penny0527 & Ischepis reaching new heights with Peak 400

[penny0527]

and 9 sets of squats isn't work?

Work? Yes! Good? No

[KissIcon]

Work? Yes! Good? No

better than nothing
more than most
me jealous 'cause me no can squat

[penny0527]

better than nothing
more than most
me jealous 'cause me no can squat

That sucks worse than my sh!tty squats.

[RyouBakua]

i admit, im pretty dependent on the mirror too

but im sure youll get better



and nice job with the PRs Is!

[mvd546]

Day 27 of Peak 400 and Con-Crete

Powerlifting Day: Squats

HIGH BAR SQUATS
45x8
95x5x2
85x5x2
95x5x3
105x4

We went to another gym today. It was the second time I've done squats there. It is a "real" gym with legit powerlifting and strongman equipment. My first experience squatting there was pretty bad. Today was slightly better probably because I knew to reduce the weight quite a bit. My usual gym has mirrors that I use to make sure I'm centered under the bar correctly from left to right, check my elbows, etc. Guess what? Apparently I have become dependent upon the mirror. Take the mirror away and holy mind**** Batman. I was not prepared for that the first time squatting at this gym. At least I was this time. I did several sets today with low weight to get used to no mirror. I think it showed me I don't need to do a meet yet because this is how they are set up. I need more practice in this scenario. I also think I may switch the pins around if I can at my usual gym so I can squat NOT facing the mirror. I felt more comfortable by the end and I dont want to take a step back. I am curious if anyone else uses mirrors and if they have tried to go completely without after. If so did it take any adjusting?

Did I mention this gym is in a garage with no a/c and it is in the 90's here?

Nine sets of squats is a lot but I did the 9th even though everyone else was done at 8. I did not want to quit when I finally started to feel like I was starting to adjust and I wasn't too tired to get one more in.

Nutrition 1969 kcals/159P/221C/54F

All have our off days, but 9 sets of squats isn't bad. I have always relied on the mirror when I do squats.

Day 24

Tuesday 7/9/13

Chest, biceps, calves

At the Powerhouse gym today, nice place. Don't like that the weights aren't Standard or the regular metal weights. Hate those stupid plastic weights. Psyched and ready to kick some butt.

Bench press- 4x5: 45, 85, 95, 105
110x5 PR
115x3 PR
120x1
Whoa, I was psyched for my benches! I did kick butt here. Felt so light. I can only think it's the Peak 400 and Con-Cret at work here. Wow!

DB presses- 2x10: 30, 35
1x8: 40
Added 2 reps to the last set.

DB incline presses: 3x10: 20, 25, 30
Added 5# here.

Cybex Incline Press- 4x10: 60, 70, 80, 90. Pretty nice machine; I like the angle.

Seated preacher curls- 3x10- 55, 60, 65
Holy heavy curls! Didn't know the bar was 35, not 25, so I braved it out!

Hammer curls- 3x10: 20, 20, 25
These got my biceps so pumped up! I was feeling that pump today with the Peak 400 and Con-Cret! I have never felt a pump like that after my bi workout before.

Concentration curls- 3x10: 15, 15, 20
Got that squeeze at the top!

Cybex curl machine- 3x10: 40, 45, 50
Liked this Cybex machine too.

Seated calf raises- 4x12: 70

2 new bench PR's- so exciting!
Added a few reps and some more weight here and there but tough to judge because of different equipment. Was an incredible workout!

Strong chest work! Congrats on the benching PR's!

[lschepis]

I love neon toes I paint a glitter topcoat on EVERYTHING tho!



Hahahaha that's great



Same girlfriend same! :P

Rachel, U the glitter Queen? I can picture that?

Why did I hear Madonna's "Living in a Material World" in my head when Taiga mentioned that?

KissIcon, Ryo, and mvd thanks for the compliments on my PR. So fun to walk into a gym u don't know like Queen badass and kick some butt. I always give the guys the look like: move over brah.

