Slowly getting there: Workouts #7 and #8

Sickness returned to the G household once again, and I used it as another excuse to avoid working out.

Workout #7 Results (Wednesday, May 13)

• Squats:  3 sets of 5 reps with 35 pounds
• Bench:  ??? (I don't remember)
• Dead  Lifts: 1 set of 5 reps with 45 pounds

Workout #8 Results (Thursday, May 21)

• Squats:  3 sets of 5 reps with 45 pounds
• Overhead Press:  3 sets of 5 reps with 15 pounds
• Dead  Lifts: 1 set of 5 reps with 55 pounds

In my most recent session, I graduated from using the 15 lb training barbell to a standard 45 lb barbell for my squats.  It will be several more workouts before I can make the same upgrade while doing overhead presses.  I had a decent form once I made it to the 3rd set of reps for my overhead presses.  However, my husband was not satisfied with my progress and I will keep lifting the same amount of weights for my next session.

Let's work on that form: Workouts #5 and #6

My flexibility is improving, but my form is stagnating or even worse degrading.  My bench form Wednesday was mediocre.  I need to improve it before upgrading to heavier weights.  I skipped Friday's workout.  In Monday's workout my squat form degraded.  (I think this was fueled by my show-off pull up prior to workout.)  Instead of adding weights to the barbell, I was instructed to do 3 reps of 10.   I will continue to do this until my squat form also improves.  Monday's overhead press form was also terrible.  My husband said instead of lifting straight up, I was lifting in a "c" motion.  My dead lift form was also lacking.

Note to self:  No more pull ups prior to a workout.

Workout #5 Results (Wednesday, May 6)

• Squats:  3 sets of 5 reps with 35 pounds
• Bench:  3 sets of 5 reps with  20 pounds
• Dead  Lifts: 1 set of 5 reps with 45 pounds

Workout #6 Results (Monday, May 11)

• Squats:  3 sets of 10 reps with 15 pounds
• Overhead Press:  3 sets of 3 reps with 15 pounds
• Dead Lifts:  1 sets of 5 reps with 45 pounds

I want to start tracking my weight.  For consistency, I weigh measure my weight in the mornings. I am currently at 107 pounds.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Workouts #3 and #4

Due to sickness within the household, I was able to avoid weight training for two weeks.  While I enjoyed the excuse not to workout, I was also ready to resume the training.

Workout #3 Results (Monday, April 20)

• Squats: 3 sets of 5 reps with 35 pounds
• Bench: 3 sets of 5 reps with 20 pounds
• Dead Lifts: 1 set of 5 reps with 45 pounds

Workout #4 Results (Monday, May 4)

• Squats: 3 sets of 5 reps with 25 pounds
• Overhead Press: 3 sets of 5 reps with 15 pounds
• Dead Lifts: 1 set of 5 reps with 35 pounds

I lifted less today than I did my previous session.  We agreed it would be best to ease back into lifting.  

Noticeable Changes

My husband was surprised to see how much my form improved for my overhead presses.  Last time, they were terrible!  Holding the barbell has grown a bit more comfortable as well.