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1st of January, 2014 — Workout — Pushups, Sandbag Rows, Military Presses & Let Me In’s

Convicts.

Its been some time eh? I’ve taken a bit of time off from my workouts and I can absolutely tell. I’m a lot crankier, anxious, full of pent up energy. I’ve also lost muscle mass & strength, which are the biggest pains. I had injured myself a bit and it also started snowing and I got lazy for the holidays. I also moved again …

Sounds like a bunch of excuses. I’ve no excuse good enough, although the injury was the main reason that I took some time off … I just didnt anticipate it being this much!

REGARDLESS, it’s game time. Are you ready to kick some ass this year and achieve some goals? I’m not a new years resolution kinda guy, so don’t mistake this post as that. I will be cranking out the YAYOG 1st Class program to get back into the swing of things, and get my joints ready for the more intense Overcoming Gravity training which I miss terribly!

I’ll be back in a couple of days to post my current measurements and all that jazz, so check back to leave me some notes of encouragement!

That being said … STAY STRONG!

-B

Warmup:

  • 10 Arm Circles Forward & Backwards ( Small, Medium, Large )

Pushups:

  • 1 Pushup
  • 2 Pushups
  • 3 Pushups
  • 4 Pushups
  • 5 Pushups
  • 6 Pushups
  • 7 Pushups
  • 6 Pushups
  • 5 Pushups
  • 4 Pushups
  • 3 Pushups
  • 2 Pushups
  • 1 Pushup
  • 2 Pushups
  • 3 Pushups
  • 4 Pushups
  • 5 Pushups
  • 4 Pushups
  • 3 Pushups
  • 2 Pushups
  • 1 Pushup
  • 2 Pushups
  • 3 Pushups
  • 4 Pushups
  • 3 Pushups

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Sandbag Rows:

  • 1 Row
  • 2 Rows
  • 3 Rows
  • 4 Rows
  • 3 Rows
  • 2 Rows
  • 1 Row
  • 2 Rows
  • 3 Rows
  • 4 Rows
  • 3 Rows
  • 2 Rows
  • 1 Row
  • 2 Rows
  • 3 Rows
  • 2 Rows
  • 1 Row
  • 2 Rows
  • 3 Rows
  • 2 Rows
  • 1 Row

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Military Press:

  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 5 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1  Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1 Military Press
  • 2  Military Presses

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Let Me In’s:

  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 5 Let Me In’s
  • 6 Let Me In’s
  • 5 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 2  Let Me In’s

11th of February, 2013 — Workout — Wide Grip & Full Pushups, Military Presses & Half HSPU / Overhead Presses, Close Grip Pushups & Dips

Today’s workout is Super Sets

-B

Wide Grip Pushups ( Elevated feet ) & Full Pushups:

Set 1:

  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 12 Full Pushups

Set 2:

  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 12 Full Pushups

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Military Presses ( Elevated feet ) & Half HSPU / Overhead Press:

Set 1:

  • 5 Military Presses
  • 2 Half HSPU’s

Set 2:

  • 5 Military Presses
  • 12 Overhead Presses ( Left )
  • 12 Overhead Presses ( Right )

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Close Grip Pushups ( Elevated Feet ) & Dips:

Set 1:

  • 5 Close Grip Pushups
  • 7 Dips

Set 2:

  • 5 Close Grip Pushups
  • 6 Dips

8th of January, 2013 — Workout — Elevated Pushups ( Wide Grip & Close ), Shove Off’s, Military Presses ( Elevated feet ), Thumbs Up, Chair Dips

Hey o’ Convicts,

Ready for weeks Five & Six?! These next two weeks are going to be Supersets ( See HERE for description ). So today’s workout beat the hell out of my upper body. The Supersets are no freaking joke my friends. That little   explosion on the way back is no joke. Stay Strong  and keep at it, It will pay off!

How was your workout today?!

-B

Pushups ( Elevated feet ) & Shove Off’s:

Oh HOT DAMN, these were underestimated in my mind before I started. Definitely going to get in an excellent workout today let me tell you. Thankfully there’s only two sets!