[wishiwasdivin]

Doing some great work in here ladies keep it up

[Wyomann]

Day 27 of Peak 400 and Con-Crete

Powerlifting Day: Squats

HIGH BAR SQUATS
45x8
95x5x2
85x5x2
95x5x3
105x4

We went to another gym today. It was the second time I've done squats there. It is a "real" gym with legit powerlifting and strongman equipment. My first experience squatting there was pretty bad. Today was slightly better probably because I knew to reduce the weight quite a bit. My usual gym has mirrors that I use to make sure I'm centered under the bar correctly from left to right, check my elbows, etc. Guess what? Apparently I have become dependent upon the mirror. Take the mirror away and holy mind**** Batman. I was not prepared for that the first time squatting at this gym. At least I was this time. I did several sets today with low weight to get used to no mirror. I think it showed me I don't need to do a meet yet because this is how they are set up. I need more practice in this scenario. I also think I may switch the pins around if I can at my usual gym so I can squat NOT facing the mirror. I felt more comfortable by the end and I dont want to take a step back. I am curious if anyone else uses mirrors and if they have tried to go completely without after. If so did it take any adjusting?

Did I mention this gym is in a garage with no a/c and it is in the 90's here?

Nine sets of squats is a lot but I did the 9th even though everyone else was done at 8. I did not want to quit when I finally started to feel like I was starting to adjust and I wasn't too tired to get one more in.

Nutrition 1969 kcals/159P/221C/54F

Squatting without a mirror takes some getting used to. You have to really focus on the "feel" of your positions. I'd keep it light and do more sets until you really feel comfortable and can push it. The thing about competing and any sports is that your technique has to be engrained. You think about it after a lift or throw etc..., but during your lift your only thinking about crushing pussy or w/e to lift the most you can. The technique of it all and the feel is just second nature.

I think you can do more sets of squats because you are still in noobie stage more or less, you aren't recruiting all figers 100% like someone who is elite. Noobies can do more sets, because they haven't taught their bodies to give 100% in the lift yet.

[penny0527]

Second nature. That is what I don't think I have without the mirror. I'm trying to figure out how to stay away from squatting with it now. We don't go to this particular gym each time we squat because it is much farther away.

I am glad to know this isn't out of the ordinary. It was a huge mind fuk. I felt pretty out of wack almost like my equilibrium was off.

I'm used to squatting 8 reps and more recently 5 reps. Pyramiding up to one rep is very different. I feel like my endurance hasn't suffered yet but I think it will eventually. I also have a hard time saying "well this was a crappy session so I will just quit and go home." I have done that. No lie. More likely though I will think "I want to do just one more set to see if I can do better." Practice makes perfect right?

Thanks for all of the info and comments.

[lschepis]

I never use the mirror. I think that's tough to do. Supposed to look up at a spot on the wall; easier to keep your balance.

Thanks guys for the PR congrats. They're so damn motivating!

[penny0527]

I never use the mirror. I think that's tough to do. Supposed to look up at a spot on the wall; easier to keep your balance.

Thanks guys for the PR congrats. They're so damn motivating!

For the most part I do look up. Especially on the way up. To say I don't ever look in the mirror anytime from start to finish.....no way I could say that. It's there.

[lschepis]

For the most part I do look up. Especially on the way up. To say I don't ever look in the mirror anytime from start to finish.....no way I could say that. It's there.

I don't look in the mirror much because u see guys do it and it looks so narcissistic. I turn away from the mirror or watch my form.

[KissIcon]

For the most part I do look up. Especially on the way up. To say I don't ever look in the mirror anytime from start to finish.....no way I could say that. It's there.

I don't look in the mirror much because u see guys do it and it looks so narcissistic. I turn away from the mirror or watch my form.

everytime i would look in the mirror, it would break, so i stopped

[penny0527]

I don't look in the mirror much because u see guys do it and it looks so narcissistic. I turn away from the mirror or watch my form.

I meant during my squats I do some. I don't walk around looking at myself. That's weird to me.

[lschepis]

I meant during my squats I do some. I don't walk around looking at myself. That's weird to me.

At my age, I don't like looking into any mirror.

[penny0527]

At my age, I don't like looking into any mirror.

LOL! To have something to actually look at I would

[GreekyBeth]

Day 27 of Peak 400 and Con-Crete

Powerlifting Day: Squats

HIGH BAR SQUATS
45x8
95x5x2
85x5x2
95x5x3
105x4

We went to another gym today. It was the second time I've done squats there. It is a "real" gym with legit powerlifting and strongman equipment. My first experience squatting there was pretty bad. Today was slightly better probably because I knew to reduce the weight quite a bit. My usual gym has mirrors that I use to make sure I'm centered under the bar correctly from left to right, check my elbows, etc. Guess what? Apparently I have become dependent upon the mirror. Take the mirror away and holy mind**** Batman. I was not prepared for that the first time squatting at this gym. At least I was this time. I did several sets today with low weight to get used to no mirror. I think it showed me I don't need to do a meet yet because this is how they are set up. I need more practice in this scenario. I also think I may switch the pins around if I can at my usual gym so I can squat NOT facing the mirror. I felt more comfortable by the end and I dont want to take a step back. I am curious if anyone else uses mirrors and if they have tried to go completely without after. If so did it take any adjusting?

