re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Hypertrophy W3D4

Drained today after this workout. Gym was extra spicy this morning after the power outages yesterday evening; no fans, no music, no TV, no AC. Just weights clinking, heavy breathing, and people mumbling to themselves.

Squats and chin-ups today were almost an echo of Tuesday. They were heavy, form was decent, and I used a belt on the last 3 sets. Chin-ups went well. It has been a boost of confidence the last couple weeks now that I am doing these completely unassisted.

I was worried and cautious on the row/reverse lunge SS. Rows were fine all the way thru. Kept the same weight and decent form in all sets. For the reverse lunges I started with just bodyweight reverse lunges (stationary; as I normally do forward/backward walking lunges). Those went fine so I completed the remaining sets with DBs (slowly increasing the weight; 10, 15, 20). On the last set (with 20# DBs), I could barely feel the dull pain in my right thigh. So I think the rest over the weekend and starting slow today paid off. I'll take a similar approach next Friday. I'll start with 5/10 DB instead of BW and just slowly increase over the sets.