mattsmom’s BodyBlog

I got my workout in yesterday (had a great leg workout!) but didn’t have time to post cuz had something important to do…..which was watch the OU/OSU game and ….. WE’RE GOIN TO THE ROSE BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

A big shout out to my baby boy Stuckey #53…..YOU ROCK! 

  

Well I took the last two days off.  One was a scheduled rest day the other I was just tired after working 11 hours! Having that extra rest day did me some good!  I was going to work legs today but worked back/chest instead.  I really didn’t feel like going to the gym….it was cold!…so worked out at home.  It’s nice to have that convenience.  Had a good workout.  Kept the weights the same but that’s not to say I didn’t work my butt off!  This is a challenging workout….especially due to the order of exercises!  Dips after bench….killer!  BIG game tomorrow!  GO DUCKS!  Love ya #53!

My trainer has created some amazing workouts for me! If these don’t get the job done I don’t know what will.   Yesterday I worked back/chest.  Had another stellar performance.  Kept all the weights the same as it’s a pretty tough workout where I’m at.  Can tell I am getting stronger as I am increasing the # of pull-ups/chin-ups I do unassisted as well as adding additional reps to my push-ups.  Today was shoulders/arms and abs and I rocked it!

Military Press: 70# all sets/reps

1 Arm Shoulder Press: up 3# to 35# for 2 sets, 4 sets at 32.5#

Lying Rear Delt w/Twist: 17.5# all sets/reps

Side Lateral:  22.5# all sets/reps

Plate Choppers: 35# all sets/reps

1 Arm Preacher Curl: up 3# to 25# for 4 sets, 2 sets at 22.5#

Seated Hammer Curls: 30# for all sets/reps (after doing 25# on preacher curls I was spent!)

DB OH Press: 35# all sets/reps

Kickbacks: 22.5# all sets/reps

I am one tired puppy!

Well, my vacation is over and I return to work tomorrow…but only three weeks and then I am off for two!!!!!

Been busy the past few days. Trying to get some stuff done around the house but I managed to get my workouts in.  Did my cardio on Wed.  Ran outside…the weather was gorgeous!  I could’ve ran in shorts and t-shirt!  Took yesterday as rest day and just got home from gym where I worked legs.  Had a good workout.  Stayed at 105# for box squats and 50# for 1 leg press but upped zercher squats to 95# and did deads at 155#.  So my trainer told me to do my calf raises by holding 2 count in up position and do a 5 count on descend….yowzers!   I felt the burn! 

I freaking ROCKED my workout!  I cannot remember the last time I worked out this hard….of wait, yesterday!   LOL!  These workouts are amazing, thanks to my awesome trainer!  I thank her now that the workout is over I think I cursed her a few times during ….and cried for my mama! he,he

So last time I did this workout I upped the weights on all sets/reps so I was determined to stay there….well on some exercise I did even better!

Military Press:  up 5#… 70# (for 4 reps), 65#

Seated 1 Arm Shoulder Press: up 2#…32# for all sets/reps

Rear Delt w/twist: stayed at 17#

Side Lateral: up 2#…22# for all sets/reps (these also tough since I have to go SLOW!)

Plate Choppers: stayed at 39#

Preacher Curl: stayed at 22#

Hammer Curls:  just wanted to see if I could do 35#…and I did for 2 sets but form always comes first so lowered to 32# for next 2 and had to lower to 30# for the last 2

OH Press: up 2#…37# for all sets/reps

Kickbacks: stayed at 22#

I am pooped! I’m sure I will sleep good tonight!

Had a GREAT workout today! Worked back/chest.  Did rack pulls at 210#.  Think I will leave it at this weight for a couple weeks.  The last two sets were challenging but I was determined.  Did 1 set of bench press at 110# but for whatever reason today it was a struggle  so I lowered it to 105#  Told Matt to spot me and after the first set he told me, “Mom you don’t need a spotter you can do these…you just think you can’t”…..and he was right!  Did them on my own…kept him close by (just in case).  Upped the pull-overs to 40# (these are tough)  Feel tired….but in a good way! 

Yesterday was leg day.  I was really lacking motivation to workout.  After fighting this head cold all week and then Friday night was a disappointment as my son’s HS team made the playoffs but then lost it with a 25 point lead!  WTH?????  I sat in 48 degree weather for that? Oh well, Matt’s a junior so there is always next year for him.  Ya win some, ya lose some……talk about winning…GO DUCKS!  They rocked it in Arizona!  2 OT and they take it to the bank….yeah baby! I looovvved it that the AZ fans starting jumpin to the sidelines to rush the field and had to find a way back to their seat! HA! Dewitt is only a sophomore but he got some playing time.  All I know is I’m packing my bags cuz we are going to Pasadena!   Dewitt told me to slow my roll as they still have game against OS…but I got faith! So most of yesterday was spent lying on he couch but I did manage to get myself to the gym.  Was not feeling it but half way through got my second wind and nailed the zercher squats and deadlift…upped it 10# to 155!

Trainer thinking of nixin my cardio all together for my bulking! Yippee.  Wonder if that means I get to add in some more weight sessions?…fingers crossed!

Just finished my 20 min cardio.  Ran outside today.  It was crisp!  Felt good!  I am taking tomorrow as a rest day and my cheat!   1 more day and then I’m on vacation for a week! Whoo Hoo!

Had to skip my workout yesterday as I was fighting a head cold but I freakin’ ROCKED my workout today!!!!!!!!  Guess that’s what an hour nap and 8 hours of solid sleep will do for ya.  My morning started out kinda congested but felt better by this afternoon and actually had alot of energy. Worked shoulders/arms/abs and I upped the weight on every exercise for all set/reps! Yeah baby!
 
Military Press: 65#
1 arm shoulder press: 30#
Lying rear delt w/twist: 17#
Lying side laterals: 22#
Plate choppers: 39#
DB preacher curls: 22#
Seated hammer Curls: 32# (these were tough!)
OH Ext: 35#
Kickbacks: 22#

VERY happy with these weights!  Off to eat my salmon and veggies!

Just finished my workout….back/chest. Had a great workout despite the fact I am fighting a head cold!  Ugh!  Kept weight the same on rack pulls (205#) but think I will be able to go heavier next time.  Upped weight to 100# on all sets/reps for bb rows.  Did 3 sets of 110# and 3 sets of 105 for bench press.  Upped weight to 39# for pullovers.  I am feeling the muscles I worked.  Think it will be wise to soak in tub! Off to eat my flank steak and aspargus!