Hybrid Models Are In

WARM UPS:

DB SHRUGS:

50lb x50

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MAIN LIFT (max effort):

DEADS:

115lb x8

125lb x5

145lb x3

165lb x1

185lb x1 (3 min rest)

210lb x1 (4 min rest)

220lb FAIL

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFT:

GOOD MORNINGS:

(65lb x10) 2x

ACCESSORIES:

BACK RAISES:

BW x20

5lb x15

10lb x10

SWISS BALL REVERSE HYPER:

(BW x20) 3x

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Today was the second day of week 2 and I'm feeling OK. My left hip had some pinching pain in it so I went into this morning's session not expecting a whole hell of a lot. I managed a max weight of 210lb, which is right about where I thought I would be. I stretched in between each set during the rest period to keep from completely cramping up and I think it helped. 

I was trying to do Hatfield back raises over my bench, but I didn't get the form right. I found that out when I watched the video after I did them. It may have been more beneficial to give myself a refresher before the movement. My back raises still felt effective so they turned out to be some sort of hybrid. No harm, no fowl. After I did the reverse hypers, I let myself sink into a good hip stretch over the ball. The program only called for 3 sets of accessories but I felt like doing more. I will more than likely be paying for it tomorrow, if not later tonight. The piper must be paid, eventually (wink, wink).

Overall, I'm liking this program, although as I've said, at times I just don't feel as if I'm doing enough work. I'm not adapting it too much just yet. I've been at it for 6 days now. I need to be patient and give it time. I only have one more week of unemployment left. I have no idea what the future holds as far as a job for me. My old employer still has not called me back and the thought of starting over someplace else sickens me. For now, I'm using this training as a stress reliever. Whatever happens, I'll work it into my schedule some how - I have to.

Hatfield Back Raise

(the correct way)