Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Where is my ego? At the door.

Yes, I checked it at the door.  I can do big girl push-ups, but they aren't very pretty.  Today's program called for feet elevated push-ups.  I thought I'd just do regular push-ups.  But, I didn't even like my form on those, so I switched to elevating my arms.  I just wasn't getting proper depth, as is often my problem.  But, doing not so deep push-ups won't help me get deeper.  So, I did them on the Oly bar in my power cage.  I got great depth, though!  Great form.  I'm glad I checked the ego and did it right.

The other ego check was for the bent over trap raise, which I subbed for the crossover reverse fly, since my cable station only has one cable.  The barbie-bells come out for this one. Five pounds.  I tried 8 pounds and wasn't able to finish the motion at the top.  So, 5 pounds it is.

I was glad it was a upper body day. My legs are still sore from Monday!

Phase 1, week 1, Wednesday (4x per week)
1:11
Foam rolling and mobility work
Alternating DB bench press - 1x35#ea, 3x32.5#ea
Neutral grip pull-downs - 4x5@100#
Push-ups - 1x10 on floor, 2x10 w/ bar elevated 15.5"
Seated cable row - pronated grip - 3x10@80#
DB hammer curls - 3x8@20#ea (done alternating, oops)
Bent over trap raise - 3x10@5#ea
Bar roll out - 3x8
Walking spiderman w/overhead reach - 3x5

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