Talk to me about Caroline Girvan

[Jane P.]

I'm a wimp. I do renegade rows on my knees because I want to concentrate on the row part rather than holding the position.

[windyh]

Finished Iron today. Checked out some of CG's other series but they look more 'aerobic'. Longer sets and less rests. I want to build muscle right now. Even working out I have lost strength in recent years and already see gains in one 6 week program For added bonus my husband said my waist looks thinner! Will be doing Iron again.

[Susan H]

I'm not sure if this has been shared before, but I thought it might be helpful if you're considering Caroline's Youtube programs. Hover over an icon to get an overview of each of her programs. There are some I hadn't heard of.

https://www.carolinegirvan.com/free-programs/

[counterclockwise]

Originally Posted by windyh

Thank you for this thread. I started CG Iron in Jan after reading it and LOVE it so much. I have been working out for 40 years and this is the best program I have ever done. I am a hard gainer and Firm and KCM were too fast to make much progress. Finally putting on muscle and able to lift heavier than I have in many years. Never been able to get shoulder presses over 5-8 lbs dumbells and now doing multiple sets with 2 10's! After a few weeks of Iron, maxed out my DB's and KB's and had to load my neglected barbell for rows and DL's. On week 6 and plan to do again.

Now this caught my attention! This is what you did?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...mo5EQ0zmkxymJ2

Did you follow it mostly the way it’s laid out? Thanks!

[windyh]

Originally Posted by counterclockwise

Now this caught my attention! This is what you did?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...mo5EQ0zmkxymJ2

Did you follow it mostly the way it’s laid out? Thanks!

Yes that is the link. I am still doing Iron. Only on 3rd round due to illness and vacations and my internet going down. Iron doesn't have much ab work so I add a couple of her 10 minute sessions every week. After Iron round 3 is done, I plan to try Epic Heat subbing in something else for HIIT days, then back to Iron.

[counterclockwise]

Originally Posted by windyh

Yes that is the link. I am still doing Iron. Only on 3rd round due to illness and vacations and my internet going down. Iron doesn't have much ab work so I add a couple of her 10 minute sessions every week. After Iron round 3 is done, I plan to try Epic Heat subbing in something else for HIIT days, then back to Iron.

Thanks for the info!!