Week 2; workout 1

 Today was a 45 minute leg day. I focused mainly on strength training today (but also a bit of endurance and plyometrics! Strength training is with higher weights and sets with a lower repetition range. I only completed 4 exercises this workout; however, there was a high volume per exercise. Below is a description for each exercise:

Exercise 1: Bulgarian split squats; 4 sets each leg; 6 reps; 90 second rest in between sets; progressed from 35lbs dumbbells each hand to 50 lbs dumbbells each hand. (Strength; RPE=8/10)

Exercise 2: Barbell squats (endurance); 2 sets; 20 repetitions; 90 second rest; 1 plate (135lbs). (RPE=5/10)

Exercise 3: walking lunges (strength); 3 sets; 12 reps both legs combined; 90 second rest; started with 45lbs and ended with 60 lbs dumbbells on each hand. (RPE=7/10)

Exercise 4: explosive back lunge jump + high knee (plyometric); 3 sets; 8 reps each leg; 60 second rest; 25lbs dumbbells each hand (RPE=8/10)

That sums up this workout. It was difficult since my rated physical exertion was in the hard to very hard intensity range. But the exercises were also quite short to compromise. I am definitely going to feel the leg soreness tomorrow morning lol! Unfortunately, since I am slightly behind in my research course, I do not have the time to weave the videos together and make a Youtube commentary video, but stay tuned for something like that next week--when I have some more time. 

Below are the links to my video clips on Youtube: 

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mfg7KK6nTD8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZgIrMb5vVA

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qxBT7e2jv9c





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