Some notes on these:

  1. The Pushups are Wide Grip
  2. There’s a three second pause at the bottom of Both exercises
  3. There’s a three second count on the way down on the Pushups
  4. There’s an explosive push back up on Both
  5. Shove Off height is ~ waist high

Set 1:

  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 7 Shove Off’s

Set 2:

  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 10 Shove Off’s

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Military Press ( Elevated feet ) & Thumbs Up

Geesh the three seconds down then the pause for three seconds with the Military Presses are so hard to keep up the higher the reps go! Brutal workout today 🙂

One thing I had to pay attention to was my breathing during the Thumbs Up. It’s so easy to not breathe! I caught myself a few times, especially during the three second pause’s not breathing properly. DONT DO THAT!

Set 1:

  • 5 Military Presses
  • 10 Thumbs Up

Set 2:

  • 5 Military Presses
  • 11 Thumbs Up

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Close Pushups ( Elevated feet ) & Dips ( Chair with legs bent )

As the title mentions, I did the Dips as a Chair Dip, and I had to bend my legs because my Triceps are shot already. I can’t believe how brutal this workout is for me today 🙂 Feels great, but I can’t wait to see what I get next time I do these, because I feel like this is kicking my ass today.

Set 1:

  • 5 Close Pushups
  • 7 Chair Dips

Set 2:

  • 5 Close Pushups
  • 7 Chair Dips

5th of January, 2013 — Workout — Wide Grip Pushups ( Elevated Feet ), Military Press ( Elevated Feet ), Close Grip Pushups & Dips

CONVICTS! Ready to do some Pushups?! I’m pretty psyched to be working out today, but then again, I usually am. The last Interval Set ( I know I know, I said yesterdays workout was I just couldn’t help myself )! I really want to Jump Rope, I miss doing that, it was pretty much the only Cardio I was getting in. I dont like running so much, but I may have to pick it back up here soon. My trainers moving back into town so I’m going to be boxing again soon! I miss punching things so bad, and not to mention how amazing of a total body workout boxing is.

Check the routines page I’m going to be updating with the next couple weeks routines.

STAY STRONG FOLKS!

-B

Wide Grip Pushups: ( Elevated feet and backpack full of books )

Not too much to write about these, other than I FREAKING LOVE PUSHUPS!

Set 1:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 2:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

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Military Presses: ( Elevated feet and backpack full of books )

Hoping to crank out all 12 reps for all three sets this time around. I’m fairly positive I’ll be able to get em this time.

Hot damn, feels good convicts. I love the satisfaction of hitting some goals. Makes me hungry to get more! Hard work and dedication pay off. You struggling with anything, leave me a comment.

Set 1:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 2:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 3:

  • 12 Military Presses

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Close Grip Pushups: ( Backpack full of books )

HOORAH! Glad I was able to crank out the full 12 reps for the first set. Lets see if my arms will let me get the next one.I was struggling with the last two reps.

Sweet, able to get the 12 reps for the second set as well. I’m thinking getting these are going go hurt my Dip numbers, but that’s OK. As long as something’s improving, and who knows it may not hurt them too bad!

Well I wasn’t able to get the full 12 reps for set three, but thats OK – Next time!

Set 1:

  • 12 Close Pushups

Set 2:

  • 12 Close Pushups

Set 3:

  • 10 Close Pushups

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Dips: ( Backpack full of books )

All right, got one more rep on the first set. Good sign I’d have to say, let’s hope the trend continues for the other two sets.

And another set down with one more rep! I LOVE PROGRESS, makes me super motivated. I really wish over training wasn’t a real thing, because I’d be constantly working out haha!

Not even mad I couldnt get seven for the last set. It was hard enough to crank out that sixth rep! The burn is awesome.

Set 1:

  • 7 Dips

Set 2:

  • 7 Dips

Set 3:

  • 6 Dips

LAST DAY OF 2012 — Workout — Wide Grip Pushups ( Elevated Feet ), Military Press ( Elevated Feet ), Close Grip Pushups & Dips

OK folks,

Let’s start this first week of the new year with a bang – Set some goals and AFTER you break them, bust onto the next set. Week four of You Are Your Own Gym routine – Interval Sets – Lets get to it!

Pushups were pretty standard, although I was able to crank out three full sets of 12 reps this time – felt good.

Decided to mix it up a bit with the Military Presses today and elevated my feet, as well as used the backpack full of books. Definitely put a hurt on the ol shoulders this time. Much more difficult than last time! Almost didnt make it through the last rep of the second set. Was a nice battle again, lets hope I’ve enough recovery time to get the full 12 reps on the last set.

