4 Aug 2013

Something to consider as you begin reading this - this journal is starting a little over a month-and-a-half in to my workout regimen.

Warmup - 15:00 min + 5:00 min treadmill 1.1 miles

Nautilus Preacher Curls
   2x10x55 1x10x60 1x8x80
Standing Barbell Curls
   1x10x40 2x10x50
Nautilus Tricep Ext
   2x10x50 1x10x55 1x10x80
Triceps Pushdown
   2x10x30 1x10x40
Barbell Wrist Extension (behind the back)
   1x15x30 2x15x40
Barbell Wrist Flex
   1x15x30 2x15x40

14:12 min + 3:00 min Bike 3.64 miles

Post workout meal - 1 leftover pork chop and 3 Egg Beaters

Notes:  There was less swinging on the max set for the preacher curls (to the extent that one can swing in the machine);  I got a full set out of the max set for the triceps extensions, but I'm not quite ready to replace a set with the max just yet; It was the first night for the barbell wrist extensions and the burn was felt more in the right arm; I DO NOT like the barbell wrist flex reps; I will return to dumbell exercises for that;

All in all this was not what I would call a great workout, but progress was made.  I am noticing the gains in my arms and the forearm exercises have really improved my grip, which has made it much easier when working with the heavier weights on my back and arm exercises.  I may or may not add 1 more to the biceps group next week.  I want to try to get another angle on my biceps, but we will see how I feel next week.

So here I am, about 1.5 months from start.  I don't have any pictures from when I started, but that's ok.  This sleeveless shirt (which I wear only when doing arms) fits a little bit looser than it did when I bought it 3 weeks ago.  If fact, I'm noticing a lot of clothing is starting to fit a little differently.  This is a mostly a good thing.