Ladies Who Lift...
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Nov 2022
5:21pm, 23 Nov 2022
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Velociraptor
We have a doorway pull up bar. Haven't managed to pull off any door frames so far.
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Nov 2022
5:24pm, 23 Nov 2022
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EvilPixie
Hmmm Never tried a pull up! Might see what Argos has lol |
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Nov 2022
5:24pm, 23 Nov 2022
61,197 posts
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Velociraptor
(I also still cannot do a pull up. There has been an occasional chin up.)
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Nov 2022
5:28pm, 23 Nov 2022
37,795 posts
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EvilPixie
Oh this plus the 20kg dumbbells would be in voucher value argos.co.uk Shopping Saturday! |
Nov 2022
5:57pm, 23 Nov 2022
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Corrah
Just tried pistol squats. It was laughable. Not enough ankle flexibility. Something to work on I guesss.
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Nov 2022
6:00pm, 23 Nov 2022
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quimby
What Kodo said: Evil Pixie, if you’re limited for space & equipment, you can get immensely strong using body weight, though it can be a slow, tiresome, frustrating journey. All you’d need to start is a floor, an elevated surface and a pull up bar. I have seen my OH get very strong with a body weight programme over the last few years. It's definitely doable. However, my perception of the exercises, and it is a purely personal one, is that I would be more discouraged in trying to do a lot of them, as they seem to be a lot more difficult than those I do which use weights. You can't modify your own body weight (during an exercise session!), but you can start with smaller weights and progress. I find the sense of achievement in lifting actual weights is more, even though my own body weight is more than adequate for the purpose. |
Nov 2022
6:06pm, 23 Nov 2022
20,765 posts
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Sharkie
I agree with everyone! But Pix does have reasonable space and equipment. And she's getting some heavier weights at weekend. I reckon whatever decision she makes re purchasing she just needs to decide, buy and go for it with what she's got. As from Sunday! |
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Nov 2022
6:13pm, 23 Nov 2022
61,199 posts
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Velociraptor
Yes, there are various ways of getting stronger and it's easy to waste a lot of time trying to pick the best of a good bunch instead of just getting on with it.
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Nov 2022
6:16pm, 23 Nov 2022
20,766 posts
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Sharkie
It's good brain gymnastics to be flexible with exercise plans. 
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Nov 2022
7:26pm, 23 Nov 2022
10,558 posts
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cathrobinson
Pix, floor press is really good with dumbbells. You have the added issue of having to control them in all planes of movement, and you can start lighter and build up. Ie although it’s technically easier to do floor press than bench, introducing dumbbells makes it harder again. I can still only floor press 30-35kg with dumbbells whereas I can bench press 35-40 (on a good day!)
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