Felt alright. Lifted light chest and shoulders on the 2:00. Did 2 sets on bench but 5 on DB flys, which felt really good. Good stretch with a light weight. warm-up bench press 2 x 12 @ 135 lbs on the 2:00 DB flys 1 x 12 @ 25 lbs on the 2:00 4 x… Continue reading GVAC first iron
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first shed
Lifted chest this morning at the shed. Went fast – lifts on the 2:00 for 40 minutes. Included dips at the end this time. bench press 5 x 12 @ 145 lbs on the 2:00 close-grip bench press 4 x 12 @ 125 on the 2:00 1 x 10 @ 125 on the 2:00 failed… Continue reading first shed
early shoulders at GVAC
Like Tuesday’s chest routine, I started sets on the 2:00 today. Felt OK. Shoulder exercises take a little longer to find a rhythm, I believe. warm up bench 2 x 12 @ 135 lbs on the 2:00 DB flys 2 x 12 @ 25 lbs on the 2:00 good. Shoulders down and back, elbows up,… Continue reading early shoulders at GVAC
early shedding
Lifted chest at the shed this morning. Went extra light and fast – sets on the 2:00, 5 sets each exercise, 12 rep sets. Even sets between exercises were on the 2:00. bench press 5 x 12 @ 135 lbs, on the 2:00 really felt it in my chest close-grip bench press 1 x 8… Continue reading early shedding
GVAC first iron
Felt good. Went through this routine fast, and only did 3 exercises. Good little pump though. I’m a fan of going fast through light sets lately. warm up bench 1 x 12 w/ bar 2 x 12 @ 135 lbs DB flys 1 x 12 @ 30 2 x 10 @ 40 this is kinda… Continue reading GVAC first iron
Tuesday morning on the rowing machine
Tuesday, May 20, 2008Felt OK. I put shoes on after my warm-up because the foot straps were killing me. Too bad – almost anything that’s done bare foot is rad. My lower back got a little sore halfway through but loosened up and felt good. date: 5/20/2008 start: 7:45 AM duration: 10:43 highest HR: 168… Continue reading Tuesday morning on the rowing machine
Sunday’s run
Sunday, May 18, 2008I tried to go easy this time but my heart rate was high. Didn’t feel too bad – maybe it was the heat. date: 5/18/2008 start: 3:51 PM highest HR: 184 Kcal: 329 duration: 23:16 avg HR: 170 crankenstein.com
the best part of waking up…
Knowing I’m going to bench press gets me out of bed Monday mornings. Had I not been motivated by the bench I might still be in bed. bench press warm-up 1 x 12 w/ the bar 1 x 10 @ 135 lbs, feet up work sets 1 x 12 @ 155 2 x 10 @… Continue reading the best part of waking up…
first iron at GVAC
This morning I went to the Goleta Valley Athletic Club to lift shoulders. Shoulders and GVAC are rad. Anyways, I started with some light chest lifts before getting it on with my shoulders. Felt alright. light chest bench press 2 x 12 @ 135 lbs DB flys 2 x 12 @ 30 lbs behind-the-neck press… Continue reading first iron at GVAC