Lu's Workout Journal

How do you do the supine bridge with a 10lb plate? and the sumo squat/shoulder press? Do you lift the BB up like a deadlift then from there lift up over your head?

I placed the 10 lb plate on my abs and press upwards with the extra resistance. This was a first for me, there was a plate laying around (someone left 3 plates by the mats) and I had seen others do it so what the heck, figured I'd try it!. It felt weird at first, but surely it's better than without resistance.
Actually it was awkward doing the "Sumo" squat/shoulder press combo for some reason. Regular squats works better for me, but I hold DB's on my shoulder, squat and when I stand up I press the DB's upwards fully extended- that's 1 rep. Bring the DB's back down to resting on my shoulders, or jsut above my shoulders. Pretty easy.

I'm off today to Total Fitness to do my Cardio Workout - details in Lynne's thread

squat machine squats??

Oh you know what I mean - NOT the Smith Machine just using the squat rack.That comment was for your benefit as I know you don't like the Smith.

It was late when I was posting.....I'm perplexed by my weak back?!?

Did my Cardio at Total Fitness - not much though I must admit I was too excited testing the various treadmills, by everything to concentrate on what I needed to do. BUT I made a decision on the treadmill and chose the less expensive one - it's perfect for my purposes and very easy to use. So, I've finalized my order and hope to intall my new gym in about a month - my delay due to vacation:( Once installed I'll be doing my workouts at home (no excuses about not being able to get to the gym!), but I plan to keep my gym membership and stop in from time to time. I am soooo excited!

Home gym thing sounds good, and yes, definitely no excuses for slacking, especially if you rolled ove in bed, and flopped out straight onto a Treadmill and then you could use one of those Bosu Balls, as a crude hat, so you keep your head dry when you're in your hot tub.

Plus they would double up as a Bird Poo helmet, so doublely useful .

LMAO Bossman!! A sight to be seen!

good then...

when deadlifting and squatting you really need to brace the core as tight as you can which is pushing everything out (intrabdominal pressure) and holding that for the whole rep, you can re-set btw reps if you lose it

try it and notice the difference

Thanks Swanso - I think you got it on the nose! I relaxed my trunk I'm sure!

Home Gym... AWESOME!!!
Will you have a Steam room & a Sauna too?
If you do... I might just drop by

No steam room or sauna How about the hot tub in my old avatar, will that be ok?

Stop by anytime!! Ask your work if they will cover the expense to get here, we can call it a "Fitness and Health Day" after all don't employers want healthy employees? Makes sense to me

Home gym thing sounds good, and yes, definitely no excuses for slacking, especially if you rolled ove in bed, and flopped out straight onto a Treadmill and then you could use one of those Bosu Balls, as a crude hat, so you keep your head dry when you're in your hot tub.

Plus they would double up as a Bird Poo helmet, so doublely useful .

Hahahahhahahahaha OMG , so funny.Duno if i had gym in my home id be inclined to over exercise ?..out of boredom..best wishes on your home gym

I'm a little worried about over exercizing, I'll have to be real careful. Thanks!

Well, I sure don't have to worry about over exercizing right now - didn't make it to the gym for the last 2, geez, maybe 3 days!! This is the weekend that we have to close up the camper - season ends Columbus Day weekend - lots of work, so I can't say I didn't get any exercise - I'm exhausted! The good news is now I can stay home on weekends without the summer temptations of food and drink - yeah! I still want to lose 9 lbs before the 23rd (wanted to be 160 for Aruba)- probably won't make it but will get as close as I can.

Have a great evening!

Woman.... you look good already - HOT & SPICY

Yeah, I agree with Nokie. You already look awesome, fit and strong and will totally ROCK Aruba! So don't worry about trying to lose a few pounds before the 23rd, you look great as you are. I can just see you sitting on a beach, tropical drink in hand...singing the Beach boys Kokomo song..."Aruba, Jamaica, oooo I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama...." I'm jealous already! (not really, I'm excited for you and you deserve every minute of fun and relaxation!)