LaLaNoble's Ergoblast Log

[LaLaNoble]

Thank you to the Ergo team! This is my very first time using a Pre and my very first log so I'm excited to get started. First off... a little bit about me...

I am a 26 year old mother of two who is trying to take back control of my body after having back to back pregnancies. I played soccer for 5 years and was very athletic up until 3 years ago when i started having kids and pretty much stopped exercising all together. This past December is when I made the change and started to really focus on eating healthy and training hard.

My goals during this log is to lose 6-8 pounds. Current weight is 163 so it would be ideal to finally get out of the 160's. Also looking to increase my strength.


I workout with my husband 4 days a week, doing weights and cardio.

Let's jump in!

[Rob1882]

In

[LaLaNoble]

Monday - Chest & Shoulders

Cardio
15 running on treadmill

Bench Press
10x55
8x95
6x105
4x115
2x135
1x165
10x55 - Pauses
*Husband spotted me on last 2nd rep of 135 and the rep on 165

DB Incline Press Superset with DB Press
10x20 ===>>> 10x20
10x20 ===>>> 10x20
10x20 ===>>> 10x20

Incline Cable Flies Triple Drop Set
10x15, 7x10, 10x5
7x15, 5x10, 10x5
10x15, 6x10, 10x5

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press
10x50
10x70
10x90

DB Front Raises Superset with Machine Lateral Raises
10x15 ===>>> 20x20
10x10 ===>>> 20x20
10x10 ===>>> 20x20
* dropped to 10lbs for front shoulder raises

Thoughts:
This is my first time using a Pre workout. I had the kiwi strawberry mixed with 8 ounces of water. it dissolved well and the taste was a little tart but i enjoyed it. Since this is my first time using a pre i didnt really now what to expect as far as how my body would react. I cant say that it gave me a huge jolt of energy but i didnt feel completely worn out after a pretty tiring workout so i was pleased with that.

I really wanted to be able to bench 165 but didn't get it. This will be a new goal for me to be able to bench my body weight without a spot.

[Rjeezie]

Subbed

[ERGOGENIX]

In after Rjeezie

[LaLaNoble]

Tuesday - Legs

Cardio
20 minutes on elliptical

Squats
10x115
10x125
5x135
5x155
5x175

Lying Leg Curls
12x55
12x60
12x65
12x60

Standing 1-Leg Calf Raises
30x20
30x20
30x20
30x20

Lunges
***Not sure how many, but it's around the entire inside of the building.

Ball Squeezes
4 sets of 50

Stretching
10 minutes of stretching

Thoughts:
I've gotten stronger in my legs and I need to up my weight on everything (at least squats). Today I actually felt the pre workout more when it kicked it. I think it was timed perfect so when I started cardio I felt it. Good leg day.

[LaLaNoble]

Wednesday - Off day/Stretching

Wednesday is my off day but I will do a 20-30 minute stretching routine at home.

[Rob1882]

Awesome workout in

Mirin the Squat work

[wishiwasdivin]

Ok I'm here so let the party began

You doing a GJ for first time running a log.

Also mirin dat weight your moving on squats

[wishiwasdivin]

Just checking in to see how things are going?

[LaLaNoble]

Awesome workout in

Mirin the Squat work

Thanks. Slowly trying to get them stronger.

Ok I'm here so let the party began

You doing a GJ for first time running a log.

Also mirin dat weight your moving on squats

Thanks. My husband is helping me run the log!!!! But I'm starting to spend more time around BB.com so I'm learning.

Just checking in to see how things are going?

Going good. Liking Ergoblast a little more each time I use it!

[LaLaNoble]

Thursday - Back

Cardio
20 minutes elliptical

T-Bar Row Machine
10x45
10x70
5x80
5x90
5x115
*Need to go up in weight. Getting stronger!

Lat Pull Downs
12x60
12x75
12x90
12x105
*Struggled with last 4 reps on 105

V-Bar Pull Downs
10x75
10x90
10x105
*Struggled with last 2 reps

Giant Set: Machine Rows - Overhand Grip, Mixed Grip, Underhand Grip
10x10x10 - 40x40x40
10x10x10 - 40x40x40
10x10x10 - 40x40x40

Abs
Various ab exercises

Stretching
10 minutes of stretching

Thoughts:
I'm liking Ergoblast a little more each time I've taken it. I didn't really feel much the first day, but each day I'm getting more of "something"! Back day felt good and it feels like I'm getting stronger each week!

[wishiwasdivin]

Strong back work

[wishiwasdivin]

Just checking in seeing how things are going and if you have any questions?

[LaLaNoble]

Strong back work

Just checking in seeing how things are going and if you have any questions?

Thanks. Everything is going great so far, no questions yet!

[LaLaNoble]

Friday - Arms

Cardio
20 min on Treadmill

DB Curls
10x15
10x20
10x25
*Need to up weight

EZ Bar Curl Superset with DB Hammer Curls
10x25 ===>>> 10x15
10x35 ===>>> 10x15
10x35 ===>>> 10x15
*Moved weight up after first set and next time will start with 35

DB Spider Curl Triple Drop Sets
10x10x10 - 15x10x5
10x10x10 - 15x10x5
10x10x10 - 15x10x5
*Next time will start with 20's and end on 10's because 5 felt too light

DB OH Tri Extension
10x20
10x25
10x30
10x35
*Next time start with 25 and go up in weight

Giant Set: Bench Dips, Tri Extensions, Cable Kick Backs
20x20x20 - BWx30x5
20x20x20 - BWx30x5
20x20x20 - BWx30x5
20x20x20 - BWx30x5
*I hate kickbacks!!!

Thoughts:
Felt good. I'm glad to see I'm getting stronger and a lot of my lifts seem to be going up!

