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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
My progress
I am currently in week 4 of Bill Starr's 5 x 5. I am both pleased and discouraged. I have progressed in each lift, though struggled with my bench this week. I am still having a nagging shoulder issue so I have had to make some adjustments. I find most of the pain when doing military style presses so I am subbing those with Standing Dumbbell Arnold Presses.
I am also using Pendlay (Pendley) rows instead of Bent Over rows. You
can see a video below. While I am feeling every day of my 45 years, I am
looking forward to increasing each of my lifts. If I could get this
diet/nutrition stuff all worked out on our budget, I would be happy.
I am still praying about seeking certification for Personal Training. I
have narrowed my search down to ISSA and WITS. I see this as a cool and
different way to be able to reach out and minister to people who I would
not ordinarily be able to contact. Pray for me as I seek the Lord's will
and search for the funding.