I've been told that when you lift weights, you should lift to the point of failure, and I have to say... it works.
Both my arms and legs are getting noticeably more muscular, but not in any sort of masculine way.
This morning, I ran 1.2mi in 10 minutes, then did both arm and leg weights.
I'm up to 9x11 reps at 60-100lbs on leg extensions, 4x11 reps at 80-100lbs on leg presses, 4x11 reps at 20-40lbs on a half bench press/half arm extension, and 3x16 reps at 20-40lbs for biceps and triceps. I also did some ab work on the dip machine (10x8 reps).
With each exercise, I couldn't possibly move the machine one more inch; I was grunting like the testosterone-laden jocks just to complete the last set.
Finished it up with another 1.2mi/10min run.
I have a sneaking suspicion my arms are going to be incredibly sore tomorrow, but as long as there is no injury involved*, I'm kind of pumped about it (excuse the pun) -- who doesn't like a little bit of pain?
*Over the weekend, I pulled my shoulder muscle while playing a work-out 'game' on The Man's new XBox. I don't know that it's possible to do anything more dorky.
2 comments:
Having given myself tendonitis playing Dance Central I feel your x box gaming shoulder pain :) I need to start doing weights or resistance training again! I've been a big slacker!
If it makes you feel any better, I once pulled my shoulder bad playing Wii bowling - a game that isn't even supposed to be a workout.
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