Workout Recap - Week of July 1, 2018
As mentioned previously, I had a lighter workload this week on the exercise front because I took a road trip on the weekend. Though not without its harrowing moments, it was a fun experience overall. To make up for it, I did a hell of a lot of handstand push ups, which are a different kind of fun.
Tuesday
Type: As Fast As Possible
5 sets of:
15 Prisoner Squats
10 Push Ups
10 Bridges
Time = 8:00
Bonus: none
I've been trying a few different variations on this basic recipe throughout this trip. They've all got their own flavors and benefits, but really, I'd rather just be able to do pull ups again.
Wednesday
Type: As Fast As Possible
3 sets of:
10 Handstand Push Ups
10 Burpees
10 Bridges
Time = 9:00
Bonus: 10 underhand horizontal rows
This was a variant of the weekend challenge that I usually like to do on the week following a 100 burpee challenge (6 sets of 6 pull ups/6 burpees/6 bridges). According to the completion time, I found it harder. According to my personal experience, I found it less fun.
Friday
Type: Pass/Fail
Shoulder-width Handstand Push Ups - 3 sets of 10 (pass)
Underhand Horizontal Rows - 3 sets of 12 (pass)
Bonus: 4 sets of 3 two-way suicide jumps, 10 bridges
A simple yet effective shoulder grinder.
Saturday
Type: As Fast As Possible
50 Handstand Push Ups
Time = 5:15
Bonus: 5 underhand horizontal rows
I'll admit this workout kicked my ass more than I'd expected it to. Handstand push ups are not an exercise that lends itself well to high volume work. Part of me wants to fit this in as part of my regular rotation of weekend challenges for exactly that reason. I've always said that people who enjoy exercising have to be at least a little masochistic.
