Of course today is a rest day.....its the start of college football.
Fitting in my workouts everyday is a challenge with a new born. Here is my attempt to gain strength while staying consistent and being a dad.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Day 12 - Heavy Shoulders
The final day of Heavy Week
6am
- DB Shoulder Press
- 3 Sets of 12, 8, 8 reps - 40, 45, 40lbs
- 1 Drop set of 12 reps - 20lbs
- Side Lateral Raise
- 3 Sets of 13, 12, 12 reps - 8, 10, 15lbs
- Triple drop set - 10, 8, 5lbs
SUPERSET
- Front Raise
- 3 Sets of 14, 12, 10 reps - 10, 12, 15lbs
- Upright Cable Row
- 3 Sets of 10 reps - 100lbs
- Side Plank - 30 Secs
- Plank - 30 Secs
- Seated Calf Raise
- 4 Sets of 15 reps - 220, 240, 240, 240lbs
- Abdominal
- 1 Set of 15 reps - 110lbs
6am
- DB Shoulder Press
- 3 Sets of 12, 8, 8 reps - 40, 45, 40lbs
- 1 Drop set of 12 reps - 20lbs
- Side Lateral Raise
- 3 Sets of 13, 12, 12 reps - 8, 10, 15lbs
- Triple drop set - 10, 8, 5lbs
SUPERSET
- Front Raise
- 3 Sets of 14, 12, 10 reps - 10, 12, 15lbs
- Upright Cable Row
- 3 Sets of 10 reps - 100lbs
- Side Plank - 30 Secs
- Plank - 30 Secs
- Seated Calf Raise
- 4 Sets of 15 reps - 220, 240, 240, 240lbs
- Abdominal
- 1 Set of 15 reps - 110lbs
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Day 11 - Heavy Legs
Heavy week is slowly winding down!!!
- Straight Leg Deadlift
- 1 warmup set - 10 reps - 90lbs
- 3 sets of 10 - 100, 110, 120lbs
- Leg Curl
- 3 sets of 12 - 50, 70, 80lbs
- Front Squats - Smith Machine
- 1 set of 10 - 80lbs
- Squats - Smith Machine
- 1 set of 10 - 100lbs
- Leg Press
- 3 sets of 12 - 220, 260, 300lbs
- Leg Extensions
- 3 sets of 12 - 60, 80, 80lbs
- Jumping Lunges
- 3 sets of 12 - Basketball Court (full length)
Night Time:
- 125 Crunches
- Stretch
- Straight Leg Deadlift
- 1 warmup set - 10 reps - 90lbs
- 3 sets of 10 - 100, 110, 120lbs
- Leg Curl
- 3 sets of 12 - 50, 70, 80lbs
- Front Squats - Smith Machine
- 1 set of 10 - 80lbs
- Squats - Smith Machine
- 1 set of 10 - 100lbs
- Leg Press
- 3 sets of 12 - 220, 260, 300lbs
- Leg Extensions
- 3 sets of 12 - 60, 80, 80lbs
- Jumping Lunges
- 3 sets of 12 - Basketball Court (full length)
Night Time:
- 125 Crunches
- Stretch
Looking down at my tough mudder shoes on the Leg Press
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Day 10 - REST
For some reason I've been tired lately but today is a rest day in preparation of tomorrow's leg day
Rest
Night Time:
- 125 crunches
- Stretch
Rest
Night Time:
- 125 crunches
- Stretch
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Day 9 - Heavy Back and Bi's
The heavy week continues.....
