Update from seated good morning experiment

[L Sass]

Hello fit friends. I promised to periodically post updates from my little experiment incorporating seated good mornings and Cathe's 100 hip thrust challenge, but going heavy, in an effort to strengthen the back chain muscles and help me lift heavier. I am inching closer to my stated goals and I really believe that the seated good mornings and heavy thrusts have A LOT to do with it.

My "arse-to-grass" squats are at 185# for multiple reps, and trainerwoman thinks 200# is very close, again for more than a 1RM!

And just today I was able to to this move Movement Demo - GHD Sit Ups - YouTube while holding a 20# weight behind my head, again, for multiple reps.

I think really focusing on that back chain group has led to slow and smart gains. Thanks for your encouragement!

 

[atompki1]

Excellent!! I really like that move. I wish I had the setup at home to try it. I really want to strengthen my back.

Glad you are progressing so well!!

 

[Trixoo]

It's exciting to hear about your process Lorrie...keep up the good work!

 

[L Sass]

Hi all. Me again. Sorry to bump this up, but here's another update. A PR in terms of deadlifts. Pullled 265# - 10 pounds away from my goal of 275. I know I said in another post somewhere that all of these tiny vs. big increments up make me crazy - and they do - but having failed at 265 before, I hit it spot on today.

AND underscoring the power of the mind in our lifts as well. My first try at pulling 265 today was a FAIL. But I told trainerwoman I had this - let me try again. Stepped in, breathed the deep breaths Cathe always talks about, pictured my heels digging in, and exploding power up through the legs. And there it was.

Enjoy your lifts.

 

[elsie3]

Hi all. Me again. Sorry to bump this up, but here's another update. A PR in terms of deadlifts. Pullled 265# - 10 pounds away from my goal of 275. I know I said in another post somewhere that all of these tiny vs. big increments up make me crazy - and they do - but having failed at 265 before, I hit it spot on today.

AND underscoring the power of the mind in our lifts as well. My first try at pulling 265 today was a FAIL. But I told trainerwoman I had this - let me try again. Stepped in, breathed the deep breaths Cathe always talks about, pictured my heels digging in, and exploding power up through the legs. And there it was.

Enjoy your lifts.

Fabulous--Congratulations! I know we all have different goals, but it's inspiring to see someone succeed at something they've worked so hard for.

 

[bonjonbart]

Can you hear me cheering? Way to go!

 

[L Sass]

Awww thanks fit friends. You all rock!

 

[Trixoo]

Congratulations Lorrie...keep,the updates coming!