It was the final day of testing today and it was a great work out. 45 minutes of hard graft and some great results from both Tim and myself, considering Tim has just got back his results have been very good. He’s pushed himself hard and it’s been great to train with him again.
I’ve managed to improve on all my exercises over the past two days and on some the increase has been better than I would expect. It’s amazing how much you push yourself when you’re training with a partner of the same ability.
I must admit I don’t like the Romanian Dead Lift and I think that’s because it hurts and I’m not very good at it. It’s one of those exercises that no matter how many times I do it coach still has to correct my form but I still went up 5 lbs.
I tried a Press Up on the floor but it’s still alluding me. The moment I move from the start position my collar bone screams at me and I’m not prepared to push it and risk injury. So my Press Ups were done on the bench, they feel a bit better and I’m a little faster. It’s not about speed but if the form is good it’s good to increase the pace.
I was really pleased with my Lat Pull downs and I doubled my previous weight until Tim destroyed me and put me firmly in my place. I had to correct him on his form and technique near the end but it showed he was prepared to push to get his max. The last word will always be mine “James”.
The Single Leg Press is coming on well and I do like this exercise. It’s not complicated and is what it is, I just like it. I went up to plate 10 but I don’t think I’ll be staying on it for long.
The Horizontal Row is one of those exercises that makes every muscle work over time. I started to lose form near the end but Tim kept me right and I completed the full 15 reps. Strangely enough it wasn’t my collar bone that let me down this time. Just a general lack of core strength to keep my form and not bend in the middle, I thought Tim was going to seriously embarrass me as he set of like a man possessed. It didn’t last long as he got lower and lower as his arms gave out.
The Hindu Squats are no great shakes and we moved through them quit quickly. The Low High Wood Chops on the other hand are a different story. I added 15 lb to my weight and it turned into a really good cardio session. I felt as if I could have gone a bit heavier but I was at my limit with my collar bone but I was pleased with my progression and it will get better as time goes by.
The cool down went as planned and we moved onto the Bonus session. I think this is the best part of the day; we did Lat Pull Downs and Chest Press. I gained 10 lbs on both exercises and I’m starting work without pain so things are starting to really get better. Just the Press up to concur and then I can really hit the Abs.
Whatever you’re doing, put your heart and soul into it and above all “enjoy it”.
Ed.
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