4pm
- Wide Grip Pull-ups
- 4 sets - 10, 10, 10, 8 (assisted)
- Bent Over Rows - Cable
- 3 sets of 10-12 - 70, 80, 80lbs
- 1 drop set - 60lbs
- Close Grip Front Lat Pull Down - Hammer Machine
- 3 sets of 12 - 100, 120, 150lbs
- 1 drop set - 100lbs
- One Arm DB Row
- 3 sets of 10 - 45, 50, 55lbs
- Straight Arm Pulldown with Rope
- 5 sets of 15 - 45, 50, 50, 60, 60lbs
- EZ Bar Curl - Cable
- 2 strict sets of 12 - 60, 70lbs
- 2 cheat sets of 12 - 70, 80lbs
- DB Hammer Curls
- 2 sets to failure - 30lbs
Night Time:
- 125 crunches
- Stretch
4pm
- Wide Grip Pull-ups
- 4 sets - 10, 10, 10, 8 (assisted)
- Bent Over Rows - Cable
- 3 sets of 10-12 - 70, 80, 80lbs
- 1 drop set - 60lbs
- Close Grip Front Lat Pull Down - Hammer Machine
- 3 sets of 12 - 100, 120, 150lbs
- 1 drop set - 100lbs
- One Arm DB Row
- 3 sets of 10 - 45, 50, 55lbs
- Straight Arm Pulldown with Rope
- 5 sets of 15 - 45, 50, 50, 60, 60lbs
- EZ Bar Curl - Cable
- 2 strict sets of 12 - 60, 70lbs
- 2 cheat sets of 12 - 70, 80lbs
- DB Hammer Curls
- 2 sets to failure - 30lbs
Night Time:
- 125 crunches
- Stretch
Monday, August 26, 2013
WEEK 2 - BIG MAN ON CAMPUS
For week 2, I am doing heavy weights with not as much cardio. Lets pound these weights!!!!!
Day 8 - Heavy Chest and Triceps
Warm up - 3 mins on the eliptical machine
- Incline Dumbell (DB) Press - 60-90 sec rest between sets
- 1 warm up set of 10 reps - 35 lbs DBs
- 3 sets of 10 reps - 45, 50, 55 lbs DBs
- 1 rep down set of 12 reps - 35 lbs DBs
- Incline DB Flies - 60-90 sec rest between sets
- 3 sets of 8-12 - 25, 30, 35lbs DBs
- DB Bench Press - 60-90 sec rest between sets
- 4 sets of 8,8,8,6 reps - 45, 50, 55, 60lbs DBs
Superset - 30 sec rest between supersets
1. Dips - 3 sets to failure - 12,10,8
2. Ball push-up - 3 sets to failure - 6,6,5
Superset - 60 sec rest between supersets
1. Skull Crushers - 1 warm up set of 12 reps - 20lb DBs
- 3 sets of 10 reps - 25, 30, 15 lbs DBs
2. Close Grip Barbell Bench Press - 1 warm up set of 12 reps - 95lbs
- 3 sets of 12 reps - 105, 115, 95 lbs
- Tricep Push Downs - Rope - 30 sec rest between sets
- 3 sets of 10 - 80lbs
- Overhead DB Triceps Extension
- Quadruple Drop Set - 25, 20, 15, 12lbs
- 45 sec Plank
- 100 crunches
Night time:
-Stretch
-125 Crunches
- Incline Dumbell (DB) Press - 60-90 sec rest between sets
- 1 warm up set of 10 reps - 35 lbs DBs
- 3 sets of 10 reps - 45, 50, 55 lbs DBs
- 1 rep down set of 12 reps - 35 lbs DBs
- Incline DB Flies - 60-90 sec rest between sets
- 3 sets of 8-12 - 25, 30, 35lbs DBs
- DB Bench Press - 60-90 sec rest between sets
- 4 sets of 8,8,8,6 reps - 45, 50, 55, 60lbs DBs
Superset - 30 sec rest between supersets
1. Dips - 3 sets to failure - 12,10,8
2. Ball push-up - 3 sets to failure - 6,6,5
Superset - 60 sec rest between supersets
1. Skull Crushers - 1 warm up set of 12 reps - 20lb DBs
- 3 sets of 10 reps - 25, 30, 15 lbs DBs
2. Close Grip Barbell Bench Press - 1 warm up set of 12 reps - 95lbs
- 3 sets of 12 reps - 105, 115, 95 lbs
- Tricep Push Downs - Rope - 30 sec rest between sets
- 3 sets of 10 - 80lbs
- Overhead DB Triceps Extension
- Quadruple Drop Set - 25, 20, 15, 12lbs
- 45 sec Plank
- 100 crunches
Night time:
-Stretch
-125 Crunches
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Day 7 - Trail Run
1pm
Trail Run
2.01 mile run
Night time:
Stretch
I was planning on a 5k run but I picked a park with lots of hills. It just shows how far I need to come before I'm in decent shape.
