Weekend weight training

Usually I'm very dedicated when it it comes to weight training. I lift weights at least four times during weekdays, but when it comes to weekends I find excuses not to go(even though my gym is three minutes from my home)

But I was so motivated after writing my first blog entry that I went for a workout that rates as one of the best ever! I love it when I walk out of the gym all pumped up feeling the burn in all the appropriate muscles.

Today I trained back and biceps. My programs usually focus in one muscle group per day, but I change my routine every six weeks to prevent my muscles becoming familiar with the routine-I try to keep them on their toes! I like to do about twenty sets of different exercises e.g four sets of five types of exercises when training a major muscle group like back or legs. Today I did sixteen sets for back and twelve for biceps. Doesn't sound that great huh? The difference is that I do drop sets for each set( I do until failure then I drop some of the weight and do until failure again) So I basically double the workout.

I find that doing drop sets and other types like super sets, tri-sets and giant sets works better for getting my scrawny ass bigger.

It is very important to get some protein into your system directly after weight training to help with muscle growth, so I take two scoops(40g) whey protein with water or milk. I've recently started taking a fast digesting carb like an energy drink with the protein shake and I'm not sure if I'm hallucinating, but it seem to work for me.

Later!