Twelve Days "Off" (Sort Of), but Still Gained

Well, I was right! Or at least I will assume that there was something to it. Although my last workout was twelve days ago, the physical work I did in the meantime -- toting logs, moving appliances, pushing wheelbarrows of dirt -- seems to have kept me in shape pretty well. I improved on everything except for Flies, and even then I held steady at seven reps. I will probably stay at the same level for the next few times and work on form (as it's the one on which I most easily fall out of form), before adding weight.

Now, I do not recommend using this -- "I've been working in the yard!" -- as an excuse for blowing off the workout! It happened that way for me, and who knows what improvement I would have seen in the two sessions I probably should have done between last time and today. I was determined not to do anything less than last time, but was pleasantly surprised at the nearly across-the-board increase. There was no guarantee that this was going to happen. Probably could have managed another Pullup, but I managed to develop a cramp in my upper right trapezius. When you have pain that is not muscle burn, you STOP.

I'm particularly happy with the improvement on Pullovers. It seems the core is getting stronger, and that's a good thing! I'm no longer surprised to see an increase every time on Curls, although since I never considered myself to be a "biceps guy", it does make me happy. I can see that it won't be long before I'm curling as much weight as I'm squatting!

I'm calling this a good day!