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SHARELegs n Talking
(Pic taken after work yesterday 1.30.13)
Well...I'm having quite an emotional day today. But it's whatever, can't spend the rest of my day entertaining my feelings.
Today was leg day. Initially, I wanted to split it up into two workouts- where I could really focus on each muscle within the quad and then hit hamstrings. However, since I rested yesterday, I had to squeeze everything in this morning..which is okay. I think it went pretty well. I wanted to do something different. Instead of starting with compound exercises, I started with isolation. I'm going to start doing more isometrics too. Also, no counting...just went for the burn.
5 min warm up
Leg Extensions: 85# warm up, 125#, 145#, 165#, 185#
Sumo Squats with 45# Kettlebell: 5-6 sets to failure, really squeezing inner thigh and glutes
TRISET (3-4 sets, can't remember, got interrupted):
Smith Machine Hack Squats: 135#, 3-4 sets
Reverse Lunges with #20 dumbbells in each hand
Box Jumps
SUPERSET:
Smith Machine Deadlifts (didn't quite feel like doing free weight today): 135#, 4 sets
Booty Kickbacks
Then..
Hamstring Curls: #60, #80, #60, #50, #40
"Rehabbing" -Abductor Machine: 110#, 130#, 110# (someone else talking to me now)
Calves on Horizontal Leg Press (because person is still talking): 3-4 sets, 90#, 110#
And then instead of finishing with 10 minute walk to move the lactic acid, the person was still talking so I just stretched in place. Lol. I gotta make sure I get to the gym earlier tomorrow!
Have a great day folks.
Hey, the best part of what you've written is that you at least completed what appears to be a pretty intense workout. Even with the talking, you managed to push through it. That's what counts. Next time people start jaw jacking when you're trying to handle business, simply and politely say, "hold that thought while I burn through a couple of sets" or, "hey if you want to keep conversing, why don't you join me in this workout." I think they'll get the hint. Now, of course, if they WERE working out with you and didn't feel the need the shut up and lift something, ummm yeah, the earlier arrival would be best.
When it comes to my sets or reps I never give myself a set number. I usually go by the clock. For example, I may give myself 20 minutes to do squats, 20 minutes leg press and so on. I consentrate on getting many reps in that time frame while maintaining my form. Rest when needed and then continue until time is up. Then on to the next.
