I did a lot of bodyweight squats in many variations.
I registered properly at the gym instead of just getting a day pass, and I did deadlifts and squats and goodmornings and overhead presses and dips and more pull-ups and reminded myself of just how abysmal my bench-press is.
I've been doing a lot of core/lumbar strength/stability work this week. I have pretty much nailed the 60-second elbow plank (4 stars!!!), and can manage a shaky 30-second after, but not a second 60-second. My lower right side is giving "Danger, Will Robinson!" feelings right now, though, so I think I need to take the weekend off of those.
I did two sets of arm and leg lifts yesterday, which are harder than you'd think, and one set today (see above, re: right side). Besides core strength, just having to hold myself on one arm and knee for 60 seconds is working my arm muscles.
My PT recommended an exercise ball. I'm going to get one today.
I did two full-body workout this week and will probably do more upper-body work later today. (I neeeeeed it.)
I've been working on the machines for a few weeks because, well, you don't have to think about them much and it was an easy way to start. Lately I've started eying the free weights. :D We'll see. (Although there's no way I'm giving up the assisted chin-up machine. I love that no matter how bad I am at it.)
I live for the assisted chin-up machine, myself, but I tend to avoid all other machines unless all the 12 and 15-lb free weights are taken. Free weights are just way more fun.
Building back up to where I was before my shoulder spanged. Went to the gym three times. Got back up to my previous weights on all exercises this morning but I could only do 15 shoulder raises and 10 bicep curls. ):
Still can't do dips at all because of the shoulder.
30 seconds on planks again! Going to try for 45 seconds next week.
I've been stuck either in bed or sitting reading for most of this week, but I did manage even so to do some whatever-it's-called-when-you-make-muscles-oppose-other-muscles, which I can do without moving my head much (I have migraines). I pull invisible elastic with my hands and feet. It still feels like a proper workout.
Moar Crossfit. Learned the L-sit, and now it is my utter and solemn vow to get at least 10-15 seconds on that sucker. First try: only 28 seconds on the tucked L-sit - it is remarkably difficult.
Learned how to properly front squat and back squat! Learned the squat clean - which is a weird, weird exercise.
Three more NRoL4W workouts for me this week, and another Pilates session.
Strength gains are going a bit more slowly now, but I was able to up on the incline chest press and the bent-over barbell row. Squat depth is continuing to improve. I'm also able to hold a full length elbow plank for one minute now.
Squats! And two negative pull-ups (jump up, lower down). Plus my complete home workout, and something inspired by Tabatha sprints around the block. (Run about 30 seconds, walk for 60 to 90).
The rest of the week I was whimpering softly when walking down stairs, getting up from chairs, or lifting my arms, but I managed to do at least planks (45 seconds, 15 seconds pause, 60 seconds) and back extensions (same times) on Thursday.
Also had my shoulder checked. No push-ups or any sideways+upwards/forwards movements for now, but everthing close to the body is OK. Found this for shoulder rehab: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDd6fwUgJIE .
Squats! And two negative pull-ups (jump up, lower down). Plus my complete home workout, and something inspired by Tabatha sprints around the block. (Run about 30 seconds, walk for 60 to 90).
Rock ON. Especially as you are doing all my favourite things *g*.
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I did a push-ups experiment for Skience!!!.
I did a lot of bodyweight squats in many variations.
I registered properly at the gym instead of just getting a day pass, and I did deadlifts and squats and goodmornings and overhead presses and dips and more pull-ups and reminded myself of just how abysmal my bench-press is.
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I did two sets of arm and leg lifts yesterday, which are harder than you'd think, and one set today (see above, re: right side). Besides core strength, just having to hold myself on one arm and knee for 60 seconds is working my arm muscles.
My PT recommended an exercise ball. I'm going to get one today.
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Exercise balls are great for stability stuff, and can also substitute for a bench for all kinds of weights work.
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I've been working on the machines for a few weeks because, well, you don't have to think about them much and it was an easy way to start. Lately I've started eying the free weights. :D We'll see. (Although there's no way I'm giving up the assisted chin-up machine. I love that no matter how bad I am at it.)
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Lately I've started eying the free weights. :D
*tempts you*
Come over to the Dark Side, we have kettlebells ...
(Though I hear assisted chin-up machines are indeed awesome; I've never had a chance to try one.)
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Still can't do dips at all because of the shoulder.
30 seconds on planks again! Going to try for 45 seconds next week.
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Learned how to properly front squat and back squat! Learned the squat clean - which is a weird, weird exercise.
(and I did a kipping pullup with no pain YAY)
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These are a few of my favourite things ... [/Julie Andrews]
Also, oooh for cleans (squat or power). I have only admired them from a distance as of yet.
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Strength gains are going a bit more slowly now, but I was able to up on the incline chest press and the bent-over barbell row. Squat depth is continuing to improve. I'm also able to hold a full length elbow plank for one minute now.
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The rest of the week I was whimpering softly when walking down stairs, getting up from chairs, or lifting my arms, but I managed to do at least planks (45 seconds, 15 seconds pause, 60 seconds) and back extensions (same times) on Thursday.
Also had my shoulder checked. No push-ups or any sideways+upwards/forwards movements for now, but everthing close to the body is OK. Found this for shoulder rehab: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDd6fwUgJIE .
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Rock ON. Especially as you are doing all my favourite things *g*.
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