Monday 04-02-08 – Nightly Workout 3: #3

Another new one!

• 8 Pushups
• 16 Squats

• 10 sets, rest as required

Didn’t sound too bad. I predicted by the end I would be slow, and it would take ages, and I would probably be fairly tired. None of the movements were too difficult though. I knew the pushups would be the hardest part, so I would use the squats as “active rest”.

Well, it wasn’t as I expected. I completed it all in 7 minutes 40 seconds, which definitely could be better, although ATM I don’t think I could improve on it. Surprisinly, the squats seemed harder than the pushups, as early on my knees starting hurting. I fought on, and by the end the pain had pretty much gone, making the squats much easier. However, by the last set, the pushups were a lot more difficult, and I had to exhale hard to get the last rep. But as I said, I finished it with minimal rest.

I don’t, however, think I have my squat technique right. I try to go as low as possible, so my thighs are parallel to the floor or below. I know I bend my back though, making it nearer parallel, and I think it sometimes rounds as well. I guess this is down the lack of flexibility, but can anyone tell me where the lack of flexibility is? My back? I know your back should be straight, and near vertical, which mine nearly certainly isn’t. In fact, the sides of my back, about half way down, have just started aching quite a lot. Damn. It feels as though it’s somehow connected to my lats too. Anyone? I was going to do something else, but I dont want to hurt my back any more.

Completely off-topic, but I’m spending all of tomorrow rock climbing and caving. Fun!

PS: I would like to mention that what I was doing yesterday, I’ve just realised, weren’t full burps. Burps are from the pushup position (top part) to the knees-to-chin position. I’ve just been jumping my feet forward, not bending my knees much. Bringing my feet as far forward as I can, making the angle between my legs and body less. This way allows me to work much faster though, so I’m keeping it.

EDIT: Just a quick update.  My back has already stopped hurting completely, so it obviously wasn’t much.  However, I’m going to bed VERY soon, because of the early morning tomorrow, so I won’t do another workout tonight.  Until tomorrow!