Started weight training today. Old habits die hard, so I have decided to keep the weight training and include the cardio. I feel like a million bucks. I don't care if I get smaller or not. I like lifting too much to give it up. Its an addiction.
As my introductory day of lifting, here are my sets, weights, and reps.
Leg Press
3 sets
1 650lbs 15reps
2 700lbs 15reps
3 800lbs 10reps
I was worried about my hamstrings so I went with light weight. I actually enjoyed the high reps with the lighter weight, and may keep it incorporated. I'm definitely over heavy weight leg presses for a long time.
Bench Press
3 sets
1 225lbs 6reps
2 225lbs 6reps
3 240lbs 6reps
This was just for fun. I have other exercises I use for my chest. I rarely do bench press.
Curls (Barbell)
3 sets
1 75lbs 16reps
2 85lbs 14reps
3 75lbs 16reps
Again low weight high reps.
Shoulder Shrugs (Barbell)
1 315lbs 10reps
2 315lbs 12reps
3 330lbs 10reps
This is my all time favorite exercise. I love getting in front of the mirror and watching myself do this lift. I live for this lift!
Wrist Curls Dumbells
3sets
1 20lbs 18reps
2 15lbs 24reps
3 25lbs 14 reps
I was trying to find the right mix of weight and reps for these. It takes a lot of trial and error the first few times.
24in box, weighted, high steppers. (With weighted anchor chain.)
3sets 25 reps
1 85lbs 25reps
2 100lbs 25reps
3 100lbs 20reps
I failed on the last set. Utterly and miserably. I completely puked my guts up. Its about par for the course though with them. It is a complete and total cardio as well as leg work out rolled into one. It completely shreds fat and builds your legs. Its relatively fast paced, and quite intense. If your mind isn't right it will mess you up bad. This workout is part of the plyometrics style I have incorporated into my lifting.
All in all I would say that for just having a fun day lifting it went very well. Well update more as my workout finalizes and progresses.