After 2 weeks of not training legs (other than through cycling), I hit the gym this morning and managed to squeeze out a fairly brutal workout...brutal in the sense that I had a hard time walking after. HA HA.
I again hit the high rep sets, and with legs, that meant sets upward of 35 to even 70 depending on the exercise. My calves were still first, and I got two exercises in (seated calf extensions and calf raises) where I got a really good pump from them. I only managed one exercise for hamstrings, but hitting them with 35 rep sets had me gasping for air. For the quads, I did leg extensions and this was where I was hitting reps of up to 70. I followed this with machine leg presses also in the 50+ rep range, and after 3 sets, I was done. The high rep ranges took up a lot of time to where I couldn't get any more exercises/sets in.
For lunch training, I'd like to bring my bike in but I don't think the weather will hold. I'll probably just prepare to do cardio in the gym.
On a dietary note, I had a hard time feeling full last night probably after yesterday's ride. I also didn't feel so hot when I got home, fell asleep at one point and woke up with a headache. I managed to just eat enough, but I was feeling a little empty when I got up. The Met-Rx is hitting the spot this morning for sure.
Impressive Rich. There is no substitute for pounding steel.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you are working the legs back in the rotation, they may get a bit more time off the riding than planned with this weather.
Yeah, it's back in the rotation, but they were pretty worked after yesterday's ride. I need to keep working them so I can keep you off of me longer on the hill chases. I know it's just a matter of time, but it's nice that it takes just a little longer than it used to. Always humbling when you guys reel me in.
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