Hamstring Assault!

I'm in pieces.  I properly challenged myself tonight for the first time since my back injury and I have to admit I actually forgot how sore it is!!  So much so, I barely made it up the two flights of stairs to get out the gym then almost cried when I realised I had a steep downhill road to walk to get to my car.  I contemplated sitting down at one point whilst I was sipping my protein shake wondering where exactly I had misplaced my sanity....

So here is tonight's hamstring focused session.

Warm Up: 10 minutes incline walk increasing the incline to 7 gradually.

Leg curls 3 x 15
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Barbell lunges 3 x 15 (each leg, alternates)

Smith machine single leg squats 3 x 15

DB Romanian deadlift 3 x 15
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DB step up 3 x 15

Plea squat 3 x 15
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Plyo squat jumps (wide stance) 3 x 15

Swiss ball hamstring curls - 3 x to failure

Phew, I struggled and my heart raced through this.  Second to last exercise being a plyo - that was not good planning!!

I came across some good articles today that I thought were worth sharing.  Firstly Rob Richies guide to building a nutrition plan.  Its fantastic, this is the method I use and he's laid it out really well, very clear and concise.  You need to register to view his site content but its well worth it.

Secondly, here's an interview with Courtney Prather, a fantastic illustration that ladies our physic goals are found in the weight room not through endless cardio session.  Step off the hamster wheel and away from the cardio ladies :-)

I'm off now to lay on the couch and contemplate the pain I'm going to be in tomorrow!

Love

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