Hi Cathe,
I did STS Disc 4, Chest, Shoulders & Biceps. Oh man, this killed me moving up to 65% of my 1RM. This one seemed to go a little slower or at least it felt a little slower. Ok, first off OMG~ on the pushups, I mean those seemed to be never ending, and mean.
Just kidding. I can't do pushups on my toes so I have to do them on my knees. One day I'll be able to do them on my toes just not sure when that will happen. I noticed that the wt. I used for functional Overhead Press (Rt & Lft) then front raise was fine for the overhead press part but not so much for the front raise. Can we switch to a lighter wt on the front raises? Just asking because what I use for the Overhead press is a little to heavy to do the reps for front raises, is that normal?
The barbell curls with band were really tough. I think I'll have to lighten up by 5lbs on that next time. I could do them but only 10 of the 15 reps, and form by that point was ugly.
The seated overhead press was tough. I did try to use the 65% 1RM wt, but noticed it seemed a little too heavy for me. Is that bad that the 65% 1 RM seems to heavy? Am I already failing in achieving that? I guess I'm a bit disappointed that some of these ones seem to be a genuine struggle to finish in terms of rep or the higher wt. selection. I'm sure its just me and everyone else is doing just fine with the increase.
Staggered pushups felt great in my arms and were a good challenge. I liked those.
The seated Lateral Raise both arms high ends were tough. The first few easy, but as the reps went on it became harder to do. The band work always looks deceptively easy but really gets a great muscle burn and kicks your butt.
Ok, Core Pushups Bootcamp style- I could do these from my toes so I skipped them, plus my wrists really hurt after all the other stuff.
Barbell curls Narrow Grip- Were tough and found the wt. I was supposed to and did use a little to heavy to do all the reps with good form. I could only do 16 reps of these.
Overall I did get a great workout and enjoyed it. I just tend to beat myself up if I can't measure up to the % I was meant to perform the exercises with wts at.
Oh well, the important thing to remember is to hang tough and try your best. I did, but I am looking forward to doing better.
Hugs!
Nora
