Ben's Workout 10/28/13

After yesterday's run, I really should have taken a rest day today. But I had to go to the gym for my assessment so I decided to get a little lifting in afterwards.

Warm-up:

1000m row

stretch and mobility

handstand practice

Strength:

3 x 6 Bench 135#

3 x 6 Cleans 85#

3 x 6 Press 75#

3 x 6 Side Plank Shoulder Raises 20#

3 x 10 Hanging Leg Raises

3 x 10 Tricep Extensions 50#

3 x 10 Rows 50#

3 x 10 V-ups

--My first official workout with the trainer is Friday at 6:30. 

I told him that I want to learn how to do the following lifts properly:

• Cleans
• Deadlifts
• Push Press/Jerk
• Front/Back/Overhead Squat

I also want to learn these movements:

• Handstand
• Rowing
• Kettlebell variations 
• Double Unders

Other:

• Mobility 
• Flexibility (especially in the hamstrings and lower back)

--Nothing on the swim lessons yet. I'm going to have to call the guy who does them tomorrow because he hasn't been there any of the nights that I have. Looks like the lessons will have to happen on the weekends. I'm anxious to get in the water now that I registered and paid for the triathlon on June 1st. You two should consider coming back that weekend and going down to PA with me. I'll do the race and then we can do some hiking for a day or two.

--Afterward the gym I had to stop at the grocery store for some bananas and treated myself to a Clif Builder Chocolate Mint bar. I'd never had a Clif Builder but I know C likes them. It was really tasty.