Health and Fitness -- Strength Training (4 sets for each exercise)
I'm a little late in posting this, but here it is:
On all four days, I did Power Cleans (explosive -- 5 reps), Russian Twists (Rotational -- 10 reps), and 3 point planks (Core Stabilization -- 30 secs). All other exercises -- 8 reps.
Monday
Knee Dominant (bilateral): Barbell Back Squat
Hor. Push (unilateral): DB Chest Press
Vert. Push (bilateral): Barbell Push Press
Tuesday
Hip Dominant (unilateral): Split Good Morning
Hor. Pull (bilateral): Modified T-Bar Row
Vert. Pull (unilateral): Side to Side Pull-Ups w/weight
Thursday
Knee Dominant (unilateral): Bulgarian Split Deadlift
Hor. Push (bilateral): Bench Press
Vert. Push (unilateral): Alt DB Shoulder Press
Friday
Hip Dominant (bilateral): Supine Hip Extension
Hor. Pull (unilateral): 2 Point One Arm DB Row
Vert. Pull (bilateral): Chin Ups
TKD
Our school has six kids getting ready for their black belts this saturday, as well as two adults. I've been helping them train, mostly doing physical conditioning. This involves a lot of jumping rope, push ups, and other exercises. The whole process has me excited for my next test (eligible for another stripe in August). I wasn't feeling 100% for my last one, and although I passed, I wish things could have been different.
Movies
If it's playing near you, I recommend "Son of Rambow" (Rambo spelled differently for copyright issues). The movie not only tells the story about two boys making a cheap action film, but it parallels many of the issues and social transitions that occur when independent film starts to go down the mainstream road.
Favorite Quote of The Week
“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.”
Favorite Song of The Week
"Learning to Fly" - Tom Petty
Tags: Black Belt Test Health Fitness
