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   Private Member  |  February 26, 2019 @ 11:46 am
   ga, usa

   second time doing this workout – 23 reps more than last time! definitely a tough one on the arms! doing upper body & abs infernno #1 next to hit 30 min.

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   Private Member  |  March 20, 2019 @ 10:53 pm
   houston, tx, usa

   6 rounds in 15 minutes. Used 15lb dumbbells and did 3 pull ups per round. Love it.

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   Private Member  |  July 29, 2019 @ 3:42 am
   samara, russia

   210 reps (7,5 kg dumbbells)

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     Private Member  |  August 2, 2019 @ 4:10 am
     samara, russia

     221 reps (7,5 kg dumbbells)

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     Private Member  |  September 29, 2019 @ 4:39 am
     samara, russia

     245 reps (7,5 kg dumbbells)

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       Private Member  |  October 10, 2019 @ 7:31 am

       Ufff, wow, Tatyana, you show me the long way I have to go- Very good job! I am impressed!

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         Private Member  |  October 10, 2019 @ 4:15 pm
         samara, russia

         Thanks Gwidde! I really like Black Diamond workouts, but my results are good only when there aren’t many pull ups in a row 🙂 So much room for improvement! 💪

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   Private Member  |  October 11, 2019 @ 4:55 pm

   Why do i always feel like I’ve gained nothing?
   Been doing Zuzka workouts every day (with the odd missed one) for months now. Still can’t do a proper pushup. Pullups we’re good in the spring, back to being crap now.

   🙁

   Workout was tough but doable. Overhead press hurt and pushups off knees killed me.

   Suggestions appreciated

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     Private Member  |  October 17, 2019 @ 5:11 pm

     I’m new to Zuzka so I don’t know how she helps people to improve on push ups. For me, the way I got to the point of doing real push ups was to start at an angle but in proper push up position and gradually over time lower the angle until I was finally on the floor doing them. So maybe start at a 45 degree angle and do them that way for a while, then lower it to the next comfortable angle for a while, until you can do them on the floor. When I did them on my knees all the time, I was never able to progress to regular push ups.

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     Private Member  |  December 14, 2019 @ 2:55 pm

     Hello
     I thought I’ll add my two pence here
     If you struggle with pushups go check zuzkas exercise library – I’ve been following her for years now and although I was confident with pushups, after over a year break in regular workouts, I’ve lost the skill, I’ve checked library and it I’m actually now exercising the proper form for clapping push ups
     It’s all explained there so if you follow her instructions you’ll see progress sooner than later
     Also… I know that months seem a lot, because it is… But remember that only after those first months you start really understand what proper form mean, your goals change, it’s not anymore about keeping up with zuzka or beat yourself, now you appreciate form and now you actually want to achieve skills like pull-ups, pushups etc
     See with pull-ups omg it took me months to just make one pullup properly and only after I finally looked up and followed the instructions carefully instead of trying to be fast😂
     I dread and can’t wait to get back my pullup bar, I can see myself struggling again for ages
     But we can do it
     It just takes patience 👍😍

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   Private Member  |  November 15, 2019 @ 9:22 am

   Sadly, I did 16 reps less than last time… Hope to do better next time! Maybe because I did this before breakfast? hmh

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     Private Member  |  November 15, 2019 @ 2:59 pm

     Perhaps this time you put more attention to the proper form?
     Or you just had a slower day, haha no breakfast no energy
     Also, when was the last time you did this workout?
     Reps don’t matter as long as you give all your effort, still sweating equally, out of breath same=all good, you rock it

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       Private Member  |  March 27, 2020 @ 9:37 am

       Dear Asia, saw you comment late! Hope you are fine 🙂
       I did this one again today, and increased weights from 5 kg DBs to 8 kg DBs. Gave an incredible burn in my shoulders but managed to do 11 reps more than last time. Consistency is key and that we give it all we have (even if we do not beat our PB), you are so right 😀

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         Private Member  |  March 27, 2020 @ 6:31 pm

         Hi Gwidde, haha I sometimes miss messaias well 😆
         I bet it felt good to be able to increase the weights?? Plus 11more reps!
         Yeesss the attitude means loads, good to beat your score but beat it with greater form wow that’s a proper challenge
         Have fun

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   Private Member  |  December 14, 2019 @ 12:34 pm

   Hi, please, if I would like to start Black Diamond program, I have to work out every day of the week? And when switch to next part? What Is the schedule? Like 3 times a week part 1, next week 3 times part 2 etc.? So how kong doest it take to finish Black Diamond series? Or Is IT best to combine two or three series together in one week? Thank you!

