4 Hour leg session

I swear I don’t make long sessions on purpose. 

 

Warm up:

 
  • Kettlebell Romanian deadlift: 4 x 25, 12 lbs
  • Hip adduction machine: 4 x 25, 30 lbs
  • Hip abduction machine: 4 x 25, 30 lbs

Workout Sess:

  • Conventional deadlift: 6 x 2-3, 260 lbs (85% 1RM)
  • Barbell back squat: 8 x 6-8, 145 lbs (65% 1RM)
  • Barbell front squats: 8 x 10-12, 65 lbs
  • Box squats: 8 x 10-12, 155 lbs

Superset:

  • DB bulgarian split squats: 8 x 10-12, 30 lbs
  • Leg curl machine: 8 x 10-12, 40 lbs

Superset:

  • Kettlebell snatches: 8 x 10-12, 12 lbs
  • Leg extension machine: 8 x 10-12, 40 lbs

Superset:

  • Cable glute kickbacks: 8 x 10-12, 10 lbs
  • DB box step ups: 8 x 10-12, 30 lbs

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Gym Apparel

Most of us tend to flock towards whatever a high profile athlete or celebrity is wearing because we like it, and we assume if they wear it, it must be good. I, unlike many others tend to go against the grain a small bit and wear what the majority of people would probably not wear to the gym because it’s not exactly stylish. However, I feel comfortable wearing it and it allows for movement, it is appropriate attire and most of the time it is breathable material (although many times, I don’t do so well in that department). I personal believe that people should wear clothing that is all 3 three of those things: allows for movement, breathable material, and fits you comfortably. Not something many people give a care about, but something you should consider when shopping for a new gym outfit. 

 

The reason it’s more important to shop smart vs stylish is because you have to consider the type of sport you play, the kind of workouts you participate in, your body type, how often you sweat (if you sweat at all), and the environment in which you exercise in. Wearing the latest Nike leggings may add to the cute factor but the sacrifice may be that they don’t absorb sweat very well. If you are going to pay good money for your things, I want to make sure you know what to look for so that it caters to your style but also is appropriate for the activity. 

 

If you follow the 3 rules:

 
  1. allows movement
  2. breathable material
  3. comfortable clothing

You will find that it might aid to your workouts. 

 

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Shay-lon

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Fourth of July To All Of You!

 

 

Happy July!

Wanting to wish all of you a happy month of July. Hopefully all of you have already started the month off on the right foot. 

When you think of the Month of July, what comes to mind? What do you enjoy about this month, if anything?

Does anybody have a birthday in July or any anniversary dates?

First Workout of July

Got my FIRST workout of July finished up, and boy oh boy, would I have loved to have made an excuse to not go today. I was busy from sun up to sun down practically and still busy with having to play catch up on the blog post & make sure my social media is all caught up for the night & it starts all over tomorrow. The only thing that mattered today was being able to start my Monday off with a workout — I was able to workout later this afternoon vs in the morning and many thoughts streamed through my mind to just half ass the workout and go home BUT, I knew I couldn’t do that, because once I am at the gym, I finish the job 100 percent; that’s what it means to talk the walk. While I am somewhat exhausted, I was able to meal prep for the next couple of meals for the week and do a small amount of cleaning. The majority of my problem lies with the fact it is HUMID as all hell & I don’t like it at all. Anyone else dealing with the humidity?

 

Besides all that, I made Monday another chest day. 

 

Warm up:

 
  • Resistance band lateral raises: 4 x 25, red band
  • resistance band front raises: 4 x 25, red band
  • resistance band pull apart: 4 x 25, red band

Workout:

  • Barbell bench press: 8 x 6, (60% and 65% 1RM) 4 x 75 lbs, 4 x 80 lbs
  • Barbell bench press (wide grip): 8 x 5, 95 lbs
  • barbell bench press (close grip): 8 x 5, 80 lbs

Superset:

  • DB chest press: 8 x 6, 70 lbs
  • Seated DB shoulder press: 8 x 6, 50 lbs

Superset:

  • Underhand lat pulldown: 8 x 6, 90 lbs
  • Dips: 8 x 6

Superset:

  • EZ bar military press: 8 x 6, 60 lbs
  • Reverse cable triceps extension: 8 x 6, 70 lbs

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