What did you pick up and put back down today?

[Vivacia]

A thread to share and celebrate success for those of us who don't know many fans of weight lifting in real life?

[Littlepumpkinpie]

Got an extra 10kg on leg press so now pushing 160kg for 15reps x4 sets
Deadlifts back in program Pb was 80kg now shot up to 100kg so proud of myself.

[chiruri]

That's brilliant! You should be chuffed.
I PBd my snatch today. Managed 50kg cleanly. Lost my nerve trying for 52.5kg but I'm sure it'll get there.

[Vivacia]

No PBs here, but I am managing 3 reps of my previous 1 rep PBs so far this (I started on Sayurday and got a head start)

[Vivacia]

No lifting this weekend? Me neither, although DS1 and DP had a very successful sports weekend. The rest of us did a lot of eating and sunbathing.

[brainwashed]

34kg push press today ?

[GeekLove]

24kg snatch on the kettlebells yesterday - a new PB!
Congrats on the other PBs!

It is quite instructive when weight training not to be strong for a woman, just be strong. It doesn't matter how strong you are compared to other people just where you've come from.

[RJnomore]

No PBs here but back from a holiday and before that I haven't done free weights for a few months, just my Kettlebells and martial arts, so quite pleased with my 3 x10 60k deadlifts yesterday.

I do them in s circuit with low weight squats (25k sandbag) lat pulls at 30k and push-ups (body weight obvs). It's a real sweat fest.

I've booked in with my PT on Monday to get going again :-s

[RJnomore]

I'm another one who cNt squat btw. My legs mean I HAVE to turn my knees and toes out to get down. My Physio pal said it's more important to keep them in line than force them straight?

[MonkeysandParrots]

Haven't been here for a while, everyone is doing so well, it inspires me! Anyway, working through shoulder and knee niggles so, am so so pleased that today I managed deadlift of 75kgs x3, x4 and finished with a x5. Only had to move to switch grip after 70kgs too. Dead chuffed!

Just a out to go into see physio though so not sure what she'll say ... Hopefully all good

[sleepwhenidie]

I struggle with form on squats, my ankles are just so inflexible (can't do a yoga squat with heels down either). The reason for this is usually hip and/or ankle inflexibility I think.

[brainwashed]

63kg for 5 back squats....struggled a bit on the last few reps but did them ???? ....thanks to my lovely training partner who pushed me beyond 60kg.

[brainwashed]

24kg strict press...5 sets of 5

[brainwashed]

Looks like I'm by myself here.. .but here goes anyway..43.5kg for push press this morning...no idea where that came from ????

[Mide7]

Good work brainwashed. Overhead PRs are the best because it takes so bloody long to get them in my experience.

I've recently just set a new strict overhead press PR. After it staying the same for about 2 years, altho I haven't focussed on that lift much.

[crossparsley]

90kg deadlift - 150% of bodyweight! I am so ridiculously proud, I got 85kg over a year ago and then nothing more for ever. Really convinced by my trainer's cycle plan - would love to get 100kg by Christmas but 95kg will be very cheering.

[brainwashed]

46kg push press this morning

[Frescoed]

Good work brain and cross, sounds like you're both making good gains! A 100kg deadlift is on my goals list for when the baby's born and I can lift real weights again, you'll have to keep us posted cross.

[RJnomaaaaaargh]

Ooh good people are still here!

I had a goal of 100k deadlift but I've been waylaid by Kettlebell pentathlon training.

I'm sitting at a PB of 80 so far.

[swooosh]

I need to have a recent PB session.

This morning was a metabolic circuit weights class but yesterday I did:

• 40kg Romanian deadlifts 3x8
  
• 50kg deadlifts 3x10
  

Then supersetted 4x12 the hamstring curl (10kg, variations on foot position) glute cable kick backs and the GHD machine with a 5kg plate.

[swooosh]

I need to have a decent PB session.

This morning was a metabolic circuit weights class but yesterday I did:

• 40kg Romanian deadlifts 3x8
  
• 50kg deadlifts 3x10
  

Then supersetted 4x12 the hamstring curl (10kg, variations on foot position) glute cable kick backs and the GHD machine with a 5kg plate.

[swooosh]

I need to have a decent PB session.

This morning was a metabolic circuit weights class but yesterday I did:

• 40kg Romanian deadlifts 3x8
  
• 50kg deadlifts 3x10
  

Then supersetted 4x12 the hamstring curl (10kg, variations on foot position) glute cable kick backs and the GHD machine with a 5kg plate.

[IronMaggie]

I had a week off training with a horrid stomach bug, and only got back to it last night, with a circuit of deadlifts, push presses and lunges. I don't think I lost too much strength, but I am extremely sore today. It's mostly my bum, which is great as it feels like I'm doing something right!

[Brainwashed]

A while since I posted on here but 2 new pbs recently....70kg back squat and 85kg deadlift ( I weigh 60kg)

[OnMyWhistle]

Haven't posted in here before - hello! I'm completely new to weightlifting - over the last few weeks I've been learning the lifts (with help) and now I'm having a go at stronglifts 5x5. I started with just the bar and so far I'm up to
Squat 27.5kg
OH press still 20kg
Bench 25kg
Row 32.5kg
Deadlift 45kg.

Loving it so far - it's quite addictive! Looking forward to seeing where I can go with it, any tips for a complete beginner much appreciated!

[IronMaggie]

Is this thread still going? I haven't focused as much on strength progress recently, but I checked in on my 1 rep max for a few lifts last weekend, and I'm up to 120kg for my deadlift which is a big improvement from where I was before! I still can't really bench press to save my life so need to work on that...

And it's usually my grip that lets me down first, so I might need to look into how I improve that too - any tips welcome.