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MrsMuscles22
02-24-09, 10:46 pm
Hey I'm Stacy, I havent meet most of you yet, but cant wait too. I am Brad's (MrMuscles22) wife. I just recently started working out again, so would like any suggestions, esp from other females. I was one my high school swim team for 3 years. I worked-out to get ready for our wedding but had to stop b/c i wanted to still fit into my dress, then shortly after i got pregnant. So this is really my first time back in the gym since 2005.
MrsMuscles22
02-24-09, 10:57 pm
Leg Press: 4x25,25,15,15 - 160,200,220,220
Leg Extensions: 4x15 - 30
Laying Leg Curls: 4x12,12,12,9 - 40,60,60,70
Leg Abductors 3x15,20,20 - 30,45,45
abs:
don't know yet, just know that brad is making me do them.
MrsMuscles22
02-25-09, 7:58 pm
EZ Bar Curls:
3x15,15,15 - 25,35,35
Rope Pressdowns:
3x12,12,12>12 - 40,40,50>20
Hammer Curls:
3x12,12,12>12 - 15,15,15>6
Machine Triceps Extensions:
3x12x30
High Cable Curls:
3x12x12.5
One-Arm Reverse Grip Pressdown:
3x12,12,12 - 10,15,20
Abs:
crunches: 3x20
Bicycle crunches: 3x20*
welcome and im always here to lend a helping hand..hit me up anytime you want.
You know I'm subbed Stacy ...as Brad probably told you this is a great way to monitor your progress and get some helpful feedback from a solid crew on Animalpak.
See you next week !
And a great place to get all sorts of random feedback.
Glad you are able to get back to working out. Good luck on meeting your goals!
MrsMuscles22
03-03-09, 4:33 pm
underhand barbell front raises: 3x5x12
Dumbell front raises: 3x5x12
Sitted Calf Raises: 3x45x20
Due to Brads headaache and me not being able to do some exercises, we left the gym kinda early.
abs:
crunches: 3x20
bicycle crunches 2x20
MrsMuscles22
03-04-09, 6:10 pm
Cable Curls- 4x12,12,12,12 - 30,40,40,30
Easy Bar Pull-downs - 3x15x60
Hammer Curls- 3x12,12,12 - 10,12.5,12.5
Rope Overhead Tricep Extensions- 3x15x40
Machine Preacher Curls- 3x15,12,12 - 30,40,30
Dumbell Kickbacks- 3x12x8
Hopefully getting some abs in later tonight.
So I think Brad has me talked into doing the Bikini Show in September, I guess that means I really have to start getting on the ball with training and dieting.
MrsMuscles22
03-10-09, 8:30 pm
Had a great time in C-Bus this weekend... can't wait to do it again next year.
While in C-Bus Brad got to train with Wrath friday night, so i sat out and took lots of pics. But Saturday we did back at the ABC, can't remember any numbers, but let me tell you I felt it the next day.
MrsMuscles22
03-10-09, 8:36 pm
I know the numbers aren't to impressive, but i am just getting back into lifting. Plus with an old shoulder injury I really have to watch the movements I do. So right now I am trying to focus more on form then weight.
Flat Bench Press:
45x15
50x12
55x12
55x12
55x12
55x12
Cybex Incline Press:
30x12
30x12
30x12
Pec-Dec:
25x12
15x12
10x5 *hurt way to bad to continue*
Seated Calf Raises:
45x15
45x20
45x20
Strong #s there and a ton of crazy volume Stacy, you were killin at at Metro too......back to a cooler gym, right? Keep hittin it hard!
Was great meeting you and Brad this weekend. Consider me subbed.
deanna7272
03-10-09, 11:22 pm
Me too!!! I didn't know this... I'm subbed!!!
firsthorseman97
03-11-09, 11:26 am
I'm subbed! Nice meeting you this past weekend.
MrsMuscles22
03-11-09, 9:24 pm
Today we did a couple extra warm-up sets on the first couple exercises... we decided not to completely kill my shoulder so i tried to work my way up, but sometimes i just couldn't do the higher wieghts and had to drop back down.
