Week 5: Shoulders + Arms

As has become the custom with these workouts, I went pretty light today in order to give my body rest for the next two lifting days. One thing I have noticed is that yesterday and today I felt a lot more sore, and haven't quite been able to pin point the cause. I haven't been as consistent with my protein shakes, which contain amino acids that may help with recovery.. or it may be the increase in load and my body not bouncing back quite as easily as before. Either way, I was glad to go somewhat heavy while giving my legs and chest a rest.

Here's how it went:

Dumbbell seated shoulder press:

• 55 x 8
• 70 x 8
• 80 x 8

Dumbbell side/ front/ rear delt raise:

• 25 x 10/ 10/ 10
• 25 x 10/ 10/ 10
• 25 x 10/ 10/ 10

EZ bar preacher curl

• 40 x 15
• 40 x 15
• 40 x 15

Machine triceps rope pushdown:

• 100 x 15
• 110 x 15
• 120 x 15

Abs:

75 crunches

Final thoughts: I was watching some Mariusz Pudzianowski vids, and I really like what he does for standing shoulder press. I'll consider throwing this in for next week's workout.