W2R
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I am getting back into weight lifting, after substituting other gym activities partially or completely for a couple of months. I feel healthier, stronger, and younger when I have been lifting weights a lot.
So, after a few "puny" sessions to get my weight lifting re-started during the last couple of weeks, on Friday I lifted 17.4 tons on the 21 weight machines that I use. (Not all at once! This is the summation of all the lifts in all the sets on all 21 machines). I feel like 16-18 tons is a good, normal amount of weight for me to lift on these machines so that was a minor triumph. This post includes a table listing the machines that I normally use. I also use the Keiser upper back machine, which IIRC is not in my list because it was broken at that time.
I must admit that I feel great! It's good to be back lifting weights. Between that and my normal household duties (grocery shopping, laundry, and gardening today) I feel tired and very well exercised tonight.
So, after a few "puny" sessions to get my weight lifting re-started during the last couple of weeks, on Friday I lifted 17.4 tons on the 21 weight machines that I use. (Not all at once! This is the summation of all the lifts in all the sets on all 21 machines). I feel like 16-18 tons is a good, normal amount of weight for me to lift on these machines so that was a minor triumph. This post includes a table listing the machines that I normally use. I also use the Keiser upper back machine, which IIRC is not in my list because it was broken at that time.
I must admit that I feel great! It's good to be back lifting weights. Between that and my normal household duties (grocery shopping, laundry, and gardening today) I feel tired and very well exercised tonight.
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