Legs Week Three

Week Three. Day One Warm up: Hip circles: 4 x 25 Kneeling hip stretch: 4 x 15 seconds each side plank hold: 4 x 15 seconds   Workout: Sumo deadlift: 5 x 1 x 80%, 230 lbs Barbell back squat: 5 x 1 x 80%, 180 lbs Power cleans: 5 x 3, 100 lbs Superset:Continue reading “Legs Week Three”

Feeling stronger

Dynamic Effort Bench  Warm up: Incline DB bench press: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Cable triceps pressdown: 4 x 25, 30 lbs DB bentover neutral grip row: 4 x 25, 30 lbs Workout: Barbell bench press: 6 x 8-10, 3 x 80 lbs, 3 x 85 lbs Superset: DB chest press: 5 x 8-10, 60Continue reading “Feeling stronger”

Good lifts Good chats

Good lifts  Good chats Had a worthwhile conversation with a member of the gym, and he was sharing his insight on career paths and taking on opportunities that could lead to bigger gains & success. It was well worth it, because I learned how to speak to a manager about wanting to negotiate salaries/hourly wages,Continue reading “Good lifts Good chats”

Legs

Legs Warm up: EZ bar stiff legged deadlift: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Hip adduction: 4 x 25, 40 lbs Ab coaster: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Workout: Conventional deadlift: 6 x 6-8 (70%) 3 x 215 lbs, 3 x 220 lbs Barbell back squat: 6 x 6-8 (70%) 3 x 155 lbs, 3 xContinue reading “Legs”

Heavy Bench press PR

Making positive moves Warm up: Pec dec machine: 4 x 25, 20 lbs Resistance band reverse fly: 4 x 25, green band resistance band triceps kickback: 4 x 25, green band Workout: Barbell bench press: 3 x 120 lbs, 3 x 125 lbs ( I did 2 reps at 120 lbs for a new PR)Continue reading “Heavy Bench press PR”