Added intervals to the end of my Pyramid Scheme

by Brandon on December 16, 2008

Today’s Workout Log

Warm-up

  • 25 minutes of dynamic stretching and soft-tissue work

Workout

Circuit (Do one set of each exercise, one right after the other with no rest in between, then rest 1 minute, then repeat entire circuit, etc.)

  • Push-ups – Bodyweight – Sets: 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1
  • Y-Squats – Bodyweight – 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1
  • Chin-ups – Bodyweight – 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1
  • Leg Curls (on ball) – Bodyweight – 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1

Intervals

Exercise Bike on Level 5 of 10

  • 30 seconds at ~100 RPM
  • 30 seconds at ~50 RPM
  • Repeat for a total of 15 intervals (15:00)

Workout Journal Notes

My shoulders were definitely feeling those Buddhist Push-ups from yesterday’s speed camp!

I went back to my Pyramid Scheme and picked up where I left off, starting with 8 reps today.

I felt like I’ll definitely make it up to 9, probably 10, then we’ll see if I can hammer out 11 chin-ups after that…

I also switched from doing as many reps as possible on the last set to only doing one, keeping in line with the descending reps.

In place of the missing reps, I added an interval training session after the circuits.

Again, I’m really just experimenting with different things here, so I’ll stick with this for the week and see how it goes.

Current Stats and Measurements (December 14, 2008)

  • Height – 6′3″
  • Weight – 186.8 lb.
  • Bodyfat – 17%
  • Biceps – 14.25″
  • Calves – 14.7″
  • Thighs – 24″
  • Waist – 32.25″
  • Chest – 42.25″

“How to Get Abs” Progress Pics (December 14, 2008)

Before
Before (Mid to Late 2005)

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Current (December 14, 2008)

Today’s Diet Log

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Current Supplements

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