Barbell Upper Body

Tonight calls for a little backstory before we jump in. I was scrolling through Facebook on my morning break at work. A memory popped up in my feed which was a picture of me from either 2016 or 2018, it doesn't really matter. I was so disgusted to see how far backwards that I've rolled. I know that life marches on and that we can't stay young forever, but Gods, it made me so upset to see how I've failed. I've failed myself and my Gods. I got some much-needed moral support from some friends and that was the push I needed to get moving tonight. When Frank came home, we motivated down to the dungeon and got some upper body work in. Here's what we did:

INCLINED BENCH:

Bar x15

55lb x12

55lb x10

60lb x8

65lb x6

BARBELL BENT ROW:

Bar x15

55lb x12

60lb x10

65lb x8

85lb x6

OVERHEAD PRESS:

(These were a mix of strict and push press)

Bar x15

Bar x12

50lb x10

50lb x8

50lb x6

BARBELL BICEP CURL:

Bar x15 supinated grip

Bar x12 pronated grip

Bar x10 supinated grip

Bar x8 pronated grip

Bar x6 supinated grip

E-Z BAR STANDING FRENCH PRESS:

(I'm going to guesstimate that the bar alone was about 10lbs)

Bar x15

20lbs x12

20lbs x10

20lbs x8

20lbs x6

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I found this workout this afternoon when I googled upper body workout. You can find the entire write-up here. I liked it. My shoulders are tired, and I know I'll need to take a couple ibuprofens before bed, but I feel good. We're trying to come up with a good schedule for us, something that we can stick to and something that will give us results. Now I need to go get some food. I didn't plan anything, but we always have eggs, so it may be an omelet night. At this point, I'll eat anything.

Fully Equipped

Today, I did some more carries out in the field. It was a wee bit cooler and less humid than last time, so that was a plus. I also had company today. Emily came out to keep me company but ended up being a useful piece of equipment! 

As always, any weights given are per hand. I've also included the pictures again with the distances I went. (In case you're keeping track lol)

35lb Farmers Carries to top of hill. Rest about 30 seconds. Farmers Carries back.

35lb Waiter/Suitcase carry combo to gravel road. Switch hands, come back.

35lb KB deadlifts x10

35lb Double Racked trot to gravel road, turn (no rest) trot back.

(100lb sandbag lift/drop) x3

35lb Farmers Carries to top of hill. Rest about 30 seconds. Farmers Carries back.

35lb Waiter/Suitcase carry combo to gravel road. Switch hands, come back.

35lb KB deadlifts x10

35lb Double Racked trot to gravel road. Rest about 30 seconds, trot back.

(100lb sandbag lift/drop) x3

This last set is where I used Emily as some equipment. I think she weighs about 110lbs.

Piggybacked Emily up to the top of the hill, put her down & rested about 30 seconds, carried her back.

35lb Double Waiter's carry to gravel road, rest about 30 seconds, come back.

(100lb sandbag backwards drag to gravel road, turn. Drag bag behind me back to start.) x2

Emily+Sandbag (210lbs) backwards drag to the second guidewire, turn, drag behind me back to start.

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I have a sled and I was going to take that out today, but honestly, I didn't feel like dragging that and all of my plates out back and then having to bring everything back in. So, I made use of my sandbag, my daughter and the dog's leash. I was pleasantly surprised when Em agreed to come keep me company. It gets a little boring when I'm out there by myself. I started today with a lousy attitude, and everything was kind of falling apart this afternoon. Once I got my music going and settled down, it was a nice release to get out there and sweat. As usual, there are no regrets after the workout. 

The Hill I Didn't Die On

I'm not going to say anything about my inconsistency, that's a given. I'm just going to get down to brass tacks and tell you what I managed to do today. Heavy carries have always made me feel good, so that's what I did today. Here's what got done:

 **All carries were done with 2, 35lb KB. 

Farmer's Carry:

From the power lines, all the way to the top of the hill. Took a break, then came back.

I don't know how far it is. It's far enough to stress me, but not far enough to kill me. 

The rest of the carries were just done across the field, not all the way to the hill.

Suitcase with Waiter's Carry:

Across the field to the gravel road. Switch the hand that was doing the waiter's carry. Come back.

Double Rack Carry:

Jog/speed walk across the field to the gravel road. Drop the weights. Rerack, come back. 

I took about a 5 minute break in the one small spot of shade that I had.

REPEATED THOSE 3 CARRIES AGAIN.

KB DEADLIFTS:

(35lb per hand x10) 3x

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87° in the shade today, so that field was hell. It's not much, but it was better than not doing anything, so I'll take it. I'd like to get back to lugging my sandbag around as well as carrying my plates to help get me stronger. I think I like heavy carries because they work every part of you. Plus, they're great for my conditioning, especially when I pick up the pace a little. That's also why I like getting out there in the field and doing these. The ground is uneven, and those hills will humble you.  I don't care if my neighbors saw me. I don't care if they think that I'm insane. Maye I am, anyhow! All I know is that I'm happy that I got out there and did it. Now I smell funny and need a shower, but I feel accomplished. 

I'm going to be buying a weighted vest and then going for walks along the power lines and my neighborhood with my daughter. My heart needs the exercise. So, the neighbors better get used to seeing my chonky ass trotting around being awesome. today, the bells, tomorrow the vest, who knows, maybe they'll see me dragging my sled down the road one of these days. Brace yourselves beotches!