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bdasko · 07-03-2009, 01:33 PM

Stage 1 2B

Deadlifts - 2/15 50lbs
These went really well and I'm definitely going to increase weight next time, especially since I'll be cutting the reps down to 12 instead of 15.

Dumbbell shoulder press - 2/15 15lbs
I bumped the weight up from 10lb DBs to 15lbs and that was really good. I was able to complete each set but the last few reps pretty slowly. The last rep of the 2nd set was a real struggle, but I kept my form. I may do one more time at 15lbs and them bump up again.

Wide-grip Lap Pulldown - 2/15 40lbs
Last time I did some reps at 30 lbs, feeling the 40 was a bit too much for all 2 sets. This time I completed them, no problem. Definitely not easy, though. I will play this one by ear - next time if they seem way too easy I'll do 40 for the first and 50 for the 2nd set.

Lunge - 2/15 @ bodyweight
These went a little better since I was trying to focus on taking my time and getting the form right instead of rushing through them. My right hip flexor is still giving me some pain so I can't get as far down as I wanted to but there was definitely a major improvement. I don't see myself adding weight anytime soon, not until I can get down as far as I need to on my left leg.

Reverse Incline crunch (sub for swiss ball crunch) - 2/8 @ incline 6
I upped the incline a notch today, these went well. I'll increase the incline again next time.

Other observations:
This workout went really well again. It was definitely difficult but I felt energized and not wobbly afterwards. I think it's because I ate a decent breakfast (couple eggs with buttered toast) instead of just a piece of toast beforehand and ate it far ahead enough for it to get into my system. I also did more of a warmup which I've been cheating myself on due to lack of time.

Good day today.

OH AND THE BEST PART - the baby didn't wake up ONCE last night. I think good quality sleep has a LOT to do with a good quality workout.

07-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
bdasko Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 47	Stage 1 2B Deadlifts - 2/15 50lbs These went really well and I'm definitely going to increase weight next time, especially since I'll be cutting the reps down to 12 instead of 15. Dumbbell shoulder press - 2/15 15lbs I bumped the weight up from 10lb DBs to 15lbs and that was really good. I was able to complete each set but the last few reps pretty slowly. The last rep of the 2nd set was a real struggle, but I kept my form. I may do one more time at 15lbs and them bump up again. Wide-grip Lap Pulldown - 2/15 40lbs Last time I did some reps at 30 lbs, feeling the 40 was a bit too much for all 2 sets. This time I completed them, no problem. Definitely not easy, though. I will play this one by ear - next time if they seem way too easy I'll do 40 for the first and 50 for the 2nd set. Lunge - 2/15 @ bodyweight These went a little better since I was trying to focus on taking my time and getting the form right instead of rushing through them. My right hip flexor is still giving me some pain so I can't get as far down as I wanted to but there was definitely a major improvement. I don't see myself adding weight anytime soon, not until I can get down as far as I need to on my left leg. Reverse Incline crunch (sub for swiss ball crunch) - 2/8 @ incline 6 I upped the incline a notch today, these went well. I'll increase the incline again next time. Other observations: This workout went really well again. It was definitely difficult but I felt energized and not wobbly afterwards. I think it's because I ate a decent breakfast (couple eggs with buttered toast) instead of just a piece of toast beforehand and ate it far ahead enough for it to get into my system. I also did more of a warmup which I've been cheating myself on due to lack of time. Good day today. OH AND THE BEST PART - the baby didn't wake up ONCE last night. I think good quality sleep has a LOT to do with a good quality workout. __________________ My lifting log Last edited by bdasko : 07-03-2009 at 02:03 PM.