Huntress Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well, they ain't big numbers round these parts, but I'm going to post them because they show me I'm making progress. I weigh about 133lbs at the moment. End of February - body couldn't work out how to do a squat. With no weights. For real.Mid-March - body couldn't work out how to do a 48lb deadlift. Had to start them up higher on a platform so I could learn the motion.End of May - 5 x 5 deadlifts @ 134lbs. IRM so far is 156lbs. I know I can do more, 156lbs went up so easily but I messed up my form on my last chance and didn't get 167lbs up. In two weeks I get another shot at 1RMs so that's what I'm shooting for now. Other improvements I've noticed:January - could only run for 90 seconds at a time. End of May - can run for 30 minutes with one break in the middle. This is with no cardio training, all strength.January - couldn't do a single full push up, could barely make it through 10 knee pushups. End of May - 5 full pushups. Oh, and I'm about to do a 5k obstacle run called the Warrior Dash over the weekend!I'm still a rookie, but hey, I'm a rookie who is improving and haivng a great time - which to me is the most important thing Quote HuntressCurrent challenge - Rebels - Huntress lays the foundations"The effort yields its own rewards" - Data, Star Trek: TNG. Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Whoooooooooooo! Look at you bein' all kinda of swole! I approve mightily of your progress! Wanna come to the Warriors guild? We have space for ya next to our DL platforms Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Love it. And if you did 5x5 @ 134, you DEFINITELY have more in you! Come to the dark side...we have bacon... Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
TxAg_WxNerd Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Congrats! I want to do one of those obstacle runs so bad. The only problem for me is the ones around me are in the middle of July and I live in Southern Arizona. Quote Level 3 - Ranger Current Challenge: At It Again! Link to comment
Huntress Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 BigM and MirGSS, I think I'll take you up on that. I do want to diversify what I'm doing a little to include things like swimming, bushwalking, and cycling, which I guess are more Ranger than Warrior. But free weights are my biggest fitness love and the backbone to everything else I do. TxAg that makes sense, I wouldn't run one in Australian summer either. Maybe something for Autumn? Quote HuntressCurrent challenge - Rebels - Huntress lays the foundations"The effort yields its own rewards" - Data, Star Trek: TNG. Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 BigM and MirGSS, I think I'll take you up on that. I do want to diversify what I'm doing a little to include things like swimming, bushwalking, and cycling, which I guess are more Ranger than Warrior. But free weights are my biggest fitness love and the backbone to everything else I do. TxAg that makes sense, I wouldn't run one in Australian summer either. Maybe something for Autumn? All the warriors add other little things like conditioning and fun stuff like bigm and his rings. Our main link is lifting being our main love. Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 All the warriors add other little things like conditioning and fun stuff like bigm and his rings. Our main link is lifting being our main love. I do lurve my rings. And other bodyweight tricks. Dragonflags are my latest obsession. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
wesb1898 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 That is some sick progress for 4 months. Rock on! Quote Lvl 8 Half-Orc WarriorSTR: 25 | DEX: 11.75 | STA: 9.75CON: 13.5 | WIS: 10.75 | CHA: 3 Challenge | DAI-GURREN | Stop SmokingYou can't shake the Devil's hand and say you're only kidding. - TMBGPay the Iron Price. - Balon Greyjoy Link to comment
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