I've done both the A and B workout of my new program, and so far, I like. They're taking a little bit longer than I'd prefer, but right now I have the time, so, so be it. I picked exercises that I could do as easily, or with only slight mods (bands instead of cables, for example) at home. Today, because I was at home, I did front squats using kettlebells instead of a barbell. I actually wish I could do that all the time; I really dislike doing front squats with the bar, which kills my wrists no matter what hand position I try, but it's such a great exercise, I'd hate to NOT use it. Front squats with kettlebells, though, I love. Hard as hell, great ROM - talk about ass to grass! - and no wrist issues. Can't ask for much more.
And I have a new favorite exercise du jour - the one arm pulldown. I've done it at the gym using a cable and at home with the band; I think the cable is a bit harder. But I think this is probably the first unilateral vertical pull exercise I've ever done, and I really like the change of pace.
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Hard to believe, but I only have three more days of school! Tuesday I had my partner oral presentation in psych - our topic was PTSD, something I knew very little about going in. I thought it went pretty well, and I hope it graded the way it felt, because it's 20% of our grade. Tomorrow is my last "easy" day; next Tuesday is the last psych test and A&P lab practical, and Thursday is the last A&P test. So, I will probably be scarce for the next week. Not that I've been a blogging juggernaut of late...
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