RD's transformation

[Rebecca D]

4 days until the kids spring break. I can't wait.

 

[Rebecca D]

Yesterdays workout:

Barbell bench press: 3 sets 110lbs for 8 reps
Incline DB press: 3 sets 40lb dbs for 12 reps
Dumbbell Flyes/
Closegrip press
superset: 3 sets 25lb dbs for 15 reps/20reps
Dip Machine: 3 sets 110lbs for 15 reps
Dumbbell Kickbacks: 3 sets 25lb dbs for 15 reps each arm


Good day, hadn't tried 110lbs with barbell in 3 years. (I use dumbbells because of nagging shoulder issues).

RD--rest day today, might walk around the track at the local high school.

 

[dmk777]

Her Rebecca. Great job chic , and nice work on the bench , njoy u
Your rest day mine's tomorrow and im actually looking forward to it for a change lol

 

[Jen10]

How'd the bb feel? I have serious shoulders problems and haven't attempted to use it yet.

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[zedhed]

Hey Rebbs that was a dam nice workout up there. Good for you sista.
For all you gals with shoulder issues that keep you from benching with a bbl,
YOU MUST google Dave Tate bench press.
The way he says to do it allows just about anybody to bench pain free.
I sincerly urge you all to check this out and then do it for a couple of weeks. Usually you can tell the diif instantly.
Good luck all sistas and regards.

 

[Colstreamer]

^^^ what Zed said! I started doing it that way a while back and I much prefer it now, I actually find it easier increased my lifts by 11lbs when I changed to this technique.

 

[Colstreamer]

Here's a link

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...rformance/dave_tates_sixweek_bench_press_cure

 

[Rebecca D]

How'd the bb feel? I have serious shoulders problems and haven't attempted to use it yet.

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It didn't bother me too much, but I know if I do a couple of weeks of barbell bench I will start feeling that twinge in my shoulder. I don't seem to have any problems when I use dumbbells except when I lift heavy (50-55lb dumbbells) I need help getting them up.


Did shoulders today:

4 sets of shoulder presses using the 35lb db's. 8 reps
4 sets of DB lateral raises using 15lbs. 10 reps
4 sets of front raises using 25lb plate. 10 reps
3 supersets of shrugs and DB bent-over reverse flyes. 50lb dbs for shrugs (15 reps) and 12lb dbs for reverse flyes (15 reps).

RD

 

[Jen10]

It didn't bother me too much, but I know if I do a couple of weeks of barbell bench I will start feeling that twinge in my shoulder. I don't seem to have any problems when I use dumbbells except when I lift heavy (50-55lb dumbbells) I need help getting them up.


Did shoulders today:

4 sets of shoulder presses using the 35lb db's. 8 reps
4 sets of DB lateral raises using 15lbs. 10 reps
4 sets of front raises using 25lb plate. 10 reps
3 supersets of shrugs and DB bent-over reverse flyes. 50lb dbs for shrugs (15 reps) and 12lb dbs for reverse flyes (15 reps).

RD

I have a lot of trouble getting them up initially too. Once they are up I'm good but I look like a retard struggling to get them up LOL.

Great shoulder work today!

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[dmk777]

I had a year off three year ago with shoulder issues thank god it don't bother me now. But I know your pain it's a complete nightmare.
Great WO Rd ...
Have a great weekend !