Standard Push ups are fine, but when you want to spice things up: Wide grip push up (engages shoulders more) Close grip push ups (engages triceps more) Clap push up (works on explosiveness and power) – plyometrics One leg push up (engages the core more) Hand release push up (helps those who wantContinue reading “Push Up Variations”
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Have You Ever Jumped For a Squat?
Jump Squats It is all in the name of pain that one can do Jump squats — LOL. I remember when back when I was a spring chicken and more athletic than I am now (year or so ago) I was doing 30/40/50 reps of jump squats (and compared to some athletes now, that isContinue reading “Have You Ever Jumped For a Squat?”
Week Five|Day Four = No Cardio Necessary
Opposite day! no cardio 🙂 but my legs are still sore from yesterday, so thankfully today was an upperbody day! Workout: Superset: Barbell bench press: 3 x 8, 75 lb DB front raises: 3 x 10-12, 20 lb Superset: Incline DB bench press: 3 x 8, 70 lb Bentover DB flyes: 3 xContinue reading “Week Five|Day Four = No Cardio Necessary”
Week Five|Day Two Dec. 5th Workout
Not going to lie, I was nervous about today’s workout being a leg day because after missing two days at the gym, I knew I had lost some upper body strength and I was really hoping I didn’t lose any lower body/core strength, thankful, everything went as planned! Workout: Superset: Barbell back squat:Continue reading “Week Five|Day Two Dec. 5th Workout”
Today’s workout! Week 5 Arrived
The start of week five today and I will admit that I noticed a decrease in strength during some of my lifts – which would be expected when I miss two days worth of workouts and haven’t been eating the best foods for recovery either. Even my sprints were slow, but I did happen toContinue reading “Today’s workout! Week 5 Arrived”
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