After two long weeks of performing my self-created Re-Acclimation workout, I am finally moving on to something a little more challenging. The workout was overall short, spanning only about 30-40 minutes, but it did exactly what I was hoping for. The use of compound exercises in combination with a timed rest period and some protein intake has sparked new life in my body. I once again feel strength flowing thru me and I am now excited about the next gym day, instead of dreading the soreness that always follows. The workout looked like this:
Re-Acclimation
Wide grip pull ups, assisted 3 sets to failure 60 second rest period
Barbell Squat 3 sets X 10-12 reps 90 second rest period
Barbell Bench Press 3 sets X 10-12 reps 60 second rest period
Barbell Deadlifts 3 sets X 10 120 second rest period
Hanging Knee Raises 3 sets to failure 60 second rest period
Lying Leg Raises, on a bench 3 sets to failure 60 second rest period
I found myself sore and walking that thin line between wanting it and quitting but I continued pushing and kept consistent. I still feel the soreness, but not as much. The routine has become comfortable to me so it is time to change it up.
After several hours of scouring the internet for routines that others use, it seemed that I was still without a workout program that worked for me. Every workout that I found either required equipment that I didn't have, wasn't up to my standards, or just looked wrong on paper. The only route left was to create my own and I am so glad that I did. My new routine is a 4 day split with rests on day 3, 6, and 7. The recovery time is sufficient and it gives me a chance to cater around my work schedule. I'm not going to list the new workout just yet but it is coming. I want to do a test run for a couple of weeks to see if I need to modify it before it is set in stone. I'm calling it Level 2.
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