Saturday, May 02, 2009

Well, since doing a lot of training last week, I chilled it out a bit this week, but still did a fair amount!

Monday 6th April
Weights:
Changed the routine around a little, started with One arm rows to get warmed up a little better, did 16.5kg DB for 2 x 15 per arm, then did a third set at 30 reps per side which got me sweating nicely!
Always wanting to get the most from the Bench Press, so it is one of the first on the list so I don't have tired triceps / shoulders from other exercises.
Did 50kg warm up x 10 reps, then set it to 75kg to try and sustain for 6 reps over four sets, and managed 3 x 6 and a final set at 7 reps (Near failure, would have attempted 8 with a spotter, but that's what you get from home workouts!).

Chins + 10.5Kg (1 set) 8 reps, quite pleased!.

18kg DB Curls (4 x 6 reps)

18 kg DB shrugs (3 x 10 reps)

Then I had the amazing idea of doing tricep kickbacks in an attempt to aid my swimming stroke! The low amount of weight is ridiculous but needed to get perfect form! - had a massive 4kg and did 12 reps per arm then pushed the boat out with 6kg and did 10 reps - these hurt when done right!

Anyways, did the usual ab work in between each set, consisting of Russian twists (+5kg plate), Elbow-knee twists things, Hanging leg raises (proper form, extending the lower legs out), sit-ups, side crunches and side-sit ups.. will continue in another post!

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