Heavy core leg lifts “learning to push through”

Feeling bloated and cramping sucks. I wasn’t sure by the way my body was acting if I would be able to go through with this heavy lifting day, especially since it was deadlifts AND squats, and I knew I wouldn’t hae time to make up for it this week — because of it being MemorialContinue reading “Heavy core leg lifts “learning to push through””

Today’s workout —

Warm up:   Cable overhead triceps extension: 4 x 25 EZ bar bicep curls: 4 x 25, 30 lbs Bentover DB reverse flyes: 4 x 25, 10 lbs Workout: Barbell bench press: 5 x 2-3, 115 lbs (95% 1RM)  Tri-set: DB floor press: 6 x 12-15, 40 lbs DB upright row: 6 x 12-15, 20Continue reading “Today’s workout —”

May 22nd workout

Going back in time to Tuesday, where I left off.    Warm up:   Resistance band lateral leg raises: 4 x 25, green band Hip adduction machine: 4 x 25, 40 lbs Kettlebell stiff legged deadlifts: 4 x 25, 4 kg Workout: Conventional deadlift: 9 x 3-6, 150 lbs (50% 1RM) Barbell back squat (lowContinue reading “May 22nd workout”

Bench and circuits

Today I worked on speed/explosive training with my core lifts — the bench press.    Warm Up:   Lat pulldown (wide): 4 x 25, 50 lbs Assisted pull ups (wide): 4 x 25, 150 lbs Assisted dips: 4 x 25, 150 lbs  Workout Barbell bench press: 9 x 3-6, (70% 1RM) 60 lbs Barbell benchContinue reading “Bench and circuits”

Friday’s workout make up day

No excuses Friday was my make up day since I had missed Wednesday’s bench session. It was heavier lifting day, so close to my max day with my core lifting. Accessory work I made a strength (heavier load) as well to match it.    Warm up:   Cable straight arm pulldown: 4 x 25, 30Continue reading “Friday’s workout make up day”