Tuesday, May 18, 2010

I Deadlifted 315!

Before I get to the 315 deadlift . . .

I mentioned last week that I was going to perform my interval training on non-lifting days. I'm going to do just that this week.

Here's yesterday's training session:

AM Conditioning:
Jump Rope 15 minutes -- this wasn't too tough but I wanted to do something

PM Strength Training Session:
1a) Sumo Deadlift - 315x1 (Check out the video and get the details here => My Road to a 315 Deadlift), 275x1, 215x10
1b) Bar Pushdown - 110x8, 100x12/10

2a) Reverse Lunge with Front Squat Grip - 75x2x10
2b) BB Curl - 50x10, 55x8/7

3a) Glute Bridge (I always get strange looks from this one) - 210x2x10
3b) SB Situp - 20x2x10

I finally deadlifted 315! You can watch the video HERE.

5 comments:

alilstrange said...

Congratulations Nia!! Way to go girl. :)
I've been following you for awhile but haven't posted before. You inspire me! I have some strength goals of my own to achieve after I finish with my fat loss. :)

Yahooooo on your personal best!!!

Nia Shanks said...

Thanks, girl! Keep me updated on your strength goals as well. I love to hear people's success stories in the gym. Thanks again! : )

Fit.Frugal said...

Hi, Nia,
I was hoping you could clarify your workout reps/sets/weight note-taking system for me? Of course, when you write 110x8 I can figure out that means 110lbs for 8 reps, but when you say 75x2x10 is that lbs/sets/reps? And what does this mean: 100x12/10?
Thanks for all the great information you are putting out there! I love your blog!

Fit.Frugal said...

And oh yeah, Congratulations on hitting your goal!!! :)

Nia Shanks said...

Rachel-

75x2x10 means I lifted 75 pounds for 2 sets, 10 reps each set.

100x12/10 means I lifted 100 pounds 12 times for the first set, and 10 reps for the second set.

Does that clear it up?

I'm really glad you enjoy the information, and thank you!!! Let me know if I need to clear anything else up. : )