Category Archives: weight lifting

Back to the grinding stone…

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

So, I’m back from a little break. I took about a 3 week break to recover from a hard 12 weeks of heavy lifting. I also gained some weight through muscle gain and at a 1800+ cal diet… some fat … Continue reading →

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Exercise Update!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

The boyfriend has been traveling which is hard on our workout routine. I also don’t want to try and squat a lot of weight without a spotter. Better to be safe than sorry. Yesterday instead of weight lifting, I met … Continue reading →

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Week 11 Day 1

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

I am feeling pumped right now! I took a 6 day rest to let my back heal. It recovered fast and these are my stats today: Squat: 100lbs oh yesses! Bench: 70lbs not too bad! Row: 60lbs whoot! I did … Continue reading →

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Week 10 Day 2

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

I am sad to report I hurt my back last session. I tried to squat 100lbs and on the first set my back started to cramp. I decided I should not push it or I might hurt it more. So, … Continue reading →

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Week 10 Day 1

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squats: 95lbs with the last set at 100lbs. Bench:65lbs Row:55lbs I am so excited; I feel like I’m going to explode! Can’t wait for day 2… -girl in pigtails

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Week 9 Day 3

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squat: 90lbs what! what! YAY! Squat-i-vation! Press:45lbs this is for sure my weak link… still working on it. Deadlift 135lbs deadload was inevitable. I think my form is getting better and at least I have big boy weights on! I … Continue reading →

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Week 9 Day 2

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squat: 85lbs Bench: 60lbs Row: 50lbs Whoot! I have made a new PR in squats at 85lbs. I am so excited and can’t wait to see how far I can go until my next deload. My form seems to be … Continue reading →

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Week 9 Day 1

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squats: 80lbs with no assistance! Boom baby! A few weeks ago I needed major help with 80lbs. I feel so strong! Press: 47.5lbs I know this looks funny but I bought some extreme baby weights to help me continue to … Continue reading →

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Week 8 Day 3

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squats: 75lbs Bench: 55lbs Row:45lbs This is the end of week 8 and I am pretty happy with my results thus far. I am starting to get perfect form which is super important when the weights get heavy. Monday I … Continue reading →

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Week 8 Day 2

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squats: 70lbs… this is getting harder but my form is greatly improving. I am almost wanting to do a video soon. Press: 45lbs… I am still needing a little help. This is my hardest lift! Deadlift: 155lbs… what what!!! I … Continue reading →

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