Did I mention this gym is in a garage with no a/c and it is in the 90's here?

Nine sets of squats is a lot but I did the 9th even though everyone else was done at 8. I did not want to quit when I finally started to feel like I was starting to adjust and I wasn't too tired to get one more in.

Nutrition 1969 kcals/159P/221C/54F

Ive always had a mirror. I can't imagine not having one. Kudos for pushing through and hitting that 9th set. That's a lot!

Day 24

Tuesday 7/9/13

Chest, biceps, calves

At the Powerhouse gym today, nice place. Don't like that the weights aren't Standard or the regular metal weights. Hate those stupid plastic weights. Psyched and ready to kick some butt.

Bench press- 4x5: 45, 85, 95, 105
110x5 PR
115x3 PR
120x1
Whoa, I was psyched for my benches! I did kick butt here. Felt so light. I can only think it's the Peak 400 and Con-Cret at work here. Wow!

DB presses- 2x10: 30, 35
1x8: 40
Added 2 reps to the last set.

DB incline presses: 3x10: 20, 25, 30
Added 5# here.

Cybex Incline Press- 4x10: 60, 70, 80, 90. Pretty nice machine; I like the angle.

Seated preacher curls- 3x10- 55, 60, 65
Holy heavy curls! Didn't know the bar was 35, not 25, so I braved it out!

Hammer curls- 3x10: 20, 20, 25
These got my biceps so pumped up! I was feeling that pump today with the Peak 400 and Con-Cret! I have never felt a pump like that after my bi workout before.

Concentration curls- 3x10: 15, 15, 20
Got that squeeze at the top!

Cybex curl machine- 3x10: 40, 45, 50
Liked this Cybex machine too.

Seated calf raises- 4x12: 70

2 new bench PR's- so exciting!
Added a few reps and some more weight here and there but tough to judge because of different equipment. Was an incredible workout!

Awesome on your new PR's!!!!!! There's more to come I'm certain. Love that you include the "squeeze" at the top of your concentration curls.

[penny0527]

My lower body did not get the memo that yesterday was a lightweight day. I. Am. Sore.

[RyouBakua]

I don't look in the mirror much because u see guys do it and it looks so narcissistic

but im so nice!

[lschepis]

but im so nice!

Well I might look in the mirror to look at u. I love when I'm the only chick in the gym; so much eye candy.

[lschepis]

Day 25

Wednesday 7/10/13

Rest day....really? Oh gosh, don't know what to do with myself. Well I got wet:



And flirted with a frog:

[RyouBakua]

nice suit


but whats the deal with the frog?

[History in Effect]

Well I might look in the mirror to look at u. I love when I'm the only chick in the gym; so much eye candy.

Only chick in the gym...everybody loooking like ooh

[storm1507]

Nice benching and squatting in here.

I really need to start squatting without the mirror!

Impressive!

[budman7811]

Day 25

Wednesday 7/10/13

Rest day....really? Oh gosh, don't know what to do with myself. Well I got wet:



And flirted with a frog:

At least you had fun

[Wyomann]

And flirted with a frog:

****ing frogs always get the women.

[penny0527]

Day 28

Rest Day

Nada to report since it was a rest day. We went to see the movie World War Z last night since the theater was too packed last Sunday.

Nutrition 1836 kcals/136P/212C/54F
I was 134 calories short because it was late when we got home from the movie. I was too rushed to get in bed that I didn't make the last meal I had planned.

[lschepis]

Ok guys, the deal with the frog is that I'm a huge flirt and that includes anything with 3...um I mean 4 legs and even green, any color. I was wanting to kiss that frog and get a bad boy...um I mean a prince.

Storm, thanks for the compliment on the bikini. U guys are always so impressed when a lot of skin is involved.

Penny, I saw the trailer for that movie and saw thousands of ppl flying over a wall of water to their death. Too depressing for me but how was it?

Beth, I do love that squeeze at the top.

[penny0527]

World War Z was awesome. Loved it! All three of us did. It was an edge-of-your-seat type movie.

[taiga1]

Awesome job on all the PRs ladies!! Woot! Woot! Straight killin' it up in here!!!

I ALWAYS look in mirrors...lifting or not lifting. That's what they are for. Duh!