Bench day (heavy)

Warm Up: Rear delt machine: 4 x 25, 10 lbs bicep machine: 4 x 25, 20 lbs DB triceps kickback: 4 x 25. 5 lbs Workout: Barbell bench press: 5 x 2-3 (80% 1RM) 95 lbs wide grip barbell bench press: 5 x 8-10, 70 lbs close grip barbell bench press: 5 x 8-10, 70Continue reading “Bench day (heavy)”

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””

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”

Do More —

I could have very well stopped and been complacent with reps, after progressing but instead I decided, to DO MORE because I CAN. Why be complacent if I want results.    Today’s workout reminded me, I can do it and I will do it.    Warm up:   Leg press: 4 x 25, 60 lbsContinue reading “Do More —”

May 15th Sumos & Squats

Speed and explosiveness   Warm Up:   Linear leg press: 4 x 25, 118 lbs (platform only) Kettlebell swings: 4 x 25, 12 lbs front box jumps: 4 x 25 Workout: Sumo deadlift: 9 x 3-6, 125 lbs (55% 1RM) Barbell back squat (low bar, wide stance): 9 x 3-6, 110 lbs (55% 1RM) BarbellContinue reading “May 15th Sumos & Squats”