Rest Day

Took the day to rest and recover. It was pretty relaxing and even though the Redskins lost today, it is apparent that the 'Skins are going to be competitive this season. It seems that Snyder is finally listening to people who actually know a thing or two about football. Now if he would only listen to the people who are telling him to change the team's name?!

Have a Great Day!!

NFL Free Agency, Shoulders and Triceps

NFL free agency is about to officially kick off. It is at this time of year that the two NFL teams that I like come through for me: The Washington Redskins always disappoint me and the Baltimore Ravens make smart moves. For some reason I remain loyal to the Redskins, but that loyalty has been teetering on the edge lately.

Today's quote comes from the South Park version of Daniel Snyder:

“We cannot give up, we have been through too much together. We have fought Eagle and Bear. And the Eagles only beat us by 3 points! … Don’t let them break you — don’t let them win!”

Workout: Shoulder and Triceps
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute.
Jumping Jack
Shoulder Circle, Side
Shoulder Circle, Front
Shoulder Circle, Overhead
TRX Triceps Extension
Abdominal Crunches
Weight Training:
Barbell Push Press, 5 sets of 2-5 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Deltoids, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, medialis and intermedius)
Dumbbell Side Raise, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Lateral deltoids, supraspinatus, trapezius)
Front Plate Raise, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Anterior deltoids)
One Arm Landmine Jammer, 3 sets of 6-10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Deltoids)
Dumbbell Triceps Extension, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii)
Medicine Ball Push-Up, 3 sets of maximum repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii, anterior deltoids)
Barbell Skull Crushers, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii)
Wrist Roll-Up, 3 sets maximum repetitions
(Primary muscles worked: Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris)

Have a Great Day!!

Redskins, What is in a Name? Chest and Biceps Day

I am currently sitting at my desk decked out in the colors of my favorite team: Burgundy and Gold of the Washington Redskins. There is a big divisional game tonight against the New York Giants and I am wearing my London Fletcher t-shirt and Redskins ball cap. I am a big fan. Maybe not the biggest fan: I don't wear a hog nose, I don't paint myself, and I don't dress up like an Indian Chief. But I have done my share of cussing and throwing objects around the room over the last 20 years as the Redskins have wallowed in mediocrity.

There are those out there that say that the Redskins' name is racist. They say that it is offensive to the American Indian community (I do not call them "Native Americans". I have lived out west for a while now and lived near and interacted a number of Indians. Every Indian I have ever met has called themselves "Indian" so that is what I call them.) There are also people like Redskins' owner Daniel Snyder (and former owner Jack Kent Cooke before him...) who, even when faced with the assertions that their team's name is a racist slur swear that it will never be changed. I just don't understand that at all. I am as big a fan as there is when it comes to the 'Skins. I am loyal. But that loyalty is not to a name, especially one that alienates and offends an entire population of this country. My loyalty is to my home town team. When the Washington Bullets changed their name to the Wizards I didn't jump ship. I for one think that if Snyder showed some class for once in his life and changed the name, that he may actually attract MORE fans!

Today's quote is from Jack Kent Cooke:

"The name of the Redskins will remain the Redskins."

Workout: Chest and Biceps
Morning Routine:
Warm-Up:
Push-Ups, 20 repetitions
Laying Medicine Ball Chest Pass, 20 repetitions
Abdominal Crunches, 30 repetitions
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 5 sets of 5 repetitions
Weighted Dips, Bodyweight +50lb., 5 sets maximum repetitions
21s Barbell Curls, 3 sets
Captains of Crush Grip Trainers between each of the above sets

Afternoon Routine:
Dumbbell Chest Press, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Incline Chest Press, 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Dumbbell Flies, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Hammer Curls, 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions
Dumbbell Forearm Curls, 3 sets of 15 repetitions
Abdominal Crunches, 100 repetitions

Have a Great Day!