Richard Gibney's 365 Days of Fitness: Day 127

Day 127 My original plan was to wait until Wednesday to hit the weights again and do some form of cardio or circuit training today. However, it would appear that Nine Inch Nails inspires the urge to lift more than the urge to run. I was about to start warming up when Closer started to play on my iPod and at that moment I couldn't help but feel like moving some weights. Truth be told, I've also been pretty tired and probably wouldn't have a done a great job of some high heart rate work.

Today's Workout:

German Volume Training: Upper Push / Lower Pull

Superset

Exercise 1: Inclined Barbell Press: 10 x 10 reps / 60 seconds rest Sets 1 - 10: 10 x 155lbs

Exercise 2: Prone Leg Curl: 10 x 10 reps / 60 seconds rest Sets 1 - 10: 10 x 110lbs

German volume training may not be the most interesting of training protocols, but you definitely finish your sessions feeling like you've accomplished something. So far I've done a good job of choosing my loads. I will be able to increase my weights next week but not by a ton because my last couple sets were quite challenging.

Tomorrow will be more athletic and energy demanding. My plan is to join my group for a medley of athletic conditioning. I will be sweaty and I won't be alone.