@Duellant Ladder 27 means I did reps: 2, 3, 5, 7, 5, 3, 2; for a total of 27. This is an easy ladder Ladder 39 means I did reps: 3, 5, 7, 9, 7, 5, 3; for a total of 39. This is a good ladder. Ladder 13 means I was lazy and skipped the set of 4. Ladder 14 has a total of 16 reps and is enough for chinups. Day 4 Got side tracked when I took the bus to do some grocery shopping at Walmart. Did not have time to exercise, but did carry 7 grocery bags half a mile which worked my arms and shoulders.
Okay, I think it’s time. I’m ready, and I’m in!!! I’m beginning to recover bit of energy and motivation as my latest reboot challenge attempt progresses. I know that although there may be some difficult days ahead, sticking to an exercise schedule/routine helps tremendously. Because I have been so depressed and inactive, I will take the few remaining days of April and use them to acclimate my body to the challenge of exercising everyday during the month of May. So, if I can exercise even a little bit for the rest of April and through the month of May...that would be 35 straight days. I’m confident that I will be able to meet this challenge and be the better for it. Thanks OP @LoyalKnight !!! I really need this!!!
I see! I don't know. I thought pull ups are palms away from you. You might want to search for the answer. Currently I am using 16 kg and 24 kg. These two still humble me, so I wait before getting the 32 kg. Cheers! /Baldur
just a few crunches today. Better than nothing. But it hurt - my core (esp. my abs) isn't in shape Here's my plan for the next week: Sunday: 2 x 10 roller ✅ , crunches ✅, jogging ✅ Monday: Yoga Tuesday: Arms (push- and pull-ups) Wednesday: jogging and legs (squats and duck walk) Thursday: abs and back Friday: Sword Training Saturday: Qi Gong / Gymnastics Sunday: Arms
@Duellant I just do one exercise after the other and take short rests in between each set. Day 5 Walked 3 miles to the vihara and back, and did over an hour of walking meditation while I was there. Also did pushups this evening.
Yesterday I did full body session again. I seriously consider starting "Every Day Squat Challenge" and Sprinting every day. I think it will make me mentally tougher, I'm scared of overtraining but I'm still gonna try it.
Wow! That's such a long time. How was it? I also do mindful walking sometimes which I presume is about the same as walking meditation. Good idea! This thread is really motivational!
Today I did full body session. This is what I did: Squats Superset-DB Incline Bench press, decline pushups Superset-OHP, light lateral raises BB Bent over rows Superset-DB Biceps Curls, DB Standing skull crusher(I've decided to do some isolation work because I haven't done it in a while) Tried doing kettlebell swings with DB because my gym doesn't posses kettlebells, and I felt my gluteus like never before. I'm still not sure if I performed it correctly, I will watch some tutorials later. First set was with 14kg, than I took 20kg and did 20 reps, and last set I took 25kg and did 20 reps. Also this morning I did some sprinting, and yesterday was my off day, but I still hit the gym and did squats, and some calves and abs. This is my 3rd day of Squat challenge, and my 1st day of Sprint challenge. My legs are begging me for mercy I also consider starting jump roping, but I was laughing when I saw a price of "pro jump ropes". I want to make my own one that will have a similar quality, but I still need to find the right cable. Saw some dude making them with aircraft cables, but there is no such thing in my country, at least to my knowledge, so I'll have to find an alternative...
Hej Dane! Great to see the kettlebell use! Concerning kettlebell technique videos I can recommend you the RKC/SFG ones. In my opinion they have the best GPP techniques. Something like that: Have fun! Update: I've been sick for a while and getting back to training. Did a lot of hiking lately. Cheers! /Baldur
Day 6, 7 Computer crash kept me from logging in last night. Am on public computer now. Pushups, Crunches, Deep Squats - Ladder 27 This time I exercised without rests. Just pushups, then crunches, then squats, then moved on to the next rung.
Groundfighting and kettlebell play. I'm going to get my 32 kg soon. I'm looking forward to keep growing stronger. All the best! /Baldur
Thanks for this tutorial, it's very helpful! Can't wait to try it. Yesterday I did only Squats, Calves and Abs. Today I'm doing full body session again. My biggest problem with squats atm is holding the bar on my back. It has got painful, I've got bruise on my back...
You are welcome! I would suggest you to try goblet or front squats (with a bit lower weight, they are more difficult in my opinion). Let that bruise heal. Cheers! /Baldur
Monday: Ladder: 47 push-ups Tuesday: LEGS: Squats 30 Lunges 30 Calf Raise 30 Side Lunges 30 Single Calf Raise 30 Dynamic Lunges 30 Split Squats 20 Kneeling Back Bend 15 Hindu Squats 10 Step Ups 22 Forward Bent Squats 20 Skater 20 Crossed Legs Hip Thrust 20 Sissy Squats 20 Straddle Leg Raise 10 Narrow Lunges 20 Side Step Downs 20 Seated Leg Raise 30 Single Leg Hip Thrust 20 Pistol Squat 0 Shrimp Squat 0 Handstand 25 push-ups (Fingertips showing together) Tuesday: nada Wednesday: ABS: Plank 1 min Seated Twists 30 Dynamic Planks 30 Extended Plank 1 min Russian Twists 30 Roll Downs 30 Hollow Body Hold 40 sec Sliding Crunches 30 Dynamic Side Planks 30 Hollow Rock 30 sec V-Crunches 15 Kickers 30 Wall Plank 40 sec Seated Hip Raise 30 L-Twists 10 Plank to Table 20 Jogging Handstand 56 sec Training videos applied so far: 2/38
