Cinco de Mayo - May 5, 2009

I laid off the Mexican and the tequila today and instead was hardcore and worked out twice! Was really sore yesterday from getting back into the swing of things on Sunday and ended up taking the day of work and pressure washing everything in sight for 4 hours. First workout today was quick and I didn't really expect to go to the gym tonight but Shan wanted to watch Dancing with the Stars and The Biggest Loser at the same time and the cardio equipment is perfect for that.

Early workout 11:50-12:20 - location: garage

Bodyweight circuit warm-up

Tabata interval #1 (20s work, 10s rest, 8 rounds)

Kettlebell Snatches, 42# KB (Have one of the Art of Strength Bulldog KBs that is adjustable hence the odd weight)

Tabata interval #2

Battling Ropes (various patterns) - this is much harder than it looks

Tabata interval #3

2 rounds jump rope alternating with 2 rounds 12# Medicine Ball slams for total of 8 rounds

Evening Workout

5 minute row

10 minute foam-roller/joint mobility

Superset:

1A: Grappler Press

5 sets * 5 reps @ 45# DBs

1B: Box Jumps

5 sets * 5 reps @ 30" box

Alternating Set

2A: Hang Power Cleans

5 sets * 5 reps @ 135#

2B: Jumping Pull-up/Burpee combination (killer!)

5 sets * 5 reps @ bodyweight

Here is a quick video:

3: Turkish Get Ups

5 minutes continuous with 30# KB

4: KB Windmills

2 sets * 8 reps / side @ 30#KB

15 minute stretching/cool-down