Maybe I’m on to something… or maybe, it’s just lucky.

I’ve been battling progress vs. regress. Been experiencing a lot of regression, but this past week has been different. I don’t chalk things up to major progress, but certainly I’m not regressing and I even seem to be making very small progress. It’s the sort of progress that I’m not sure if it’s statistically significant or not, but certainly straight-up numbers compared to the prior session show on paper some progress.

Could it be consuming the carbs earlier than usual so they get into my system and I actually have some gas to go on?

Could it be that I’ve just got a better attitude going (which I do)?

I don’t know for sure. But I’m happy for it. I do think the carbs have made a difference because I don’t feel as gassed and I don’t feel that mid-way “kick” either. So, fingers crossed. 🙂

Otherwise, the session felt fine. I have to say that the Arnold Presses are feeling like a right choice. I feel that some sort of seat dumbbell press is just what I needed to give my shoulders the work I’ve been looking for.

The bench dips continue to be wonderful for my shoulders — they just haven’t felt this good in ages. I opted to add a 25# plate to my lap today and drop the reps back down. Certainly could have done more reps but again, this is geared more towards a rehab, so taking it slow.

All in all, good.

Next week will be interesting. Due to circumstances, I won’t have access to my normal gym facilities; in fact, I’m not sure exactly what I will have access to. So we’ll see how next week goes. I am keeping the possibilities open.

Inspired by Paul Carter’s methodologies

Behind-the-Neck Press

• bar x 15
• 65 x 15
• 75 x 15
• 85 x 12
• 95 x 8
• 95 x 8

Arnold Press

• 35e x 12
• 35e x 12
• 35e x 12

Upright Rows

• 95 x 10
• 95 x 10
• 95 x 10

Lateral Raises (350 method)

• 15e x 22
• 15e x 15
• 15e x 13

Bench Dips

• 25 x 10
• 25 x 10
• 25 x 10
• 25 x 10