davidsprincess's Journal, 31 Jul 20

Yeah but I did legs without leg press and it was a flop. Did 3 sets of squats on Smith machine, 3 sets of RDL's with dumbbells then with Smith machine, then rope pull through things and squats with rope (only one set each of those) hip thrusts, ab stuff... It sucked. Planned to finish with extensions and curls on the machines but ran late. Anyhow...back today probably about 5:30 if you wanna go. Need to hit the leg press and ext/curls. 🦵🏼👍🏼 

Since I've caught you all here in one place can I murmur? I'm struggling to get enough leg work in when my upper body is worn out holding the weight that is supposed to be working my lower body... Comprehend? I don't have a leg press in my living room or a bar on a rack to put on my shoulders. My arms aren't strong enough to let me lift enough with my legs. My dumbbells only go up to 50 each... My arms are good for many sets of this and that, but eventually... They aren't.  

Can you start with legs? I don't have great ideas. Or can you go in a circuit?  

I've thought about wrapping a strap around the bar and my wrist so my hands don't have to grip so tightly for so long. Like yesterday I did 3 sets of 12 deadlift things, squats, calf raises, more squats... My legs were still OK and good to go, but the hands and arms... Not so much! Oh and split lunges with less weight.  

I do try to alternate something lower focused wirh upper, but almost everything lower requires I'm holding weight! 😁 Anyway, I'm happy I can do what I'm doing. Not meaning to be too whiney! 😁 Just your talking about the leg press made me decide to complain I guess! 😁  

Yes, I was going to suggest straps. Also I find stacking the dumbbells and holding them from underneath easier if you don't have straps and if your dumbbells can stack easily. The ones at PF are made for that. You can also maintain a more upright position that way, I think. 

I've been thinking about what straps too lately. Not for legs but feeling like I need a better grip when I do pull downs.  

I'll be there, DP. 

I get you Melissa. I think this is what flared my tennis elbow a couple months ago. Trying to hold ‘heavy’ to do legs. It was bad! I am no where near able to do what gym goers do and I’m wondering if anyone has good tips for how to stay at home workouts yet still build great muscle? I’m ALL ears!! 

Thanks. Maybe straps. Maybe I need to do a lot of reps with lighter weight. It is Ok. I'm trying to be creative. 😁