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Susan Mernit

@susanmernit

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Nonprofit AI coach and Development Consultant. Tech OG. Hiker, Weightlifter, Reader. LGBTQIA. Proud Hack the Hood Board member.

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Wednesday's workout: Deadlift, 5X3, backdowns from 187 lbs; RDLS, 3X5, 117 lbs, feet up bench press, 5X4, 85 lbs start, backing down to 80 lbs. sparing everyone the situps, sidebends, etc. at the end. Training regularly is the way to get stronger, and the consistency is so good for my mental health. @josh_philwl @maxsgym_oakland taken in Berkeley YMCA by @susanmernit

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4 days ago

Yesterday's workout at the Y: squat series, 5X5, up to 130 lbs, bench series 6X3, up to 90 lbs, then hammer curls and tricep press; did that at 140 lbs and felt pretty good about that (I do make awful faces :-) this is what training looks like, and I am intro it. @josh_philwl @maxsgym_oakland by @susanmernit

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5 days ago

Just spent the last two weeks in la with my grandkid, while their parents went on vacation. Loved working out at @barbellbrigadegym during that time, such a great gym! This is a reel of Friday’s deload lifts, programmed to @josh_philwl plans @maxsgym_oakland by @susanmernit

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9 days ago

Another day at the gym, starting a deload week (same movements, lighter weights. Squats, 117 lbs, 3 sets of 7, bench, 82 lbs, 4x4, and accessories..I love the t bar rows, but need to get a lot better with those Bulgarian split squats. Love having a program and a routine, thank you @josh_philwl by @susanmernit

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12 days ago

Back at @barbellbrigadegym working the program @josh_philwl made for me. Feel like bench is getting so much steadier, squat depth is fine and deadlift is progressing. by @susanmernit

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13 days ago

I did not set out to become a competitive powerlifter. I set out to lose weight to avoid an obesity-related illness. But what could be better than being in your 70s and being as strong as possible? Read more here: https://susanmernit.substack.com/p/style-granny-17-i-took-zepbound-in by @susanmernit

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13 days ago

Putting in the work yesterday. Deadlift sets,3x5, last set 82.5kgs, 187 lbs, bench press sets,4x6, 80 lbs. and more. Realizing I love getting stronger. by @susanmernit

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16 days ago

#failurehappens working on my lifts today and my last set of tempo bench presses just failed. 97 lbs x 5 and that bar just did not get back up. Fortunately, I’ve had this happen enough I didn’t freak out, got the bar off my body and did my last lift as a double after a rest. Sometimes just being okay with what doesn’t happen is as important as focusing on what you want to achieve. by @susanmernit

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17 days ago

So hot in LA today! Trying to get the hang of filming workouts, tips welcomed. At @barbellbrigadegym doing deficit deadlifts, mostly 5X4, 165 lbs, and lots of accessories. Focus on putting the work in and continuing to get great, useful feedback from @josh_philwl , back at it tomorrow. by @susanmernit

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19 days ago

Another day of putting in the work. Happy to build my bench, 5x5, 80 lbs and hit the triceps dip machine at 120 lbs, more than I expected. Consistency. by @susanmernit

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23 days ago

I’ve been working with @susanmernit for a few weeks, and there’s nothing more energizing than talking to her about powerlifting.

It’s a reminder that lifting weights can be life changing.

Whoever ends up reading this, lift something heavy today (preferably at @maxsgym_oakland 🙇‍♂️) by @susanmernit

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a month ago

Getting into my new training block, feels good to have a program. More to come. by @susanmernit

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a month ago