Musical organization

Spent some time this weekend organizing my CD collection and getting a lot of the CDs added to iTunes. Actually, I spent quite a bit of time on this task. But, I'm not sure if it was that, or the TVSC Premier '92 end-of-season party, or the TVSC Summer Skills planning meeting which did me in. One, or all of the above, drained me this weekend. At least, that is what I am thinking, because I was awful tired and sluggish this morning.

Sometimes, when I am tired and unmotivated, all it takes is one set or two and my energy is up and I am ready to go. Today, this was the case, but to a lesser degree. I had enough energy to make it through my workout, but I have had better workouts before.

I don't think I trained Back last week, so a Back strength training session is the way I decided to open the new week.

Back
Good Mornings - 3x10 @45
PullUps - 6, 4, 3, 3
Lat Pulldowns - 4x10 @125
Lat Pulldowns (to chest) - 2x10 @115.5
Seated Cable Row - 4x8 @125
Roman Chair LowBack Extension - 4x10
ChinUps - 3x6

On the second set of Chin Ups I strained something in my neck. My left Trap was aching and I decided I was done with strength training for the day. But with a little more than 20 minutes until eight o'clock, I needed to find something to do. So, I rode the recumbent bike to get some cardio in.

I think it was a good thing to stop lifting when I did. The pain in my Trapezius is not going away. In fact, it's starting to throb. Looks like I have a ice pack and heat pad in my immediate future. It's never pleasant being injured, so I hope this goes away fast.

Just like old times

Today, I lifted Back with Matt and some of the old school Gold's guys. What does that mean... slower, longer pace, like we used to do it last year.

Pull Ups - 6, 5, 4, 4
T-bar Rows - 1x10 @90, 3x10 @135
Reverse-grip Lat Pulldown (to chest) - 4x10 @130
Machine Row - 4x10 @180

I was in no rush and the different workout was a nice change of pace. I couldn't do this all the time (takes too long), but it was just what I needed for today.

Good Lift

I'm a little late getting to the gym tonight. Attended an educational awards ceremony for my girls, which didn't end until after 8:30p. So, by the time I got home and back to Gold's, it was about 9:30p. Result, I need to power through this strength session so I can get home and get to bed at a somewhat reasonable hour.

Tonight I hit Back and Traps.

Pull-Ups 5, 3, 3, 2, 2
Lat Pulldowns (behind head) 2x10 @120lbs, 3x8 @140lbs
Lat Pulldowns (to chest) 3x10 @140lbs
Straight-Arm Pressdowns 4x10 @60lbs
Cable Row 2x10 @130lbs, 2x10 @140lbs
Bent-Over Dumbbell Row 4x12 @30lbs
Upright Row 2x12 @40lbs, 1x10 @50lbs, 1x10 @60lbs

By 10:20p I was out the door and on my way home. A couple of scoops of Nitrean for my protein drink. A CotS Tuna Cup. And the last 20 minutes of today's PTI and my day is complete. It's bedtime.