Something Something Dangerzone

[LunaLifts]

Welcome!
So I decided to start a new journal. Largely because there's a lot of backstory in the old one that I feel I've moved forward a lot from, and want to leave behind me. I still have off days, we all do in our own ways, but I want to focus on where I am now, and where I'm going from here.

Thing to note, new readers may notice my workouts are labeled as at "Jay's" or "Home." Jay is my boyfriend, and we don't currently have a place of our own yet, despite a lot of searching, and disappointing listings. I spend time at his place, but when he's at work I spend time at my dad's. For reasons. Plus more freedom to do what I need to (cook, lift, etc), and more privacy to do these things. Workout's vary depending on where I am, because of the equipment at either place.

Current Stuff:
Status: Bulking

Current Program:
Adjusted version of PHUL.

Current Supps:
Creatine
Protein Powder (When needed.)
I occasionally take Six Star PWO Explosion if I think my stomach can handle it.

PRs:
Bench: 85lbs
Squat: 105lbs
Deadlift (Sumo): 155lbs

Next Goals:
Bench: 100lbs
Squat: 125lbs
Deadlift: 175lbs

Long Term/Being Optimistic
Bench: 135lbs
Squat: 200lbs
Deadlift: 300lbs
Like I said, being optimistic. :P

Other Strength Goals
Pull Up
Chin Up
One Handed Push Up
Pistol Squat
Human Flag (Super Optimistic, lol)

[anandagirl]

First!

[FallenAngel80]

I'm in!

[GingerHanna]

I'm in. With popcorn!

[phoenix4444]

Late to the party, as usual

Loving those long term goals. Keep the eye on the prize

[LunaLifts]

First!

I'm in!

I'm in. With popcorn!

Late to the party, as usual

Loving those long term goals. Keep the eye on the prize

Yay. Thanks for hoping over guys.

And yup, some pretty lofty goals there lol, but I've got a long time to get my strength up to that. Human flag though, that would be something.

[GingerHanna]

And yup, some pretty lofty goals there lol, but I've got a long time to get my strength up to that. Human flag though, that would be something.

Human flag... why not? It's one of my long term goals for sure. Nothing stopping you but yourself. ;-)

In the meantime I'm focusing on being able to do a chin up and pull up... one thing at a time!

[LunaLifts]

Human flag... why not? It's one of my long term goals for sure. Nothing stopping you but yourself. ;-)

In the meantime I'm focusing on being able to do a chin up and pull up... one thing at a time!

Lol, yep, those are my first two. HF just seems so hard, gotta work on my core strength for that one (and overall strength, but definitely that too), don't want to be a limp flag. >.<

Also, while I should be working out right now, I checked the Champion Performance thread, and I got selected! On top of that so did ananda so I have a buddy with me in it! I'm so excited I'm gonna barf! Lol, not really, but I am super hyped.

[LunaLifts]

Monday - Upper Power - Jay's

Lat Pulldown
60lbs x 10
60lbs x 10
60lbs x 8

Chest Press
20lbs x 13
20lbs x 13
30lbs x 5

OHPs
46lbs x 10
46lbs x 9
46lbs x 8

Pendlay Rows
86lbs x 5
86lbs x 5
86lbs x 5

BB Curls
41lbs x 10
41lbs x 10
41lbs x 10

Tricep Pulldowns
30lbs x 9
30lbs x 9
30lbs x 9

Upped the Pendlay row weight, and looks like it can still go up. O.O LPDs were better this time, as were OHPs (at least I didn't screw up the weight this time, lol).
Was still careful with chest press, but the heavier set was alright on my shoulder so hopefully next time I don't have to go light.

