Sophie's Log

[PhiSigPhi]

Originally Posted by Sophie

Tuesday 54 mins


DB Front/Lateral Raises - 5-8-8-8 (can't seem to lift more than 5lbs on this one)

Yeah that was the hardest for me when I used to do them is up the weight. The only thing I can think of is since you know you can 3 sets of 8, ramp it up to 3 sets of MAX for a couple of weeks. That might boost your strength up to go to 10's

[dog20]

got any more pics sophie? so i can see you, i mean your progress

[ktinspired]

Oh hell ya, I have a similar problem.
what i do ....(just so i dont feel like a looser) is to work the same muscle in a different fashion so's to strengthen to the capability of the load. even 5 or 10 lbs)

That Damned machine may help you.....

But what the heck do I know.........

[Hawkwind]

Originally Posted by Sophie

DB Front/Lateral Raises - 5-8-8-8 (can't seem to lift more than 5lbs on this one)

That's because it's a rather small muscle in comparison to others. I myself struggled to get past 8 pounds on this one.

I'm curious. Have you thought of incorporating other shoulder exercises in?

I've also noticed you do a lot of leg work...have you considered trying deads and squats for a change up of your routine?

[Sophie]

Wednesday 42 mins

Glute Kickback - 70-20-20-20
Hamstring Curl - 50-20-20-20
Adductors - 60-20-20-20
Abductors - 60-20-20-20
Cable Calf Raises - 187.5-20-20-20
Plate Loaded 45° Leg Press - 140-20-20-20
Side Bends - 10-20-20-20
Vertical Knee Raises - 10-20-20-20

[Sophie]

Thursday 53 mins

Smith Bench Press - 55-8-8-8
DB Flys - 15-8-8-8
Rear Lat. Pulldown - 50-8-8-8
Plate Loaded Row - 40-8-8-8
DB Front/Lateral Raises - 5-8-8-8
Assisted Dip - 34-8-8-8
DB Curls - 15-8-8-8
DB Concentration Curls - 12.5-12-12 (working on better form, still)
DB Reverse Wrist Curls - 7.5-8-8-8

I also had to carry two heavy boxes out to the car since I"ll be moving into college on Saturday. It it going to be VERY interesting carrying them up FOUR flights of stairs. My foster dad is on crutches so can't help, AT ALL. Glad I've been lifting this summer, I just hope it's enough.

[PhiSigPhi]

I don't know what school you are going to or whether or not you are staying in dorms?

But if you are, a lot of school have volunteers that help move people in. Me and my fraternity volunteered for that every year.

Otherwise, get the boys next door haha, i'm sure they'll help u out

[Sophie]

Monday 43 mins

Glute Kickback - 70-20-20-20
Hamstring Curl - 50-20-20-20
Adductors - 60-20-20-20
Abductors - 60-20-20-20
Cable Calf Raises - 190-20-20-20
Plate Loaded 45° Leg Press - 140-20-20-20
Side Bends - 10-20-20-20
Vertical Knee Raises - 10-20-20-20

I also did 30 mins cardio and 30 mins stretching. Not to mention all the walking around campus. I'm exhausted.

Oh, and I did get help moving my boxes in. Gotta love parents, boys, and friends. Today was the first day of classes. It went pretty well.

[Sophie]

Tuesday 46 mins

Smith Bench Press - 55-8-8-8
DB Flys - 15-8-8
Rear Lat. Pulldown - 50-8-8-8
Row - 62.5-8-8
DB Front/Lateral Raises - 7.5-5-5-5 (determined to increase weight)
Assisted Dip - 34-8-8-8
Tricep Pushdown - 37.5-5-5
DB Curls - 15-8-8-8
DB Concentration Curls - 15-8-8 (working on better form, still)
DB Wrist Curls - 15-8-8-8

[Sophie]

Wednesday 45 mins

Glute Kickback - 70-20-20-20
Hamstring Curl - 50-15-15-15
Adductors - 60-20-20-20
Abductors - 60-20-20-20
Cable Calf Raises - 190-20-20-20
Plate Loaded 45° Leg Press - 190-20-20-20
Side Bends - 10-20-20-20
Vertical Knee Raises - n/a-20-20-20

days only half over and i've walked a little over two miles to and from classes already. my legs are dead tired from all the walking up and down hills not to mention my regular workout. i don't think i'm going to do a seperate cardio workout. walking is enough leg movement, espeically up and down four flights of stairs, when added to my leg routine.

[ktinspired]

Originally Posted by Sophie

Wednesday

days only half over and i've walked a little over two miles to and from classes already. my legs are dead tired from all the walking up and down hills not to mention my regular workout. i don't think i'm going to do a seperate cardio workout. walking is enough leg movement, espeically up and down four flights of stairs, when added to my leg routine.

Stuff like that does make a big difference.

Good job btw. I enjoy reading what you are up to.

[Sophie]

^^ Thanks.


I didn't anything to do but walk to and from classes. I was, and still am, exhausted. I've only been getting 5-6 hours of sleep a night and don't have time to take a nap due to all the homework I seem to never stop doing.

I think I'm going to take tomorrow off as well. Give my body a chance to recover from the shock of all the walking all of a sudden. My legs were dead on Wednesday.

[Sophie]

Seems like I've been gone forever. Anyway, the end of the week and weekend were pretty crazy. I had an awesome weekend with lots of fun things to do on campus.

This week, it's back to the gym. I am in the swing of things, more in the swing of things anyway, and am ready to give this another try. I might have to cut back on going to the gym though depending on homework and activities. I don't want to, but we'll see.

[Sophie]

i think i'm going to take this week off from lifting. college is taking up a lot of time, obviously and i need to get a better handle on my academic and extracurricular activities so i can set concrete times to go work out.

i'll try to be around here more, but i barely have time to relax, let alone post on forums. it's insane.

[narcsarge]

All of us need a break Sophie. Does the mind and body good! Keep up the studies!

[Sophie]

Monday 40 mins

Smith Bench Press - 55-8-8-8
DB Flys - 15-8-8
Rear Lat. Pulldown - 50-8-8-8
Row - 62.5-8-8
DB Front/Lateral Raises - 7.5-5-5-5
Assisted Dip - 34-8-8-8
Tricep Pushdown - 37.5-5-5
BB Curls - 30-3 20-10-10 (my right arm is MUCH weaker so I had to drop the weight)
DB Concentration Curls - 15-8-8
DB Wrist Curls - 15-8-8-8

[narcsarge]

Glad to see you are back at it Sophie! Great job. Keep at it girl!

[Sophie]

i think i have it worked out where i can continue with my 6 day workout.

[narcsarge]

I hope that you are not overdoing it! But I am glad to see you are still at it!

[Sophie]

i'll have to take a longer rest (read as and hour or so) before walking back to mt dorm after my leg workout. My dorm is about. 0.7 miles from the gym, mostly up a hill. It kills when it's not a leg day, let alone after I just got done with one.

Other than that, things are good. All the walking is pooping me out. I need to do cardio but it doesn't really fit in my schedule. I should NOT get winded walking uphill. It makes me feel so out of shape.