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SouthernBell
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Ok I finally was able to see what my hams and arse are capable of pushing. (I was scared of defeat before
). But I was curious so I decided that what ever I could max for 1 rep would be my next goal weight ( When I have a goal It keeps me motivated in adding weight each workout).
Thanks to hubby for coming into the gym just to spot me, and I always do better when he is around
he is sooooo motivating. It also helps to know he is totally focused on me and would not leave me stuck on my butt with a bar of weight on my back.. But he also knows how to spot me, not jumping in too soon and lets me try on my own.
Well here is how it went
I did a warm up set of 95 lbs for 12 reps
then off to adding some plates, at present 155 is what I can squat for 6 - 8 reps on my 4th set so I started with 165 lbs.
That went pretty good so I went up to 175 lbs I had such a rush it felt great. It was starting to get heavy so I wet to 180 lbs,
I did it fairly good form still in tact so of course I went for it 185 lbs
Didn't get as low as I would have liked but my thighs were parallel to floor and I was still able to get my arse up.
I know that this is not much weight but you have to realize I just started. I used to never do squats
Now I love them. Next week it is back to reaching my goal squat weight of 185lbs.
And I can't wait
lovemymuscle
). But I was curious so I decided that what ever I could max for 1 rep would be my next goal weight ( When I have a goal It keeps me motivated in adding weight each workout). Thanks to hubby for coming into the gym just to spot me, and I always do better when he is around
he is sooooo motivating. It also helps to know he is totally focused on me and would not leave me stuck on my butt with a bar of weight on my back.. But he also knows how to spot me, not jumping in too soon and lets me try on my own.Well here is how it went
I did a warm up set of 95 lbs for 12 reps
then off to adding some plates, at present 155 is what I can squat for 6 - 8 reps on my 4th set so I started with 165 lbs.
That went pretty good so I went up to 175 lbs
I had such a rush it felt great. It was starting to get heavy so I wet to 180 lbs,I did it fairly good form still in tact so of course I went for it 185 lbs
Didn't get as low as I would have liked but my thighs were parallel to floor and I was still able to get my arse up.
I know that this is not much weight but you have to realize I just started. I used to never do squats
Now I love them. Next week it is back to reaching my goal squat weight of 185lbs.And I can't wait
lovemymuscle
. I will start with 185lb and then start PUTTING ON THE PLATES from there.