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     Private Member  |  December 14, 2019 @ 2:43 pm

     Hi Karolka
     I’d start with ‘ upper body and abs shred’ program which would build your strength up to #4diamond and then continue with diamond following the pattern that zuzka used in her program
     Or, if you think basics are too easy, just see how that program is structured and follow along but use diamond straight away

     I hope it makes sense 🤔
     Btw this is how incorporated it into my routine after I’ve finished upper body and abs shred, worked perfectly fine and ihad the feeling of continuation

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       Private Member  |  December 14, 2019 @ 6:13 am

       Hi, thank you very much! But still, I am not sure how to schedule the program. Like how many times a week, when progress to nextpart, etc.. Can you help me with this?
       Thank you very much!

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         Private Member  |  December 15, 2019 @ 8:42 am

         Karolka
         If you start the program I’ve mentioned before, you’ll see the pattern that zuzka used to cover upper and abs basic, black diamond and Inferno. I’d suggest that you just start the program and you’ll easy see what I meant 😍

         If I myself just wanted to follow black diamond, I’d probably have two days black diamond #1,#2 then I’d follow what zuzka had in her and program and incorporate 15 min fit slide, then I’d have BDiadmond #2,#3 and 15 min slide and again BDiamond #4- that’d be my first week and id take it from there… so I’d repeat BDiamond #4,#5, futl slide, BD #3,#5, fit slide, BD#6 etc but that’s just me 🤷🤔
         I strongly suggest you have a peek at’upper body and abds shred’ program it lasts 4 weeks and you’ll learn how to progress with black diamond from there👍
         Best luck karolka

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           Private Member  |  December 15, 2019 @ 5:29 pm

           I got it 😉 thank you very much!
           K.

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             Private Member  |  December 15, 2019 @ 6:04 pm

             😃 have fun👍

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   Private Member  |  March 26, 2020 @ 7:43 pm
   boise, id, united states

   Since doing the strength series in the Intermediates schedule…I can really see/feel the improvements with my pushups!!! It is amazing.

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     Private Member  |  March 26, 2020 @ 10:52 pm
     williasmport, pennsylvania, united states

     I so agree ! my push ups aren’t perfect but i definitely feel stronger

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   Private Member  |  March 26, 2020 @ 10:57 pm
   williasmport, pennsylvania, united states

   I kept up with Z here and I am confused on why the progress tracker says 94 reps for her even though that was 4 rounds plus PU, knee raises and lunges…isn’t one round 33 reps?

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     Private Member  |  March 27, 2020 @ 9:39 am

     Yes, I counted my reps with 33 per round, too. I have noticed “wrong” rep counts here and there in some workouts, so it is better to count it on your own 🙂

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     Private Member  |  March 29, 2020 @ 4:52 am
     lake tahoe, nv, usa

     Yes it is 33 reps. It seems like I made a mistake when I was entering my reps into the PT.

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       Private Member  |  March 30, 2020 @ 11:09 pm
       williasmport, pennsylvania, united states

       Thanks Z! I can hardly do math after a workout but I triple checked 😉

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   Private Member  |  March 26, 2020 @ 1:42 am
   switzerland

   209 reps, 10lbDb, 8rDipStationKneeRaises, more reps than last time.

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    Private Member  |  March 29, 2020 @ 9:11 pm

    Sweating!!! Loved yet another workout (when do I not??!!)! Sometimes it feels good to have a tough but doable wo where I’m pushing myself but able to do every bit of it. Feeling energetic & ready for my day! Thank you Zuzka…as always much appreciate all you do for us