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bruno · 04-05-2008, 09:28 AM

It's still early but I feel like today is going to be a good day. Trained chest, shoulders, and triceps this morning and it went a lot better than I expected. I was wondering how it would go with my neck, and also I only slept 4 hours last night because I woke up at 4am for no reason. I had no pain in my neck or head at all. My weights were way down but I'm ok with that because I am confident they will come up fast, or at least I hope so.

Hammer Strength Incline- 160x19rp
Incline Dumbell Bench- 50x12
Dumbell Shoulder Press- 30x24rp
Upright Rows- 55x20
Hammer Strength Dips- 230x17rp
Standing Extensions- 2x40x9

I used considerably less weight than normal on my shoulder exercises because I was trying to be really cautious about my neck, but honestly even the light weight was pretty hard.

My chest and shoulders have always been my weakest body parts. I dont mean in terms of size or anything, just strength. They are weak compared to my other lifts, but oh well. I think it might be because when I first started lifting it was for skiing and I really only trained legs. The weights felt really again today but i felt good afterward. I used slower, more controlled reps than normal I like how it felt. If I can figure out how to get videos on You Tube I am going to try to get someone at the gym to film my lifts. I struggle sometimes thinking that I should hit my chest and shoulders harder, with more sets and stuff to get my strength up, but when I have done that in the past it has been counterproductive. I'm just focusing on trying to get stronger each workout.

I was literally the only in the gym this morning which was a little weird. It's a 24 hour gym with keycard access so there's no staff, and since I haven't been able to sleep I was in there at about 5:00. I thought I wouldn't like it but it was acutally kind of cool to have the place to myself. I was ripping some serious farts so it was proably for the best lol.

I also did abs at the end of the workout. I have been bad about doing abs but I am going to try to be better with that. I am thinking I will do them after my chest workout as this is my shortest workout, but we'll see how it goes. I know I should be doing them for my back and everything, it's just one of those things I hate doing.

Tomorrow is another off day, and I am sceduled to train legs again on Monday, but I am going to have to see how I feel then because my legs are still ridiculously sore. I think it will take a few weeks to get back in the groove. It feels really good to be back in a good routine. My weight jumped up a couple pounds to 165 and I feel a lot better about things, besides being sore as hell.

I am looking forward to the Final Four Games tonight. If Kansas and UCLA win I think I have a good shot to win the IM pool. Either way, I love watching the games and this has been an awesome tournament so far.

04-05-2008, 09:28 AM	#22
bruno Intense Set of the Month winner April, May, July, August and September 2008 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 4,041	It's still early but I feel like today is going to be a good day. Trained chest, shoulders, and triceps this morning and it went a lot better than I expected. I was wondering how it would go with my neck, and also I only slept 4 hours last night because I woke up at 4am for no reason. I had no pain in my neck or head at all. My weights were way down but I'm ok with that because I am confident they will come up fast, or at least I hope so. Hammer Strength Incline- 160x19rp Incline Dumbell Bench- 50x12 Dumbell Shoulder Press- 30x24rp Upright Rows- 55x20 Hammer Strength Dips- 230x17rp Standing Extensions- 2x40x9 I used considerably less weight than normal on my shoulder exercises because I was trying to be really cautious about my neck, but honestly even the light weight was pretty hard. My chest and shoulders have always been my weakest body parts. I dont mean in terms of size or anything, just strength. They are weak compared to my other lifts, but oh well. I think it might be because when I first started lifting it was for skiing and I really only trained legs. The weights felt really again today but i felt good afterward. I used slower, more controlled reps than normal I like how it felt. If I can figure out how to get videos on You Tube I am going to try to get someone at the gym to film my lifts. I struggle sometimes thinking that I should hit my chest and shoulders harder, with more sets and stuff to get my strength up, but when I have done that in the past it has been counterproductive. I'm just focusing on trying to get stronger each workout. I was literally the only in the gym this morning which was a little weird. It's a 24 hour gym with keycard access so there's no staff, and since I haven't been able to sleep I was in there at about 5:00. I thought I wouldn't like it but it was acutally kind of cool to have the place to myself. I was ripping some serious farts so it was proably for the best lol. I also did abs at the end of the workout. I have been bad about doing abs but I am going to try to be better with that. I am thinking I will do them after my chest workout as this is my shortest workout, but we'll see how it goes. I know I should be doing them for my back and everything, it's just one of those things I hate doing. Tomorrow is another off day, and I am sceduled to train legs again on Monday, but I am going to have to see how I feel then because my legs are still ridiculously sore. I think it will take a few weeks to get back in the groove. It feels really good to be back in a good routine. My weight jumped up a couple pounds to 165 and I feel a lot better about things, besides being sore as hell. I am looking forward to the Final Four Games tonight. If Kansas and UCLA win I think I have a good shot to win the IM pool. Either way, I love watching the games and this has been an awesome tournament so far. __________________ I've got a propostion. When you place your order at trueprotein.com, use BNB559 in the discount code box and save 5% on your order. If you do, I'll be your best friend. Now that's what I'm talking about.