jcorbett’s BodyBlog

You know the saying, "sometimes less is more"….? Well, this new routine has me sweating and I usually don’t sweat no matter how hard I work. I did legs mid week last week: leg curls (100, 110 @ 120lbs) 3 sets of 10; leg press (290lbs) feet 12" apart–really hit the quads; deep squats w/ barbell, narrow stance (low weight); & good mornings (low weight)–new exercise for me; along with 20 min. stair master level 6 & 10. I was sore from Wed. to Sat. Fri. I did back: assisted chin ups, still @ 80lbs assist; reverse pull downs (70/80/90 lbs) 3 sets 8 - 12; seated cable rows (80/90/100 lbs) 3 sets 8 - 12; deadlifts (low weight–25lbs plates)–new exercise for me; standing barbell curls, reverse curls; and 20 min. stair master level 6 & 10. Today was chest and upper back; incline barbell press (low weight), dumbell press (20 lbs dumbbells); barbell upright rows to shoulders (no weight); upright rows to chin 35#s; skull crushers 35#’s & standing calve raises (120 lbs).

Still trying my best to chuck down extra protein, but have to make a conscious effort. I will begin cutting next month–12 weeks out, which should give me adequate time to firm up and lose 2" of hips. If anyone has a favorite cutting diet, please share.

My son who just turned 8 yesterday asked me this morning, "Mommy, why do you have to be so strong?" I think I was preparing my food for the day or something. My response was, "I like looking strong and fit, it makes me feel good". He seemed to be okay with that, I guess I need to probe a little more to find out why he asked that question. 

Question of the week: Why do you want to look & be so strong?

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