Training in the dark was interesting. We had a severe thunderstorm roll in this morning, and it took out our power for a couple of hours. I couldn’t work, so I hit the gym. Just one window down there, and it provided just enough light to find the weights…
Quads: Squats (3×20,15,12–DP 3X); Sissy squats (3×8–Xcen) ss Sissy squats (3×8 + X Reps)
Hamstrings: Stiff-legged deadlifts (3×20,12,10–DP 3X + X Reps); Alternate leg curls (1×15(10)(8)–R/P)
Calves: Donkey calf raises (3×40,30,25 + X Reps); Alternate calf raises (15,10,8–R/P + X Reps)
Note: My current PowerBlock gym split is based on the POF MMX Mega-Mass Workout in the new e-book MMX Fast Mega-Mass Workouts–the Max-Muscle X-pansion System.
Summary: I never realized just how dark our basement is with no power, but the dark sky didn’t help. Still managed a great workout, though, and maybe even better than usual since I wasn’t focused on getting back to work since I couldn’t do anything. Legs were shaking and quaking, and not just because of all the violent thunder. LOL! The rest/pause on leg curls seems to be ideal right now for my funky hamstring that doesn’t seem to be working properly. I also did much higher reps on Donkey calf raises than what is listed on the routine. Great stuff, and the power came on just as I finished. Perfect timing!
Diet, Supplements & Nutrient Timing: For meal-by-meal diets plus training and nutrition info, see the X-treme Lean e-book.