I've posted some intermediate arms photos.
When I look back over the last 4 weeks, I realize I am struggling with Yoga X though I improved since the first session. I enjoy all the weight and body weight focused sessions on Legs, Biceps, Triceps, Shoulders, Back and Chest. The Ab Ripper X is kicking in as I am noticing my endurance and capability in these sessions have clearly improved.
Going forward I will add some of my own favorite weight exercises to match the days ahead. For example, on Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Ab Ripper Day, I will add;
Reverse Incline Dumbbell Press with 70, 80 or 90 lbs
Dumbbell Press with 70, 80 or 90 lbs
Shoulder Press with 60lbs
Tricep Press Down with the heaviest weight I can manage
I'll do something similar on Legs & Back day and Back and Biceps day. The point is, I'll be ripping muscle fibers in the same groups that match the workouts and they'll have the week to recover. If it sounds extreme, it's because it is. I don't have heavy enough weights at home to shoot for growth so I am augmenting the program to meet my goals.
I'll also keep running and add Cardio X 3x/week to equate to P90X Doubles.
You are a born again Spartan!!! Be careful to make sure you give your body enough time to rest. The muscles are built up during the rest time, not the working out!!
ReplyDeleteWe have talk about this before and I will be quick to tell those of your story that it's not entirely about heart. It's about giving it your all (The Gattaca Effect). You don't need any motivation from me but nevertheless, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shawn and Al for the comments and motivation. I am going for it big time. Never satisfied. Never give up. Never quit. What's that, I feel tired. Great, I'm getting my butt up and running 4 miles just for thinking that. That's me. Hopefully all this doesn't end me up in somebody's cooler from over doing it. Anyway. Thanks.
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