Phase 5, Workout B2
Barbell Romanian Deadlift/Bent-Over Row
4x4x
95
Why not. Didn't quite get the full ROM on the last 2 in the last set, but I will next time.
Assisted pistol squat
Did these with the weights bench behind me, brushing my butt against the top of the bench with each lowering (but not sitting down)
4x4xbw
Wide-grip lat pulldown
4x4x70
Full ROM on these every single time. Will go for 80 lbs next time.
Back Extension
I have continued to struggle with a good replacement for these. I finally decided just to go with good mornings
1x4 swiss ball back extension
Good Mornings:
1x4x45
1x4x55
1x4x65 (obviously still figuring out my proper load here)
YTWL
4x4x10e
Better ROM on the "T" part of this, which has always been the hardest for me.
Swiss ball crunch
4x4 w/20lb overhead
Hip flexion
4x4 reverse crunch on floor, holding "up" position for 3-count
Lateral flexion - Swiss Ball Side Crunch
4x4x10 pounds overhead
Prone Cobra
0x0
Didn't feel like doing these. I was trying to figure out how to get the barbell from the GM's back onto the power rack & thought I might try a clean. Starting Strength is in the gym room, so I re-read the important parts (I've read that part before) and focused on my form and did it! And it was easy! And FUN. And it felt natural. So that was pretty awesome. I was so tickled with myself, I couldn't stop smiling.
