Leg Day!

Okay, so I still cannot walk normally today. Two days ago was leg day and everyone knows what that means; the inability to get off any toilet unequipped with handicap bars for the next couple days!

Here's the breakdown...

Warm-up

TreadClimber - 25 Minutes

 

This was my solution to waiting for the hubs to get done with his school work so he could spot me and be my photographer.  

 

Heavy Squats & Half Squats

Heavy Squats - 50 lb. weight - 30 Reps
Half Squats - 100 lb. weight - 30 Reps

 

I think these are the worst workouts of the group, so I like to get them done at the beginning of the workout. My knees pop and crack the whole time, but these MUST be done!

 

Leg Presses

120 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

These are my favorites. I can lift much heavier weights this way because I don't have to use my balance and my back is completely supported. They also kick my butt...literally.

 

Lunges

20 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

I look the most ridiculous doing lunges. I stumble throughout the entire workout. This time, I actually fell. My knee gave out from under me on one of the step-backs. It's a good thing the curl bar was fully supported on my shoulders or else I could have really injured myself. I think I'll stick to forward lunges. Is there really a difference in the two? From what I have read, forward lunges are actually harder. Step-back (reverse) lunges are actually recommended for beginners. Nevertheless, it's forward lunges for me from now on.

 

Leg Extensions



75 lb. Weight - 30 Reps



 

My photographer (the hubs) caught me in mid-extension. I'm not that much of a weakling. :-)

 

Leg Curls

35 lb. Weight - 20 Reps

 

I'm not sure why I have such a difficult time with this exercise. I can only curl 35 pounds and have difficulty making it to 30 reps, like I do with all my other exercises.

 

Calf Raises

150 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

Calf raises are the easiest exercise in this group (for me). I stand on a 2x4 to get more range of motion. The only problem with this exercise is the pressure it puts on the back of my neck...it really hurts. I have a makeshift pad from a blanket that I use, but I really need to invest in a barbell pad.

 

Stretch

Much needed!

 

And that's all for this workout. Please send me your best wishes in hopes that I can walk tomorrow! Also, if you have any constructive criticism, please leave me a comment. I would greatly appreciate advice or tips.

 

Much love! <3

 

-Theresa