Leg night!!

Hi Gang! back again for another edition of Val's workout. Hey, does it bother you guys that I post my weight amounts? It is not meant as an attempt to brag or anything, just wanting to share some accomplishments. I notice that most people don't post the amounts. I certainly don't want anyone feeling obligated to do so. We are here to get the activity levels up and support each other!! But, as I usually do I am going to post it all baby. I have a new PR tonight that I am kinda proud of. I am so excited about competing again!! Squats 115 x 3 125 x 3 135 x 1 145 x 1 155 x 1 New PR 165 x 1 New PR WOOOO HOOOO I am less than 100 pounds from what my record squat was! 83 pounds to be exact! Leg presses/calf presses superset, 105 2 sets of 20 for each Leg extensions 41 for 3 sets of 12 Seated leg curls 45 for 3 sets of 12 Lat pull downs narrow grip 50 for 3 sets of 12 Back rows machine 57.5 for 3 sets of 12 1 arm DB rows 10 for 3 sets of 12 each arm DB curls 8 for 3 sets of 12 Hammer curls 8 for 3 sets of 12 Abs 3 sets to burn on the balance ball *My latest addiction* No cardio tonight, it was getting late, and this work out just kicks my butt majorly. So, I will encorporate the cardio with my upper body days. Plus...we hare having major flooding around here and I wanted to get home before I had to build and ark to get me there! Ok, tomorrow is TGIF!!! WOOO HOOOO then a 3 day weekend!! Have a great one ya'll! Val

Does not bug me at all, I do not post weight, cause it is a little embarrasing what strength I have lost ****ep the weight in my journal). But you should be proud of yours!!!! I am a swiss (Balance) ball freak now also. Love it!!! I posted my thursday workout on a previous thread, but I have since done 3/4 mile on the Norditrack at 4 MPH for me that is jamion on this torture machine. You keep it going and don't stop posting the weight, every one here knows it ain't bragin, we all should be proud of what we are accomplishing.

Don't ever be embarrassed by your accomplishments! My gosh look what we are doing now as compared to what we couldn't do before!! I would love to try the nordic track thing. That's one thing I haven't done yet. I think my brother had one, who knows maybe I can convince him that he needs to give it to me for my birthday!! (if he sill has it).

Norditrack is very cool, but technology has caught up with eliptical, they are way easier to do. I have had people fall off the Norditrack while trying it out.

Keep posting your weight. I am sure it can be helpful to others. I don't post my weight because it would be to embarrassing...... and you guys would kick me out of the group for lack of strength. It looks like Earl is a little jealous of your three day weekend. Maybe you can do some bedroom cardio with him and make him feel better. Bedroom cardio is my favorite exercises. I am going to tell my wife that it is very important for my health that I do bedroom cardio several times a week.....for health reasons of course.

Oh yeah!! Bedroom cardio!! That's the BEST!! I will tell Earl that too, who knows maybe we can get lucky!! I can never get enough of that...that could be a daily workout for me and I wouldn't complain at all!!! You guys shouldn't be embarrassed! I feel like a total wimp these days because I used to lift a whole lot more. But, I figure at least I am out there moving weights and moving my body...that's all that matters!! I will tell you, I need about 10 three day weekends in a row. He can't be too jealous he just had a week off! I had to work some LONG days that week too.

Hi Valerie, Was wondering how they judge you on squats, in terms of form? What makes it an invalid squat vs a valid one in powerlifting? Obviously it is important to use good form to avoid injuries (who wants injuries?), but what are the powerlifting rules on that? Do they nix your squat if you lean coming up, or are they just looking to see that you do? This is all so interesting, and I am fascinated to find a woman who is a power lifter! Way cool! With kindest regards, Donna E. www.teklawgirl.biz

Simply put, you have to squat to parallel. You have to have a clean down, then back up. You have to wait for them to signal you to go, then to signal you to rack at the end of the squat. Here is a link that could explain it in more detail for you: http://www.nasa-sports.com/Rulebook/RulesPerformance.htm I hope this helps. I could show you a proper squat better than I could tell you specifics on what they are looking for. Not much help, I know, but I can tell you it is judged from three different views. You have to have at least two good lift signals out of three for it to be good. Val