Lower Body - Who I Am

There was nothing I wanted to do less than tonight's training. But I did it anyway. Here's what got done:

BODY WEIGHT SQUATS:

(15) 4x

BARBELL FRONT SQUATS:

(Bar x12) 3x

65lb x10

75lb x8

SPLIT SQUATS:

(weight listed is per hand)

(10lb x15 ea leg) 3x

BARBELL RDL:

95lb x10

115lb x10

125lb x10

135lb x10

115lb x10

CALF RAISES:

(straight / out / in)

(95lb x15) 6x

BODY WEIGHT GLUTE BRIDGE:

Both legs x10

Left leg x10

Right leg x10

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     I will readily admit that I kind of wimped out on those glute bridges. The template has hip thrusts listed, but I cannot stand those friggin things lately. I don't know what is going on, but it seems exceedingly awkward trying to get into position with the weighted bar and then trying to get the bar off of me and stand up again. That's with Frank helping me too. I have no idea how I managed to do these by myself, with nothing more than an old kitchen chair! I was going to totally skip them, but I felt guilty doing so, so I threw the glute bridges in at the end. At least I did something. Other than that, as usual, I'm glad that I forced myself to do it. 

     I wasn't sure which song I should pair with tonight's blog. There were a couple that came up tonight that were fitting. I ultimately chose this one though. I pretty much am what I am. I make no bones about my failings or my shortcomings, but I also don't try to hide the pride that I sometimes have. 

     I had originally started this blog to maybe be an inspiration to people who were in the same boat as me. I still would like to be that, but this blog is also sort of an inspiration to myself at times. It also helps to keep me accountable. I'm not trying to portray myself as anything other than a woman attempting to better herself. To quote the song "Take me as I am or don't. 'Cause I don't give a damn, no."