Shoulders and Back

3/5/2013
Target includes Shoulders, Trapezius (Traps) and Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) muscles...

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Today was another two hour long workout with the hubs. This, by far, is my least favorite workout and it's always a relief to be finished with it for the week. My arms are frail, but I'm working on them. I get frustrated because I feel like I should be able to lift much more than my arms allow.  



 

Close Grip Front Pulls - 30 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

 

T-Bar Rows - 35 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

Note to self: Flatten out my back!

 

 

Machine Rows - 80 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

Machine rows are my favorite exercise of the group. I wish I had more time to play with different grips (e.g. wide, reverse, etc.).

 

 

Dead Lift - 30 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

 

Lat Raise - 12 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

Note to self: Keep my head straight! I think I have a tendency to lean toward my left (weaker) side.

 

Reverse Overhead Lat Raise - 8 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

 

Plate Raise - 15 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 



Wondering what the white stuff is on my arms?

I had a shoulder injury about six months ago. Day 1 of a new P90X program, I was doing Dive Bomber Push Ups when I dislocated my left arm from my shoulder. In the previous workout (Reverse Overhead Lat Raise), my arm has a tendency to slip backward with the weight in my hand. To avoid another dislocation, the hubs has to support my arms with his hands. He works out with me and uses corn starch as an assist to grip the weights, so I have to deal with corn starch hand prints on my shirt. ;-) I am hoping that eventually I will strengthen the muscles enough so I no longer need the help.

 

Dive Bomber Push Ups

 

Side Lying Lat Raise - 5 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

 

I can only use a small weight for any straight arm or overhead exercise because of the shoulder injury.

 

 

Upright Rows - 20 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

Shoulder Shrugs - 55 lb. Weight - 30 Reps

 

 

I always stretch and have a snack after every workout.

 

 

Much love! <3

 

 

-Theresa

New to this...

I'm new to blogging and new to a consistent workout schedule. I intend to dedicate myself to strength training exercises at least three days out of the week for (at least) the remainder of this year. My exercise regimen will include at least three days of cardio as well. I also intend to document my journey on this blog to give myself some extra motivation and accountability. I will record each exercise, rep, set, weight, measurements, and whatever else comes with it. I’m excited to put my workouts on “file” because it will allow me to go back through my prior workout history and see what worked and what did not. I can then make changes or additions. I really need this blog because I have a bad habit of starting something, working at it for a few weeks, and then just giving up. I don’t know what leads me to quit; it just happens. Anyhow, this blog is my tool. It was recommended by a friend that I start the blog and I really think it is just what I need. I have people that I do not want to let down. I have hopes that informing those people of my schedule and intentions through this blog will deter me from falling off track again. 

In addition to my weekly goals, I will find a new workout video to try each month. I intend to make it something different each month. For example, one month will be Zumba, one month Pilates…yoga…boot camp…belly dancing, etcetera. I am on the lookout for something different and exciting to keep my interest. I get excited about trying new things, so why not incorporate that feeling into exercise? Feel free to follow along in my journey. I would love to have you…maybe inspire you. Time for me to Move My Tush! Let's do this together.

Much love! <3

-Theresa

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