The Persuit of Hypertrophy

My name is Adele and I am 31. I live in Greater Manchester in the UK with my 9 year old daughter, Hannah, my partner Andy and a cat called Penny. I am interested in strength training and climbing. I am fairly heavily tattooed. I have an amazing family and boyfriend. On the whole I am happy.

May 21, 2013 at 3:28pm
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dreamsofanothersummer:

stockportgirl:

dreamsofanothersummer:

beverlyhillsmom:

the article just got better as i kept on reading


omg

I don’t see anything wrong with this.

You don’t see anything wrong about eating a raw potato?Also, this article is a parody.

I think, being a Brit, I don’t get about 90% of what’s going on on Tumblr

dreamsofanothersummer:

stockportgirl:

dreamsofanothersummer:

beverlyhillsmom:

the article just got better as i kept on reading

omg

I don’t see anything wrong with this.

You don’t see anything wrong about eating a raw potato?

Also, this article is a parody.

I think, being a Brit, I don’t get about 90% of what’s going on on Tumblr

(Source: billhitchert)

1:00pm
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dreamsofanothersummer:

beverlyhillsmom:

the article just got better as i kept on reading


omg

I don’t see anything wrong with this.

dreamsofanothersummer:

beverlyhillsmom:

the article just got better as i kept on reading

omg

I don’t see anything wrong with this.

(Source: billhitchert)

12:48pm
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12:11pm
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Just did this, in 38:07 :)
Source: Calisthenic Kingz

Just did this, in 38:07 :)
Source: Calisthenic Kingz

May 19, 2013 at 1:33pm
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I’ve spent the last week or so fannying about with without, should I weight lift or not. Well after deliberation I’ve decided to alternate calisthenics one day with yoga, kettlebell swings and shoulder rehab.
So it’ll be something like;
2-3 x pull
2-3 x push
2-3 x core
2-3 x legs
Then
Stretching/yoga
Kettlebell tabata/max swings in x amount of mins
Resistance band shoulder rehab stuff
Run/walk when I can
Goal for the next 6 weeks:
10 consecutive chin ups
6 consecutive wide grip pull ups
20 push ups
10 conservative ring dips
Then I’ll work on muscle ups and front levers and elbow levers.

May 17, 2013 at 1:09pm
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hipbonesandrunningshoes:

gettingfitandthin:


B E A U T I F U L.


Anybody who laughs at others for working hard for their goals are pathetic. People should be encouraged to reach their goals, not made fun of!

hipbonesandrunningshoes:

gettingfitandthin:

B E A U T I F U L.

Anybody who laughs at others for working hard for their goals are pathetic. People should be encouraged to reach their goals, not made fun of!

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May 15, 2013 at 10:51am
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Being back at the gym and lifting weights has brought on the old feelings of stress, frustrations and confusion. I was enjoying calisthenics so much, and now I’m feeling down. My cardio has become non existent, stretching has gone out of the window too :( so before this turns into something that makes me unhappy I shall resume the bodyweight with kettlebells workouts  :)

May 8, 2013 at 4:50pm
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Trained deadlifts at the gym yesterday, light weights (60-70kg) both traditional and sumo. I haven’t lifted in a while as I’ve been recovering from injury due to a car accident, also buzzing off calisthenics. Kept the weights low to get back into it, and form was spot on. I think I’ll keep my training around bodyweight exercises with weights for lower body and accessory stuff. Feeling pretty good about it :)

May 6, 2013 at 2:07pm
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Looking forward to building some serious muscle tomorrow :)

May 5, 2013 at 3:35pm
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So I decided to lift weights again, I know I’m indecisive! It’s local, something I enjoy and I can workout with someone instead of solo.
Refresher read of Starting Strength and resume weights on Tuesday :)
Hope everyone is having a good weekend :)