Ladies Who Lift...
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Jan 2023
4:58am, 16 Jan 2023
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CK2
I generally find my abs are getting a workout by bracing them for lifting. I’ve also had abs DOMS following a track session. However I do enjoy a Core workout as one of the Les Mills programs which isn’t just abs but focuses on the whole core (or trunk) ie. abs, obliques, back, glutes.
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Jan 2023
9:15am, 17 Jan 2023
39,540 posts
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EvilPixie
Increased my bicep dumbbells yesterday Had been doing 10x5kg and admitted it wasn’t hard So upped to 6kg Noticed it more but no Doms this morning or soreness of any kind and only the last couple of the 3rd set were focused so will up again but the next up I have is 8 I think so will look at lower reps Been very slack since pre Christmas with all exercise as not 100% hopefully back soon very soon! |
Jan 2023
9:58am, 17 Jan 2023
24,132 posts
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GimmeMedals
I found a 2kg jump too much at that stage, EvilPixie. Make sure you can do maybe 18 x 3 at 6 kg first before such a big jump. I bought a couple of 0.5kg weights so I could increase to 7kg which is a "manageably difficult" level for me.
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Jan 2023
10:01am, 17 Jan 2023
39,545 posts
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EvilPixie
Thanks GM!
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Jan 2023
10:03am, 17 Jan 2023
24,134 posts
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GimmeMedals
I don't know anything, but that is what my PT advised me 
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Jan 2023
10:42am, 17 Jan 2023
3,518 posts
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fraggle
Don’t forget you can do bicep curls with a bar. I have a fairly short bar, ans PT sets me 10x wide grip curl, then 10x narrow grip curl - you could try with with Dumbells too I think ?
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Jan 2023
10:43am, 17 Jan 2023
39,547 posts
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EvilPixie
My bar is a different width so new plates wobble on it Think it will jump even more than dumbbells But I could use a single dumbbell I think? Need to do maths! |
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Jan 2023
10:44am, 17 Jan 2023
39,548 posts
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EvilPixie
This is where a gym is better! All the weights!
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Jan 2023
12:55pm, 17 Jan 2023
3,519 posts
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fraggle
This is the fella gorillasports.co.uk Handy for bench work in a small space too 👍 |
Jan 2023
9:01pm, 17 Jan 2023
3,846 posts
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idle_wilder
Nice work! I'm finding working with a new coach to be quite an eye opener, but in a good way - especially in getting my confidence back with movements I've not done for a while. Managed 3 sets of 5 squats at 100kg tonight - been a while since I've been at triple figures!
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