Monday at the gym, my body was exhausted. I barely made it through 10 minutes on the bike and a few bicep burls and lunges before I decided to call it quits. I just wasn’t feeling it.
After taking Tuesday off, I hit the gym on Wednesday feeling energized, refreshed, and strong. It’s amazing what a day off can do!
In my effort to lift heavier, I followed this workout after a 20-minutes warm up on the bike. (I am still babying my foot so I will be ship-shape for a weekend of camping and hiking.)
This workout because it forces you to push yourself to lift heavier. It feels like I am getting stronger and finally starting to see the benefits. The 9000 in 90 Days Challenge has really pushed me to focus on lifting and I’m loving it. I was able to do bicep curls with 20 pounds!
Now I’m off to a weekend of camping in the Rocky Mountains. I hope you all enjoy your three day weekends!
RQ: Do you try to lift heavy? Do you power through a full workout when you’re tired, or give yourself a break?
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I have just started trying to lift heavier in the past 2 years or so. That workout looks like a great way to really increase the load.
Have fun camping!
Thank you! Off to check out your blog!
You’re a rockstar! Enjoy your camping weekend…
I love the feeling of being able to see the difference when you work your body out hard. The 30-day shred was one of those times for me for sure.
It is an amazing experience.
Oh! BTW – I also wanted you to know I mentioned your blog on my blog today.
Off to check it out now! Thank you!
You seriously rock! 20 pounds??? That is awesome!
Hope your foot is healing just fine and you have a wonderful hiking/camping trip! 🙂
Thank you, Heather! The camping and hiking was awesome. The foot…not so much.