Very cool realization about smaller muscles in today’s workout…

by Brandon on December 1, 2008

Today’s Workout Log

Warm-up

  • 30 minutes of dynamic stretching and soft-tissue work

Workout

Straight Sets (Do all sets of first exercise, then move on to the next exercise, etc.)

  • Barbell Reverse Lunge with Front-Squat Grip – 45 pounds – Sets: 8/8 (60s rest)
  • Hanging Straight-Leg Raises – Bodyweight – 6/4/3 (60s rest)

Cool-down

  • Dead Hang – 85 seconds

Workout Journal Notes

It was VERY light today with it being the final week of “Maximum Strength.”

This week is a recovery week, just keeping things loose, in preparation for the big, bad “Moving Day” tests this coming Saturday.

In fact, tomorrow is the last workout of the week until then, because the 3rd workout simply reads, “omit,” and the 4th workout is “Moving Day” itself.

I was really surprised today when I checked the stopwatch and saw I hung for almost a minute and a half.

It felt about the same length, but it was a record by far, because of hardly any grip work in such a short workout.

I didn’t know it would make that much difference, but it just shows how much you work even the smallest muscles in your hands and forearms without really realizing it.

Current Stats and Measurements (November 30, 2008)

  • Height – 6’3″
  • Weight – 188.4 lb.
  • Bodyfat – 18.5% (crazy digital scale!)
  • Biceps – 14.2″
  • Calves – 14.6″
  • Thighs – 24.3″
  • Waist – 32.1″
  • Chest – 42.1″

“How to Get Abs” Progress Pics (November 30, 2008)

Before
Before (Mid to Late 2005)

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Current (November 30, 2008)

Today’s Diet Log

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Current Supplements

Current Workout Program

Eric Cressey’s Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program

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