2/4 Workout: Chest, Triceps & Cardio

Today was chest & triceps day followed with steady state cardio. I always get excited about chest day. I like the bench press – it’s always been one of my favorite exercises.

I decided to up the weight 5 pounds this week and was still able to perform 5 reps. That’s right in the 4 to 6 rep range that I want to be at for this particular exercise.

After working out, I rewarded myself with a slice and a half of Pizza Hut pizza. To be honest, it didn’t really even taste that great. I’ve been eating pretty clean lately so now whenever I eat anything else, it makes my stomach weird and I had a really hard time sleeping too – which never happens after a strength training/cardio day! What a let down that was!

Chest Workout

Flat Bench Press

• Warm-up set: 1 x 20 reps, 35#
• 4 sets x 5 reps, 75#

Incline Bench Press

• 4 sets x 6 reps, 55#

Triceps Workout

Wide-grip pressdowns

•  3 sets x 12 reps, 30#

Skullcrushers

• 3 sets x 12 reps, 15#

Cardio Workout

• 2 minute warm-up @ 4 mph
• 40 light run @ 5.6 mph
• 5 minute cool down @ 4 mph

Total Time: 47 minutes

Total Distance: 4.199 miles

Total Calories Burned: 492

It’s Super Bowl weekend…not that I really care because my team didn’t make it. But I will still be watching. I have to see all the new commercials!

I hope your weekend is fantastic!

All the best,

Melinda