Richard Gibney's 365 Days of Fitness: Day 141

Day 141 After taking a pass on training my lower body yesterday, I decided to play catch up and do some squats and lunges today instead. However, for some reason I just couldn't bring myself to do 10 sets of 10 reps. Mentally, I've been struggling a little bit. I think my initial plan of a go with the flow workout style as opposed to something more structured may have been the best plan of attack after all.

The German Volume training is very effective, but my main focus is achieving the workout a day. I think if I'm not feeling what's on the agenda, I have to be able to push through and get something in. I still think I'll do a few more 10 x 10 workouts, but will also mix in some other training methods to keep things interesting. Plus, I also need some variety to want to keep writing this blog.

Today's Workout:

Exercise 1: Single Leg Leg Extension 2 sets / 15 reps per side / 30 seconds rest between legs

Exercise 2: Barbell Front Squat 5 sets / 6 - 8 reps / 501 tempo / 90 seconds rest Set 1: 8 x 135lbs Set 2: 8 x 155lbs Set 3: 8 x 155lbs Set 4: 8 x 155lbs Set 5: 10 x 155lbs

Exercise 3: Walking Lunges 3 sets / 10 reps per side / pause 1 second in the bottom / 60 seconds rest (Sets 1 - 3: 16kg Kettlebells per hand)

Superset

Exercise 4: Leg Extensions 2 sets / 20 reps / no rest 60lbs x 20 for both sets

Exercise 5: Barbell 1/4 Squat to Calf Raise 2 sets / 20 reps / 60 seconds rest 155lbs x 20 for both sets

Tomorrow will likely be a double workout day. I'll get in a lift in the morning, then join my conditioning group in the evening for a big circuit. Last time we did a big circuit I wasn't able to join in because I had to coach it up. Tomorrow, I think my group will have a better idea of how things flow, which should allow me to join in the fun.