That's some marked progress from yesterday - well done.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.
That's some marked progress from yesterday - well done.
Sally attempt - 2 mins 19 secs - not so good as my last attempt but I kept the form much tighter this time.
Am Yisrael Chai
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!
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.
Am Yisrael Chai
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!
Am Yisrael Chai
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
Am Yisrael Chai
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
Am Yisrael Chai
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!
Am Yisrael Chai
8kg bar, vertical lifts to failure: 35 R, 24 L. I must try my left arm first next time.
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