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I can only go up to 12s with concentration curls. I find I reach failure very suddenly with concentration curls. Whereas other exercises there is a buildup to failure, with these I'm going OK for several reps and then I suddenly can't complete the next rep. It's the only exercise where I...

Exactly. I was an industrial chemist working in factory laboratories doing quality control testing and developing new products. After 8 years of lab work, I started getting sensitized to the chemicals and had to stop working with them and change my career. I moved into a health and safety...

Overhead triceps extension with a band feels awkward to me too. I always substitute dumbbells. Did my back and biceps workout yesterday and went to my normal one arm row weight for the gorilla rows which was about the right weight. Also used my weight-lifting hooks for pull ups and the...

I totally get that. I kind of fell into my current career as a hazardous substances' consultant. It has allowed me to be self-employed but I'm not passionate about it.

I think that would be a worthwhile investment. I found there was a bit of a learning curve to get myself in the right position and do the move properly but once I figured it out, I was able to increase my weight. I started with around 38lbs on my barbell but last time I did about 45lbs and...

I agree, I went lighter with these but afterwards thought I could have gone heavier. I'm doing back and biceps again today, my own shortened mix that I made in the workout manager based on the premix and substituting in some of the bonus exercises. It works out to around 25 minutes of each...

For wall pushups you could use a fabric or stretch band across your back similar to how Cathe and crew use it in floor pushups, so you are pushing against some resistance. Explosive standing wall pushups, where you push completely away from the wall, might be an option to give some variety...

Your best bet might be to put together a workout or two using the blender. I don't know about chest work as that all seems to be either bench or floor, but maybe you could do standing push-ups against a wall. With back you are probably limited to rows and rear delts, maybe deadlifts if you can...

I purchased some weightlifting hooks, mine are the Rimsports brand which I purchased from Amazon Australia. I read a review by a woman that said they were a smaller fit and suitable for women or people with smaller wrists. I used them yesterday for Legs, with squats, deadlifts and static...

Happy Birthday Cathe!!

Yes, I did these the other day, and they are tough. I even used 3 risers rather than 2 to make it a bit easier but I was still struggling by the third set. Putting this together with the shrugs was challenging my grip strength too. All my muscles are talking to me for the next couple of days...

I use the Cadillac at the Pilates studio. At home I have a Pilates Springboard and a Reformer which allows me to do a lot of the same exercises. The Springboard gives you different angle options, compared to the Reformer. I absolutely love Pilates. The studio I go to focuses on rehab and...

Alignment issues often show up when using heavier weights. Are you getting this catching on sweeper or hammer curls, or just straight arm curls? What about preacher curls or incline straight bicep curls? Is it worse when you use a straight barbell? I find I can't go too heavy using a...

For me it's a toss-up between Back and Biceps for my favorite. I have done some of the body parts workouts, but I am using the workout blender and making my own two-part mixes using the premixes as a guide. My blended workouts are around 45-50 minutes and cut out some of the exercises and add...

In spite of eating cleaner than I ever have and exercising more than I ever have previously I have still developed a belly since becoming menopausal even though I haven't gained any weight. I do Pilates regularly, so I know I have strong abs. I just put it down to aging and focus on my health.

I had a look at the Bellabooty belt and they advertise that it can go up to 400lbs max. There are other versions advertised on Amazon but not all of them say what weight they can go up to. I'm quite happy with my barbell and pad for now.

I've done a Caroline Jordan total body one before but didn't realize she has so many on YouTube. Will have to check out a few others.

I love cats and dogs but with having to travel quite often for work I can't have pets. My old cat passed away 3 years ago, but before that it was getting really difficult to find someone to look after her at short notice. My neighbours have 2 cats who come over to visit occasionally. I'm the...

So sorry to hear about Lisa. Condolences to her family and friends.

Wow, lucky you, getting an Amazon driver! We don't have Amazon yet in New Zealand, so everything comes from overseas using normal couriers. I usually use Amazon in Australia who do free shipping on a lot of items. Deliveries from Australia usually take 7-10 days.