Gyms have finally opened back up in British Columbia. I was planning on starting off slow since I have had so much time off from the gym, but my brain would not let me do that. I wanted to see what I was still capable of and where my fitness journey would start. I went to the gym three times this week. My workout split and exercises for each of those days were:
Day 1: Legs
- Elevated Squats – 45 lb dumbbell
- Bulgarian Split Squats – 2 x 15 lb dumbbells
- Romanian Deadlifts (RDL’s) – 60 lb barbell
- Back extensions – with 25 lb plate
- Hip thrusts – 45 lb dumbbell
Day 2: Push (chest, shoulders, triceps)
- Chest press – 2 x 30 lb dumbbells
- Shoulder press – 2 x 20 lb dumbbells
- Skull Crushers – 30 lb dumbbell
- Cable One-Arm Lateral Raise – 10 lb
- Cable Fly – 2 x 25 lb on either side
- Front Raises – 25 lb plate
- Tricep Extensions – 30 lb
- Chest Fly Machine – 72 lb
- Overhead Cable Extension – 36 lb
Day 3: Pull (back, biceps)
- Cable row – 90 lb
- Lateral Pulldown – 50 lb
- Single Arm Kneeling Lat Pulldown – 30 lb
- Straight Arm Bent Over Pulldown – 50 lb
- Bent Over Rows – 65 lb
- Rowing – 2000m (12 mins)
Overall, it felt amazing to be back at the gym and to restart my fitness journey. I am so excited to see where my workouts take me and I am excited for my muscle progression.
kalianaewaskow
February 15, 2022 — 9:24 am
Good job getting right back into the swing of things after being off for a while! The hardest part of going to the gym is actually going. I think it’s a good idea to take things slowly to avoid chances of injury/burnout. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress over the next few months as it’s documented on your blog!