Workouts going well today, seeing some progress with the addition of the Backpack. Gotta love progress my friends, what keeps me going. You still progressing convict?!

HOT DAMN, those Dips are still rocking me good. Don’t think I’ll be progressing any on those guys today haha. Just glad I was able to crank out all three sets with the Backpack on. The whole set was rough though.

BE SAFE TONIGHT CONVICTS CATCH Y’ALL NEXT YEAR – AND GET YOUR WORKOUTS IN!

-B

Wide Grip Pushups ( Elevated Feet and Backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 2:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

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Military Press ( Elevated Feet and Backpack full of books )


Set 1:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 2:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 3:

  • 11 Military Presses

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Close Grip Pushups ( With Backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 11 Close Grip Pushups

Set 2:

  • 11 Close Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 10 Close Grip Pushups

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Dips ( With Backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 6 Dips

Set 2:

  • 6 Dips

Set 3:

  • 6 DIps

28th of December, 2012 — Workout — Wide Grip Pushups ( Elevated feet ), Military Press, Close Grip Pushups & Dips

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWHATS happening today convicts?! Ready to get your workout on!

I know, I know, today’s supposed to be a rest day, but I’m itching to get some Pushups in! It’s been since Monday or was it Sunday? I dont know, but its been far too long to go without doing some Pushups. I’m going to see if I can ‘hurt’ myself with todays workout. I’m going to be using a backpack full of books to see how much more brutal I can be MMUUAHAHAHAHA.

I’m all hopped up on my Pre-workout drink at the moment, I took two scoops today just because I’m bored and want to see if it’ll do anything different for me. I normally take Half – One scoop, but today I said ‘Ah what the hell’ might as well see what it’ll do. It’s only been ~ five minutes since I’ve taken it, and I’m already getting that scratchy crack-head type feeling in my face! haha

YOU’D BETTER NOT BE SLACKING TODAY DAMMIT – ITS A GREAT DAY TO PUSH YOURSELF – YOU CAN HEAL DURING THE WEEKEND!!

I’m not too positive on the actual weight of the books in the bag, as I dont have my scale down at this apartment. I left it up at my other one when I was moving all my stuff here unfortunately. I may pick up another here soon, but I honestly like taking measurements and seeing progress that way than actual Mass. It seems to be more of an accurate indicator for me and my goals, as the scale fluctuates so much from the water difference.

I’ve been studying like a mad man for the past couple days, and man I love this stuff! Super interesting to me. I finished up the Exercise Physiology text’s yesterday finally, and started on the Nutrition text today. The body’s pretty crazy I’ll have to say, and there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Thats why I urge any of you to research, research, research anything thoroughly before you begin any new fitness related endeavor’s. But, there’s a certain point where you may be researching too much – Sometimes you just need to get out there and do it! Just make sure you’re forms perfect and you’ll progress towards your goals. I’m not exactly sure how to put it into words, but I know I’ve caught myself researching something for a long time, the downside is I’ll get so into it, that I’ll lose focus – I’m not going to be a top tier powerlifter, so dont focus so much on little nuances of diet and timing – dont get me wrong, its still important – but actually going out there and doing work is going to be more beneficial than sitting in the library reading up on the most efficient, for lack of a better term, methods. Make sense?

Granted, having more knowledge on a subject can never hurt, but do you understand what I’m saying? Follow Nike’s advice and ‘Just Do It’. The more you get into it, thats the time to refine your techniques, and timings, and all the fun stuff that top tier’d athletes need to focus on. If you don’t have the time, but you’ve the passion for it, maybe consider hiring a personal trainer. They’re people like me, who’re absolutely obsessed with fitness and optimization and will / have spent the house hours researching.

Hot damn, OK, I’ve rambled enough, time to follow my own advice – LETS DO THIS!

Its another Interval Set training day. I’m going to see if I can max out at the six – eight rep range. I’m hoping the addition of the books on my back will be able to facilitate that.

First set was pretty easy, but around the seventh rep of the second set, it was getting hard. I like when I can’t complete the 12 rep goal – well when thats my goal for the day’s workout at least. Could definitely feel it on that third set – Hot damn, burn baby burn.

