in the gym #4
I’ve completed two weeks of weight lifting. Half-way to what I consider a habit. Here’s today’s workout:
10 minute warm-up on treadmill
3 sets x 15 reps bench press
3 sets x 15 reps dumbell bicep curls
4 sets x 12 reps back extensions
3 sets x 12 reps dumbell tricep extensions
3 sets x 12 reps shoulder press
3 sets x 15 reps shoulder shrugs
3 sets x 12 reps bent over rows
4 sets x 15 reps abdominal crunches
3 sets x 15 reps lat pull-downs
3 sets x 15 reps seated cable rows
3 sets x 20 forearm hammer curls
3 sets x 12 upright barbell rowing
Then I cooled down with another 5 minutes on the treadmill since I read it is a good way to clear out lactic acid thereby reducing the possibility/severity of DOMS after working out.
I felt good today but what I’m most pleased about is how quickly and dramatically this working out thing seems to be helping my back. For the last several months (since my back last injury), my lower back has been really stiff in the mornings. After only the first week, I noticed a difference and as of this morning the stiffness is almost completely gone.
That’s a bloody miracle if I ever saw one!
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Friday July 23, 2004 @
I’m glad the weightlifting is working out for you. I’m a believer in it…especially those core exercises. And back pain is exhausting. Great you’ve gotten rid of it.