The Redskins play the Eagles tonight in Philadelphia. It is true that there is a lot at stake tonight: Whoever wins will be in the driver seat to win the NFC East and go to the playoffs. For Kirk Cousins there is a whole lot more at stake. Can this guy win a big game under the lights being the only game on TV? Can he win on the road? How about three wins in a row? Can he close the deal that will send the 'Skins to the playoffs for the first time since RGIII took them there in 2012? Is Cousins worthy of a contract for a starting QB in the NFL? One big win tonight may answer every one of those questions. A loss and all of them may linger unanswered a bit longer. This is not a monkey on his back.... it is an 800 lbs. gorilla!
Warm-up:
Jumping Jack, 30 repetitions
Air Squat, 50 repetitions
Workout:
AMRAP 15 minutes:
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift, 10 repetitions
Hand Release Push-Up, 15 repetitions
AbMat Sit-Up, 20 repetitions
Mobility:
Quadriceps and Hamstring Stretches
Have a Great Day and Hail to the Redskins!!
The Washington Capitals did it again. They lost in a playoff game seven after taking a 3-1 lead in the best of seven series against the New York Rangers. Besides the fans, the person who this really leaves a mark on is Alex Ovechkin. Ovie has been one of the most dominant players in the world of hockey, yet he carries with him the playoff monkey on his back. After being picked first overall in the 2004 NHL draft, the dream of the Capitals winning their first Stanley Cup came with Ovechkin. However, after qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs 25 times, the championship drought continues even with the impressive skills of Ovechkin. Like all of the greatest athletes, in the end Ovie will be judged, fair or not on whether he has hoisted the championship trophy.
After the first full body workout, the 60 second rest between sets seemed really inadequate. Being a new program and figuring things out as I go, I am bumping up the rest between sets up to 90 seconds. We will see how that works out.
Today's quote is from George Carlin:
"Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town."
Workout: Full Body
Warm-Up: Perform each exercise in order for one minute. 15 seconds between each exercise.
Jump Rope
Heavy Rope Whip
AbMat Abdominal Crunch
Heavy Rope Whip
Weight Training:
Bench Press, 4 sets of 5 repetitions, 90 seconds between each set
(Primary muscles worked: Pectoralis major, anterior deltoids, triceps brachii)
Glute Hamstring Developer, 4 sets of 15 repetitions, 90 seconds between each set
(Primary muscles worked: Biceps femoris, gluteus maximus)
Weighted Pull-Up (Bodyweight +50lbs.), 4 sets of 5 repetitions, 90 seconds between each set
(Primary muscles worked: Latissimus dorsi, infraspinatus, teres major and minor)
Weighted Step-Up (Bodyweight +50lbs.), 4 sets of 10 repetitions, 90 seconds between each set
(Primary muscles worked: Rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, medialis, and lateralis, gluteus maximus)
Fat Grip Dumbbell Biceps Curl, 4 sets of 4-6 repetitions, 90 seconds between each set
(Primary muscles worked: Biceps brachii, flexor radialis and ulnaris)
Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension, 4 sets of 4-6 repetitions, 90 seconds between each set
(Primary muscles worked: Triceps brachii)
Have a Great Day!!
