Happy Friday fitness friends! I have been getting in 3-4 workouts a week lately and I am LOVING it. It gets me out of the house for a little me time and I am slowly starting to see some progress in my strength and endurance. However, I attempted a pull up the other day and it was an epic fail. Before pregnancy I was able to get 7-8 unassisted pull ups so this was a little bit of a hit to my ego. I have to remind myself daily that this is a new journey and I must take it slow, do things right and the results will come. I might not be able to do a pull up now, but with consistent workouts, proper nutrition, and determination and grit I will get there.
I’ve been trying to get to the gym for my workouts, but sometimes this new mom life doesn’t allow for that to happen. So instead, I hit up a quick living room or garage workout instead during baby A’s nap time. Early this week was one of those days and here is what I did! Since I need to gain more strength for pull ups, I decided an extra pull day was in order. Any area I feel I am lacking I try to add an accessory day to work on those weaknesses. Right now, my back and lats need a little extra attention so an additional pull day is what I aim for weekly. If you are short on time, grab a jump rope, some weights and get in this AMRAP.
25 Minute Pull AMRAP
Complete as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes
– 30 jump ropes
– 20 kettlebell sumo deadlifts
– 10 barbell high pull