3g_xtreme’s BodyBlog

Tried something a little new today from a suggestion.  Worked only on my arms and found that I was able to achieve a much more intense pump. It was great  My arms were just burning.  Definitely going to keep routine this in my workout rotation.

Nothing like a good back and bicep workout at 530 in the morning.  Ok I admit I had to force myself to lift that freaking early in the morning but had to make sure I had to recover in time for my b-ball game (Lost in overtime DAMN!) Finally feeling my body recover from being dehydrated on Tuesday so should have a really good leg day tomorrow.

Skipped back and bi’s today and tried to rest up as much as I could for my B-Ball game at 5:30.  Still pretty sore in the legs when it came time for the game but no cramping which was good.  Now I will pick up my back and bi’s in the morning since I don’t have a game until 8:00 tomorrow night.

Noticed all day today that I felt a bit dehydrated.  Played some pick up ball for about 2 hours before I had a game 3 hrs later.  Normally not a big deal but I knew I was in trouble on my first shot in the game when both my calves tried to cramp up.  Started drinking even more water and gatorade to try and fight through but end the end it got the best of me.  Lesson learned.  Need to ensure that I am getting enough water during the day.  (normally not an issue, just was a little off today, i think)  Hopefully I will feel ok for my back and bi day tomorrow but might take an extra day off if not recovered.

Nothing like sleeping in to help with recovery.  Sunday was nice because I was able to work out with my wife.  Decide to hit the chest and tri’s while she went and did her cardio.  

4 sets of incline barbell bench press
4 sets of pec flys
4 sets DB flat bench press
4 superset of tricep v-bar pressdown and overhead tri extensions
Finished out with 4 sets cable x-overs

Then helped my wife out with her form on lunges and showed her how to perform preachers curls.

Monday was just 2 hours of pick up basketball at full speed.  Great mix up my cardio than just run on the treadmill or ride the bike, etc.

I have found that the hardest days of the week are Wednesday and Saturday.  Why?  These are my rest days.  I have to force myself not to go to the gym.  I hate rest days but I know they are so vital in my training.  Maybe I will go ride my bike around town.  Nobody will know.  Might have to go out in disguise so nobody recognizes me.  (I am pretty bored lol)  Anyways keep charging hard and push towards your goals whatever they may be.  (Is it Sunday yet?)

Started at 10 am with an hour of leading circuit training course for about 30 guys.  Then got talked into about an hour and a half of pick up basketball(gotta learn to leave those shoes at home lol).  Finally at 12:30 got into my leg routine.

3 sets squats

3 sets single leg press

3 sets single leg extensions

3 sets of lunges (side to side superset with normal)

3 sets hack squat

3 sets GHRs (ouch)

3 sets seated calf raises

and finally 3 sets single leg standing calf raise

Time to eat and rest.