Steele
08-16-2006, 09:58 AM
Sup, just finished my first weights lifting session. Taken straight from WBB1, bar the fact that i have no bench yet so i'm improvising with alternative exercises that don't require one =) Nutrition info to follow.
Here's how it went, along with my views on certain parts of it -
5-6 minutes of stretching =)
Floor Bench Press, 2 x 8
Went all the way with 8, although my form was suffering halfway through rep 6 on the second set. Was kinda cool, added some weight for second set because it was a bit lighter than i wanted. Other than that, cool.
Bench Dips, 2 x 8
These absolutely killed me, basically. After the fourth rep of the first set my body was spazzing out and my form went gay. Kinda glad to finish the first set, just collapsed onto the floor and died for 30 seconds. When it came to the second set, i did 4 and then rested for 15 seconds, did another 2, rested 15 then another 1, rested another 15 and got halfway through the rep before my muscles gave out. I guess it was muscle failure, but my form absolutely sucked. Anyone got some tips on this?
Low Incline Dumbbell Press - 2 x 8
These went ok, the weight was only like 7.5kilos each dumbell though :clap: First set went fine, halfway through the second set my left arm was lagging behind the first, and my form suffered because of it. Muscles were burning through, so i guess that's good :D
Chin Ups - 1 x 2
After the first exercises my muscles just wouldn't answer and i decided to give them a miss incase i caused myself injury. I will return to the bar in about an hour and attempt them then, not as good as working your back all in one go but at least i will have done them.
Deadlifts - 2 x 8
Ow! These went ok, but i noticed a few things about my form. My legs were doing some work, when actually they are supposed to remain stationary throughout? Also at the end of the more strenuous reps, I subconsciously went to rest the bar against my hips. Realised this was not a good thing, and stopped it. Didn't burn as much i thought they would, this would be down to form. Will pay extra attention to these next time =)
Barbell Rows - 2 x 8
I tried one with weights and decided that I'd probably die of apoplexy halfway through the second. So i took them off and worked with only the bar. They still really hurt =) Managed 7 in the first set, gave it a few seconds then did the last one. Thirty seconds later, Managed another 3, then with short breaks did another 2/1 and another 1. Halfway through the 8th reached muscle failure.
Shrugs - 1 x 10
Added a small amount of weight, don't think it was enough. Will add more next time.
Feelings - Arms are killing, as are my shoulders. Feel guilty about the chin ups, just couldn't bring myself to do them. Because i'm working out on my own at home, have to pay extra attention to form because there's no one else to do it. It went good, and i won't say that the initial pain wasn't discomforting. The rush you get after though is amazing, and well worth it =) Was in such a hurry to write this forgot to stretch after, so just did 2-3 mins of that, will do a bit more and remember to next time.
Edit: Workout minus warmup + cooldown took about 35 mins, think this is about right.
-Steele
Here's how it went, along with my views on certain parts of it -
5-6 minutes of stretching =)
Floor Bench Press, 2 x 8
Went all the way with 8, although my form was suffering halfway through rep 6 on the second set. Was kinda cool, added some weight for second set because it was a bit lighter than i wanted. Other than that, cool.
Bench Dips, 2 x 8
These absolutely killed me, basically. After the fourth rep of the first set my body was spazzing out and my form went gay. Kinda glad to finish the first set, just collapsed onto the floor and died for 30 seconds. When it came to the second set, i did 4 and then rested for 15 seconds, did another 2, rested 15 then another 1, rested another 15 and got halfway through the rep before my muscles gave out. I guess it was muscle failure, but my form absolutely sucked. Anyone got some tips on this?
Low Incline Dumbbell Press - 2 x 8
These went ok, the weight was only like 7.5kilos each dumbell though :clap: First set went fine, halfway through the second set my left arm was lagging behind the first, and my form suffered because of it. Muscles were burning through, so i guess that's good :D
Chin Ups - 1 x 2
After the first exercises my muscles just wouldn't answer and i decided to give them a miss incase i caused myself injury. I will return to the bar in about an hour and attempt them then, not as good as working your back all in one go but at least i will have done them.
Deadlifts - 2 x 8
Ow! These went ok, but i noticed a few things about my form. My legs were doing some work, when actually they are supposed to remain stationary throughout? Also at the end of the more strenuous reps, I subconsciously went to rest the bar against my hips. Realised this was not a good thing, and stopped it. Didn't burn as much i thought they would, this would be down to form. Will pay extra attention to these next time =)
Barbell Rows - 2 x 8
I tried one with weights and decided that I'd probably die of apoplexy halfway through the second. So i took them off and worked with only the bar. They still really hurt =) Managed 7 in the first set, gave it a few seconds then did the last one. Thirty seconds later, Managed another 3, then with short breaks did another 2/1 and another 1. Halfway through the 8th reached muscle failure.
Shrugs - 1 x 10
Added a small amount of weight, don't think it was enough. Will add more next time.
Feelings - Arms are killing, as are my shoulders. Feel guilty about the chin ups, just couldn't bring myself to do them. Because i'm working out on my own at home, have to pay extra attention to form because there's no one else to do it. It went good, and i won't say that the initial pain wasn't discomforting. The rush you get after though is amazing, and well worth it =) Was in such a hurry to write this forgot to stretch after, so just did 2-3 mins of that, will do a bit more and remember to next time.
Edit: Workout minus warmup + cooldown took about 35 mins, think this is about right.
-Steele