425257_10150618471862841_2130734808_nSince today is my 48th birthday, meaning I am rapidly closing in on the dreaded half century mark, I thought it would be appropriate to inject 50 pull ups, push ups and dips into the front of my work out.  I have been laying off pull ups for around a month because of some left forearm issues.  I was glad knocking out 50 reps didn’t seem to carry a big pain penalty in the forearm although I could certainly tell I have not been working the movement like I normally do.

I already gave my thoughts about growing old in my main blog so no need to repeat them here.  Let’s just say I don’t have a very mature perspective about it.

Today’s Workout

5 minutes cardio/stretching

18 pull ups

20 dips

25 push ups

10 pull ups

15 dips

15 push ups

10 pull ups

15 dips

10 push ups

7 pull ups

5 pull ups

Seated dumbbell curl – 25lbs x 10

Seated one arm overhead tricep extension – 20lbs x 12

Seated dumbbell curl – 40lbs x 8

Seated one arm overhead tricep extension – 25lbs x 10

Seated dumbbell curl – 50lbs x 2

Seated one arm overhead tricep extension – 30lbs x 7