Week 1 - Alternating cycle: Heavy week vs High Reps week
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times……it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us…..". I’m feeling like this quote from Charles Dickens, from A TALE OF OF TWO CITIES (one of my favorite books 
). I’m on week 2 of feeling sluggish, achy & down both physically AND mentally. I managed to have a decent workout this morning, but it was due to sheer determination & stubbornness. As I noted in my June 27 blog post, "motivation" doesn’t get it done, or my goose would be cooked.
WORKOUT TODAY — ARMS:
(Heavy: 5-8 reps, 30-45 sec’s rest)
– Curlbar curls, alternated w/ DB curls (5 sets ea)
– Straightbar curls, alternated w/ reverse DB curls (4 sets ea, dropset on last set of each)
– Curlbar tricep extensions, alternated w/ close grip bench press (4 sets ea, dropset on last set of each)
– Cable reverse tricep ext’s, alternated w/ cable rope pushdowns (4 sets ea, dropset on last set of each)
CARDIO: 22 min’s of intervals on the stairmaster. Heartrate 145-155.
Just getting to the gym IS a successful workout! Yep, I’m clinging to the motto this week………
July 30, 2009 at 6:42 am
Good for you Al! I am on a high reps week this week. Day off today, and then legs, biceps, back at 5 tomorrow morning! Getting it done is what counts. Hang in there, bro.
July 30, 2009 at 6:46 am
My motivation was gone for awhile too but it’s back. Mine was due to the fact that I was overdoing it!
You can do it…keep pushing through
Have a great day!
July 30, 2009 at 6:56 am
Al- when I read that quote i simply thought todays news was getting you down. Way to work through the physical and mental challenge. It may even help both causes, never thought of it that way- but it could happen. My determination is high again! Abs City here I come!
July 30, 2009 at 7:25 am
Your determination to get it done, even when not feeling at the top of your game, is inspiring Al. I’m doing pullups today and when I feel like I can’t do anothe rep I WILL do another rep, in your honour!
July 30, 2009 at 8:28 am
When your at the beach with your wife and kids having fun you always look back with pride that you do the work….
July 30, 2009 at 8:53 am
hope your spirits lift, maybe you need a week off of working out to recoup so you don’t burn out.
July 30, 2009 at 10:45 am
Nice arm workout. Plus, I have to give major credit to anyone who uses the stair master because I hate hate hate it! lol
Cute profile pic too!
July 30, 2009 at 10:54 am
Strong workout bro. My arms are saying how intense that is
July 30, 2009 at 11:43 am
Great arm workout and attitude Al, to get it done when you feel like that is all part of the lifestyle you have chosen. You’ll be back up my friend, until then, keep pushing through.
July 30, 2009 at 11:49 am
hey al,i can see abs in your picture! its working mate,to get it done when your feeling like you do mate,shows that you are hard as nails.
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