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Jul 2017
9:58pm, 7 Jul 2017
90 posts
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Brig
I imagine it would smart a bit! Just done Day 1 of my programme... My scapula are not loving me! Wall Angels are virtually impossible for me right now!
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Jul 2017
12:12pm, 9 Jul 2017
7,364 posts
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LouLou
I use the liquid chalk someone linked to above. I get very sweaty hands which Limits my grip!
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Jul 2017
10:11pm, 11 Jul 2017
92 posts
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Brig
Following 5 days of doing releases for my shoulders, pecs, upper back area I noticed quite a change in my overhead lifting today. Battle ropes were easier too, upper body felt more relaxed and a bit more powerful.
Shoulders super set hurt! Goodness me my shoulders are mega feeble!
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Jul 2017
6:57pm, 29 Jul 2017
924 posts
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idle_wilder
Hope all lifting going well with everyone. Liquid chalk, rather than gloves, is going far better for my grip, although I'm finding it doesn't last very long when deadlifting. PT session on Thursday saw me lifting 50kg on box squats (previous norm was 40kg) - tough, but managed. He's also had me doing double-paused deadlifts at 50kg (just really struggling to stay tight for that long!). A few weeks ago, he pushed me a bit on the deadlifts - previous best was 70kg, but managed up to 85kg. He was keen for me to try 90kg, but also wanted me to make a slight change to my positioning, so I did another at 85kg instead. Each session has ended with much jumping around!
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Jul 2017
7:28pm, 29 Jul 2017
97 posts
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Brig
Wow! Progress indeed. I haven't done any deadlifts for weeks, can't remember why now!
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Aug 2017
2:33pm, 1 Aug 2017
99 posts
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Brig
idle_wilder I did some deadlifts today. No one max reps today but I felt tremendously good the entire time and managed my reps with relative ease. Totally chuffed that my grip has improved and I didn't need to go to over/under grip for my 40kg 3 X 8 reps which I used to need.
PT used a cue for me today that changed everything... I would always feel I had to pull the weight off the floor but today he told me to "push away from the ground" OMG! The difference! I powered off the floor with wpevery rep! Today was the best lifting day so far 😃
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Aug 2017
8:18pm, 1 Aug 2017
926 posts
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idle_wilder
Great to see all the hard work is paying off Brig! I always need to remind myself to 'push away from the ground' - when I lower to the bar, PT always reminds me to keep glutes & hamstrings engaged, and do an extra little dip/hinge at the hips before driving the hips up/forward. Always find when I'm on my own that I forget & end up putting more of my back in that I should on heavier lifts though!
'Women Who Lift Weights' website & FB page has some good articles and videos too.
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Aug 2017
8:49pm, 1 Aug 2017
100 posts
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Brig
I was very tuned in today and it made all the difference. It's soooooo not JUST lifting weights! Thanks I will have a look at those
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Aug 2017
8:13pm, 3 Aug 2017
138 posts
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Duracell
Only Friday and Saturday to go before my comp 😮
Bit of a worry at the start of the week when my back was hurting.... all seems ok so fingers crossed.
'Don't be last' is my mantra for the day!!!
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Aug 2017
8:26pm, 3 Aug 2017
24,526 posts
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SPR
Good luck Duracell.
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