A program of love feels a lot like hate…
Not to sound like a broken record but it just keeps getting harder and harder. I think my partner is getting sick of hearing me describe my workouts as really, really hard.
My stock standard response has become tonight’s workout was the hardest yet. At least Nicole understands. It is truly invaluable having a workout partner for only they can begin to appreciate what you’ve just put yourself through.
This week’s highlight was getting introduced to another of the gym’s torture devices known as “the Prowler”. It’s a sled like contraption that you load up with weight and then push along the ground or in our case up the driveway. Think gridiron training on steroids.
This was the full workout:
A: BB lateral lunges 4 x 6 (per leg) rest 2 mins
B1: back extensions 3 x 12-15 rest 45 secs
B2: ring rows 3 x AMRAP rest 90 secs
C: 5-6 rounds
10 SDHP (sumo dead lift high pulls)
Push prowler up driveway (rogues or 10kg on each side) (please read below)
Rest 3-4 mins btw rounds
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We started with 10 Sumo dead lift high pulls and then the second we were finished we ran up the driveway pushing the prowler all the way to the top. By the end of the last round I could barely walk. Coming down the stairs my legs were a rubbery mess.
Dani had taken us through the training but I knew it was Pete who was responsible for programming that particular brand of torture. I asked him why he was hating us so much this week. He informed me that the program was based entirely on his love for us. Before collapsing to the ground I couldn’t resist telling him that his program of love felt a whole lot like hate.
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