2/6 Workout: Heavy Legs & Shoulders

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This leg and shoulders workout took a lot outta me today! I did heavy legs again this week and I followed that up with shoulders. I was going to do weighted crunches afterwards but my arms (more specifically my shoulders) were too tired. I felt I wasn’t performing them properly because I wasn’t strong enough so after doing about one-and-a-half, I decided that I’ll just save abs for tomorrow before I do cardio.

Leg Workout

Squats

• Warm-up: 1 set x 15 reps, 35#
• 3 sets x 5 reps, 85# (last squat workout: 3 sets x 4 reps)

Deadlifts

• 3 sets x 6 reps, 95# (last deadlifts workout: 3 sets x 4 reps)

Leg Extensions

• 3 sets x 6 reps, 60# (previous leg extensions workout: 3 sets x 6 reps, 55#)

Shoulder Workout

Plate Front Raise

• 3 sets x 15 reps, 10#

Standing One Arm Press

• 3 sets x 12 reps, 10#

Seated Lateral Raises

• 3 sets x 12 reps, 5#

Seated lateral raises are much harder than standing lateral raises. My husband’s current workout involves seated lateral raises and he suggested I give them a try. I’m thinking they’re the reason why I wasn’t strong enough to do my 8# weighted crunches!

Now it’s time to go and paint the kitchen! I’m sure that’ll feel super excellent on my shoulders! I’m excited to do it though, we’ll finally be able to cover up the crayon in brilliant shades of orange, yellow and purple that are currently on the wall.

I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend!

Melinda