My Core Is Strengthening Quickly, 15 Hanging Leg Raises!

Today’s Workout Log

Warm-up

30 minutes of dynamic stretching and soft-tissue work

Workout

Box Squats – 115 pounds – Sets: 4/4/4/4 (2-minute rest between each)
Trap-Bar Speed Deadlifts – 145 pounds – Sets: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 (1-minute rest between each)
Walking Lunges – 30-pound Dumbbells – Sets: 8/8/8 (2-minute rest between each)

SuperSet (Do the two exercises back to back, rest 60 seconds, then repeat)

Hanging Leg Raises – Bodyweight – Sets: 15/8/6
1-Leg Planks – Bodyweight – Sets: 30 seconds/30s/30s

Cool-down

Dead Hang (elongates spine) – 54 seconds

Workout Journal Notes

I’m still somewhat surprised at how great my body feels, since I’ve had a few aches and pains here and there over the last few weeks, but everything seems to be adapting perfectly and getting stronger.

The lengthy “Maximum Strength” warm-up and stretch routine I’ve been doing is probably helping a lot as well.

30 minutes of warm-up is a big commitment and most people probably would rather skip it, but I’ve never seen such a big difference and quick improvement from anything else.

The workout went great today, and I powered through every exercise, ready to up the weight next week.

Each phase is a series of cycles between high/very high intensity and medium/low intensity. This week is a medium, and next week is the VERY HIGH, so I’m already looking forward to that.

I mentioned last week that it feels like my core is getting stronger by the day, and that was even more evident when I banged out 15 Hanging Leg Raises on my first set!

I’d have to go back and check, but I’m pretty sure that at least ties a personal record and likely sets a new one.