Senior Project Day 2

 Day 2

5/11/21

Today Mitchell and I arrived at the gym around 8am. I started with a 10 minute warm-up with some dynamic movements. Today was chest day so Mitchell and I started with 9 sets of bench press moving up to 145 pounds with around 5 reps each set. I also incorporated machine rows and incline dumbbell bench press for 10 reps with 5 sets. We then moved into a tricep workout doing a neutral grip press on the ground and lying tricep extensions 5 sets for reps each. To finish triceps we did standing extensions and weighted dips 5 sets for 10 reps. We finished it off with some core and a stretch. Afterward, I researched plant-based diets and found that it does indeed help with nutrient absorption, recovery, and strength. I told myself that I was going vegetarian today but I failed at lunch with the burgers. I will try again tomorrow. In the afternoon I did another session of cardio and core.

Hours: 

Gym: 8am-10:00am

Research: 2pm-3pm

Cardio/Core: 6pm-7pm




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  1. RossMay 12, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    How does today's workout fit into the plan? What is the structure?

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