STS CHECK IN DISC 21

Did this on Friday. I think mentally I was better prepared for the double-wave loading, so it didn't seem as hard this time around. But it was challenging, especially the biceps. I had to lower my weights for the second set.
For the one-arm rows, I was able to stick with the weight listed on my workout card :)

I think the double-wave loading has been great in keeping me challenged. That's one of the great things about STS--always presenting a new technique to keep me on my toes!

Hope everyone is having a good holiday!
 
Disc 21 went fine except for the bicep curls. I had to lower my weight on the barbell curls. I don't what I had been doing when I did the 1RM because I couldn't lift the target weight without really compromising my form. Getting much better with preacher curls. Also had to lower on reverse curls. I find them awkward. Can't believe we are half way thru the series. It is really going fast and I can't believe how much I look forward to STS days.
 
Still up at my parents and using the old gym

I am certainly getting my workout in creativity too!

They did not have a pull up bar so I used the smith machine bar and did the pull ups in the lay down form. Wow - that was HARD. I think that might have been harder than when I do them the regular way with a chair support. Hmmm...

I need to go heavier on reverse curls. I went a little lighter on deadlift due to the injury and my lower back being twingy. I only went 3 lbs lighter, but still...

I paid attention to form as well with those deadlifts (and the other exercises).

This was a great workout. I liked the increasing weight factor for each set. I had to do some adjustments though. I don't have the weighted gloves yet. So, my weight was off for some exercises - even after the adjustments. Yes, I have been making adjustments all along until I get my weighted gloves.


I love STs because of all the variety - I always look forward to what is coming next!
 
me too, becky. i love STS/ i am starting meso 3 wk 3 tomorrow.and now i'm kinda worried. cathe says to lift a weight that you can lift 9 times. not 8, not 10. so, now i don't know if i am lifting heavy enough on some of the excercises.
i wonder if i should start meso 3 again when cathe starts it. not sure what to do. she makes it sound like it is very important to have the correct weight for meso3. i sure don't want all this hard work to not work. i'm not losing any weight , though, and that is a bummer.
cathy
 
Interesting workout. My hands gave out completely on the 95lb deadlifts, and even lowering the weight to 85lbs didn't help, so I only did 1 1/2 sets of those. My highest dumbell weight is 35 lbs, and it is becoming more and more clear that I need to get some 40s, and maybe 45s. The one armed rows are just too easy at 35lbs. I put on two different sets of ankle weights, but that got ridiculous. My biceps are getting stronger, and they have always been a weaker point for me. Still can't do a full pull up, but I feel like I'm working the muscles getting myself up a few inches anyway. The bar is quite far above my head- I can really barely reach it comfortably with my arms fully extended. I wonder if that has anything to do with why I can't do them (she says hopefully...) I really don't like doing assisted versions, or working the negative; it just feels awkward and like my muscles aren't getting enough of a work out.
 
morningstar said:
Interesting workout. My hands gave out completely on the 95lb deadlifts, and even lowering the weight to 85lbs didn't help, so I only did 1 1/2 sets of those. My highest dumbell weight is 35 lbs, and it is becoming more and more clear that I need to get some 40s, and maybe 45s. The one armed rows are just too easy at 35lbs. I put on two different sets of ankle weights, but that got ridiculous. My biceps are getting stronger, and they have always been a weaker point for me. Still can't do a full pull up, but I feel like I'm working the muscles getting myself up a few inches anyway. The bar is quite far above my head- I can really barely reach it comfortably with my arms fully extended. I wonder if that has anything to do with why I can't do them (she says hopefully...) I really don't like doing assisted versions, or working the negative; it just feels awkward and like my muscles aren't getting enough of a work out.
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Have you tried doing the pullups with a band to assist? That works nicely. I do as many as I can without and then use the band. I think just even trying to do pullups and chinups stil work the back.

Nice job on those deadlifts ;)
 
fit_fairy said:
Have you tried doing the pullups with a band to assist? That works nicely. I do as many as I can without and then use the band. I think just even trying to do pullups and chinups stil work the back.

Nice job on those deadlifts ;)
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Hi,

I've tried it with Cathe's blue tubing, and a very tough band, and in both cases, they just weren't enough of a challenge. I think I do have a very strong back, it just doesn't seem to be translating to pull ups and I don't know why. Maybe I need to get my form checked by a trainer or something.
 
morningstar said:
Hi,

I've tried it with Cathe's blue tubing, and a very tough band, and in both cases, they just weren't enough of a challenge. I think I do have a very strong back, it just doesn't seem to be translating to pull ups and I don't know why. Maybe I need to get my form checked by a trainer or something.
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I am sorry, I didn't mean the tubing. I mean a band to use as an assist on a reall chinup bar. It really works you hard. As close to doing the real thing IMO. I've heard others say the tubing option just doesn't seem like enough. I hope you find an answer!
 
fit_fairy said:
I am sorry, I didn't mean the tubing. I mean a band to use as an assist on a reall chinup bar. It really works you hard. As close to doing the real thing IMO. I've heard others say the tubing option just doesn't seem like enough. I hope you find an answer!
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Oh! No, I haven't tried that. Can you explain more about how it works?
 
Wow, fit fairy! That was quite the video! I'm not sure what to think about that one. I'm gonna give that some more thought...
 
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