“Reps” – Season 01, Episode 01: Rest does your body good
I’m on the fourth day of my new program and it feels that I’m already behind. It’s understandable however since this new training split requires a couple more rest days than I’m used to. Here’s a breakdown:
Day Muscle Groups
1 Triceps, Biceps, Forearms (Workout 1)
2 Legs, Calves, Core
3 rest
4 Chest, Shoulders, Triceps (Triceps Workout 2)
5 Back, Traps, Biceps, Forearms (Biceps Workout 2), Core
6-7 rest
As you can see there are 3 rest days in one 7 day cycle. In the past I’ve been stubborn and didn’t give myself enough complete rest days. Another big thing you’ll notice is that I’m priority training my arms. I think they’re puny or it may be that too much fat is covering them. Well either way torching a huge amount of fat combined with priority training will give them definition, size and excellent muscularity overall.
Let’s restate the goal: “attaining 12% bodyfat composition before October 31st, 2009“
So how exactly are we going to attain this?
It’s a 4-pronged attack:
a) HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training
b) reducing rest between sets – from zero rest to 2min
c) diet – portion/calorie control, stagger meals, optimize protein/carb/fat ratios
d) supplementation – hey no ‘roids ha! Green Tea, Caffeine/fat burners
Maybe I should have stated a 5-pronged attack, because the most important factor has to do with that organ attached to the top of your spine. Motivation, focus, concentration, mental toughness… you get the idea. The mind is reponsible for holding all these factors together; even if 1 is off, well, you can kiss results goodbye!
Time to bombard the chest, shoulders and tri’s tonight.
I’ll report back Sunday night and let you know if I survived.
Let’s do this!