Military Presses dont seem to have much added difficulty with the two sets that I’ve completed already. I may elevate my feet for them when I’m back to this routine on Monday.They’re kind of weird to do with the backpack also, I may invest in an actual weighted vest. The backpack slips up to the back of my head while performing these – kind of a weird feeling in my neck.

I know these Close Grip Pushups are going to put a hurt on the ol’ Triceps though – Especially after I get to the Dips! Was able to crank out 12 reps for the first set, but I know I wont be getting that again today. Was a battle to maintain proper form to get to 12.

DIPS KICKED MY ASS! – Nuff said

-B

Wide Grip Pushups ( Elevated Feet & Backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 12 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 2:

  • 11 Wide Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 10 Wide Grip Pushups

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Military Press ( With backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 2:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 3:

  • 12 Military Presses

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Close Grip Pushups ( With backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 12 Close Grip Pushups

Set 2:

  • 10 Close Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 9 Close Grip Pushups

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Dips ( With backpack full of books )

Set 1:

  • 6 Dips

Set 2:

  • 6 Dips

Set 3:

  • 7 Dips ( No backpack full of books )

 

23rd of December, 2012 — Workout — Full Pushups, Military Presses, Close Grip Pushups & Dips

I’m starting weeks three & four in the You Are Your Own Gym routine a day early, as its going to be Christmas in two days. I figured I could get the first two days done ahead of time so that on Christmas I’ll be able use it as my relaxing day – and plus, its a new Routine these next two weeks, and I just can’t wait to start them! So in the every so wise words of Mario: HERE WE GO!

Like I said, this is going to be new. No more Ladder workouts, its all Interval Sets. According to the book, these next two weeks are focused on Strength.

These are kind of weird, because I finish the 12 reps in like 40 seconds so then I’ve the rest of the three minutes to rest. Maybe I’m doing them wrong?

I’m starting to feel it now though after that second set of Close Grip Pushups. Triceps are a burnin’! The Dips are going to be brutal. In the book it says to do them assisted, but I’m going full body weight with them. I want to see how hard I can push myself.

That first set of Dips wasn’t as bad as I anticipated. My Triceps and Shoulders were definitely on fire though from the Ninth – Twelfth rep. Hoping I can keep it up for these last two sets – Well as you can see I could only make it to the Eleven, but I’ll take that. Almost didnt even make that last one, had to focus real had to maintain good form.

Only able to crank out Eight for the last set, but I’m honestly glad I couldnt max out on all three sets. It now gives me something to strive for, for the next two weeks! I love to see progress, and Maxing out on all but two sets for the whole workout I’d have to say is pretty solid. My freaking arms are so tight now and hot damn do I love that feeling.

Enjoy your families, and just because its the holidays theres no excuses for not working out! Even its a modified few sets, ANYTHING is better than doing nothing, and honestly when was the last time you worked out and it made you feel worse?!

Stay strong Convicts!

-B

Set 1: Pushups ( Elevated Feet )

  • 12 Full Pushups

Set 2:

  • 12 Full Pushups

Set 3:

  • 12 Full Pushups

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Set 1: Military Press

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 2:

  • 12 Military Presses

Set 3:

  • 12 Military Presses

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Set 1: Close Grip Pushups

  • 12 Close Grip Pushups

Set 2:

  • 12 Close Grip Pushups

Set 3:

  • 12 Close Grip Pushups

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Set 1: Dips

  • 12 Dips

Set 2:

  • 11 Dips

Set 3:

  • 8 Dips

20th of December, 2012 — Workout — Wide Grip Pushups, Full Pullups, Military Press & Let Me In’s

Not much time to write a long post tonight, so here’s what was accomplished.

Ladder style workout’s, for the Pullups, there was only 30s rest between sets again.

-B

Pushups Wide Grip, Military & Regular:

  • 1 Wide Grip Pushup
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 6 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 7 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 8 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 9 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 8 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 7 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 6 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 5 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 1 Wide Grip Pushup
  • 1 Military Pushup
  • 2 Military Pushups
  • 3 Military Pushups
  • 2 Military Pushups
  • 1 Military Pushup
  • 1 Regular Pushup
  • 2 Regular Pushups

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Warmup: Super & Wide Grip Pullups

  • 12 Super Wide Grip Pullups
  • 9 Wide Grip Pullups

Set 1: Full Pullups

  • 4 Full Pullups

Set 2: 

  • 4 Full Pullups

Set 3:

