Health and Fitness -- Strength Training (4 sets for each exercise)
My focus has returned to basic strength and hypertrophy. In a few weeks, I'll focus on power.
On all four days, I did One Arm DB Snatches (explosive -- 5 reps), DB Corkscrews (Rotational -- 8 reps), and 4 point planks (Core Stabilization -- 30 secs). All other exercises -- 8 reps.
Monday
Knee Dominant (bilateral): Barbell Front Squat
Hor. Push (unilateral): DB Alt Incline Chest Press
Vert. Push (bilateral): Barbell Shoulder Press
Tuesday
Hip Dominant (unilateral): Split Good Morning
Hor. Pull (bilateral): Barbell Row
Vert. Pull (unilateral): Side to Side Pull-Ups w/weight
Thursday
Knee Dominant (unilateral): Step Up w/ Barbell
Hor. Push (bilateral): Incline Bench Press
Vert. Push (unilateral): Alt DB Shoulder Press
Friday
Hip Dominant (bilateral): Swiss Ball Curls
Hor. Pull (unilateral): 2 Point One Arm DB Row
Vert. Pull (bilateral): Pull-Ups w/ weight
TKD
Testing went well at our school. Many of the instructors felt it was one of the best tests (as a whole) we've seen in a while. I may get the chance to test (for stripe, not Dan) in a few months. Since, I've felt a few more improvements from my training (inside and outside the dojang), I feel pretty confident. It also helps to be an assistant instructor, since keeping the students on their toes ends up keeping myself on my toes.
Sports
Don't get me wrong, Larry Bird is one of my all time favorite players, but I was born in NYC...so there is no way I could root for the Celtics. LA won't do it for me as well.
Regardless, my NBA picks: Lakers in 7; Pistons in 7
My NHL picks: Pittsburgh Penguins in 6
Favorite Quote of The Week
"No man chooses evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks". - Mary Wollstonecraft
Favorite Song of The Week
"I Summon You" - Spoon
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