BodyBeast Build Legs and P90X3 Eccentric Upper

Monday my upper body still felt trashed due to lack of sleep so went for lower body and did Build Legs - Wow that is still a tough one!!! But loved it lol

Today I went for Eccentric upper but as soon as started I felt it - everything felt hard and heavy OMG. I pushed through as best as I could but skipped the burnout as I was toaste toast.

My lack of sleep of being woken early every day is really taking its toll - I even know to it today as my brain/thinking feels slow = not good :( I really need to get an early night tonight...wish me luck!

Good to see everyone still smashing it!!!

T25 Speed 1.0 & BodyBeast Build Legs

Yesterday I wanted some cardio but was wary of my hip still mending so I went with T25 Speed 1.0. Didn't or rather couldn't squat too low and was cautious throughout but got it done, got a good sweat on and my hip was a little achy but held up good over all. :)

Today I decided to try some Body Beast Build legs...again couldn't squat very deep (only about 3/4 normal depth) and had to be careful on Bulgarians for depth also. I didn't do his variety of Sinlge leg deadlift I did a more weighted Warrior 3 versions (like phase 3 of 80DO for those that have done it) and overall pleased with getting a good workout in at last.

My hip was a little achey at times and for short time afterwards but I think it got the blood pumping and I hope speeds the mending over the weekend so I can get back to normal daily workouts on Monday. This last 10 days of hit and miss with the hip pain has really upset my rhythm.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

BodyBeast Build Legs

Needed a good leg day so BodyBeast Build Legs was the chosen one and boy that Step Up to Reverse Lunge is a tough set - phew!!!

Fingers crosed I don't walk funny tomorrow lol

I might try and get a bit of DDPYoga in later if I get chance too ;)

BBeast Bulk Chest

Sunday I woke up in lots of pain with my back again so clearly punching and kicking (MMX sat morning) is irritating something in my back so no more punching and kicking for me for a while.

I'm back on the Beast wagon this week though with Bulk Chest today. Short and sweet but it pumped my chest up for sure. I was cautious with the incline press for my shoulder but it went well :)

BBeast Total Body

I felt ready for some lifting so Beast Total Body. I had to do it at home so modified the pull ups to Rip 60 Strap pull ups/rows and using my Bowflex takes a bit longer to change weights.

Had a pause a few times as the pace is pretty quick in this one but OMG did I enjoy this workout tonight. Absolutely loved it, my body felt strong and I smashed more full push ups than I've ever done :)
I didn't do the incline press because of no bench or ball at home and I didn't want to aggravate my shoulder so I did floor chest press.

I think I've learnt one crucial thing these last few weeks = I don't rest/recover enough!
So anybody that notices if I start pushing too hard in a recovery week or between programs/hybrids can someone kindly give me a virtual kick in backside please.
I know about over training and I know it can creep up on people and I advise about/against it as I can see it others but sometimes I clearly don't always practice what I preach.

BBeast Build Back and Bi's

Long busy day but got something done.

Went fairly well matching most of my weights from 2 weeks ago apart from by left bicep started hurting again on the seated bicep curl?

Energy was low and I was struggling so after set 2 of 1,1,2 Hammer curl I skipped the rest and just did the Cobra's and stretched.

I'm clearly not fully recovered either from the flu or in the bicep so pushing on would have been stupid.
Onward and upward!

Wk 3 Buld Chest & Tris

A little under the weather with cold and sore throat but pushed play and got something done.

Skipped the incline press and Fly completely as I wanted to give my shoulder another week to mend fully plus next week is recovery week so in 2 weeks when I start bulk it should be more than good to go ;)

Wasn't planning on pushing hard today but for the Close grip press I picked up the weights for set 2 in set 1 by accident and did the 15 fairly easy so I then had to bump up my weight for set 2 and 3 lol So nice unexpected increase there.

Also managed 2 of my decline sets without putting a knee down so more progress there too.

BBeast Build Shoulders

Was cautious with the shrugs this time and increased on rear delt raise.

A few of the other heavy sets I only just managed last time were easier today = minuscule progress but still progress.

BBeast Build Legs & 22MHC Core 2

BBeast Build Legs & 22MHC Core 2

Out most of the day and walked over 5km. Didn't think I'd get my workout in but I did, had to do it at home with a box instead of bench and used my bow flex weights, but got it done.

Build legs went great, increased weights and when you are pushing up on that last 2 reps of Bulgarian squats with both legs trembling you know you chose the right weight!!😜

Didn't fancy beast abs and I'm missing Tony so I did 22MHC Core 2 and loved it. Didn't manage all the reps but did my best 😋

BBeast Back/Bi's

Increased my 8 set deadlift up to 48kg / 105lbs which matches what I was lifting back in 2015 when I did Beast before so fairly please with that.

