Bloated but got it done

Warm up:   Seated leg press: 4 x 25, 60 lbs resistance band lateral leg raises: 4 x 25 each leg, green band stationary lunges: 4 x 25 Workout: Conventional deadlift: 6 x 3, 230 lbs (75% RM) Barbell back squat: 8 x 5, 135 lbs (60% RM) Box squats: 5 x 8-10, 185 lbs Continue reading “Bloated but got it done”

Squat variations

Give them a go!  When all else fails, squat it out. Today’s list will consist of a different variations of squats that range from very popular to “I never heard of this one”, but hopefully in the end, all of you will give some of them a go, and let me know in the commentContinue reading “Squat variations”

Monday’s 3 month 1RM check (shoulder press)

First and for most I want to apologize for the delay in post this week, Tuesday I was very sickly & bed ridden all day due to muscle fatigue, sore throat and nausea, and didn’t have the energy to blog; let alone make it to the gym, so I made Tuesday my rest day. TodayContinue reading “Monday’s 3 month 1RM check (shoulder press)”

Tuesday Doubles

Since I missed Monday’s workout, I made up for it today with two core lifts. This week started the deload week for my core lifts      Conventional deadlift: 3 x 5   40% of 90% 1RM: 105 lb 50% of 90% 1RM: 130 lb 60% of 90% 1RM: 160 lb   wide stance barbellContinue reading “Tuesday Doubles”

No Slack on the Holiday

Just because it is St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean I slack off.. well maybe I slacked a little bit but not only did I make it to the gym, I had my mom and youngest brother attend with me! Yay! 😀    My workout was shorter, because I was at the gym for a hourContinue reading “No Slack on the Holiday”