tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post3070181204836300000..comments2024-03-11T10:53:23.511-04:00Comments on Meg Go Run: If I could only do 3 strength training exercises...Meg Go Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-55271702288368727802014-08-06T23:07:12.232-04:002014-08-06T23:07:12.232-04:00It's fun to switch things up and do "fanc...It's fun to switch things up and do "fancy" exercises, but honestly, the basics are usually the most effective when you get right down to it.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-12844791107328483492014-08-06T21:27:42.539-04:002014-08-06T21:27:42.539-04:00Three unassisted pull-ups seems pretty BA to me! I...Three unassisted pull-ups seems pretty BA to me! I love that your three exercises are uncomplicated but still work a lot of muscles!Cassie @ Rural Running Redheadhttp://ruralrunningredhead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-33608909513370463662014-08-06T09:47:05.127-04:002014-08-06T09:47:05.127-04:00ooh burpees with a push up... that's a special...ooh burpees with a push up... that's a special kind of torture!!!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-71849058633457806452014-08-06T09:46:26.524-04:002014-08-06T09:46:26.524-04:00Well I certainly meant it. :)Well I certainly meant it. :)Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-77833683399973004552014-08-06T09:19:09.087-04:002014-08-06T09:19:09.087-04:00Definitely squats and push-ups would be on my list...Definitely squats and push-ups would be on my list - I might even sub out burpees for the push-ups since I get cardio and push-ups then!!!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-72135209664510067382014-08-05T21:50:56.016-04:002014-08-05T21:50:56.016-04:00I have to agree that I like moves I can do at home...I have to agree that I like moves I can do at home! No gym membership so anything I can do at home is a great - I really love squats and really need to do them more often!!! :)<br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful comment on my blog today. I truly appreciated it!!! Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975156527926120864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-88148692324494221752014-08-05T20:30:19.437-04:002014-08-05T20:30:19.437-04:00Nooooooo !!!! Tell the tech guy I am a teacher and...Nooooooo !!!! Tell the tech guy I am a teacher and this is work related blog reading!!!!!!!!!!!!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-25096185474657879752014-08-05T16:59:00.860-04:002014-08-05T16:59:00.860-04:00I would really love an at home pull up bar as well...I would really love an at home pull up bar as well but I have no clue where I would put it! We should get our husbands on that one, stat...Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-42829250311238454102014-08-05T16:58:17.781-04:002014-08-05T16:58:17.781-04:00Good ones! It seems like most of my readers prefer...Good ones! It seems like most of my readers prefer the ones you can do at home.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-11664907783769169252014-08-05T16:33:33.818-04:002014-08-05T16:33:33.818-04:00I love strength exercises that I don't need a ...I love strength exercises that I don't need a gym for, so that would be pushups, planks and squats/lunges for sure. I really want to do pullups too but don't have a bar at home. Might have to start hitting the gym just for that one. I love your workout tips!Michele @ paleorunningmommahttp://paleorunningmomma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-74833143417913715632014-08-05T12:30:15.064-04:002014-08-05T12:30:15.064-04:00I love exercises that don't involve machines b...I love exercises that don't involve machines because I can do them at home! I'd choose planks and their variations, squats or lunges, and push ups! Although tricep dips come in a close third. Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-52923618200671015872014-08-05T08:48:07.126-04:002014-08-05T08:48:07.126-04:00lol nothing wrong with bicep curls! That is the on...lol nothing wrong with bicep curls! That is the only exercise I do in which I can get one of my veins to pop out! Though it could be because I always save it for last so my muscles are pumped by then anyway.... But yeah, I do bicep curls once a week! I usually enjoy them because they are the LAST thing so I know I am soon done. :)Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-27182604486502700362014-08-05T08:46:09.257-04:002014-08-05T08:46:09.257-04:00It took me a LONG time to be able to do 3 and I am...It took me a LONG time to be able to do 3 and I am stuck. Will be quite some time before I can bang out more. Better eat some more chicken breast! Planks is a GOOD one, Courtney. You are right, that one can be changed a lot as well.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-67642287517129954012014-08-05T08:44:36.476-04:002014-08-05T08:44:36.476-04:00I've never done them with a resistance band be...I've never done them with a resistance band because my gym has an assisted pull up machine. BUT I've seen it done. I would say ask a trainer at your gym or someone you see doing it to show you how... but you said you are a little scared (the same way I am when I try something new) so I will give you my timid approach... Go on youtube (youtube has all the answers!!!) and find a video or something that explains how to configure the band. Go to a gym when there is barely anyone there (even if it means rolling up at 5am) and try it out when there aren't a lot of people around. Like I said, that is the timid approach that I generally take haha. But honestly I bet if you went up to someone you saw doing it and flash them your gorgeous smile they would be happy to show you!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-84754128781622970292014-08-05T08:20:50.666-04:002014-08-05T08:20:50.666-04:00I'm very impressed that you can do 3 unassiste...I'm very impressed that you can do 3 unassisted pull-ups! That's so badass to me! If I could choose 3 I would pick squats, planks, and push-ups. There are so many different ways to change those 3 exercises up that I would never get bored!Courtney @ RunningforCupcakeshttp://www.runfor-cupcakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-6243798617457795082014-08-05T08:19:03.186-04:002014-08-05T08:19:03.186-04:00Thanks for this post Meg! I fee like I know nothin...Thanks for this post Meg! I fee like I know nothing about strength training so this helps, lol. I always see people doing assisted pull ups with a resistance band attached to the bar to keep their foot in. I'm dying to try that, but I'm so scared! Any tips???Girl Goes Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03007470602143669184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-65895950291066011262014-08-05T08:17:05.578-04:002014-08-05T08:17:05.578-04:00Bicep curls... Adam makes fun of me because I cons...Bicep curls... Adam makes fun of me because I consider them a staple in my lifting routine BUT I love flexing and being like, "hey, look a beach ball is inflating inside my arm!" :D (It's a small beachball though, haha.)Kristina @ Blog About Runninghttp://www.blogaboutrunning.comnoreply@blogger.com