Help with STS Legs

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Nicole_29

Cathlete
I started STS yesterday and love it so far!! Anyway, I didn't do the 1 Rep Max tests for legs, honestly I was lazy and figured due to not having a squat rack and only being able to handle getting so much weight over my head it wasn't worth it. So for those of you that have already done Week 1, disk 3 what weights did you use? Anyone else that didn't test for legs? I was planning on using what I normally use when I do legs for muscle endurance or one of Cathe's other endurance type workouts. What do you think, good plan?

Thanks for the help!
 
I didn't do the 1RM tests for legs either. However, I plugged in the numbers that I know I can lift with good form for 15 reps and plugged them into the 1RM calculator. That gave me the suggested target weights to use. I have to say though that I am using heavier weights with STS than I typically use for other Cathe endurance workouts. For example I've never used more than 15 pound dumbbells for deadlifts or lunges for endurance workouts, but when I did Disc 3 for legs, I used 24-pound dumbbells. The 1RM tests showed me that I haven't been pushing myself as much as I should be.
 
Thanks for the response! I'll try that. I'll go heavier then normal with a weight that I can maintain good form on. I've been meaning to get some heavier dumbbells, hopefully I can do that this weekend.
 
I didn't do 1RM for legs either. My thighs build muscle easier and I really don't want to build them up anymore so I just picked moderate weights(15lb dumbells) unless I'm doing exercises that really work the glutes more (genetics didn't bless me with much of a rear end) then I'd go heavier.
 
I didn't do the 1RM's for legs either. A lot of the exercises in Disc 3 were not weight based and no matter what weight I picked for any of the others, I felt it!

Not sure about what's in store for the rest of the cycles...
 
I decided to add plyo legs into my rotation. I completed disc 26 with 10lb dumbbells. I was sore today BEFORE I complete disc 3 legs. The heaviest I could handle was 40lbs for squats. I used 10lb dumbbells on all the other exercises because I wanted to walk the rest of the week:eek:
 
fit44 said:
I decided to add plyo legs into my rotation. I completed disc 26 with 10lb dumbbells. I was sore today BEFORE I complete disc 3 legs. The heaviest I could handle was 40lbs for squats. I used 10lb dumbbells on all the other exercises because I wanted to walk the rest of the week:eek:
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That'll teach ya LOL :p
 
I'm FOR 1RMs!

Just my two cents, but I'm totally for doing the 1RMs. I confess I didnt bother for the 1&2 star exercises, but having those weights already figured out for you in the software and saves so much time and thinking. All I have to do is look at the suggested weight and pick 'em up. Plus, isn't this what this program is about - doing calculated workouts to your specific ability?

I think you're cheating yourself by not doing them because I know now that I really should have been lifting heavier for results (which I really haven't gotten to date). I think we've all found that.

With that said, I am still tweaking the weights even with the suggested amount. Sometimes I know I am stronger or weaker and adjust accordingly. I think we'll all discover our strengths/weaknesses with these workouts which will be advantageous to ourselves.

Well, that might have been "four cents", but just wanted to throw that in there :D I trust Cathe with knowing what she's doing 100% and figure I'll do what "my teacher tells me" for once! That's the only way that you will know at the end of 3 1/2 months that you did everything you could in order to get the results we're all looking for. What's everyone's input on that?

Finally..........I just confirmed that my family and some of our friends are headed to Myrtle Beach for Spring Break:eek: and I'd like to be able to put my bathing suit on and see a lil' 6-pack showing!!! So, there's my incentive - how about you????
 
Wow! I did Disc 1 legs yesterday and today I am feeling it.
I couldn't do those one legged things. Also I couldn't bend down, pick up my dumbbells and keep the ball on the wall at the same time. LOL!
I like all the different exercises. Not the same ole squats with barbell.
 
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