can bench 50 pounds in sets of ten for times,any more than that I tend to pop my shoulder out and that takes weeks to heal.I have lately snuck more weight on the bar when I am lifting and once and a while I can reach the 100 pound mark,but again the price I pay if something pops out isnt worth the pain.On leg presses I am good at 200 and proll can do more if I tryed.All in all I get the work out done,onething for shure it's better than not doing any at all.

08-14-2012, 05:35 PM

A nice easy 12/13mile ride...on road, cranking out big gears. Beat my St.Annes return trip time by 5 minutes.

:insert road bike smiley here:

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr...&z=12&lci=bike

alexri · 08-14-2012, 07:32 PM

Resting up for the Rock N Roll Providence Half Marathon this Sunday. Then I don't have another race until the Applecrest Half Marathon on Labor Day weekend in Sept.

stephfromMIT · 08-14-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Bent

My girlfriend, also an avid powerlifter, thought this was remarkable.

Do you mean you can lift that total amount over that many reps?

This is incredible. You've managed to break every single women's powerlifting world record (in all weight classes), and quite a few men's records, as well.

I do the weight listed per rep, for the # of reps listed. When people see me in the gym, they assume I'm a competive body-builder. They're shocked to learn that I'm just a gym rat, and EVEN more shocked I'm female.

PS: I'm 6'1 225 VERY muscular.

Glenn · 08-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Dayyyum Steph... pics?

sylvie · 11-05-2012, 11:39 AM

i fell off track awhile..
Slowly been picking myself back up and ready to throw myself in the mix.
i need to get back at the gym, #1. And also need to really start using my gym equipment right here at home. It's convenient on days i am balancing work hours and school hours.

When i stopped exercising, it's amazing the difference i felt in my body.
i felt so sluggish and that feeling grew daily... i missed my energy very much, so it's good that is coming back!

Abs & arms especially, are a big focus for me for the next while..
And some cardio for at least 30 minutes a day.

Linus · 11-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Anyone done P90X or Insanity programs? I've restarted with my personal trainer (3 times/week) but I find that her workouts are ok but I want to add more to get more. I've been intrigued by these programs (and know that I should do them at my own pace and not necessarily at their pace when starting out)

MissItalianDiva · 11-05-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Linus

Anyone done P90X or Insanity programs? I've restarted with my personal trainer (3 times/week) but I find that her workouts are ok but I want to add more to get more. I've been intrigued by these programs (and know that I should do them at my own pace and not necessarily at their pace when starting out)

I got coerced into doing the insanity program with a friend who wanted to try it and it is pretty intense but well worth it. Warning though no matter how much you work out or run/jog and think you are in great shape the following day after the insanity workout you will feel that burn all week long.

Rockinonahigh · 11-25-2012, 04:31 PM

For a long time I have been thinging of useing a testosteron supplement to increase muscel mass,I have been checking out a fue things but havent settled on anything yet.I would rather do this througe my pcp so it can be monitored but am prepared to do it my way if need be.My question is,has anyone hear used it to improve the results of working out or have any information about what can be used as a supplement..All my stats are plenty good even tho I taske meds for arthritis and back pain,any and all sesponses are wellcome.

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08-14-2012, 02:00 PM	#4
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,937 Times in 3,936 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Unfortunatly I can't lift or bench press near as much as I use to because of back and shoulder injuries,it took forever for me to get over the fact I couldnt lift like I wanted to.Finaly a personal trainer at the fitness club convenced me I could still build muscel and strenth by lifting less but do more reps,depending on the day I can bench 50 pounds in sets of ten for times,any more than that I tend to pop my shoulder out and that takes weeks to heal.I have lately snuck more weight on the bar when I am lifting and once and a while I can reach the 100 pound mark,but again the price I pay if something pops out isnt worth the pain.On leg presses I am good at 200 and proll can do more if I tryed.All in all I get the work out done,onething for shure it's better than not doing any at all.

08-14-2012, 05:35 PM	#5
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