Cybex shoulder press
20x15
20x15
30x12
30x12
40x12
Cybex Lateral Raises (*= drop sets)
30x15
30x12
25x15
*25x12
*20x12
*15x12
Reverse Pec-Dec (*= drop sets)
15x12
20x12
*25x12
*15x12
Ropde Front Raises
12.5x12
25x12
25x15
Shrugs
15x15
20x15
25x15
MrMuscles22
03-11-09, 11:55 pm
Wow! That's an awesome shoulder workout you had there! Your trainer must really know his shit and must be huge too!!! haha You did great today!
The Volume Queen aka. Mrs. Muscles!!!! Good job!
The Volume Queen aka. Mrs. Muscles!!!! Good job!
x 2. Thats a lot of volume... great work!
MrsMuscles22
03-12-09, 10:03 am
The Volume Queen aka. Mrs. Muscles!!!! Good job!
x 2. Thats a lot of volume... great work!
thanx both of you... I think. Brad makes the workouts and i just do them.
Flash419
03-12-09, 11:02 am
Wow! That's an awesome shoulder workout you had there! Your trainer must really know his shit and must be huge too!!! haha You did great today!
Hi again Stacy... the wife and I enjoyed hanging out with you and your trainer last weekend. LOL Keep up the workouts, but make sure your trainer has time to train too. I hear there is this HUGE blond guy from up north planning on making alot of trouble in the Heavyweight class at House's show. LOL See you both there!
MrsMuscles22
03-12-09, 11:05 pm
OK let me start by saying i like doing legs, but FUCK squats! I will never like them, they hurt my hips extremly bad and just FUCK them!
Squats--- on the smith machine
35x12
45x12
45x12
Leg Press
65x15
130x20
190x15
210x12
Leg Extensions
40x15
45x12
50x12
50x12
Leg Curl
50x15
60x10
50x12
50x12
Firedrake
03-13-09, 12:20 am
I'd rather not fuck squats, thank you -- I don't want to get that close *grin*.
Good work!
Smith squats always cause me issue. The fixed bar path kills me. Just keep the weight low and use the squat rack. Go for reps and go deep.
MrMuscles22
03-13-09, 5:24 am
SQUAT SQUAT SQUAT!!! That is our leg day moto from now on!!! SSSSSQQQQUUUAAATTT!!!!!!!!!
fatbackgoal
03-13-09, 5:39 am
Nice to meet you both this weekend. Good looking workouts and just stick with it. I am subbed.
firsthorseman97
03-13-09, 7:09 am
Once you build up your hip flexors from SQUATTING they won't bother you as much. LOL! Great workout. Its nice to see the two of you back under the bar.
MrsMuscles22
03-15-09, 10:27 pm
I haven't been to the gym in a couple of days so it felt good getting back in today. And you will notice that i started to lighten the weights so i could work on form. My "trainer" said that my form sucked.
seated rows (*drop sets)
30x15
40x15
50x12
60x12
*60x12
*40x12
*30x12
Machine Seated Rows (elbows kept high)
50x12
30x12
20x12
Assisted pull-ups
80x12
80x12
80x12
Lat Pulldowns
50x12
60x12
60x12
Stiff Arms Pulldowns
25x15
37.5x15
50x12
Hyper Extensions
2x12 (went nice and slow each rep)
MrMuscles22
03-15-09, 10:32 pm
What a workout Volume Queen! lol
I got tired just reading that list. Great job!
MrsMuscles22
03-15-09, 10:58 pm
I got tired just reading that list. Great job!
Thx... i always feel like my weights aren't high enough, but from the reponses of ppl i make up for the light weights with volume.
Thx... i always feel like my weights aren't high enough, but from the reponses of ppl i make up for the light weights with volume.
No one feels like their workouts are ever "enough." I constantly wish I had 20-50 lbs more on every lift. That's why this is so much fun - there is always another level to take it to.
Awesome to see another female hitting the iron! I'll def keep tabs on this journey. Best of luck to you.
MrsMuscles22
03-16-09, 8:52 pm
Since Brad and Big C went to the gym without me today, i decided to take a nice swim instead. It has been a couple weeks since my last time in the water for a real swim. When i swim now i don't swim for speed and time everytime. Like today i focused on getting a full strech and keeping my breathing limited. I did 750 yds in about 30 minutes. So overall it was a good workout for me. But i can't wait to hit the weights tomorrow, believe brad said we are doing legs... can't wait!