[wishiwasdivin]

Solid work LaLa..

I like the spider curls, I feel they really hit the biceps good.

Getting stronger is a win, keep up it up

[LaLaNoble]

Monday - Chest & Back

Cardio
15 minutes elliptical

Bench Press Superset with Assisted Wide Grip Pull-Ups
15x65 ===>>> 9xBW
10x85 ===>>> 9xBW
5x115 ===>>> 7xBW
5x145 ===>>> 6xBW
5x165
10x85
* Assisted Pull-Ups = Husband held feet

DB Incline Press Superset with Inverted Rows
10x25 ===>>> 9xBW
10x30 ===>>> 9xBW
10x35 ===>>> 9xBW

Decline Push-Ups Superset with Quick Steps
6xBW ===>>> 1 Min
10xBW ===>>> 1 Min
8xBW ===>>> 1 Min

Wide Grip Lat Pull Downs Super Set with Lateral Quick Steps
10x75 ===>>> 1 Min
10x90 ===>>> 1 Min
10x105 ===>>> 1 Min

Ab Routine
I did leg raise push downs - Leg raises with somebody pushing your legs back toward the ground. After that I did Mountain climbers. Did 3 sets until failure on both. Wasn't really counting reps.

Thoughts:
i felt distracted during my workout today but managed to finish well. Felt good about my pullups today because Im getting stronger and i was able to do more then normal. I cant wait until i can do them without assistance.

[wishiwasdivin]

Nice job LaLa, doing assistance pull ups is going to be a thing of the past for you soon.

[LaLaNoble]

Nice job LaLa, doing assistance pull ups is going to be a thing of the past for you soon.

Thanks. I hope so. That is one of my goals to be able to pull up my body weight!

[LaLaNoble]

Tuesday - Leg Day

Cardio
30 minutes on Treadmill

Lying Leg Curls Superset with Leg extensions
10x60 =>> 10x55
10x70 =>> 10x55
10x80 =>> 10x55
10x90 =>> 10x55

Squat
*Warm up with body weight goblet squats

10x135
5x155
5x185 - PR
3x205 - PR, most I've EVER done!!!!
10x95 with 2 second pauses





Leg Press Triple Drop Sets
10x10x10 - 395x305x215
10x10x10 - 395x305x215
10x10x10 - 395x305x215

Ball Squeezes Superset with DB Goblet Squats
50 Ball Squeezes =>> 20x60
50 Ball Squeezes =>> 20x60
50 Ball Squeezes =>> 20x60

Thoughts:
I haven't felt this sore in a while but I can now tell that my have been working out harder and getting stronger. Leg day is now my favorite!!!

[wishiwasdivin]

Thanks. I hope so. That is one of my goals to be able to pull up my body weight!

And you will hit that goal, just keep your eye on the prize and don't let anything stand in your way..

[wishiwasdivin]

Nice work on them squats..

ErgoBlast-ed some PR's

[LaLaNoble]

And you will hit that goal, just keep your eye on the prize and don't let anything stand in your way..

Thanks

Nice work on them squats..

ErgoBlast-ed some PR's

Yes I was excited to hit it. Now my goal is 2 plates

[wishiwasdivin]

Thanks



Yes I was excited to hit it. Now my goal is 2 plates

PR's are a great feeling along with the momentum boost

[LaLaNoble]

PR's are a great feeling along with the momentum boost

Definitely. Motivation for the next PR!

[wishiwasdivin]

Definitely. Motivation for the next PR!

Oh yes

[LaLaNoble]

Thursday - Back

Cardio
5 minutes on treadmill

Mixed Grip Pull-Ups - Assisted
6xBW
5xBW
6xBW
6xBW

Rack Pulls
5x135
5x185
5x225
1x245 - PR

Lat Pull Downs
10x75
10x105
10x120

Rope Face Pulls Superset with Smith Machine Shrugs
15x20 ==>> 15x135
15x20 ==>> 15x135
15x20 ==>> 15x135
15x20 ==>> 15x135

Giant Set: Decline Sit Ups, Obliques, & Hyperextensions
15xBW ==>> 15x45lbs ==>> 15xBW
15xBW ==>> 15x45lbs ==>> 15xBW
15xBW ==>> 15x45lbs ==>> 15xBW

Thoughts:
Felt horrible today. No energy at all... even with the blast I felt dead. Hubby rearranged the workout and we didn't do as much. Also pretty sore from early in the week. Maybe it's because I've been hitting PR's. Hopefully, I'll feel better for tomorrow's workout.

[wishiwasdivin]

Congrats on the PR..

Getting stronger an hitting PR's = changes lol.. The soreness is basically very tiny injuries called microdamage in the muscle fibers and connective tissue. We have ErgoChain coming out very soon that will help with a faster recovery to those tissues

Make sure to take in plenty of water/protein to help with some soreness. Also Stretching the muscles out can help with soreness as well right after your training. I haven't seen it in any of your posts but do you every do any Foam Rolling? Or you can also use a PVC pipe

[MuscleMom]

Thank you to the Ergo team! This is my very first time using a Pre and my very first log so I'm excited to get started. First off... a little bit about me...

I am a 26 year old mother of two who is trying to take back control of my body after having back to back pregnancies. I played soccer for 5 years and was very athletic up until 3 years ago when i started having kids and pretty much stopped exercising all together. This past December is when I made the change and started to really focus on eating healthy and training hard.

My goals during this log is to lose 6-8 pounds. Current weight is 163 so it would be ideal to finally get out of the 160's. Also looking to increase my strength.


I workout with my husband 4 days a week, doing weights and cardio.

Let's jump in!

Mommies can do it too!! Good luck with your goals! Im in for the fun!