Today - Lower Power - Home

Glute Bridges
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 30sec

BB Hack Squats
97lbs x 5
97lbs x 5
97lbs x 5
97lbs x 3
97lbs x 3

Sumo Deadlifts
127lbs x 4
127lbs x 4
127lbs x 3
127lbs x 3
127lbs x 3

So, as you can see, I dropped the accessories again. Partially for time, partially because I didn't feel like setting up for Bulgarian split squats, and playing balance, lol. Added sets though, and wow. I think the hack squats went really well, my quads were put to fluffin' work, lol. Still doing better with keeping form, and resetting between lifts. Thought I was gonna drop it a few times because my hands were so sweaty. >.< (I know, chalk helps, but I don't have any.)
Kind of thinking about doing this more often, focusing on these lifts on power days that it, and doing more of them. Maybe, I guess it depends on how I'm feeling that day.

[anandagirl]

Also, while I should be working out right now, I checked the Champion Performance thread, and I got selected! On top of that so did ananda so I have a buddy with me in it! I'm so excited I'm gonna barf! Lol, not really, but I am super hyped.

Wheeeeee!!! We have an awesome group!!!!! I'm so excited tooo!!!!

So happy to hear the shoulder was good!

Sometimes I hate those balance moves too - although I like split squats 1000X more than step ups

Yay though! Congratulations!!!

[LunaLifts]

Wheeeeee!!! We have an awesome group!!!!! I'm so excited tooo!!!!

So happy to hear the shoulder was good!

Sometimes I hate those balance moves too - although I like split squats 1000X more than step ups

Yay though! Congratulations!!!

And congrats to you too!

I'll take the split squats over lunges. You'd think lunges would be easier to balance with, but I don't think so. lol

[anandagirl]

And congrats to you too!

I'll take the split squats over lunges. You'd think lunges would be easier to balance with, but I don't think so. lol

Thanks! Big fat no to lunges. At least split squats you have two contact points to balance on.

[viccles007]

Very late to the party, but present and subbed! I'm no good at split squats or lunges. LOL

[LunaLifts]

Thanks! Big fat no to lunges. At least split squats you have two contact points to balance on.

I also find that I have far too much of an issue trying not to lean forward with lunges. I keep my upper body up better with SS.

Very late to the party, but present and subbed! I'm no good at split squats or lunges. LOL

Yay!
Practice makes better... but avoiding them altogether works too.

You guys ever have a day where you come on the forum and think "well maybe I'll just hide in the journal section for awhile?" >.<

[phoenix4444]

Monday - Upper Power - Jay's

Lat Pulldown
60lbs x 10
60lbs x 10
60lbs x 8

Chest Press
20lbs x 13
20lbs x 13
30lbs x 5

OHPs
46lbs x 10
46lbs x 9
46lbs x 8

Pendlay Rows
86lbs x 5
86lbs x 5
86lbs x 5

BB Curls
41lbs x 10
41lbs x 10
41lbs x 10

Tricep Pulldowns
30lbs x 9
30lbs x 9
30lbs x 9

Upped the Pendlay row weight, and looks like it can still go up. O.O LPDs were better this time, as were OHPs (at least I didn't screw up the weight this time, lol).
Was still careful with chest press, but the heavier set was alright on my shoulder so hopefully next time I don't have to go light.

Today - Lower Power - Home

Glute Bridges
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 60sec
77lbs x 30sec

BB Hack Squats
97lbs x 5
97lbs x 5
97lbs x 5
97lbs x 3
97lbs x 3

Sumo Deadlifts
127lbs x 4
127lbs x 4
127lbs x 3
127lbs x 3
127lbs x 3

So, as you can see, I dropped the accessories again. Partially for time, partially because I didn't feel like setting up for Bulgarian split squats, and playing balance, lol. Added sets though, and wow. I think the hack squats went really well, my quads were put to fluffin' work, lol. Still doing better with keeping form, and resetting between lifts. Thought I was gonna drop it a few times because my hands were so sweaty. >.< (I know, chalk helps, but I don't have any.)
Kind of thinking about doing this more often, focusing on these lifts on power days that it, and doing more of them. Maybe, I guess it depends on how I'm feeling that day.

Nice set of sessions. Those are some pretty good pendlays. And as far as your lower, you did the important work. When I am tired I will do the same, only main lifts.

