I did it! I TOPPED OUT a machine!

Yesterday, I lifted the maximum possible weight on the glute machine! 210 lbs per leg! Go me!

Of course, I realize that this means now I really need to venture into the OTHER weight room. . .the one where the scary powerlifters go. . .and learn to use one of those Smith machine gizmos that has me so afraid of looking stupid. . .

Any tips on how to make the big leap?!

The other weight room isn't as scary as it looks I say just go there and do it. You can also do lunges and squats with weights.

I've only topped out a machine once and it was a sitting leg press at 310 lbs but that was really using 2 legs at once so I just switched to using 1 leg at a time.

congratulations Su-Bee, that is AWESOME!!!

Yeah, to do lunges & squats with weights still requires me going into the other room & learning to use the Smith machine. I've been doing presses & such b/c I am WAY beyond being able to lift the weight I can squat/lunge to put it on my shoulders!

Do I just walk up to one of the big scary power guys and say, "Excuse me, but can you help me?" Those guys always seem so into their own workouts that I am terrified of interrupting! (I work out at the Y, so they don't have a ton of weight room staff or trainers wandering around to ask.)

The sitting leg press machine we have tops out at 400. . .but that is for sure a "someday" goal!

SuBee, congrats on the NSV!!

Don't be intimidated in going in the other room, once you're there, those big guys are just teddy bears and will be more than willing to help you out... OR hire a personal traininer for a couple of sessions and they will show you the ropes...

Keep us posted on your progress ...

Like Ilene said, I am sure someone will be willing to help you. Most lifters enjoy talking about training and teaching people. Don't be shy about asking to work in.

Congrats on maxing out the glute machine.

I bought a pack of gum instead of the other available crap in the vending machine. For me, today, that is a HUGE victory.

Tiki

Sometimes gum saves my day.

Mel

Sweet, Su-Bee, you're my hero! Nice job. I can't wait until I can post the same thing.