Positivity

September is rolling right along and summer just seems to be hanging around.  To me this is one of my favorite times of the year with the cool mornings and hot days!  It makes for some great energy headed into the gym and really keeps the positivity high.  This is one area that is really important to me.  In a sport that is filled with so many subjective comments, it is more important than ever to keep a positive attitude towards yourself and especially towards others.  We all share a common goal with so many different paths that lead to the same destination, so who are we to judge the route that someone takes.  As long as you enjoy what you are doing and are making progress there will always be someone who might not approve of your approach.  Just find what works for you and keep pushing forward! 
  
One thing I try to do every so often during my workouts is something to really push my limits.  This week I tried some high rep sets with Barbell curls.  I was able to set another best and made another goal for later, here's how they went...

Today Back was on the list.  I had a great one and here's how it went.....

*Warm-ups excluded

WG Pulldown- 2x10 / 1x8 / 1x6
RG Deficit BB Row- 2x10@315 / 2x8@315
Freemotion High Row- 4x8
Hammerstrength Pullover- 4x10

-Luke

Keep the change!

I am a firm believer in variation and one thing I try to focus on is constant change in my workout routine.  Each workout I try different rep ranges to make sure I cover all areas of strength and endurance and to keep things interesting.  I tend to favor the 8-12 rep range, but the key is to leave no stone unturned, because no one really knows how your body will respond until you try it. 

Here is a video of my deadlift session last week where I worked up to a peak set of 18@455lbs.

Keep the change frequent and the progress will come with time.  Today I had a great one and here's how it went.....

*Warm-ups excluded

Hybrid Sumo Deadlifts- 1x12@405 (Slow) / 1x10@495 / 3x8@495
Leg curls- 4x8
Reverse Hypers- 4x10
Aductor- 3x15
Abductor- 3x15

Standing Calf- 4x10
Single leg Seated Calf- 4x8

-Luke