2-2-16 HY: BB- Bulk: Legs + 0-6 Abs- P2: L9 + Splits + TCF.

2-2-16 HY: BB- Bulk: Legs + 0-6 Abs- P2: L9 + Splits + TCF.

I've been looking forward to this workout all day. I've wanted to test my knee with weights, and I'm happy to report that after the first move that served as a warm up and did have it's share of pain, it held up for the entire routine. My glute burned more than the knee. I was intending to keep the weight level from the previous run through, but I ended up making a few adjustments, so here goes...

Single Set: Front to Back Lunge (6.25/7.5/8.75kgs). These weights were the same, but I upped the pace and range of motion. OUCH!!! Also, my right knee experienced a little more than a little pain. That is part of the reason why I am still keeping the weights as low as they are. Very cardio though.

Progressive Set: Squat (19.5/22/25/25/22/19.5kgs). If I could go higher, I would, but this is the limit of my weights. On this move also, I upped the pace and range of motion. No pain in my knee.

Force Set: Full to 1/2 Sumo Squat (25kgs). This one, I upped from 22kgs. Before starting the move, I keep thinking it's two dumbbells but I am always surprised when Segi holds only one dumbbell. It was tough, and it started to hit my lower back, especially on the last two sets, I just had to tighten my core and muscle through.

Progressive Set: Split Squat w/ EZ Bar (14.5/17/19.5/19.5/17/14.5kgs). This is where my glute of my back leg killed me on the third set up and down. But no breaks, just a little posture adjustment to get through.

Super Set: Stiff Leg Dead Lift (12/13.25/15.75/14.5kgs). Alt. Side Squat (10kgs X 3 sets). This is the move that changed the most. Went up about 2.5kgs on all the weights for the dead lifts and followed the direction of Segi and kept the same weight all the way through the three sets. I was afraid my back would not be able to take it, but it actually held up pretty well. The squats are tough no matter what weight I used. Excellent for inner thighs. Glute also started to feel a little cramping coming on, and a little pinch on the lower back. Knee still no pain.

Super Set: Calf Raise (12kgs X 2 sets). Beast Abs (2x Mirror Image). I went up by .75kgs. Only went to 30 reps before the break was needed, then did 10-10. That was for both legs. Then, instead of spelling backward, I spelled Beast forward, but drew the letters as a mirror image for balance. I know my legs are going to feel it tomorrow. I hope it doesn't effect my tennis game.

Went right into abs. I was a little more stable today than yesterday, but adjustments to my form made it even tougher and the groan and moan came earlier. Trying to raise my chest a little higher to keep the tension in my core longer. Also, not bringing my legs all the way up on the leg raises so I can test keeping my lower back on the ground. Killer, so still only Level 9.

Splits and Flow were as expected. I may need to take a little more time and add a rotation to up that flexibility quicker.

In the end, I was able to torch a big 940+kcals. Higher than expected for even Leg day! But I'll take it!