U.S. Men's Soccer and the Workout

I am a huge fan of both the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams. The men had a great run in the Copa America Centenario making it all the way to the semi-finals. However, last night they ran into a buzzsaw that was Lionel Messi and the Argentinians who trounced the U.S. 4-0. There are a lot of people trying to reason it out.... three of the U.S. starters did not play because they had accumulated too many yellow cards... The reality of the situation is this: The U.S. Men's National Team has gotten a LOT better.... but they are still not ready to threaten the really great teams in the world. The U.S. Women's National Team is another story. Dominant. But at least they had to sue because they make less money per game compared to their male counterparts?!

Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order to complete a round. Three rounds total. No rest between exercises.
Jump Rope, 50 repetitions
Hand Release Push-Up, 10 repetitions
AbMat Sit-Up, 25 repetitions
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dip, 5 sets of maximum repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curl, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Pronated Grip Barbell Wrist Curl, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
Supinated Grip Barbell Wrist Curl, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
Core Work: 25 repetitions of each of the following exercises. No rest between exercises.
Flutter Kick
Lying Heel Touch
Lying Knee Pull-In
Lying Leg Lift

Have a Great Day!!

Enough Said, Plus a Chest and Biceps Workout

Today's quote is from Abby Wambach:

"Finally."

Workout: Chest and Biceps
Warm-Up:
Rowing Machine, 20 minutes
Bicycle Abdominal Crunch, 100 repetitions
AbMat Crunch, 50 repetitions
Trunk Twist, 25 repetitions
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 4-6 repetitions
Alternating Dumbbell Curl, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Incline Dumbbell Chest Press, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Axle Bar Curl, 3 sets f 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Fly, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Wrist Roll-Up, 3 sets of maximum repetitions
Weighted Dip (Bodyweight +50 lbs.), 3 sets of maximum repetitions
Captains of Crush Grip Trainer, 3 sets of 15 repetitions

Have a Great Day!!

Back Day, Spurs and USA Soccer

In the last 24 hours the sports world has seen two teams get "monkeys off their backs".

The San Antonio Spurs proved that a better overall team and coach can overcome the play of the best basketball player in the world. Despite a strong performance by LeBron James the San Antonio Spurs won the best of seven series 4-1 to win the NBA Championship. That was the Spurs' fifth NBA Championship.

The USA Men's Soccer Team won their opening match against Ghana 2-1 in World Cup play in Brazil. It was a dramatic victory, but it was made even better because the Ghanaian team had eliminated the USA in the last two World Cup tournaments. It was impressive how many athletic injuries there were on the field for Team USA, the worst being a serious hamstring strain that forced forward Josie Altidore out of the game in the first half.

Today's quote is from "Mr. Padre" Tony Gwynn who passed away today from cancer. Tony attributed his salivary gland cancer to his long time use of smokeless tobacco.

"Remember these two things: Play hard and have fun."

Morning Weight Training: Back

Dumbbell Pull-Overs

One Armed Bent Over Dumbbell Rows

Upright Barbell Rows

TRX Rows

Pull-Ups

Captains of Crush Grip Trainers

Evening Session:

TRX Rows Warm-Up, 10 repetitions

Heavy Dumbbell Snatch, 5x5 per side

Heavy Landmine Row, 5x5

Heavy Weighted Pull-Ups, 5x5

Have a Great Day!