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nibras lifts progressively heavier weights. a tracking thread:
currently doing stronglifts 5x5. this is the first time i've focused on going heavier each week and maximizing strength. it'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'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'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'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't let the subtitle put you off, it'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 
now, i'm amazed at how energizing and fun it is to go heavier for fewer reps
now, i'm amazed at how energizing and fun it is to go heavier for fewer reps
as always there'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's a clear sign to shift focus.
so much of working out's been learning to trust my body and listen to what it enjoys and wants more of
so much of working out's been learning to trust my body and listen to what it enjoys and wants more of
tracking sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18YeGVGVlx2xILVBRSBYvBpb3tfhjq2X2dDFWRTt-2yA/
tracking app: https://stronglifts.com/apps/
stronglifts: https://stronglifts.com/5x5/
tracking app: https://stronglifts.com/apps/
stronglifts: https://stronglifts.com/5x5/
if you have any tips, crits or feedback as this thread progresses, please dm them my way!
