I had a great workout this weekend. I wanted to push myself a bit harder than usual and I did this by upping the reps. When I thought I couldn't do one more rep, I had my workout partner help me do two more negatives. And now I'm paying for it!
I did 95lbs deadlifts 10reps x 3 sets - a bit lighter and more reps than usual - just because.
150lb leg presses 10 x 3
80lb leg curls 3 sets to failure
85lb bench press and then down 10lbs a set for 3 sets
Superset rows and lat pulldowns for a total of 6 sets
Tricep pushdowns 2 sets
Calf raises 90lb 2 sets. I just do whatever weight the guy in front of me left in place. Crazy, I know. Though, if there are four large plates on the machine, I remove two.
And that's my weight workout. I switch out walking lunges for deadlifts and occasionally do squats. I also do the bench press/fly machine here and there. I like to do shoulder presses when my stupid shoulder doesn't bother me (old injury). Ditto for pull-ups. I don't do anything for my belly. The abs get a great workout anyways, and after four children, one c-sec, and two ab surgeries, the days of the six pack are long gone.
I return to the gym once all my soreness is gone. If I don't get sore, I change up my routine. I'm getting stronger and a bit more muscle-ly, so I'm quite pleased with my program. I'll have to post some pictures of me soon. I have a "before" shot of a wimpy arm somewhere for comparison.
Why am I bothering to post this? Because I love to read about other women's workouts -- sort of a way to compare my effort and see where and how far women can go -- I thought maybe someone would be interested to know about mine.
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