2nd workout a success....

Another great workout! Today, it was chest/delts/tris......Didn't lift a lot of weight, still trying to figure my 5-7 rep lifting range (this week I'm just getting used to the exercises, proper form and all that...as well as determining what weight I should be lifting) for the new workout exercises. For now, I'll just keep adding a little bit of weight every week until I get to that range, then I'll work on getting 1 extra rep (or more) per workout and upping the weight once I can do 8 reps or more. Already, I am seeing some increased muscularity on my upper body (since I started 24 days ago). I believe I will make some impressive gains in the next couple of weeks and in my next set of pics, you will see quite a change.

7 Feb 07: Day 24
If I forgot to mention it before, then I'll mention it now, I am using a program based on the "The truth about building Muscle" workout routine. You can check out my quick blurb about the book in my Fitness book review page. I plan on doing a more thorough review with some snippets from the book at a later date. Just know that, this info is a most have for anyone trying to add muscle the right way. It won't be easy, but as you will soon see from my end of month pics you will see results if you follow the program!

Today, I picked up some wrist straps to help with my grip during dead lifts, barbell rows and shrugs. Although, I was able to hold on to the barbell without assistance during Mondays workout, I'll have a harder time every workout from now on, and I don't want to lift lighter because I can't hold on to the weight! Some people might frown upon the lifting straps thing but I know the more weight I lift, and force my body to adapt to, the more I'll grow. I will continue to work on my grip strength, but will not let my workouts slack because lack of it.

Tomorrow will be another HIIT cardio day. 10 intervals at 30 secs is the name of the game, with a 10 minute warm up and a 10 minute cool down. Then on Friday, will be my first leg day of my new routine! I really love to hate leg day! But never let my self miss one because it's one of the best days for creating new muscle! New muscle means more calories burned while resting (anything to help boost the 'ol metabolism). Until next time ....Just, get it done!