Ladies Who Lift...
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May 2024
2:21pm, 25 May 2024
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Velociraptor
Close enough, Pix, since the velcro weights will be at the ends of your "levers".
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May 2024
2:25pm, 25 May 2024
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Sharkie
Any sort of barbell is always ‘easier’ than two DBs of the same weight. Think about it, Pix. You should be able to work out why!
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May 2024
6:52pm, 26 May 2024
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NavyAl
You could try a slightly different approach to your bicep curls, Pix. For example, stick with the 6kg weights and do an eccentric move. This is when you curl up normally, but lower at a really slow rate. You should feel a lovely burn in the muscle without needing a heavier weight. Also using two dumbbells tests you in a different way to using a barbell. Separate weights will encourage you to improve any imbalances that may be occurring in your core or lower back.
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May 2024
6:54pm, 26 May 2024
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EvilPixie
Good suggestion thanks
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May 2024
4:11pm, 27 May 2024
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TeeBee
My PT is a big fan of eccentric training. My current weight training phase/programme is almost all eccentric.
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May 2024
4:39pm, 27 May 2024
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Sharkie
I've just started going through the Caroline Girvan Iron Series of 30 workouts a second time. I can't always increase weights (my DBs only go up to 2 x 10 in Hastings or 2 x7 and one 8kg KB when I'm in London) - so I will be doing some exercises slower and emphasising the eccentric phase. Also good to do isometric stuff - I learned this from my young, very up to date physio (he works with Brighton FC). |
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May 2024
2:39pm, 28 May 2024
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Sharkie
Day 2 of the second round CG today. And I think I have discovered the cause of persistent discomfort in my right elbow. Upper body and I upped the weights on everything - which was fine and manageable on everything EXCEPT shoulder press. They're quite late on in the w/o -after a lot of chest press, flys, pullovers and renegade rows (3 mins of each exercise in 1 minute chunks) I tried 5kgs for the first set but my right arm wobbled all over the shop. Second two sets with just a pair of 4kgs- I still found the press movement hard. I wonder if I am not quite using the correct bit of the shoulder/arm musculature? Something's up! Anyone have any hints? I'm thinking of taking it right down to 3kgs and perfecting the move, before moving up to 4s then 5s. I'm sure I could do 2 x 5 in my late 50s and poss early 60s, .but that is ten years ago.... |
May 2024
2:45pm, 28 May 2024
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Shades
Sharkie - I would take it down a kg and perfect technique. I am incredibly weak doing shoulder presses, I'm fine for about 5 reps, feels fairly easy, then I seem to lose power and can't make it to 10 reps. |
May 2024
2:50pm, 28 May 2024
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Ness
I'm no expert, Sharkie, but I found my form wasn't great for the press movement in shoulder pressing too. I used to do the exercise standing but now do them seated on the workout bench Mr Ness bought. It's similar to this.... amazon.co.uk I'm not sure why, if or how it makes a difference but I certainly feel less elbow strain since doing the exercise seated. |
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May 2024
2:52pm, 28 May 2024
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Ness
Actually it's this one. Cos I use it for leg extensions..... amazon.co.uk |
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