Friday, October 16, 2026

Sprint Repeats - Optimized Version…


Warm-up


* 0.5 mile walk to gym


Intervals (10x)



* Walk 0.10 @ 3.3 

* Sprint 1: 0.10 @ 6.5 

* Walk 0.10 

* Sprint 2: 6.7 

* Walk 0.10 

* Sprint 3: 7.0 

* Walk 0.10

*Sprint 4: 7.5

* Walk 0.10

* Sprint 5: 7.7 

*Walk 0.10

* Sprint 6: 7.9 

* Walk 0.10

* Sprint 7: 8.1

* Walk 0.10

* Sprint 8: 8.3 

* Walk 0.10

* Sprint 9: 8.4 

* Walk 0.10

* Sprint 10: 8.5 


Target Metrics


* Average HR: 132-135 bpm

* Peak HR: Don’t chase peak HR 

* Recovery: HR should drop 25–40+ bpm during each walk

* RPE: 8–9/10, not all-out

*increased speed from last time. Range was 6.5-8.5


AVG HR - 146 BPM

MAX HR - 191 BPM


Last Time:

AVG HR - 142 BPM

MAX HR - 192 BPM


Recovery Afterward


* Walk 1.51 miles home


AVG HR - 108 BPM

MAX HR - 125 BPM


Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Full Body A — optimized order…


  1. Warm-up
    • 0.5-mile walk
    • Empty-bar high-pull rehearsal


  1. Barbell High Pull — standalone
    • 2 × 5 @ 115
    • Perform while freshest; stop if speed or technique declines
    • Rest 2–3 minutes


3A. Reverse Barbell Bench Press


  • 8-7-7 @ 135-155-185
  • 185 was 1 RIR


3B. Close-Grip Neutral Pulldown


  • 2 × 8 @ 215
  • Slightly underhand red handle
  • Alternate with press; allow roughly 2½–3 minutes before repeating each exercise


4A. Lying Leg Curl


  • Warm-up: 1 × 12 @ 60
  • 2 × 8 @ 80


4B. Leg Extension


  • 2 × 8 @ 190
  • Alternate these; approximately 2 minutes before repeating each exercise


5A. High Machine Chest-Supported Row


  • 8-7-7 @ 270-300-320
  • Last set about 2 RIR


5B. Standing Calf Raise


  • 2 × 10 @ 240
  • This pairing keeps the row fresh without stressing your lower back


6A. Dip Machine


  • 2 × 8 @ 230 
  • Keep 1–2 RIR


6B. Preacher Machine Curl


  • 2 × 8 @ 110


7A. Pec Deck


  • 2 × 12 @ 160
  • Controlled stretch without forcing maximum depth


7B. Machine Lateral Raise


  • 3 × 12 @ 27.5
  • Stop before momentum or shrugging takes over


AVG HR - 112 BPM

MAX HR - 149 BPM 


Recovery Walk -


.81 miles 


AVG HR - 105 BPM

MAX HR - 121 BPM 

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Zone 2 Walk…

2.22 Miles - 37:05 - 16:41 AVG

AVG HR - 102 BPM
MAX HR - 110 BPM


Monday, October 12, 2026

Full Body B — optimized order…

1. Leg Press — standalone


  • Warm-up: 1 × 12 @ 360
  • 2 × 8 @ 450
  • Keep pelvis and lower back firmly against the pad.


2A. Reverse Hammer Press, Flat 


  • 8-7-7 @ 295-310-335
  • 335 was 1 RIR


2B. Lying Leg Curl


  • Warmup 1 x 8 @ 60
  • 2 x 8 @ 80
  • Alternate with the press.


3A. High Machine Chest-Supported Row


  • 8-7-7 @ 250-300-320
  • 320 was 1 RIR
  • Minimal torso movement


3B. Leg Extension


  • 1 × 8 @ 190
  • Alternate with the first rowing round, then finish the remaining rows normally.


4A. Sternum Pull-Up


  • 2 × 7
  • Stop around 1–2 RIR


4B. Standing Calf Raise


  • 2 × 8 @ 240
  • Full stretch and pause.


5A. Low-to-High Cable Fly


  • 2 × 15 @ 50


5B. Rear-Delt Machine


  • 2 × 12 @ 140
  • Maintain 2 RIR


6A. EZ-Bar Curl


  • 3 × 6 @ 110
  • Cheat curl 


6B. Overhead Extension


  • 2 × 8 @ 140
  • Pair with the first two curl sets; finish the third curl set alone.



AVG HR - 112 BPM

MAX HR - 137 BPM


Recovery walk home:


1.56 miles 


AVG HR - 116 BPM

MAX HR - 124 BPM