Heat of the moment…
Today was shoulder day…my last on this workout. I did a smith machine military press first…and my numbers were 60lbs heavier than when I started on November 17. Granted, I only got 2 reps at 120..but, I got them. I got 5 at 110..5 at 100 and 5 at 90. But, because it’s my last week, and my workout guru is bored with my program…I had to do a set of 50 reps….50 lbs burned me alive by the time I had 25..I unloaded 5 lbs and made some of the ugliest faces in my life while I got thru those last 25 reps.
I could not believe the burn!! I was afraid to move my arms for a little bit for fear of them disintegrating!!
The Arnold Press was a big joke…I failed on every set. By the time I got to my 50 reps with the 5 lb weights and was making that same god-awful face, I’m sure the young ones at the gym were questioning the old lady’s ability to be over in that section.
The posterior delt machine was better. In fact, I hit the 200lb mark for 5…180 for 5…160 for 5 and got my 50 with 80lbs…I was thrilled.
My arms are so spent that I told my trainer I was going to go ahead and dress for tomorrow while I could still lift my arms over my head…that was right after I told him to kiss it…but it was the heat of the moment, and he said he forgives me.
December 30, 2008 at 2:53 pm
LOL. At least you have a nice one to kiss.
You’re going to be sore as all getout, Workout Goddess! Those high reps do burn burn burn.
January 6, 2009 at 3:08 pm
It’s a great feeling when you’re a bit concerned about being able to dress yourself or drive home after a tough arm workout! I hate trying to put make up on afterward, cause I feel useless!!! Good job!