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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Week Six|Day One
Today’s workout went well overall. I realized based on other days, I have increases in loads and decreases, but I have been trying to be consistent so I can see where my strengths and weaknesses lie. For example I can DB bench press 80 lb for 8 reps but today, I could not do itContinue reading “Week Six|Day One”
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?”
Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is getting to be that time of year where people typically get more gloomy because of the weather, and the seasons changing. Not only do people tend to get allergies or aches/pains, their personalities or moods can change. I have to thank a friend of mine for bringing this disorder to my attention becauseContinue reading “Seasonal Affective Disorder”
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”
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