12-24-15 HY: Body Beast- Bulk: Shoulders + 0-6 Abs- P2: Level 3 + Splits + TCF.

12-24-15 HY: Body Beast- Bulk: Shoulders + 0-6 Abs- P2: Level 3 + Splits + TCF.

Had a little bit of a time crunch because of the evening plan. But I got a full workout in on Xmas Eve! I usually don't do two resistance workouts in a row, but this week, because of scheduling, I went with it. Today is the second time this week for me to do it. It is working out great because of the shorter BULK routines. Today was Shoulders. Here are my weights. Super Set: Lateral Raise (2/3/4kgs). This straight are lateral stuff really kills me, proving to me how really weak my shoulders are. Even with these light weights, I was really feeling it. Arnold Press (12/13.25/15.75/14.5kgs) I went way higher for this move because I thought I could handle it, judging from past experience. But I almost didn't make it. With a mid-set break, I had to really push to get the heavy weights up, and that burned me out. I had to go with some bad form to get up o the last couple reps.

Progressive Set: Upright Row (7.5/10/12/12/10/7.5kgs). This move is perfect to nail my shoulders. But I have to be careful not to employ different muscles other than the target muscles. Pump and Burn!

Super Set: Alt. Front Raise (3/4/5kgs) Another straight arm move, hence the lighter weights. But I was feeling pretty good, so I went up a Kg this time. Plate Twist-Twist (5kgs). I was a little scared of this move, but once I actually did it, I could have gone up a few kgs. I wish I could have used about 8-10kg plates. But you go with what you have. I'll have to rig something up to go heavier next time.

Progressive Set; Reverse Fly (3/4/5/5/4/3kgs). Again with the much lower weights, but I really wanted to hit my shoulders, and this move totally kills them if I fly my arms in the right angle. Also, the range of motion. I wanted that to be very high. I was really able to hit the back part of my shoulders today.

Super Set: Superman Stretch (10+/10+reps). We were supposed to do only 10 reps, but I was able to get a few extra in. Plank Twist-Twist (25/29reps). This was the core/cardio move that always comes at the end. I was afraid my shoulders wouldn't hold out in the plank position, but thankfully, they did. Good form, good speed, tough final move.

Instead of doing two routines today, I just went with one so as to finish my workout on time. So I just did Level 3 again. The planks felt good and solid. The Alternating Leg Raises also felt good. Nothing too difficult today. We'll move on next time. Still got a good burn and shake.

Splits and Flow were really good today. Pushed low and did another slow Flow form check. Everything looks good so far.

In the end, I torched a solid 800+kcals.