Zizzy80's Training Log

[LizzyLifts]

Hey Zizzy,

Awesome workout above. And congrats on the fat loss and loss around the waistline! I wish I had taken measurements before I started. So cool to see the actual numbers. Enjoy the deload, then have at it again!

[atypical1]

That's awesome on the fat loss! It's really important to keep records like you have and that's a perfect example of why. It's really motivating seeing the changes in writing like that.

james

[zizzy80]

@Liz: Thanks for the encouragement! Its a real booster to keep on going to see those numbers.

@james: Yea, I intend to keep all my records together and show it to the world when I finally achieve my goal(!). I'm not trying to get there overnight any more. And I am starting to really enjoy the challenges the bar is bringing. Thanks!

[zizzy80]

Workout
- Box squat: 5x45lbs, 3x95lbs, 5x5 160lbs -- solid. felt good.
- Bench: 5x5 80lbs -- solid here too.
- Inverse Row: 12/7/5 -- I could go up to 12 easily pretty good.
- Pushup: 8/5/4 -- felt good here too. I think pushup has been improving. Not sure if its the result of the deload or a lighter weight on the bench.
- Reverse C: 3x12
- Cardio: 5min. walking -- had to run to the friend's party. But I squeezed in the workout!


Another funny thing happened today at the gym. These 2 guys came to the squat rack while I was just warming up. They briefly asked how long I'll be on and they went to do something else. They kind of lingered around and when I was done, one of the guys asked, "Are you a powerlifter?" I said, no. And he said, your form is really really good. Another feel good moment, and a nice note to end the workout.

[muddy]

And he said, your form is really really good. Another feel good moment, and a nice note to end the workout.

I was going to start some discussion about how you never know which form he might have been talking about and you'll have to decide which kind of compliment you would prefer, but I'll refrain.

That's really a great comment - what a terrific way to end a workout (and a week).

[bobu]

Actually I think you are a power lifter! You're doing all the lifts well and with good numbers. I'm impressed!
Bye the way I went to high school in Silver Spring back when the earth was young.

[zizzy80]

I was going to start some discussion about how you never know which form he might have been talking about and you'll have to decide which kind of compliment you would prefer, but I'll refrain.

Good point. I wonder.

[zizzy80]

Actually I think you are a power lifter! You're doing all the lifts well and with good numbers. I'm impressed!
Bye the way I went to high school in Silver Spring back when the earth was young.

Which high school did you go to? I went to high school in Silver Spring as well.

[bobu]

Montgomery Blair, at the same time as Goldie Hawn and Connie Chung.

Good workout by the way! Deloads have become my favorite part of the program.

[zizzy80]

Oh wow! Springbrook over here.

Yes. Deloading has brought me such an unexpected satisfaction. Loving it right now!

[bobu]

Small world.

[zizzy80]

Small world.

Indeed.

[zizzy80]

Workout
- Box squat: 5x45lbs, 3x95lbs, 2x130lbs, 5x5 165lbs -- solid, but it was tough. supine bridge between the warmups.
- Overhead: 3x5 60lbs -- easy. But I felt the last set. I found out the problem. It was the shoulders. I was madly doing the shoulder dislocation for about 3 days and it made the world of the difference.
- Deadlift: 1x5 215lbs!!!!!!!! -- I did it!!!
- Pullup: 1x3 reverse.
- Prone B.: 3x30sec one legged.
- Cardio: 40 min. elliptical --5 min cut short to make the dinner with friends


Oh boy. It was the 3rd attempt on the deadlift and I delivered it. Felt good. And all of my shoulder and glute activation exercises are paying off. Really paying off. I think as the weights go up, your weaknesses become more apparent so you can target them. Can't wait for the next workout.

[LizzyLifts]

- Deadlift: 1x5 215lbs!!!!!!!! -- I did it!!!

Oh boy. It was the 3rd attempt on the deadlift and I delivered it. Felt good. And all of my shoulder and glute activation exercises are paying off. Really paying off. I think as the weights go up, your weaknesses become more apparent so you can target them. Can't wait for the next workout.

Awesome job on Deads! You own it now girl

You and Kathy and PG have inspired me to work on those glutes too. Way to go Zizzy.

[atypical1]

I think as the weights go up, your weaknesses become more apparent so you can target them. Can't wait for the next workout.

Great lifts and your observation has been my experience too.

james