Thursday, January 5, 2012

Chest/Back

With the lower half of my body pretty much out of commission because of Tuesday's workout, and sprinting, I went in today to attack my back and chest.  We started with the bench.  We didn't do our normal bench routine today though.  Today we tried the 28 workout.  7 normal reps, 7 slow reps, 7 reps half way up, and 7 reps from half way, to lockout.  I tried it at 135, and got through 22 reps before my triceps and chest just about caught on fire.  I dropped to 115 on the next set, and didn't even get to 15.  So, needless to say, i'm getting stronger, but my muscle endurance isn't worth crap.  Since we are hitting all our body parts twice a week, I am going to incorporate this routine once a week.  I also did pull-ups.  14 body weight only, then the next 10 with 25lbs, and the final 6 with 35lbs.
We then moved on to incline bench, and ended @ 205 for 3 reps.  Next we moved to Bent over rows.  For this exercise, I revisited my form, and was able to bend over a little further, to really hit my back better.  Though I had to drop weight in order to get a good set in, it was worth it in the long run.  My back will be stronger
We finished up with preacher curls, and just burnt our biceps out.  All in all, it was a great workout, and I felt really good when I left.  I'm really looking forward to legs/shoulders tomorrow night.  I really hope that my legs are ready to get hit again.  I'd really like my shins healed before I play my first game on Monday.  Hopefully ice and stretching does the trick.  I'm also looking forward to receiving my helmet.  It is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow.  I'm just hoping that it fits, so I don't have to send it back for another size.  I'm crossing my fingers.....

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