  • 3.5 Full Pullups

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Military Press:

  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 5 Military Presses
  • 6 Military Presses
  • 7 Military Presses
  • 8 Military Presses
  • 9 Military Presses
  • 10 Military Presses
  • 9 Military Presses
  • 8 Military Presses
  • 7 Military Presses
  • 6 Military Presses

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Let Me In’s:

  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 5 Let Me In’s
  • 6 Let Me In’s
  • 7 Let Me In’s
  • 8 Let Me In’s
  • 9 Let Me In’s
  • 10 Let Me In’s
  • 11 Let Me In’s

17th of December, 2012 — Workout — Pushups, Full Pullups, Military Press & Let Me In’s

Hey o’ crazy Convicts – How’re yall doing today? Ready to kick some ass?! I’m going to try to kick my own ass today, feeling in a good mood for working out. Lets get crackin’

OK – when I said I was going to kick my own ass, I definitely didnt think it would be this intense. The addition of the bars to the Regular Pushups, put a beat down on me. Hot damn, my shoulders were burning like nobodies business. On the way down at ~ rep’s five and lower, my body was screaming for me to stop. I had to focus really hard to maintain proper form. No use in doing it unless the forms spot on – RIGHT?!

I think a five minute breather will do me swell.

For these Pullups, I’m again going with a 30s rest between sets. I’m hoping for at least one rep increase, although my shoulders are still on fire. But, boy do I love the tightness, and pump from all these workouts.

HELL YEAH, got 12 reps on the Super Wide Grip Pulls – Fells good man!!
AND eight on the Wide Grip Pulls!! Rockin’ today’s workout

That warmup, definitely hurt me a bit for my regular rep’s but it felt too good. I’m not going to sacrifice any reps to get a higher number in another part of my routine – haha hope that makes sense. I’m so pumped and shaking while trying to type this out!

Five minute breather – Whew!

For the Military Presses, I actually finished up on the way down on the second step, but because I was so close, I just did the last step ( one more rep ) for the sake of my OCD, and finishing things out evenly. While still climbing though, when I finished up the ninth step, it was almost to failure, but I thought I may be able to crank it up to ten. From checking the rep numbers, I was obviously unsuccessful – this time – I’ll get that lil guy next time. I’m keeping with my word of beating the hell out of myself today though. After this set, I was super shaky and almost couldnt lift my water bottle up to take a sip!

Five Minute Breather

The Let Me In’s are OK. They don’t really do much for me, I’m going to go back and read what’s written about them again, maybe I’m missing some key part of them. I definitely feel them towards the end of the set though! Like I said, I think I may need to read over that section again, because I dont feel as though I’m doing them correctly.

How was your workout today convict?!

-B

P.s. Brian I’m working up a routine for you this evening my friend

Pushups: Regular & Wide Grip

  • 1 Regular Pushup ( On bars )
  • 2 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 3 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 4 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 5 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 6 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 7 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 8 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 7 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 6 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 5 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 4 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 3 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 2 Regular Pushups ( On Bars )
  • 1 Regular Pushup ( On Bars )
  • 1 Wide Grip Pushup
  • 2 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 3 Wide Grip Pushups
  • 4 Wide Grip Pushups

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Warmup: Super & Wide Grip Pullups

  • 12 Super Wide Grip Pullups
  • 8 Wide Grip Pullups

Set 1: Full Pullups

  • 5 Full Pullups

Set 2:

  • 4 Full Pullups

Set 3:

  • 3.5 Full Pullups

________________________________

Military Press:

  • 1 Military Press
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 5 Military Presses
  • 6 Military Presses
  • 7 Military Presses
  • 8 Military Presses
  • 9 Military Presses
  • 8 Military Presses
  • 7 Military Presses
  • 6 Military Presses
  • 5 Military Presses
  • 4 Military Presses
  • 3 Military Presses
  • 2 Military Presses
  • 1 Military Press

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Let Me In’s:

  • 1 Let Me In
  • 2 Let Me In’s
  • 3 Let Me In’s
  • 4 Let Me In’s
  • 5 Let Me In’s
  • 6 Let Me In’s
  • 7 Let Me In’s
  • 8 Let Me In’s
  • 9 Let Me In’s
  • 10 Let Me In’s
  • 9 Let Me In’s
  • 8 Let Me In’s