Opps been so busy I haven't updated my log.
So trained with Pikey again today. I turned up late (again) - sorry Pikey!! (I blame the fact that he trains on the dark side of the M1
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Push workout again today. Looks as though these will fall on a Saturday most weeks.
To be honest I don't really remember the weights or the reps. But I do remember that that is the most I've ever been pushed in a workout. Quite a fair few assisted and forced reps, with each set going to failure and then beyond.
Incline Flies
Flat Flies
Incline Bench
DB Delt Flies
DB Lateral Raises
DB Shoulder Press
Tricep Pushdowns (Cable)
As ever the routine is a total ego killer. The weights being used aren't that heavy, so you need to leave the ego at the door.
Pikey had me focusing on exact form and correct rep cadence.
I'm struggling to type this right now as my hands have gone all funny from hanging onto the weights for dear life and Pikey is going 'yup just another 4, yeah do another 1, one more'.
Quality workout though. Very intense and all done in 30mins.
I totally understand now when people like BW says it doesn't matter if it takes 5 sets or 20 reps, and how 3 sets of 8 isn't neccessarily the best way to train. Its all about intensity and reaching failure and there are many ways to get there.
We had to 'bail' on the Incline Bench for example, as I was hitting failure with only minimal reps each set (having done Incline and Flat Flies) - so we knew I was done.
I learned so much about positioning too (mainly of my elbows!). Pikey - quality workout mate cheers.
Right - best finish this Whey and Oats shake off before getting my massage. Ahhh 90min deep tissue massage. Quality.