5 sets x 20 reps
This is a rest-pause technique in which the lifter does a rep, takes a breath, and repeats 19 times. If you haven't done this before, start with a weight that seems too easy and build from there.
This is definitely NOT one of my favorite workouts but I will say that I gave it my all....
1st Set ~ 80 lbs ~ This is the weight I started at last time and it felt pretty good.
2nd Set ~ 85 lbs ~ Feeling heavy but I got through it.
3rd Set ~ 90 lbs ~ Okay....very heavy and I was SO wishing it was the 5th set already.
4th Set ~ 100 lbs! ~ I would have settled for 95...oh heck, who am I kidding...I would have been fine with 90 lbs again but Coach encouraged me to try 100 and go for the PR, so I did. The first 10 actually did not feel too bad....but the next 15....OMG!!! Right around the 15th rep, I started to panic and hyper-ventilate a bit, then I could feel the tears getting ready to start and then sure enough, tear time BUT I did finish the set (with a lot of encouragement....I love Defy!) and Coach said that it was very jocky cry and I believe him!! LOL!
5th Set ~ 80 lbs ~ Exhausting!!
I love it when I get a PR...even if I have to cry to get it!!
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Awesome Patty!! Although you may weep a bit, you do some pretty incredible things through those tears!!
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