That's some marked progress from yesterday - well done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
Sally attempt - 2 mins 19 secs - not so good as my last attempt but I kept the form much tighter this time.
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That's some marked progress from yesterday - well done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
Sally attempt - 2 mins 19 secs - not so good as my last attempt but I kept the form much tighter this time.
The initial improvement in an exercise is apparently due to enhanced neurological coordination rather than muscle strength/hypertrophy - then of course there is a levelling off as the neurological coordination has done all it can, and we need to wait for the muscle fibres to do their thing.
It is a pity form cannot be measured!
Too true! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
Dumbbell bicep curls. Increased the weight to decrease the number of reps. Now 2X12.5 kg. Simultaneous lifting with both arms. Eccentric lowering (count of 5). Reduced the rest to 2 mins between sets during which I did sets of 30 rep squats to fill in the time. Curl Reps were to failure, per set.
18 - 12 -8 - 7- 7 - 8 - 7 - 7
Massive reduction in the number of reps per set despite only a 2.5 kg increase on each arm. Probably also affected by my caution in keeping form with the increase weights and the fact they're obviously bulkier than previously, and I wanted to ensure the movement was smooth and of best form. Whatever, good result in lowering number of reps per set.
Equipment matters! I tried biceps curls with my 8kg kettlebell: 21 R and 16 L. Because of its bulk it cannot be lifted vertically the whole way - it has to do a little semicircle near the top. The bar, despite being clumsy because of its length, is much more comfortable to lift.
Dumbbell bicep curls. 2 X 12.5 kg. Simultaneous lifting with both arms. Eccentric lowering (count of 5). 2 mins break between sets during which I did sets of 30 rep squats. Curl Reps were to failure, per set.
20 - 16 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 9 - 8
It's the eccentric lowering that is the killer.5 seconds became more aspirational towards the last couple of reps per set!
8kg bar, biceps curls, lifting vertically: 31 R, 25 L.
set + rest = 3 mins . Floor to lock to floor, press-ups.
32 - 26 - 20 - 13 - 12 - 11 - 10 - 11
Dumbbell bicep curls. 2 X 12.5 kg. Simultaneous lifting with both arms. Eccentric lowering (count of 5). 2 mins break between sets during which I did sets of 30 rep squats. Curl Reps were to failure, per set.
21 - 14 - 11 - 9 - 9 - 10 - 9 - 8
EMOM press-ups routine. That's 12 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 10X 1 min sets.
43 - 43 - 43 - 40 - 39 - 34 - 22 - 10 - 2 - fail
I loath this exercise version. It often seems at the beginning, that all's going so well indeed, and then by set No7 my strength plummets off a cliff, and there's no chance of recovery. Crash!
8kg bar, vertical lifts to failure: 35 R, 24 L. I must try my left arm first next time.