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Week 5 Day 1

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Today’s Stats: Squat: 65lbs I am so excited because I did all 5 sets with no assistance! Over head press: 45lbs with some assistance Deadlift: 95lbs In one month I am already feeling stronger. Today I was complemented on my … Continue reading →

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Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

I just finished week 4 of strength training. Looking back just 4 weeks ago I have already inproved. I started squatting just the bar (45lbs) and needed help. Today for a warm up I used the bar with no problems. … Continue reading →

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End of Week 4

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Whoot! I am feeling so pumped! Today’s STATS: Squat: 65 lbs… I still couldn’t do 5×5 so, I focused on going down slow and controlled and had a spotter help me up. Bench: 60lbs… I got some wrist straps/gloves to … 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 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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Flaming Miata!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

Yup… if you watch the video, you will see flames! It happens at about 1:48. Thanks Kelvin for the video! – girl in pigtails

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