melbotoast Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'm going to go ahead and start the thread for today. Post here and let us know when you finish your exercises for this week! (Previous thread) (Sit-ups Website) In the future, maybe we should just do a weekly thread? I know some people are exercising on T/Th/Sa as well. --------------------------- I finished Week One of sit-ups! :) I also started Week One of push-ups yesterday and almost died. I'm going to move over a column next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I think we need to merge the two threads..now we have a double Friday/ Week One..oops. A weekly thread is a good idea. We are all over the place with days... :laugh: I also finished the sit-ups. Ergh. I am still looking forward (not) to the last day of squats for this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I agree, a weekly thread would be better! Today I did my three sets of pull-ups using a True Stretch Cage. I stood in the cage facing the instruction panel, jumped to grab the bars above my head so that my palms were facing each other, and put my feet on the cage in front of me for support. The first set I used my legs a little in the beginning (until about 90 degrees) and finished the pull-up with my legs hanging. The next set I could only do the first few that way and the last set I needed the support of my legs to do all of them. I feel a little stronger, perhaps being able to do at least one pull-up without assistance at the end of six weeks isn't an impossible goal for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I agree, a weekly thread would be better! Today I did my three sets of pull-ups using a True Stretch Cage. I stood in the cage facing the instruction panel, jumped to grab the bars above my head so that my palms were facing each other, and put my feet on the cage in front of me for support. The first set I used my legs a little in the beginning (until about 90 degrees) and finished the pull-up with my legs hanging. The next set I could only do the first few that way and the last set I needed the support of my legs to do all of them. I feel a little stronger, perhaps being able to do at least one pull-up without assistance at the end of six weeks isn't an impossible goal for me! I am impressed!! It’s an impossible goal for me. I am not even going to attempt it! LOL. I may do the dips though..dips give you great looking arms (as do pull ups, I am sure). :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Texican Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 no situps, but I did my p90x today. It was yoga today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I am impressed!! It’s an impossible goal for me. I am not even going to attempt it! LOL. I may do the dips though..dips give you great looking arms (as do pull ups, I am sure). :laugh: You should go for it with the dips! They are easy to modify if you need, the straighter your legs are the harder it is and once you become a superstar at them you can put a weight on your lap. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 You should go for it with the dips! They are easy to modify if you need, the straighter your legs are the harder it is and once you become a superstar at them you can put a weight on your lap. :thumbup: :laugh: Thanks for the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So did anyone else finish week one of the sit up challenge?? :D :confused1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm not doing situps, pushups, squats, or dips (well I am but not as a challenge!) but I did meet my goal of 3 days of pull-ups, 3 sets each time. Where did everyone else go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertechmom Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 im here! I still can't do a sit up but at least i did a week of moving muscles. Maybe I should stay in week 1 until I can manage a real sit up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 im here! I still can't do a sit up but at least i did a week of moving muscles. Maybe I should stay in week 1 until I can manage a real sit up? Are you trying to do a full situp? Have you tried crunches? You can always start with a modified plank to strengthen your core. IMO it is much more efficient than situps as it works your back, butt, legs, shoulders, chest, arms, back, and abdominals. It is also much easier on your spine, versatile with the many variations you can do, and attainable to most fitness levels when modified. Here are some websites to get you started if you are so inclined: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00047&slide=10 http://www.bloomtofit.com/the-plank-exercise-most-effective-core-exercise Remember, baby steps still get you to your destination! SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I finished day 3 of the pushup challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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