Another great day of training to end the week.
1) Squat - 140 x 2 x 4 (140lbs, 2 sets, 4 reps each), 120 x 6 I've been asked before how low I squat. Technically you could say I perform full squats; I got well below parallel. Why? Because stopping when my hips are just below my knees doesn't feel natural. Besides, I have the mobility to perform full squats, so the real question is "why not"?
2) RDL - I used 35lb plates for these to get a great range of motion - 145 x 12, 155 x 10
3) Steep Decline Weighted Situps - 2 sets
After that I tried to play a little racquetball. It's very tough to do after squats. : )
Oh, and for today's eating:
Meal 1 - Breakfast shake (similar to yesterday but I used frozen mixed berries this time)
Meal 2 (post workout) - cereal again; I wanted something quick and easy
Meal 3 - to be determined; I'm going out tonight and I'll probably get some salmon with steamed veggies. May not sound all that great, but I love it. Oh, and probably some coconut shrimp as well. ; )
Have a great weekend everyone!
2 comments:
You wrote in your Jun 24, 2009 article "27 of the Best Weight Loss Exercises," (http://www.thefatsolutions.com/blog/27+of+the+Best+Weight+Loss+Exercises) the following:
"19) Planks—front and side planks are great exercises for your core. You’ll engage more muscle from these exercises than you ever would with crunches or sit-ups; not to mention, these are much more beneficial and healthier for your core and spine."
However, in your Friday, October 8, 2010 post for your blog (http://niashanks.blogspot.com/), you did this exercise:
3) Steep Decline Weighted Situps - 2 sets
Could you clarify on your analysis of sit-ups?
Thx!
(-:/
I forgot -- I happen to remember that you are a proponant of the Incline Reverse Crunch, as you have listed in your Exercise index in the program I bought.
Since you seem to say the crunches are also bad, even though you seem to support them elsewhere, would you also clarify on the dangers, etc. of crunches.
Thx again.!
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