Really did not want to workout today. Emotions and mood had a lot to do getting my mind in the right place. Eventually decided, I need to at least get on that bike and do a warm up. At least give THAT a shot.
Workout
Bike Warm Up
1/2 mile
Decided I did not want to watch anything. I wanted to feel productive. Started returns on Amazon. Decided half a mile was enough.
After completing, I do feel slightly more motivated, but still a bit deflated from emotional ups and downs. Decided to continue with the workout and see how I feel.
Decline Bench Press
Put some time into setting up my placement.
1 – 155/5
Not bad. Lifting off of rack was tough at first.
2 – 155/5
3 – 185/3
Tough, but knowing that I told myself last chest workout to do only 3 reps if necessary gave me some le-way. I benched it and am feeling proud of it. It was only 3, but it was still 3. Got two more sets of it.
4 – 185/3
Completing this set left me more motivated. I’m ready to do an extra set at the end and I’m not even there yet.
5 – 185/3
Saw a hawk in the sky mid-set. Took my attention away for a second. For some reason, I was able to dive back into focus well.
6 – 185/5
I wanted this to be my last set. I was able to push through and get 5 reps. It wasn’t particularly hard, but it wasn’t easy either to do it on the last set.
Next chest workout notes:
I think I should attempt next week’s with all 185’s for 3 reps.
Do a warm up of 45 for 5 reps, 135 for 2, and 155 for 2.
Final Notes/Thoughts/Feelings
Finished off morning workout here. I feel good about the chest workout and will maybe attempt some ring pushups tonight with other movements.
Writing in this journal, my thoughts while working out, felt right. It felt more right than anything else that I’ve done in between workouts. I think I will continue this.
Did not do an evening workout. Had to sort out things emotionally with partner.
The Buff Ninja 