Back to Backs… November 13 Workout. (Oh, and a wee dram or two…)

So once one has recuperated from an illness, however mild, what is the most sensible way to start up training again? If someone were to ask me that question, my advice would be to ease back into a training schedule slowly. Unless, of course, we’re talking about me.  Which explains why, a mere 12 1/2 hours after I left the gym last night, I was facing my smiling reflection in the mirrors by the dumbbell racks once again. For some reason, it seemed incredibly important to me  to get back on my regular schedule as quickly as possible. It seems like there may be more than one lunatic in this family after all.

But I felt great, and my workout went well, and I do not have one iota of regret! Shoulders and arms today, and esteemed-trainer Michael worked out with Todd and me, which I always enjoy. It never fails to amaze me how heavy he lifts, and, as little as I am, I’m not exactly a slouch – especially compared pound to pound with most people. But… Mike most definitely isn’t most people, and watching him lift is just plain fun!**

The menu today:

Shoulders & Arms:

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Training Partners: Todd and Mike

Seated Hammer Shoulder Press:  No added weight x 15; + 20 x 12; +30 x 10; +40 x 10; + 50 x 8

** Note: Shoulders are my weakness. But still. Mike’s last set was 180 lbs. heavier than mine…

Alternating Lateral Raises/Front Raises (Dumbbell): 5 lbs. x 12 each; 7 1/2 lbs. x 10 each; 10 lbs. x 10 each

supersetted with

Seated High Rope Pull: ? x 15; ? x 12; ? x 12

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 15 lbs. x 12; 20 lbs. x 10; 25 lbs. x 8

Barbell Curls: 25 lbs. x 12; 35 lbs. x 10; ? x 8

supersetted with

One-Arm Cable Pull-Down: 20 lbs. x 10 (per arm); 20 lbs. x 10; 20 lbs. x 10

Hammer Curls: 7 1/2 lbs. x 12; 10 lbs. x 10; 12 lbs. x 10

supersetted with

Dumbbell Kickbacks: 7 1/2 lbs. x 12; 10 lbs. x 10; 10 lbs. x 10

Notes: Interrupted sleep – awake for 2 hours during the night. Nutrition. Umm, not good (pizza, beer, a dram or two of single malt….) Weight: 107.6 lbs.

Special Note to Charlie: Hey Chas, woodfired pizza. Stella Artois. And finally cracked the Macallan. Very nice indeed.