Well, my body seems to be feeling better with the soft tissue work and regular adjustments. Mostly some nagging shoulder pain that may just take some time.
As teammate Dani and I texted back and forth regarding her recent injury, I had some light bulb moments myself. One reason I'm super grateful for ladies like her. Her insight into her own issues helps me to reflect on my own life. I'd like to make that a separate post though.
Only 3 days of training this week, and this is the first time in like, forever, that I'm not stressing to get in the 4th in. I mean, I'd like to, but life, friends, family and kids come first. I'm enjoying the freedom to be able to CHOOSE whether I want to train or not.
This past weekend my training partner and fellow gym house mom did her first figure show of the season and she crushed it. So I spent most of the day supporting her at her show, applying shiny glaze and gluing her suit to her butt cheeks. Oh the things we do for our competitor friends. Love you, Ange! Great job and more amazing things coming for ya!
On Friday I did some pull throughs purposely done with a low back emphasis. Then I realized that not many people realize you can change this exercise up just a little bit to hit some different angles.... see the video at the bottom!
Monday - Max effort lower
A. SSB Anderson squats, worked up to heavy 3 @ 225
B. SSB goodmorning 3x8
C. Step-ups 3x10 each
D1. Prower push 4x down and back
D2. Step-up jump 4x20
D3. Leg curls 4x12
Thursday - Upper accessories
A. DB Chest supported rows 4x10
B. Lat pulldown 4x12
C1. Lateral raise 3x12
C2. Rear delts 3x12
D1. Tricep pushdowns 4x15
D2. Cable curls 4x15
E. Tricep "rehab"
Friday - Rep lower
A. Prowler 5x down and back
B. SSB wide stance box squats 6x6 @ 135
C. Pull throughs (low back emphasis 6x15
D. TRX hamstring curls 4x20
E. Calf raises 4x15
F. Weighted situps 4x12
G. Leg raises 4x12