Trail Run
2.01 mile run
Night time:
Stretch
I was planning on a 5k run but I picked a park with lots of hills. It just shows how far I need to come before I'm in decent shape.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Day 6 - Rest and Munch
Rest Day
Today was the first day I could just sit around and do nothing. I haven't had one of these days in months. Anyways, I tried to eat lots to replenish lots of the calories and nutrients I lost this week.
Today was the first day I could just sit around and do nothing. I haven't had one of these days in months. Anyways, I tried to eat lots to replenish lots of the calories and nutrients I lost this week.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Day 5 - Insanity Cardio Power & Resistance
Today was a good example of when there is a terential downpour and your scheduled workout can not be done. Why not throw in an Insanity workout and not let today be a waste??
Warm up
3 Sets of (30 seconds each):
- Jog in place
- Power Jacks
- Log Jumps
- 123 - 123
- Butt Kicks
- High Knees
- Vertical Jumps
Stretch
3 Sets with 30 second break after each set (30 seconds each):
- Power Jumps
- Belt Kicks
- Hit the floor
- V-pushups
After last set there is not a break. Go right into Tricep-dips (legs on the floor, then a set with each leg raised)
3 Sets with 30 second break after each set (30 seconds each):
- Hurdle Jumps
- Globe Jumps
- Moving Push-ups
- Mountain Climbers
4 Sets of:
- 8 Hop Squats + 8 Push-ups
Stretch
Warm up
3 Sets of (30 seconds each):
- Jog in place
- Power Jacks
- Log Jumps
- 123 - 123
- Butt Kicks
- High Knees
- Vertical Jumps
Stretch
3 Sets with 30 second break after each set (30 seconds each):
- Power Jumps
- Belt Kicks
- Hit the floor
- V-pushups
After last set there is not a break. Go right into Tricep-dips (legs on the floor, then a set with each leg raised)
3 Sets with 30 second break after each set (30 seconds each):
- Hurdle Jumps
- Globe Jumps
- Moving Push-ups
- Mountain Climbers
4 Sets of:
- 8 Hop Squats + 8 Push-ups
Stretch
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Day 4 - Run + Bike
5:55am
Cardio
- 2.57 mile run
- 2.05 mile stationary bike (not recumbent bike)
- 1 minute hold in plank position
- Stretch
Night time:
- 100 crunches
- Stretch
Cardio
- 2.57 mile run
- 2.05 mile stationary bike (not recumbent bike)
- 1 minute hold in plank position
- Stretch
Night time:
- 100 crunches
- Stretch
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Day 2 - Crossfit/Cross Training
6am
Warmup:
- 3 minutes on Eliptical Machine
Warmup:
- 3 minutes on Eliptical Machine
3 Sets of:
- Half court frog jumps (basketball court)
- Half court moving push-ups - 2 sets
- 1 set of 20 push-ups
3 Sets of:
- Kettlebell swings - 30 lbs
- Burpees - 10
Alternating Sets of:
- Assisted pull ups - 15, 12, 10
- Incline body ball push-ups - 8, 10, 8
3 Sets of:
- Backwards frog jumps - 10
- Scissor kicks (abs) - 20
Night time:
- 100 crunches
- Stretch
Night time:
- 100 crunches
- Stretch
Monday, August 19, 2013
Day 1 - Run with a Little Weights
5:55am
Cardio:
- *2.03 mile run
- Stretch
Weights:
- Hammer Shoulder Press - 3 sets (90, 140, 160 lbs)
- Machine Ab Abductor - 1 set of 110 lbs
- Cable Rows - 3 sets (110, 120, 130 lbs)
- Dip Leg Lifts - 1 set of 15
Night time:
- 100 crunches
- Stretch
*5k planned run was cut short due to rain. Since run was cut short I still wanted to get some training in so I hopped on the weights for a few minutes.
Cardio:
- *2.03 mile run
- Stretch
Weights:
- Hammer Shoulder Press - 3 sets (90, 140, 160 lbs)
- Machine Ab Abductor - 1 set of 110 lbs
- Cable Rows - 3 sets (110, 120, 130 lbs)
- Dip Leg Lifts - 1 set of 15
Night time:
- 100 crunches
- Stretch
*5k planned run was cut short due to rain. Since run was cut short I still wanted to get some training in so I hopped on the weights for a few minutes.
Chubster on Day #1
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