[LunaLifts]

Upper Hyper

Push Ups
BW x 12
BW x 11
BW x 10

Pendlay Rows
62lbs x 12
62lbs x 12
62lbs x 12

Arnold Press
40lbs x 12
40lbs x 10
40lbs x 9
(20lbs per side)

Concentration Curls
20lbs x 12
20lbs x 12
20lbs x 9

DB Overhead Pulls
20lbs x 8
20lbs x 7
20lbs x 4

Hate doing the overhead pulls. I love them if I have a single dumbbell of sufficient weight to hold in both hands, but using two is such pain because you have to be so much more careful to not whack yourself in the head with one while you're concentrating on both. I just did them because I couldn't do Tate presses today.

I finally have all I need to make my squat rack. I had the buckets, concrete, posts, etc, but turns out we didn't have a screw gun, or screws here. Jay didn't need his today, so I get to use it. In case you're wondering what the screws are for, just to attach boards to keep the posts in place/level while the concrete dries. That little thing was holding me up. >.< Mixing concrete should be a fun top off after working arms, lol. Just wish me a ton of luck that it doesn't rain today, not a huge chance like 15%, but you never know with the weather.

Nice set of sessions. Those are some pretty good pendlays. And as far as your lower, you did the important work. When I am tired I will do the same, only main lifts.

Thanks I've been doing better with keeping my hips locked more so I don't swing my back, and bracing my core so I think that's helped me jump up my rows a bit. For some reason it's easier with heavier weight though hyper days I still have to work on not swinging, but that's mostly at first because the weight feels light in comparison to power days. Once I get to the second and third set it's better.

Given how challenging stairs are today, I'll take the lower workout as a major win. lol

[LunaLifts]

Well, I got one done in the past hour. Learned some important things about mixing concrete, like don't overestimate your upper body strength vs the strength of fluffin' concrete. Also a bucket is a chit way to mix it. Also, not concrete related, but if that thing is even close to level I'll be happy with it. I did my best, but it's on uneven ground, then it'll be on my uneven floor, it's not gonna matter as long as the posts are upright and the hooks are even height so I don't care if it's not perfect. If it all holds up, and works, I'll consider that a victory.

Not gonna feel like cooking when I'm done, but I'm going to want to eat everything. >.<

[anandagirl]

You guys ever have a day where you come on the forum and think "well maybe I'll just hide in the journal section for awhile?" >.<

Yes

Well, I got one done in the past hour. Learned some important things about mixing concrete, like don't overestimate your upper body strength vs the strength of fluffin' concrete. Also a bucket is a chit way to mix it. Also, not concrete related, but if that thing is even close to level I'll be happy with it. I did my best, but it's on uneven ground, then it'll be on my uneven floor, it's not gonna matter as long as the posts are upright and the hooks are even height so I don't care if it's not perfect. If it all holds up, and works, I'll consider that a victory.

Not gonna feel like cooking when I'm done, but I'm going to want to eat everything. >.<

I can't even imagine hand mixing concrete after arm day

[LunaLifts]

Yes

I can't even imagine hand mixing concrete after arm day

I understand why some of the senior members need to take breaks from it from time to time. lol

And yeah, after two hours (the second hour being much easier) my back, and arms are shot. Picked a nice hot, humid, day for it too. To ease the mixing issue I mixed smaller amounts at a time in the bucket, tilted it, and rolled it back and forth like a concrete mixer. Still had to mix a few stubborn bits with a stick, but overall it was far more convenient. I'm happy though, mostly because I said I'd do it, and I did. I tend to get ideas in my head that I don't follow through with, lol. Still have to add the hooks, but the hard part is done. Should be doing back squats again next lower power day and that's fluffin' great. If it all holds up of course.

I don't have safeties yet, got ideas for it, but not the money, but If I place everything right I can do a box squat type deal with my bed so I can toss it back if I need to. I'm not trying for failure so I should be alright if I'm careful, but chit does happen.

Time to make some foooood! This chick is hungry.

[FallenAngel80]

Enjoy your food, you certainly worked for it!

