Showing posts with label legs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label legs. Show all posts

22 February 2012

Weeble Wobble & Yet I Still Fall Down

Yesterday's attempt at working out at the gym is a definite success. Here's what I have done thus far:
12 minute circuit using kettle bells
*Shoulder Press
*Kettle bell Swings
*Kettle bell Bicep curl
*Clean & Press
*Halos
*Deadlift
---This exercise required 50 second session on each set and repeated twice with a 10 second break in between.

Took a break for 20 minutes by doing cardio on the Cybex. I loathed the Cybex, but just like with any torture device so far, I begin to love it.
Went to the back extension bench and upped up my weight/reps by doing the following for lower back/glutes: 0 pounds for 25 reps, 10 pounds for 20 reps, 25 pounds for 15 reps, and 10 pounds for 10 reps.
Afterwards, I kept the same 25 pound plate to do 30 reps on each side for the obliques but for two sets instead of the usual three.
Abduction 50 pounds to 110 pounds in four sets and Adduction 50lbs to 80lbs for four sets. This exercise allowed me to realize my absolute weakness--inner thigh muscles.
All in all, this exercise was meant for abs, core, and legs. I was excited since I got the go ahead to work on my legs again. However, this break from lower body exercises allowed me to focus a ton on my core and my back/arms.

Because I finally got to work out my legs, it seems like half the time I am about to fall down. My legs are jello. Can't wait to go back to the gym to do more...

21 February 2012

Deadweight...No. Deadlifts.

Page 49 in the February issue of Runner's World magazine starts with the "Monster Moves" to help boost power and endurance for long distance running. Essentially, it is using cross-fit techniques to better your running time and breathing. Since I didn't get my run in yet this afternoon, I have decided to do some research on this cross-fit regimen. Today, I am going to ease myself back into working out my legs after an okay from the medical side. Here's what I will start off with:

I will also be doing what is called Kettlebell swings. It's exactly what it is called except it involves squats.Oh, the sweet blessed squats.
Alright, alright, I know. This is only how I feel after my workouts, but watching these clips definitely help motivate me to push myself. Here's the actual tutorial on a proper kettlebell swing.
Well, off to the gym in twenty more minutes, but I will be getting some last minute watering in before I go...good luck ya'll!!!