21’s AKA Just Shoot Me Nows!
So I decided to incorporate 21’s into my arm workout yesterday. All I can say is ZOMG!! What an incredible, awesome, intense exercise. My arms are seriously P.O’d at me right now!
If you haven’t tried 21’s, DO SO! Your arms may hate you, but WOW do they work! :)
May 6, 2009 at 9:12 am
stuwantsmore has blogged about them too. They sound killer…..Were you able to shampoo your hair afterwards? Nice going Deb. :D
May 6, 2009 at 9:22 am
That is my favorite burn ‘em up exercise. One day i’m gonna expalain the pyramid, that is a burner too.
May 6, 2009 at 9:34 am
Al - Ha! I was barely able to wash my hair last night! Only saving grace was I did it as soon as I left the gym, and since I cut my hair ALOT shorter, was a little easier. But….Iike I told my workout partner (male) he had it easy since he didn’t need to reach behind his back to undo a bra! THAT was hard! :-p
May 6, 2009 at 9:47 am
LOL…….it’s definitely good to be a guy at those times. I couldn’t reach around to do that even if my arms weren’t wiped out from a workout! :D
May 6, 2009 at 10:42 am
okay…. what are 21’s?
May 6, 2009 at 10:59 am
21’s
You select a barbell weight that you can achieve the following:
Starting with the weight hanging down in front of you; you curl the weight until your elbows reach 90 degrees (half way) Do this seven times. Then you start from the halfway point and curl all the way to the top and back down to the halfway point; seven times. Then you do full curls from the bottom to the top seven times. Do all this without stopping. 7+7+7=21 Sounds simple right; until you do them.
May 6, 2009 at 11:09 am
Oh, it does INDEED sound simple….until you try them! :) Burn Baby Burn!
May 6, 2009 at 11:16 am
Did I tell you about these?? lol They’re AMAZING! How are you by the way?
May 6, 2009 at 11:25 am
Hi Sharlott! Yup you were the first person I heard about 21’s from! They ARE awesome! I’m doing good….and guess what??!! I cut my hair! Twice now actually! I LOVE IT. I’ll upload pics as soon as I can take a good one, lol :) Love the new avi ! It rocks!
May 6, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I’ve done these before. They will leave your arms begging for mercy. You get a good pump with them.
May 6, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Wink:
glad to see you’re back. you nailed it on 21s. they’re a bear. I hope you are well.
May 6, 2009 at 1:44 pm
i think we should start a 21s appreciation society or something.
May 6, 2009 at 1:51 pm
i like to incorporate 21’s into lat pull downs on back day, smith machine presses on chest day, etc. 21’s are awesome for more than just arms! how you like me now?! I am the original 21 appreciation club president yo.
May 6, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Thanks jrahlfs! I’m back and feeling good! :) I’m IN for the 21’s Appreciation Society (aka 21AS) !
french: you incorporate them into back and chest?!? You, sir, are my hero! I hereby declare you President, King and Emperor of 21AS!
May 6, 2009 at 2:11 pm
i second that motion.
August 5, 2009 at 10:23 am
Now try it on your Hammy’s when doing leg curls! They will curse you in the morning.
I heart 21’s