MrsMuscles22
03-16-09, 8:55 pm
Awesome to see another female hitting the iron! I'll def keep tabs on this journey. Best of luck to you.
thx... it is always nice to meet other lady animals and get advice, esp since i am just getting back into lifting.
Nice seeing you today....of course you show up at the end of our workout haha! Just kiddin....I was actually talking to Brad about swimming...I think swimming is harder than training I'm dead serious. I do one lap and I'm ready to go home and sleep.
Killer pool workout though...yes you are doing legs tomm. Brad told me...good luck with that!
Since Brad and Big C went to the gym without me today, i decided to take a nice swim instead. It has been a couple weeks since my last time in the water for a real swim. When i swim now i don't swim for speed and time everytime. Like today i focused on getting a full strech and keeping my breathing limited. I did 750 yds in about 30 minutes. So overall it was a good workout for me. But i can't wait to hit the weights tomorrow, believe brad said we are doing legs... can't wait!
MrsMuscles22
03-16-09, 9:25 pm
Nice seeing you today....of course you show up at the end of our workout haha! Just kiddin....I was actually talking to Brad about swimming...I think swimming is harder than training I'm dead serious. I do one lap and I'm ready to go home and sleep.
Killer pool workout though...yes you are doing legs tomm. Brad told me...good luck with that!
i showed up at the end b/c i was at work. i think swimming is easier then lifting. can't wait to have my leg press machine stolen by another old lady.
Just givin ya a hard time I knew u were working. Maybe Brad and I can have a one-lap race in the pool and you can take pics....problem is I don't think either of us would finish.
i showed up at the end b/c i was at work. i think swimming is easier then lifting. can't wait to have my leg press machine stolen by another old lady.
MrsMuscles22
03-18-09, 4:09 pm
It's been a couple of days since i lifted, so it felt good to get back in the gym. Even tho after trying to do squats again i didn't want to be there anymore. So instead of doing squats i did leg press. Hopefully after a couple more weeks of attempting squats i will be able to do them without being in so much pain.
Leg Press
150x15
3x190x12
Leg Extensions
40x12
3x50x12
Leg Curls
3x45x12
Abductors
4x40x15
Tomorrow is an off day, but i might try to get a swim in in the am. We will see what happens.
deanna7272
03-18-09, 6:20 pm
Ohhhhhh, Another chica that LOVES LOVES LOVES the volume...lol I am a creature of habit and it's what I have ALWAYS done... AB is trying to break me of it, but as soon as he's NOT around, I go back to high volume...lol
The next Akr/Can ABC, we will have to train together.... Keep up the good work...
See ya soon!
MrsMuscles22
03-18-09, 6:40 pm
Ohhhhhh, Another chica that LOVES LOVES LOVES the volume...lol I am a creature of habit and it's what I have ALWAYS done... AB is trying to break me of it, but as soon as he's NOT around, I go back to high volume...lol
The next Akr/Can ABC, we will have to train together.... Keep up the good work...
See ya soon!
we actually aren't going to the strongman session, but we will for sure train together soon. I can def use the help of a lady animal, and get some pointers.
belladiabla13
03-20-09, 5:04 pm
Are the devil ...
deanna7272
03-20-09, 5:13 pm
we actually aren't going to the strongman session, but we will for sure train together soon. I can def use the help of a lady animal, and get some pointers.
I am not 100% sure about next week, but I am sure we will be running into each other soon... I am not that far away....
MrsMuscles22
03-23-09, 6:40 pm
been a couple of days since i have been in the gym, so we happy to get back. Many of know that i was thinking of doing a bikini show in September, well i have officially decided to do it. Mostly b/c so many ppl close to me think that i can't or won't stick with it. So to prove them all wrong i am going to work extremly hard and really stick to my diet. So if anybody has any advice, i am always listening.
Seated Rows: 4x20,12,12,12- 30,60,70,70lbs
Machine Rows (upper back): 3x12- 30,30,30lbs
Reverse Grip Lat Pulldowns: 3x12- 50,70,80lbs
Assisted Pull-Ups: 3x10,12,12- 90,80,80lbs
Hyperextensions: 2x15- bodyweight
Cardio: 30 min Bike. 84 cal burnt
Calves:
Standing Calf Raises: 3x20- 50lbs
Seated Calf Raises: 3x20- 45lbs
I will be adding all my stats later... have to measure. Brad (MrMuscles22) and i will be doing pics this week.
