Category Archives: weight lifting

WEEK 4 DAY 2

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today’s STATS: Squat: 60lbs… this was hard but I did it! Deadlift: 85lbs Press: 45lbs… I still needed help but I see improvement. I felt great today… I had enough food and tried a pre-workout drink called C4. It gave … Continue reading →

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WEEK 4 Day 1

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today’s SATS: Squats: 60lbs Bench: 60lbs Row: 55lbs The program insists that you add weight and mark down how many reps you can do with proper form. For the squats and bench my 5×5 reps were about 5,4,3,3,2. So, next … Continue reading →

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End of Week 3 Results

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Squat: 60lbs Press: 45lbs Deadlift: 85lbs I can’t believe the weight keeps going up! It’s amazing what the body can handle… stay strong… keep lifting! – girl in pigtails  

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WEEK 3 Day 1

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today’s STATS: Squat: 55lbs Bench: 55lbs Row: 50lbs I am getting pretty excited about moving up in weight! Slowly but surly it is happening… -girl in pigtails 

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Week 2 Workout Day 3

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

I felt so strong today! I made sure over the past two days to eat more calories with high protein as a priority. It worked…  My stats today: Squat: 50lbs (with assistance)  Press: 40lbs  Deadlift: 75lbs I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Week 2 Workout 2

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today’s Stats Squat: 45lbs Row: 45lbs Bench: 50lbs Still staying positive even when I don’t go up in weight. I would rather do the exercise with correct posture.  -girl in pigtails

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The Workout Saga…

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today marked Week 2 of 5×5 strong lifts. We had a great workout with our friend who has just a little bit of experience. ;-D His WARM-UP squat weight is 315lbs. :- O The most I have seen him squat … Continue reading →

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Week 1 DONE!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today’s workout stats: Squat: 45lbs Bench Press: 45lbs Row: 40lbs Pull ups: 60lbs Not too shabby! – girl in pigtails

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My next adventure…weight lifting (Part 2)!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

I started weight lifting about 6 months ago but quit because I was burnt out due to a 6 month stint doing elliptical 6 times a week. Plus, the holidays did not make it easy to keep a routine and … Continue reading →

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Girl in Pigtails lifts 1080 Pounds!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Ok not all at once…but I deadlifted 135lbs 8 times! Not a bad way to start the week… we took a little 2 week break because we just needed to refresh and resharpen the axe (Yo Elliott words of wisdom). … Continue reading →

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