Day 2- Strength and Force Upper

Strength and Force Upper

Day 2 is here and in the books! Still feeling it from those Grinders that ended yesterday's workout. 55 pushups and 55 tuck-ins will do ya in (fo sho). I watched this one last night so I could be as prepared as possible for the beating that would ensue. Again I had my other bands with me in case I needed them. I did end up switching to my 20LB band for a few of the movements but it was only a few. Those punches with the bands get your shoulders a burnin right quick and it's all you can do not to scream out.

Mike had us going from standing up with the bands on one move then back on the ground in some sort of plank right after, almost super-setting the movements to keep your heart rate up and body moving. I must have gone through a dozen sets before a water break finally came and I was ready for it. Again, just about every move is hitting your core so you can feel every little bit of pain (in a good way) from the abs throughout this workout.

You may be wondering why I referred to him by his first name in that last paragraph. Although I have never met him in person or we haven't had any formal introductions, he does make you feel like you can connect with him. I've personally exchanged a few facebook posts with him because he has commented on what I had written. He does that for everyone! It's amazing to see someone really reach out and try and connect with everyone going through the program. Maybe it 's because even after a few of these grueling workouts I feel like I'm going through the trenched with him leading the way so I'm just naturally drawn to that comradere. Either way, the guy's cool and has the ability to motivate you before, during, and after the workout.

The workout ends with the killer move that focus's on your biceps. The Karpenko Curls is a fast paced curl with the resistance band wrapped around your feet. Can't recall the exact timing but it's something to the effect of 20-30 seconds all out curling, followed by a quick curl and slow release, then slow curl and fast release, ending on another 20-30 seconds of all out curling. 2 days later and my arms are still feeling big. Talk about a pump! And no, not those swedish-made enlarger kind that Austin Powers made famous.

Ultimate ABS XT

Ultimate ABS XT followed immediately and I was just feeling pumped going into it. I just got done getting a brutal strength workout and although I was whooped, I had some more energy to give. This workout is one that I am not exactly sure I will master by the end of the 90 days. You start out doing a few reps of each move thinking you're in there like swim wear and realize that, that's all you're going to be able to do is just a few reps. Or maybe that's just me. Either way, I've got some work to do and I can't wait to see how I progress.

BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!!!!

Right before I started this workout I knew going in to it that I was feeling pumped. Maybe it was because I was feeling good all day and was eating all the right foods and getting myself hyped for the workout. When my wife told me she was taking our 5 year old out to do a little mama-daughter shopping and I'd only have 1 kid to worry about accidentally drop kicking, I figured I'd see what I could do intenisty wise and maybe take my 2 year old outside to play or maybe the dog for a walk. Welp, my lil lady was snoozing like a champ so I decided to put in the Muay Thai workout. That was one fun workout. Nothing but punches, elbows, kicks, and just an all around beat down of a workout. ( I should note that I'm kind of a masochist and really do enjoy the whoopin's I get from a workout. Weird? Yes. Fun? You bet your sweet katookas it is!)

I finished up that little gem right as my wife and daughter were getting home and my youngest woke up. Like it was meant to be. Holla atta balla!

Ryan