Firedrake
03-23-09, 6:56 pm
Advice? Just keep on keepin' on. Set your goal, make your plan, and stick to it, revising as needed as you get closer. Check with people you -trust- for advice, and let the rest of them flap their jaws and keyboards as they please.
YOU know how your body responds; work with that to use the stimuli you know and trust to create the changes you seek.
Yeah -- that sounds generic, but I don't know you well, and so don't know what to suggest; YOU and Brad know your needs and goals -- work together to create the plan you need.
You'll knock 'em dead!
MrsMuscles22
03-23-09, 7:18 pm
Advice? Just keep on keepin' on. Set your goal, make your plan, and stick to it, revising as needed as you get closer. Check with people you -trust- for advice, and let the rest of them flap their jaws and keyboards as they please.
YOU know how your body responds; work with that to use the stimuli you know and trust to create the changes you seek.
Yeah -- that sounds generic, but I don't know you well, and so don't know what to suggest; YOU and Brad know your needs and goals -- work together to create the plan you need.
You'll knock 'em dead!
thanks... funny that i have found more support on here with ppl i really don't know but my closet "friends" can't even support me. Brad abd I are working together to reach our goals, but i am not sure if i need to do some things different (being female).
Firedrake
03-23-09, 7:35 pm
Well, I'm sure you could get help from Toni, or Deanna, or BellaDiabla, or . . . not to mention, a number of the more experienced trainers could chime in. This is a helpful group, I've discovered -- ask! Go check "Ask the Pros" -- they'll be more than willing to advise you.
As for more help from folks here: the folks here understand what you're after -- I doubt most of your more local friends do. I know I don't have any local friends off-board who have a single notion of what I'm doing -- not one. At 54, most of my contemporaries have given up "fitness" as a lost cause. So, I come here, and find a board full of folks willing to chime in and help out when I have a quandry. When I add the guys locally, who are MORE than willing to help on everything from exercise to diet to show prep, I have most support than I can handle.
That's what made me spend most of my time here rather than the other boards I looked at when I started training again: the sheer willingness of everyone here to help each other.
Now, having met you at the Cage, we have a connection, and are part of a worldwide (yes, WORLDwide) "family" all working toward variations on the same goal -- being the best at whatever we do with the iron -- figure, fitness, bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman comps, martial arts, or what-have-you. It's not a collection you find every day.
We're ALL with you, Stacy -- that's the cool thing about it.
I'm a big fan of muscle confusion principles. And confusion in general. I enjoy causing chaos.
But, specific to workouts, I like move over a wide variety of rep ranges. Some workouts I'm doing in triples and sets of 5. Some I'm up into the 30s or 100s. I find that growth follows best if I never get into a rut.
I've learned that each part is a different beast and that everyone responds differently. Your muscle type, tendon lengths, current fitness levels and many other factors contribute to finding your "ideal" workout.
So don't rule anything out. And don't rule out something that failed you 6 months ago. You change and so should your workouts.
Flash419
03-23-09, 9:47 pm
thanks... funny that i have found more support on here with ppl i really don't know but my closet "friends" can't even support me. Brad abd I are working together to reach our goals, but i am not sure if i need to do some things different (being female).
Good luck to you both! DON'T QUIT....EVER!
MrsMuscles22
03-29-09, 8:08 pm
cybex incline press
(wu) 20x15
(wu) 30x12
30x12
40x12
40x12
DB Bench Press
3x12.5x12
15x12
Pec-Dec
25x12 (felt some popping in my shoulder so i lightened the weight)
15x12
15x12
Cable Crossovers (*drop sets)
12.5x12
25x12
*25x10
*17.5x10
*12.5x10
abs:
swiss ball crunches: 2x25
bicycle crunches: 2x30
MrsMuscles22
03-30-09, 10:19 pm
today i went the gym by myself... which is kinda new for me. If Brad doesn't go i don't go, but due to work schedules he wasn't able to go tonight. I felt that i need to go and prove i am able to do it on my own. I think i actually pushed myself harding without Brad there, i felt good about what i did.
