Last week I mentioned how I was buckling down and really re-focus on what I am eating. I lost 2lbs this past week — which was welcome news. I have been having a 150 calorie ice cream treat every night and I decided to cut that out 5x a week to see if it could move the needle — and I think that combined with me taking that 4 day break so that my body could recovery and is not as fatigued has really helped. Mikey – the trainer- said “Steph is Back!” and I actually agree with him. I am feeling excited again to get up and go even though its 5a. I’m crazy I know , but crazy likes company — or is that misery.. oh well either way!

Today marks the start of the 3 days of deadlifts – today was the Sandbag dead lifts, tomorrow – Roman Dead lifts, and Thurs — just Deadlifts. The most important thing to remember when doing deadlifts is to not curve your back – keep your lumbar curve. Your back will thank you and you will avoid possible injuries.  Here is a good demo of how to do a barbell dead lift – If you are going to try this, make sure to learn proper technique!

warmup:
side shuffles
pushups
checkpoints
jump skips

core x2
Partner dynamax ball 16lb ball twists
Side toss
25 high five push-ups to partner on each side (alternating)

workout
800,400,200,100m run
15,12,9,6,3
SDHP 65lb
25lb db split jerks (each side)
woodchucks (20)
Sandbag dead lifts (45lb) x2