Monday, Oct 2nd. Workout

Chest Day! Monday!

Chest, biceps & Triceps

 

Workout:

Superset:

 
  • Barbell bench press: 5 x 5. 90 lb, 95 lb, 100 lb, 105 lb
  • Plate curls: 5 x 8-10, 35 lb

Superset:

  • Incline bench press: 5 x 5. 70 lb, 75 lb, 80 lb, 85 lb
  • DB triceps kickback: 5 x 8-10, 40 lb

Superset:

  • Incline DB press: 3 x 8-10. 70 lb
  • Incline DB curls: 3 x 8-10, 40 lb

Superset:

  • Barbell curls: 3 x 8-10, 55 lb
  • Overhead DB triceps extension: 3 x 8-10, 20 lb
  • Cable crossover: 3 x 8-10, 40 lb

HIIT Training (5 rounds)

  1. High knees: 30 seconds (15 sec rest)
  2. high knees: 30 seconds (60 sec rest)
 
 

Incline DB Chest Press|Heavy Lifting

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Saturday, Sept. 30th – Workout

Legs & HIIT

 

Workout:

Superset:

 
  • Barbell squat: 5 x 15 – 50 lb, 4 x 10-100 lb, 3 x 8-120 lb, 1 x 5-6 – 140 lb
  • Linear leg press: 5 x 15- 20 lb, 4 x 10-55 lb, 3 x 8-75 lb, 1 x 5-6- 95 lb
 
  • Romanian Deadlifts (barbell): 4 x 10-95 lb, 3 x 8-115 lb, 1 x 5-6- 120 lb

Superset:

  • Pistol squats: 4 x 10, each leg
  • Vertical leg press: 4 x 10, 210 lb, 260 lb, 280 lb, and 285 lb

Superset:

  • Goblet squat: 4 x 10, 40 lb
  • Goodmorning: 4 x 10, 50 lb
  • Barbell side lunge: 4 x 10, each leg, 20 lb

HIIT Training: (One Round)

  1. Elbow plank (30 sec)
  2. plank (20 second)
  3. raised leg plank (10 seconds each leg)
  4. plank (10 sec)
  5. elbow plank (10 sec)

Today was a tough leg day training, I added 5 lb to all my compound weights and even hit a pr in my vertical leg press 🙂 I am hoping next Saturday, I will follow the same principles but add another 5 lb 🙂 

 

Fitness WonderWoman,

Shay-lon xo

 
 

Thursday, Sept. 28th Workout

Traps, Lats & Forearms (Light weights, higher reps)

 

Workout:

Superset:

 
  • Chin ups: 3 x 15-20
  • Barbell shrugs: 3 x 15-20, 135 lb

Superset:

  • Close grip front lat pulldown: 3 x 15-20, 90 lb
  • Plate shrugs: 3 x 15-20, 90 lb

Superset:

  • Full ROM lat pulldown: 3 x 15-20, 40 lb
  • Finger curls: 3 x 15-20, 20 lb

Superset:

  • Palms down DB wrist curl: 3 x 15-20
  • rope straight arm pulldown: 3 x 15-20, 50 lb
  • DB shrugs: 3 x 15-20, 60 lb

Pull ups: 3 x 5

 

Cardio:

  1. Jump rope: 1 minute
  2. Jump rope: 45 seconds
  3. Jump rope: 30 seconds
  4. Jump rope 1 minute
  5. Jump rope: 45 seconds
  6. Jump rope: 30 seconds
  7. Jump rope: 1 minute

HIIT Training (3 rounds)

 
  1. Flutter kicks: 15 seconds
  2. Sitting twist: 15 seconds
  3. Leg raises: 15 seconds
  4. Raised leg circles: 15 seconds

1 minute rest between rounds. 

 

I will be the first to say that my hiit training today was challenging, it was my first time performing leg circles and leg raises as ab workout but it was challenging for sure, don’t think I could have lasted longer than 15 seconds. I did those 3 sets of pull ups and barely could do 2 because by then my traps and lats were sore! but the chin ups came easy and of course the jump rope was fun! Overall a good workout!

 

Fitness WonderWoman,

Shay-lon xo

 

P.S a lot of people forget to work their wrist and forearm muscles, but do know it is very important, so start implementing them as part of your workout! if you need some ideas, hit me up!

Hamstring Strain (injury/injury prevention)

I hope you know where your hamstrings are located, because today we will be talking about “pulling a hamstring” — (Pst, just in case you don’t know where your hamstrings are, look at the above picture). This particular injury is more common than you think, especially among runners and people who lift improperly- and those with imbalances. Think of it as a big OUCH! you definitely feel it; but don’t take my word for it, ask anyone who has experienced one.  I’d like to be the one to give you some inner insight on the matter and possible share some fun tips, advice, and prepare you for what is possible – but I always recommend talking with a medical doctor for more support and answers and of course for help with any injury (they are the professionals) – lol. 

 

What is a hamstring strain you ask?

A tear that occurs in one of the hamstring muscles – range from mild to very severe. 

 

How do I know I am experiencing this?

Trust me when I say, YOU WILL FEEL IT, YOU WILL KNOW WHEN IT HAPPENS! with that being said, normally there is a sharp pain at the back of the thigh. If it is more severe, you might notice some swelling or bruising in that area as well. 

 

I don’t want this to happen to you, so.. 

Pay particular attention to your exercises and how you are doing them

 

when stretching, stretch properly

 

When sprinting.. well.. you are a taking a chance because it tends to happen to runners. But don’t allow this to keep you from running! 

 

Treatment please:

 
  • Protection, ice, compression, elevation and rest
  • cold therapy and compression wraps should be used immediately and applied for 10-15 minutes and repeat it every hour for the 1st day. 
  • compression bandage and thigh supports are helpful to reduce swelling and help with the internal bleeding
  • After the initial acute stage, you have a choice to use hot and cold alternating between the two.
  • Using a foam roller will be helpful
  • Professional therapist can perform massages on the area
  • rehab may be necessary if more severe from a physical therapist

In all honesty this isn’t an injury you want to obtain and if it does happen, it isn’t the end of the world, but it might hurt a whole lot. Just for kicks, who has “pulled a hamstring” muscle before? how long did it take for yours to heal? I would love to hear everyone’s answers in the comment box & do me a favor.. 

 

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Fitness WonderWoman,

Shay-lon xo