Legs! 2/11/06

I was a little intimidated going into legs day because my last few workouts have been sub-par. This week I meet up with a few other competitors that really get into my head and help mentally. I needed to push the envelope this week and get back into the game.

Leg Extensions-as a light warm-up
70-1/12 80-1/10 90-1/10 110-1/10

Squats
135-1/10 185-1/8 225-1/8 275-1/6 315-1/2

Leg Press
4 plates each side-1/8 5-1/8 7-1/8 9-1/6

Walking Lunges
60 Barbell-1/8 80-1/12 90-1/12

Leg-Curls (1 leg)
40-2/8 50-1/8


During squats I was still a little apprehensive. My lower back has been nagging a little and at this point I don't want to get injured. I wore a belt and knee braces and went at it-the whole gym was watching, mouths open. The had never seen a girl do 2 plates, much less three. Leg Press was where I really pushed it though, 9 plates was the most I had ever done. It felt great to make that breakthrough after pushing so hard during squats. The lunges put me over the edge. My butt hasn't hurt like this in weeks, its great! I owe my training partners a big thank you. You all helped put me back on track, thanks for believing in me (and taking my crap!) I can get a little intense. Now I am feeling more confident. This is my year and I can't forget that.