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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 12:15
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Plan: hi prot/carb/cal cycling
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Ok...so I thought all us lifters...maybe even the cardio junkies, could start a thread with our PR goals. This could be as simple as Bench X amount of weight or run x miles ...something that you have set as a goal for yourself to help you acheive the level of fitness you desire. This is not for weight loss goals, more for exercise goals and something that is measurable, you can update it as you come closer to your goal or reach your goal, and the rest of us can lend the supportive hand if you will.

so, that said here are my short term goals

I am currently bulking so ..by the end of the my 2-3 month bulk I would like to increase my squat currently at 135 to 165, for at least 3 reps. I would like to increase my bench press from 75lbs to 90 lbs, and be able to complete at least 2 unassisted pullups, currently I use 20 lbs of assistance for 3 reps.

so off we go
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 12:21
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Plan: Metabolic Surge
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Okay, I'll bite.
I wanna be able to do at least 3 sets of 5 ATF squats with a plate a side, and at least one set of 5 real chins.

And I want to leg-press 4 plates a side again.

And I recently graduated to curling the 25s (which are actuall 27.5 lbs - I weighed them), so I'm pretty pleased about that.
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 12:31
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Plan: Protein Power
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My lower back injury is coming back just reading this LOL.
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 12:35
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Plan: considering SPP
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I'm in.
For me, I'd like to:
-do 15 PROPER FORM military push ups
-curl 25lbs for 6
-SLDL for 110lbs (if my UB can hold on!)

OK. It's out there. Now I'll be even more focused. Thanks for the thread

Nadz
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 13:00
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I am taking baby steps here.

1 - I want to workout 3 times a week, every week.
2 - I want to do 3-5 sets of 5 dumbbell lateral raises with 10 pounds a side with proper form.
3 - I want to do 3-5 sets of 5 dumbbell flys with 15 pounds a side with proper form.
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 13:53
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Not baby steps - it's where you want to be next. Perfectly reasonable. That's what it's all about.
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 13:57
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Plan: hi prot/carb/cal cycling
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exactly...we all start somewhere and it is about always challenging yourself to push harder and grow.
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 14:40
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Plan: General Low Carb
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BF:30%/13%/11%
Progress: 100%
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I'm game, too.

My mileage goals are to complete the Lake Tahoe Triathlon (50 miles) in October; to be running 15 miles a week by the last week of September, and complete 5 more Century Rides (100K) between now and then.

After work today, I'll go to the gym and test my lifting strength, and make similar weight goals for the next 3 months.

Great Idea, Liftnlady!

Jeff
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 14:51
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Plan: hi prot/carb/cal cycling
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don't worry J with our help you will be off the pink dumbells in no time
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 16:14
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Plan: NHE/UD2/General LC
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I'll play... just for fun.

{closes eyes, concentrates hard} I wish.... I wish to be able to curl a 65 pound dumbell. (yes, I will only use one hand)

Really though... if you can only do 25 pounds that's ok. {pat on the head}

I have a friend that can curl 75 for reps (6-8) and he weighs 15 pounds less than me.
He really is a freak of nature. Sort of pisses me off...
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 16:18
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Really though... if you can only do 25 pounds that's ok. {pat on the head}

Thanks hunny bunny!
I try to look extra-feminine when I'm doing them...
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 16:27
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Plan: hi prot/carb/cal cycling
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Thanks hunny bunny!
I try to look extra-feminine when I'm doing them...



yes the nike stilettos and short skirt seem to scream I am woman hear me roar !!
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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 16:46
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I would like to see that...

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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 18:31
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Plan: General Low Carb
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Hey Liftnlady,

When you referenced the "Pink Dumbbells", did you mean the "Girls doing Step-Aerobics Class"?.. Cuz, they wear more colors than just 'Pink'..

Anyway, here is my starting point: My weight training goals will be to do 10 reps with good form of the following:

Tricep Extentions: today: 60 lbs, Oct: 75 lbs.
2 Arm Lat Raises: today: 65 lbs, Oct: 80 lbs.
Straight Bar Curl: today: 70 lbs, Oct: 85 lbs.
Dumbbell Rows: today 60 lbs ~arm, Oct: 75 lbs ~arm.
Sitting Chest Press: today: 120 lbs, Oct: 150 lbs.

I am excluding my lower body from this challange. Got to preserve them for tomorrow's century ride and Sunday's 5K sprint run (and all the future weekends like that).

J.

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Old Fri, Jul-16-04, 18:46
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Plan: Metabolic Surge
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LCJ - You said you'd be doing more leg stuff in the off-season anyway I think - It'll be interesting to see how that works out for you when you go back to your long distance stuff with the added muscle - I've found my bike rides are a LOT more fun since I've built up my quads more. I agree, though - pick one thing at a time. You can't do both well at once.

And we won't tell your wife about your step-aerobic cardio-bunny fixation...

...for now...

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