SEATED O.H. PRESS:

Bar x10

55lb x10

65lb x6

(70lb x3) 5x

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DB FRONT + LAT RAISE / PULL DOWNS

(15lb x10 ea / 100lb x10) 3x

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PLATE PULL OVERS:

25lb x10

35lb x10

45lb x10

(all had full extension to the front)

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I failed in deciding what program I wanted to put myself on. I had said that I would do that by this workout. I didn't. I can't decide what one I want, but I'm leaning towards putting myself back on the body building template from T-Nation. It was closest to what I used to do and had a good mix of main lifts plus accessories. It was varied enough to keep me from getting too bored. That was a fail, but I didn't fail in at least getting some work done. I think that was more important so I'm not too upset. I've been stuck for longer than I care to admit on the seated overhead. I bounce back and forth between 70lb and 75lb, but I'm more consistent at 70lb. I'm going to work hard at breaking that plateau within the next few weeks. I miss the standard overhead press, but the ceiling simply isn't high enough in the basement. I can press the bar and not hit anything, but plates added on make it too big. There is the option of lugging all the equipment needed outside - bar, plates and sawhorses - but I'm not feeling that! I used to do it during good weather but the effort just doesn't seem worth it. At least with the seated overhead no leg drive is available. It forces me to get stronger in the upper body.

The other thing that I succeeded at was getting 100lbs on the pull downs. I was working out with Frank and he had done some before me. I trusted him when he said that it was "light weight" on the machine so I didn't have to change it. Liar! It was 20lbs heavier than I had been doing for reps. I'm pleased with that.

In slightly less important news, I tried working out without music. Couldn't do it. I had to run up and get the charger for my laptop so I could have my tunes. Oh the little things that mess with us!

(those who know, know)