(need to vent for a sec) If a chick is at the gym by herself don't fucking stare at her like she is for sale and you are thinking about buying. She is there to workout just like you are. And just b/c she is in the free weights doesn't mean she is a freak or that she needs helping moving the fucking weights. (sorry) Now into my workout.
Seated Rows:
40x15
50x12
70x12
70x12
Lat Pulldowns:
60x15
3x80x12
T-Bar Rows:
45x12
70x12
70x12
Assisted Pullups:
80x12
90x12
90x12
seated calves:
45x20
70x20
standing calves:
50x20
70x20
Nice workout.
Nice rant ;) Additionally, don't stare at us guys when we are lifting and grunt. It gets heavy. We make noises. Just ignore us and move along. Don't glare.
Its awesome you went on your own. It is one more brick in the wall that is the foundation for the new you. Totally proud of you.
MrsMuscles22
03-30-09, 11:00 pm
Nice workout.
Nice rant ;) Additionally, don't stare at us guys when we are lifting and grunt. It gets heavy. We make noises. Just ignore us and move along. Don't glare.
Its awesome you went on your own. It is one more brick in the wall that is the foundation for the new you. Totally proud of you.
there was a little high schooler on the machine next time me and everytime i would make a noise or make a face he would just stare... i wanted to ask him if he needed soemthing.
I think I might start going on my own more... it felt good
Firedrake
03-31-09, 12:05 am
I made my response to your MySpace comment -- just look at 'em smile sweetly, and ask if they want to work in . . . then bury their asses!
MrsMuscles22
03-31-09, 9:26 pm
Cybex Shoulder Press:
(wu) barx15, 20x12
40x12
40x15
50x12
Wide grip upright rows:
25x15
25x15
45x12
Lateral raises (machine):
40x12
40x12
45x12
Reverse Pec-Dec:
25x12
25x12
15x12
(heard some popping so i lightened up the weight)
DB Shrugs:
3x25x12
Cardio: Treadmill
30 minutes
1.6 miles
145 Cal. burnt
Abs:
Swiss Ball Crunches: 3x25
Broomstick twist: 2x25*
MrMuscles22
04-06-09, 10:53 am
Where's the updates at???????
deanna7272
04-06-09, 10:54 am
Where's the updates at???????
X2....
Great seeing ya Saturday Beautiful....
MrsMuscles22
04-06-09, 3:44 pm
Where's the updates at???????
X2....
Great seeing ya Saturday Beautiful....
We actually went to the gym on Wednesday 4/1 but i didn't post the workout. the past weekend was a little hetic and just life in general is normally hetic for me, getting to the gym tomorrow... if MrMuscles doesn't decide otherwise.
Def got some motivation this weekend at the show, so stepping it up to the next level.
MrsMuscles22
04-08-09, 11:47 am
Cybex Incline Press:
20x15
30x12
40x12
50x12
Cable Crossovers:
3x25x12
Pec-Dec:
15x12
15x12
20x12
Machine Bench Press:
55x15
70x12
70x12
MrsMuscles22
04-09-09, 1:15 pm
leg Press:
220x12
got sidetracked with brad and Big C and didn't finish
Veritcal Leg Press:
25x12
75x12
95x15
115x15
115x15
Leg Extensions:
50x12
60x12
60x12
laying leg curls:
50x12
60x12
60x12
seated leg curls:
30x12
30x12
30x12
MrsMuscles22
04-09-09, 4:27 pm
I kinda had a break-down at the gym today, so i didn't really want to be there anymore. So Brad and I just hurried thru everything. I really didn't push myself at all today, was kinda like a zombie just doing the movements.
smith machine shoulder press:
3x45x12
DB Lateral Rises:
3x5x12
DB Front Rises:
3x5x12*
Reverse Pec-Dec:
3x10x12
*cough*
Its been 4 days. Did you forget us??
Hope everything is going okay. Don't worry about bad days in the gym. We all have them. My personal rule is that I ditch the plan on bad days and treat it like play time. If something looks/sounds fun then I do it otherwise I go home and soak in the tub. Or get a massage. ;)
If its not fun then you won't be able to still to it consistently. Consistency is key. You can't make progress if you don't play.
