Leg Days
I have found that Leg days have been my downfall to working out. For instance, I will do well all week with cardio and upper body workouts but when leg day comes along I’ll stall out. I rationalize that I can get to it tommorrow and then tommorow never comes. Next thing I know it’s been two weeks since I’ve been at the gym. Somehow I alway start back with chest.
I’ve decided to crack that trend with reading articles on leg workouts and why thier beneficial other than just making your body look like an orange on stiltz. One thing that I read that has helped me is knowing how your thighs control metabolisim and how growth hormone is released. Knowing this gave me a new light on working my legs. I now start my week with legs no matter what.
I forgot my waistbelt to support my back so I had to use the Hammer Strength V-Squat.
135 lb x 20 warm-up
225 x 10
405 x 6 (3) sets
Barbell calf raises
135 X 15 (3) sets
Leg Curls
90 x 12
170 x 5
110 x6 (2) sets
Things that went well: Quads and gleuts got a good workout; Things that need improvement: Because I got to the gym late my calf and hamstring work out was rushed and seemed pretty sloppy.
Ok for a leg day.
August 2, 2007 at 5:42 am
I’m glad you found a solution to this problem. I thought I was going to have to say something mean like "the weight is scaring you" and "you need someone to torture you through a grueling leg workout before you can appreciate it.
You look to have gotten through it though. And thats a good thing.
August 7, 2007 at 7:56 am
thanks man i appreciate it. I’m sure a grueling workout or two wouldnt hurt either