July 2nd 2009 the dreaded leg workout
I managed to go up in all of my excercises this week from last week. Always a good feeling when you see strength progress. I need to push legs harder but was happy with the increases.
barbell free weight squats - 245lbs for 3 sets of 10 (increased by 10lbs)
Leg press - 630lbs for 3 sets of 10 (increased by 40lbs)
Lunges - 195lbs for 3 sets of 12 (increased by 10lbs)
Leg extensions - 180lbs for 15, 15, 15 (got 15 instead of 12 on the last set)
Stiff legged deadlifts - 100lbs dumbells for 3 sets of 10 (20lbs more total)
Leg curls - 110lbs for 15, 15, 15 (got 15 instead of 12 on the last set)
Standing calf raises - 240lbs for 3 sets of 12 (15lbs more)
Seated calf raises - 170lbs for 3 sets of 15 (10lbs more)
July 3, 2009 at 12:43 pm
LOL…..that what I called leg day a couple wks ago in my blog…..the ‘dreaded’ workout. I hit legs today as well. Here’s to 2 hobbling dudes on wobbly legs this weekend.
Since you’re a Canuck, I won’t say happy 4th……so how about ‘happy Saturday’.
July 3, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Hobbling is right. And don’t worry I’ll celebrate on the 4th as well.
July 3, 2009 at 12:56 pm
I wouldn’t dread it so much if it weren’t for squats. And I’ve been doing them with dropsets the last 3 mths (sometimes 2 dropsets on the last set). I’m swimming in a puddle of sweat by the of just that exercise. Huffing & puffing too.
You’re looking great. I like your look……I wouldn’t mind another 10 lbs of muscle, but a lean defined physique is really what I want. Not interested in getting huge. At my age I’m content with a trim & healthy body that enables me to keep up with my daughters.
July 3, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Maan, I hate leg days..mines today too. Thanks for the reminder haha. Put some plyos up in there and you’ve basically got my w/o
. Brutality at its best! haha.
July 3, 2009 at 1:02 pm
leg work outs are always the best though
~ all that extra growth hormone released!