Routine

So last week I got out of my routine. I skipped my Monday workout...and said...."I'll get it done tomorrow." Was that a big mistake. I ended up not doing my whole program for the week cause I thought I could rearrange my schedule and make it work. I think getting into a routine is the most important part of meeting goals. If you make a plan and stick to it, you will see results. However, if you make a plan and don't get in the routine of doing it, then it will be difficult to reach your goals.

Now that I am working full time, I am really trying to get into a routine.  It is so much easier then when I was in school, but I am still trying to figure everything out. I am going to do my best to commit to my plan, so when I compete in my first powerlifting meet next summer, I will be proud of what I have accomplished.


Monday - Volume Day

Squat 5 X 3 @ 170
Pressed 5 X 3 @ 62
Deadlift 1 X 5 @ 195
Kipping Ring Pullups 3 X 8

2 Work Outs, a Grill, and a Funny Video

 I feel like it is so much easier to eat well in the summer time. There is so much fresh produce around  and its so nice out I just don't want to eat really heavy food. Today was so nice, we grilled out. We made burgers, avocado salsa, and grilled veggies. And of course I put my burger on Ezekiel Bread!



Check out this video. It made me laugh. People will come up with any excuse to whine about working out and Mark Rippetoe calls them out on it.

http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/platform_the_iron_plate_problem


Saturday:

Squat: work up to 5RM @ 175
Bench Press: work up to 5RM @ 90 (got 4)
Ring Pull ups 5X2
3 Prowler Pushes @ 95 lb - up and down the driveway


Monday

Squat 3X5 @ 165
Press 3X5 @ 60
Deadlift 1X5 @ 185
Kipping Ring Pull ups 3X7

Weakness

Most people fear admitting weakness. We don't want people to see are faults or think we are actually bad at something. So what do we do? Ignore it. Maybe we even avoid being in situations where we need that skill altogether, maybe we miss out on some pretty awesome stuff just so we don't have to show weakness.

My biggest weakness in lifting is my upper body. I'm very proud of my lower-body lifts and I am constantly progressing. However, I do not feel the same way about my upper-body. I've really been struggling. But should I let my weak upper body keep me from doing well as a competitive RAW Powerlifter? NO! I've adjusted my training weights and added assistance exercises to try and get stronger. Right now, I'm lifting embarrassingly small weight for my strict press, but I don't care. I am doing it to build strength and allow me to progress. I am going to do what I need to do to work on my weakness so my weakness does not hold me back.


What weaknesses are holding you back?

Wednesday Training Log - Light Day

 Foam Roller and lots of Stretched - I was soar from Monday

Clean 6X2 @100lb
Front Squat 3X3 @110lb
Press 2X5 @ 56lb
Assisted Ring Dips 3X4

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