Monday, April 29, 2013

Upper Body (Back & Shoulders) Workout and Chin Up Progression Update

Warm Up (Core):
3 Rounds:
1 minute forward RKC plank hold
1 minute side plank hold (each side)

Rest about 30 sec in between exercise

3 sets of 10 reps stability ball roll out

Upper Body (Back & Shoulders) Workout:
10 sets of 1 rep chin ups (unassisted)
5 sets of 10 reps BB bent over rows (45 lbs.)
5 sets of 10 reps one arm bent over rows (25 lbs. plate) - each side
5 sets of 10 reps mini BB shoulder press (30 lbs.)

Rest 30 sec in between sets - 1 minute in between exercises

HIIT: 1 minute easy pace/ 30 sec high resistance pace 12 rounds on the spin bike.

I'M SO HAPPY I could do at least 1 unassisted chin ups!! It's not from a dead hang yet, but hey..it's progress! Before I needed to push off from my foot but this time not at all!

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