My one arm row up to 14kg / 31lbs for all 8 reps which is a personal best for this particular workout :)

And my left bicep felt better this week and I got the EZ bar curls done this time too.

BBeast Build Chest & Tri's

Later than planned and not feeling 100% today but got it done.

All went well except the incline press - it bothered my shoulder that I thought was fine. So halted in the 2nd set and did the heavy/drop set of fly and press flat with no incline. Might skip the incline completely next week just to not stress the shoulder and hopefully get it mended at last grrr.

Slight improvement on Declines and the Military push ups so chuffed with that. I also managed an extra dip and 3 extra in and outs.

BBeast Build Shoulders & BOD Yoga Flow on the go with Ted

Enjoyed Shoulders today - they are the body part that needs the most work and I hope I can improve as the weeks go on.

Chased it with a quick 20 min Yoga which was just what I needed.

BBeast Build Legs and Abs

Decided to ease back into beast legs gently so that I can still walk tomorrow!!! Family members moan and groan something terrible when I can hardly walk down the stairs the next day! 😒

I forgot how many lunges were in this one!! The alternating lunge supersetted with the step up to reverse lunge in a burner and an oxygen sappper for sure OMG!!! I was even swearing at Sagi today and don't normally 😜

I really backed off on the bulgarian lunges as they sometimes just make me want to 😢

I sub'd the seated calf raise for a standing calf raise just because I can hold more weight and heavy DB's on top of my knees is not funny.

Love leg day 💪

Abs I had a choice of Abs and Abs - Classic - wasn't sure so chose Abs - it was the new one. It was pretty good. Enjoyed a few new moves and cringed as I thought of Joel and Jericho from Core Kinetics as I did plank hip drops (can't remember there proper name).

BBeast Build Back & Bi's

It was great to deadlift today - didnt go super heavy but pleased with what I lifted. I always use barbell to deadlift so I have to pause to get set up and it does takse a few more minutes than dumbells but worth it ;).

Pleased with ez bar rows and db rows but got the heavy set of 1 arm rows too heavy. I used my heavy Kettlebell and I was pretty tired and only managed 3 reps so I need to use my spinlocks and make a  slighter lighter DB up for next time. I dropped to my heaviest dumbell to finish out the set.

Not sure what happened with the Bicep curls but my left bicep started complaining on the second set of seated bicep curls so I backed off a little but even during the hammer curls it was not happy so I thought I'd be smart and skipped the last round of EZ bar curls and went straight to Airplane Cobra's.
Better to skip one set and be able to workout tomorrow than push through and injure myself!

Overall loved it!

BB Chest and Tris

So after a really tough week last week I didn't want to repeat it as I felt there was too much core work for me and I was recovering before hitting or rather killing the same muscle group again so I am moving to week 3 of the hybrid to start hitting the weights.

Chest and Tris went well this morning - arms and chest a little shaky all day since so I think I got the weights about right lol

Day 6 Cdf/BB - Beast Cardio

So this was really tough for me this morning as so many of the moves were so similar to the last 2 days, I started groaning as soon as I got going.
I modified a bit here and there and my muscles were not recovered and not happy at all and when I saw the last move with more plank work I stopped all together.

I wanted a bit more of something to burn more calories but that wasn't going to task my muscles in the same way so I did some T25 Speed 2.0 just the first 10 mins then I gave it best as my body said enough is enough for 1 week.

The day carried on being hard as straight after, work was crazy and I didn't sit down for around 6 hours working non stop to get an urgent order! I feel so knackered it's not funny.

Day 3 CdF/BB - Beast Total Body

Enjoyed this today but I do have to pause him sometimes as to make a note of my reps etc and keep up with them grrrrr.

I subbed upright rows for the military press's just to protect my shoulder as it really isn't happy with overhead stuff still. Other than that great workout although I did struggle with the plank twist after all the core kinectics yesterday.

Beast Up Chest, Shoulders & Tri's

Been a crazy stressful day with work and house/mortgage issues but I made time and pressed play.
I pushed hard and failed on some tonight which was actually a great feeling.
Some new personal bests on incline dumbell press, Military Press, Decline Push Ups and Reverse grip delt raise so I'm really happy. It feels great to be getting noticabley stronger by kg/lbs going up and small changes noticed in the mirror - love it.
Lots more packing and sorting tomorrow - only few more days before it really gets chaotic!!

BBeast Build Back and Bi's

A bit rushed tonight as expecting visitors but got it done. Pleased with my deadlift sets as equal my last pr. For speed I used dumbells instead the EZ bar which was quicker but also slighter tougher lol.

Chin ups weren't as strong tonight but I did get a new PR for the one arm row @ 35lb for 8 reps in the final set :)

I think my baby guns are starting to grow again!!

Body Beast Build Back and Bi's

No major improvements tonight but really tough in all the right places and a good solid workout.

Surprised at calorie burned but pleased at the same time.