07-26-15, 02:06 PM | |
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Here are the gloves that I use for heavy lifting. I use them mostly for dead-lifting and leg day. When I am using them I put my HRM around my sports bra strap. These are perfect for Slo-Mo due to the longer time you are holding the weights during each set.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o03_s00 Also, another tip is to use a lifting belt. Not olympic type, a general velcro type works.
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07-27-15, 12:06 PM | |
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I love this one, too, and just rediscovered it in my collection! I got it in a trade awhile back but never used it. I'm going to use your suggestions, especially for that glute wrap move with the barbell...an ankle weight makes a lot more sense! I just got some 5 lb ankle weights that I might try.
Sharaz, I think you will LOVE Cathe's Slow and Heavy! I too wish there were more slow tempo lifting workouts out there. I hate the speed lifting, personally, and like to concentrate on what I'm doing rather than throwing the weights around.
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07-28-15, 04:33 PM | |
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Great thread! Prompted me to check out SloMo which I actually got rid of a long time ago. Good news it, the full length workouts are on YouTube which are great if you don't mind a couple commercial breaks.
I did Chest, Biceps, Triceps yesterday and it was wicked. Going to do Legs tomorrow and will take all these great form pointers into consideration.
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07-28-15, 08:48 PM | |
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This morning I changed Slo-Mo a bit. I used to do sumo RDL's instead of
Jefferson Squats. Since she do that awkward movement with the feet, I kept going at a 4-4 count and finish before her each set. After looking at the video that I posted from the IFBB pro holding the kb's for 30 sec, I though the Jefferson Squat sets were perfect for this by holding the contraction at the bottom while Amy is moving the feet.
Here the new breakdown Sumo Squats 3 x 8 ------> Sumo RDL 3 x 8 (hamstring/glute warm up set) I used 60 not thinking about maxing out but a weight were I can perform the sets with good form following the slow tempo. RDL are tricky and the lower back can take over easily. I had looked at videos to perfect my form. Once, I fixed some issues I can feel my hammies worked. The DOMS last days and if I bent over I feel the discomfort. That's how I now that I lifted the weights with the hammies and not used momemtum. Jefferson Squats 6 x 8 ------> Sumo Squats with b 6 x 8 . Here is were I went butt broken mode. I used a 45 kb between my legs. When I place the kb between my legs, I concentrate in moving the weight with the glutes and inner thights. For the 6 sets, tempo and isometric hold, this was okay. I actually can sumo squat waaaay more than my RDL, but as you guys note I wanted to isolate the glutes as much as possible. Here Amy does the feet movement while holding at the bottom. The isometric hold during these sets last longer, so Sumo Squats works wonders. No cheating, holding there while my cheeks are screaming for mercy LOL Now, I can follow her count entirely during all the exercises. Needless to say, I do the Wobble Squats feet closed - ass to the ground. My favorites exercise is the side lunge
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09-16-15, 03:48 PM | |
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I remembered this thread, when I was looking for a leg workout out today and dusted off this dvd. I don't think I have done this workout in years. I did the workout Amy's way and matched her weight. I found some of the moves awkward and tough on the lower back. I thought I was going to cry during those Hack squats. I didn't realize that this would have such a cardio effect or else I would have let my breakfast digest a little longer!
I will have to try this again with Sharaz's modifications. Hopefully I can walk tomorrow! Anyone have tips on improving single leg squats. I avoid these like the plague, cause I stink at them. Maybe I will just use Sharaz's tips and just stop avoiding these!
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