Richard Gibney's 365 Days Of Fitness: Day 357

Day 357 With work being closed tomorrow, I decided that it would be a good idea to get in a good lift Today. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get gym access over the next couple days. I might be able to go to a public facility but with Christmas plans on the go you never know what could happen. I've been really loading up on the Christmas calories so I want to make sure that I take advantage of the extra fuel in my system and put it to good use. I don't want to finish my year looking like Santa.

Today's Workout:

Exercise 1: Bench Press 5 sets / 8 - 10 reps / 2 min rest Set 1: 135lbs x 10 reps Set 2: 185lbs x 10 reps Set 3: 185lbs x 9 reps Set 4: 185lbs x 9 reps Set 5: 185lbs x 9 reps

Superset 1

Exercise 2: Barbell Overhead Press 4 sets / 8 - 10 reps / 60 seconds rest Set 1: 115lbs x 8 reps Set 2: 115lbs x 8 reps Set 3: 115lbs x 8 reps Set 4: 115lbs x 8 reps

Exercise 3: Wide Grip Chin-ups 4 sets / 8 - 10 reps / 60 seconds rest *Slow Negatives Set 1: Body Weight x 10 reps Set 2: Body Weight x 10 reps Set 3: Body Weight x 10 reps Set 4: Body Weight x 10 reps

Superset 2:

Exercise 4: Single Arm Dumbbell Row: 3 sets / 10 reps per side / no rest Set 1: 80lbs x 10 reps per side Set 2: 80lbs x 10 reps per side Set 3: 80lbs x 10 reps per side

Exercise 5: Tricep Dips 3 sets / 10 - 12 reps / 60 seconds rest *Slow Negatives Set 1: Body Weight x 12 reps Set 2: Body Weight x 12 reps Set 3: Body Weight x 12 reps

Superset 3:

Exercise 6: Cable Chest Fly 3 sets / 12 - 15 reps / no rest Set 1: 30lbs x 15 reps Set 2: 35lbs x 15 reps Set 3: 40lbs x 15 reps

Exercise 7: Reverse Cable Fly 3 sets / 12 - 15 reps / 60 seconds rest Set 1: 30lbs x 12 reps Set 2: 30lbs x 12 reps Set 3: 30lbs x 12 reps

I didn't feel that strong when I started. I found my upper strength was limited but as the workout wore on I felt better and better. I think my body was still a little tired from the weekend, but at the same time, I don't typically workout with a ton of extra carbohydrate in my system, which made my gas tank a lot bigger than usual.

Well we're down to single digits now. Only 8 days left. I'm feeling really good. No injuries, no sicknesses (knock on wood). Tomorrow, if I have time I might try and hit the Talisman centre, a public facility, to use their track. If I can't make that work, I think I'll try go for a run. The weather was really nice today. If it continues, going for a run tomorrow will a nice change of pace. With the weather over the last few weeks, running hasn't really been that appealing. I know some people run all the time, no matter what the weather, but some people are crazy.