MrsMuscles22
04-13-09, 10:12 pm
*cough*
Its been 4 days. Did you forget us??
Hope everything is going okay. Don't worry about bad days in the gym. We all have them. My personal rule is that I ditch the plan on bad days and treat it like play time. If something looks/sounds fun then I do it otherwise I go home and soak in the tub. Or get a massage. ;)
If its not fun then you won't be able to still to it consistently. Consistency is key. You can't make progress if you don't play.
Actually i haven't been to the gym the past couple of days... Esp with Easter, holidays are crazy for us.
That is prolly the first meltdown in the gym that i have had yet. But it felt good, now i can focus more (hopefully).
MrsMuscles22
04-20-09, 8:38 pm
i know its be awhile since i posted last... i have been to the gym a couple of times, just not posted my workouts. but today i went to the gym by myself and again had the problem of the high schoolers staring at me the whole time. and i didn't even lift today. i just dont understand. i started with some cardio, then did abs and finished with calves.
Arc Trainer- 30 minutes
250 cals burnt
1.5 miles
swiss ball crunches: 5x30
seated calf raises: 3x45x25
standing calf raises: 3x70x20
Firedrake
04-21-09, 1:34 am
Ignore the little twits -- they don't deserve the energy to be worried about. You can get in there and get the work done and just not pay attention.
Heck, I'd stare at you, too, but I happen to think you're cute! *grin* Just chuck a dumbbell at me and I'll go away!
The two of you need to move out to SoCal so you can train with us. We can keep the riffraff away. ;)
I'm glad you are still getting to the gym regularly. Just try to post when you can. The accountability helps. The more regular you make the posting the more regular you make the workouts.
MrsMuscles22
04-21-09, 10:53 pm
Ignore the little twits -- they don't deserve the energy to be worried about. You can get in there and get the work done and just not pay attention.
Heck, I'd stare at you, too, but I happen to think you're cute! *grin* Just chuck a dumbbell at me and I'll go away!
Thank you... It just amuses me that when i go to the gym with Brad nobody even gives me a second glance... if i'm there alone i get stared at like crazy. But i go in get my work done and laugh as i leave... getting alittle bit of a thicker skin.
MrsMuscles22
04-21-09, 10:55 pm
The two of you need to move out to SoCal so you can train with us. We can keep the riffraff away. ;)
I'm glad you are still getting to the gym regularly. Just try to post when you can. The accountability helps. The more regular you make the posting the more regular you make the workouts.
I would love to move to SoCal... sometimes i just forget to post or by the time i remember the paper i wrote the w/o on is missing. My son loves to play with paper, esp the papers i need.
Flash419
04-22-09, 2:29 pm
Thank you... It just amuses me that when i go to the gym with Brad nobody even gives me a second glance... if i'm there alone i get stared at like crazy. But i go in get my work done and laugh as i leave... getting alittle bit of a thicker skin.
Just assume the guys like the view. ;-) Brad must being scaring them away when he's there. LOL
MrsMuscles22
04-22-09, 4:45 pm
Just assume the guys like the view. ;-) Brad must being scaring them away when he's there. LOL
I think Brad scares away most people!
LOL!!! So true, and he says he does at the hospital too. When I'm around there's always double trouble haha.
I think Brad scares away most people!
MrMuscles22
04-22-09, 5:13 pm
LOL!!! So true, and he says he does at the hospital too. When I'm around there's always double trouble haha.
I'd be scared if I saw that combo, HAHA! It's a good way to keep the hoodlems away.
MrsMuscles22
04-22-09, 7:02 pm
LOL!!! So true, and he says he does at the hospital too. When I'm around there's always double trouble haha.
I think when I am at the gym with both of you guys people just think I'm crazy.
I'd be scared if I saw that combo, HAHA! It's a good way to keep the hoodlems away.
We live in Green, there aren't any hoodlems... just wanna bes.
Firedrake
04-22-09, 11:54 pm
I think when I am at the gym with both of you guys people just think I'm crazy.
They might think you're crazy, Stacy, but they're not stupid enough to SAY anything to you about it -- not with those two around!
They might think you're crazy, Stacy, but they're not stupid enough to SAY anything to you about it -- not with those two around!
x2 ;)