Two For One

Yesterday I didn't have time to post my blog so today I have two work outs to post. Here is the way things went.

June 3, 2006

Bike - 10min warm up
Squats - 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/2 reps (warm up)
Parallel Box Squats - 315lbs/3 reps, 365lbs/2 reps, 405lbs/1 rep,
425lbs/1 rep, 425lbs/1 rep
Sumo Deadlifts - 2 sets, 1 rep, 365lbs
4 sets, 1 rep, 405lbs
Declined Sit Ups - 3 sets, 15 reps

I raised the box I'm squating on slightly. I had a friend check it out and they said that my thigh looked parallel to the ground. Next work out I'll go one step higher so that I am above parellel and see how heavy I can go. I was very pleased with the 425lbs. I've squated 418lbs in competition. The sumo deadlifts were good as well. I've only ever done 405lbs for a single, not in sets of singles.

June 4, 2006

Bike - 5min warm up
Speed Bench Press - 8 sets, 3 reps, 215lbs
Dips - 6 reps, 2 reps, 2 reps, 4 reps, 4 reps
T Bar Rows - 90lbs/6 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 180lbs/6 reps, 180lbs/6 reps
Standing Military Press - 155lbs/6 reps, 175lbs/4 reps, 175lbs/4 reps

The speed bench was a bit too heavy. Next time I'll behave myself and keep the weight down. I was disapointed with my dips. 6 reps is a new record for me (all full range of motion) but I couldn't do more than two after that. After a break and some water I psyched up and managed 2 more sets of 4. Not too bad. The T Bar rows are feeling great. They're hitting my back very well cuz I'm sore. I'm really enjoying standing military presses. I'm hoping to be up around the 185lbs mark when I return home.

The work outs are going better. This was my third day in a row and I don't feel any adverse effects. Tomorrow is going to be a rest day, I need it. Not to mention I'm out of gym clothes. The laundry isn't in yet.

"Ain't nothin' but a peanut"

Snowdaddy