I am become weak...
Jul. 7th, 2008 05:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tyggerjaiOuch.
Physically, I'm not far off where I was when I was going to the gym, but apparently it's not muscle.
Or rather, I'm out of lifting practice. It happens. These numbers are embarrassing, but rather than hide them, I shall post them so you can see improvement :) Also, I think I could go heavier, so the next few weeks should shoot up, but I want to be sure my form is good first.
(Notation convention: db == dumbells, weight is per arm. bb == barbell, weight is total. Weights are in pounds. Don't ask. Weights do not include bar, unless noted.)
Bicep curls: db - 3x12@15. No comment.
French Press: bb - 3x12@bar. This is a fun one! But I really didn't want to risk failure, since that would involve dropping a bar on my face. I can go heavier, but my triceps are *woefully* neglected.
Shoulder press: db 3x12@15. That's pathetic, given that I was at 35 for the last gym entry I can find.
Squats: bb 3x12@bar. Bad knees, and dubious form - that can go a lot higher once I'm happy with my form.
So. Y'know. I have a burn on, but nothing like I used to. So I think it can all go higher when I'm happy with the form.
The artist who runs fitness bootcamp over here is also a personal trainer, so I'm getting him over to check my form and hash out ongoing workouts. Nothing like having an ex-Olympic silver medallist to inspire you ....
jai.
.
Physically, I'm not far off where I was when I was going to the gym, but apparently it's not muscle.
Or rather, I'm out of lifting practice. It happens. These numbers are embarrassing, but rather than hide them, I shall post them so you can see improvement :) Also, I think I could go heavier, so the next few weeks should shoot up, but I want to be sure my form is good first.
(Notation convention: db == dumbells, weight is per arm. bb == barbell, weight is total. Weights are in pounds. Don't ask. Weights do not include bar, unless noted.)
Bicep curls: db - 3x12@15. No comment.
French Press: bb - 3x12@bar. This is a fun one! But I really didn't want to risk failure, since that would involve dropping a bar on my face. I can go heavier, but my triceps are *woefully* neglected.
Shoulder press: db 3x12@15. That's pathetic, given that I was at 35 for the last gym entry I can find.
Squats: bb 3x12@bar. Bad knees, and dubious form - that can go a lot higher once I'm happy with my form.
So. Y'know. I have a burn on, but nothing like I used to. So I think it can all go higher when I'm happy with the form.
The artist who runs fitness bootcamp over here is also a personal trainer, so I'm getting him over to check my form and hash out ongoing workouts. Nothing like having an ex-Olympic silver medallist to inspire you ....
jai.
.