Running Out of Steam

I wasn't really hungry this morning but figured that I'd forestall starvation by eating my oatmeal and blackberries. I got my old license plates off the wreck and turned them into DMV before heading to the gym. This isn't the latest I've gone to the gym so I wasn't concerned. After my usual 15 min warm up, I did my RG BB Rows on the Max Rack. I find that I'm better if I do an actual deadlift to start and then lower my body for the rows as opposed to moving the bar up to my bent torso. It's probably because of my long body proportions and flexibility. I can definitely move more weight if I start with a deadlift. Maybe I'll try doing deadlifts on the Max Rack.

I do Seated Cable Rows next. I realize I'm tired when 120 lbs seems daunting. Either my lack of sleep is catching up with me, or I'm having those subtle monthly hormone fluctuations that leave me exhausted. I've decided that One-Arm Seated Cable Rows are more productive than the standing ones and I add sets. The Mayor and Shazam are kibbitzing behind me and I have to adjust my headphones. Mostly I turn up the volume. I really don't want to know that you exist when I'm working out so stop trying to call attention to yourself by screaming at the top of your lungs.

I'm definitely running out of steam which is unusual for me. So I'm a bit worried about the Lower Back Extension machine but I'm able to do all my reps and sets. And the best counter-intuitive advice for what to do if you run out of steam in the middle of your workout! Go do some cardio. Seriously. I do the routine 5 min of HIIT, 5 min LISS, 5 min HIIT and then 15 min LISS. I have enough energy to do just three partial sets of Drag Curls and three sets of RG BB Curls. Partial Drag Curls allow me to contract my biceps without destroying my elbows.

So yes, my Back and Biceps Workout is more like Back, some Cardio, and oh yeah, Biceps. I finish with a good Mat Stretch although lately I've been skipping the Push Ups, Planks and Pistol Squats. Tomorrow I get to smack the Nexersys (yaaaay!), after I get my car inspected.

Wednesday Workout
(4.09 miles cardio; 33,795 lbs moved)

Cross Trainer

Warm Up

Calorie :   69 CAL
Distance: 1.92 mile
Speed :    7.67 mph
Duration : 00:15:03

Max Rack Reverse Grip Bent Over Row

187.5

Set 1 : 55x15 (bar)
Set 2 : 105x12
Set 3 : 125x15
Set 4 : 125x15
Set 5 : 125x15
Set 6 : 125x15
Set 7 : 105x20

Cable Seated Row

152

Set 1 : 90x12
Set 2 : 105x10
Set 3 : 120x8
Set 4 : 120x8
Set 5 : 120x8
Set 6 : 60x12

Cable One Arm Seated Row

76

Set 1 : 45x12
Set 2 : 52.5x12
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 60x8
Set 5 : 60x8

Back Extension Machine

315

Set 1 : 210x15
Set 2 : 210x15
Set 3 : 210x15

Elliptical Training

Calorie :   214 CAL
Distance: 2.17 mile
5 min HIIT, 5 min LISS
5 min HIIT, 15 min LISS
Duration : 00:30:00

Barbell Drag Curl

Partial Sets

Set 1 : 40x12
Set 2 : 40x12
Set 3 : 40x12
Set 4 : 40x12

Barbell Reverse Curl

66.67

Set 1 : 40x20
Set 2 : 40x20
Set 3 : 40x20