[anandagirl]

I understand why some of the senior members need to take breaks from it from time to time. lol

I know, I fluctuate between "they're not going to listen anyway if they haven't read the stickies" and "but if nobody answers them with facts they will never learn"
It's exhausting though. Here and the fat loss sections mostly.

Yay for rack! And more yay for food!

[FallenAngel80]

You guys ever have a day where you come on the forum and think "well maybe I'll just hide in the journal section for awhile?" >.<

I've just been in the female misc and thought the same thing lol

[LunaLifts]

Enjoy your food, you certainly worked for it!

You can eat the same thinga million times, but if you work up an appetite first it's the best thing you've ever tasted.

I know, I fluctuate between "they're not going to listen anyway if they haven't read the stickies" and "but if nobody answers them with facts they will never learn"
It's exhausting though. Here and the fat loss sections mostly.

Yay for rack! And more yay for food!

I didn't read the stickies when I first joined either, but I didn't ask a million (or any really) questions, or say something, get advice, and keep doing the same things, etc. I just lurked all the time, and read everyone else's threads, and responses.
Later on I read the stickies, sometime around when I felt comfortable enough to start posting, but still I read and learned first.

I don't get too bothered by newbies with the same questions we always see, and I don't mind helping the people who really want help. Usually it's calorie deficit and lift heavy, or calorie surplus and lift heavy, and maybe knocking out some of the common myths, and explaining proper tracking. Stuff that annoys me over time is the necroposting, especially when the person isn't just asking the same question, they're responding to someone who posted five, six, seven years ago. Also when people give advice, take the time to rewrite all the info in the stickies for someone, and they just seem to ignore it, or flat out tell you they're blowing it off. Like, why even ask then? Plus the occasional guy who just found out there was a female forum, and mistakes it for the general misc.

Yay for food indeed!

I've just been in the female misc and thought the same thing lol

Yeah, though it's amusing when threads containing myths about stuff like fat loss start to get into chit that you've never heard. You know the ones you see, and you just laugh because you never heard that particular piece of ridiculous nonsense. lol

[viccles007]

That's so awesome that you are making your own squat rack! I wouldn't even have a clue how to use a hammer or a drill. LOL

[LunaLifts]

That's so awesome that you are making your own squat rack! I wouldn't even have a clue how to use a hammer or a drill. LOL

Would have been a lot harder if I didn't find the idea I used online first. Lol.

[jessic2952]

in on new journal

[anandagirl]

Oh yeah, post necromancy drives me nuts. I think its a new thread and start to respond and then I see that it's from 10 years ago. I feel like people are just trying to up their post counts and don't think anyone will notice, when all they have to do is start a journal and then they can post whore the heck out of it.

You have more patience than I do. I had a hard time reading the stickies at first because they are so elementary, but I learned most of everything by reading journals and lurking. I have posted questions before, but half the time (or even more) I start to write a post and then realize that my answer is just time and consistency and tracking results.

[thehobbes]

Hi Luna! I see you EVERYWHERE including the Champion promo, subbing to this log! Oooo so intrigued that you're building your own squat rack. Have never mixed concrete before but am very aware due to the shenanigans of others that you should not eat it (it is NOT cupcake frosting! ), and definitely don't get it on your skin because it'll burn the fuk outta you even though it'll take hours to notice anything awry.

I see glute bridges up there with weight added. Where/how/what?! I recently became able to do a regular glute bridge for 60 seconds. Can't imagine holding extra wt in addition to all the shaking, cursing, and crying during glute bridges lulz.

[jsari23]

super belated "in" to new journal

kudos to you on building your own squat rack!

[lowroller21212]

In on first page of greatness!

Also, while I should be working out right now, I checked the Champion Performance thread, and I got selected! On top of that so did ananda so I have a buddy with me in it! I'm so excited I'm gonna barf! Lol, not really, but I am super hyped.

Yeah saying it's one of the best group of loggers I've been associated with would be an understatement, about to witness something of epic proportions far exceeding Pokemon go.