So duh...

I can't go around making all these fab goals for my A workouts and leave my B workouts to random.  I want to feel as confident that I've worked hard when I finish my second workout of the week as I do on my first.

So first, let's take a look at my workout last week...

Deadlifts, 2 sets, 15 reps......................45lbs/15 reps      55lbs/15 reps

Alternating sets...

Dumbbell shoulder 

        press, 2 sets, 15 reps...................10lbs/15 reps       10lbs/15 reps

Wide grip lat

       pulldown, 2 sets, 15 reps...............20lbs/15 reps      30lbs/15 reps

Alternating sets...

Lunges, 2 sets, 15 reps.........................bw/10 reps          bw/4 reps

Swiss ball crunches, 2 sets, 8 reps.........bw/8 reps            bw/8 reps

Ummm.  Lunges obviously gave me some problems, but part of that was struggling not to run to the bathroom during my workout and I ended up needing to.  But this is a no-excuses game.  So bottom line, lunges this week have to improve.

• Increase weight for deadlifts.  I'm pretty sure I am doing them as properly as I can, and I think I can lift more than 55 lbs off the ground.  I want to try to start at 95 lbs (the bar and two 25 lbs plates) this week and take it from there.  I know part of this exercise is challenging my grip strength, which is likely pretty weak.  As I don't have straps, I need to increase my grip strength if I want to continue challenging my body with this exercise.  Hopefully, it's not as pathetic as I think it could be and I will be pleasantly surprised.
• Increase weight for dumbbell shoulder press.  Last week, I remember that 10 lbs (5 lbs in each hand...yeah I'm a wimp) felt difficult even though I was able to crank out 15 reps.  Still, I want to boost that even if it's just another five pounds.  I want those sexy, wide shoulders that form a nice straight line and have the cute dimples in them where my muscles meet.
• Definitely increase weight for wide grip lat pulldown.  I have looked ahead at all of the stages, and I see that this exercise is very important in Stage Six...the one that focuses on increasing strength-to-weight ratio so I will be closer to performing unassisted pull ups.  I really want to get the weight load on this up if I can, if it means I'll be closer to doing pull ups!  Plus, it will give me back my sexy, muscled back that is hiding under a lovely layer of jiggle.  I think this week, I want to try to start at 70 lbs and if that is too much I'll cut it back.  
• Oh lunges.  Obviously my first goal is to complete two sets of 15 reps with body weight.  I will think about adding weight once I can actually do them.  This is also my last chance to do 15 reps, because B workout three reduces reps to 12.
• And for the swiss ball crunches I might put a weight plate on my chest or something while I do them.  I'm only doing eight and working my way up in reps during this stage, but I still want to be challenging myself.  I have to admit, I am feeling pretty badass now that I am getting closer to doing prone jack knifes (as illustrated in the book).

Following up from yesterday's workout, I'm a bit sore today so I think I will do some light something-or-other to get blood flowing into my muscles and maybe some light stretching.  Also, last night I could NOT sleep to save my life, probably because I predicted I would sleep really well.  I might move my workouts to earlier in the day.  I just get so pumped up and excited after completing my workout that it's hard to come down.

Probably doing my fourth workout tomorrow, depending on how the body feels.