P90X Classic Day 36 – Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps

So I began Week #6 this evening with a grueling Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps workout. I also included Ab Ripper X at the end.

I think my body trying to regulate itself after greatly reducing my caffeine intake (for those keeping score at home, 400mg down to 30mg now per day) probably doesn’t help my energy levels, but after 1-2 weeks I hope my body will have balanced itself appropriately.

Today was hard…and I have determined I have the upper body strength of a newborn infant. Seriously, its depressing a 6 foot 170lb man who is in decent shape has to resort to 5lb dumbbells near the end of this program. I spent most of my time doing pushups on my knees…very sad indeed.

Hell, its sad I am still trying to build up my right tricep…even 10lb’s is still very tough on me. I can only do about 70% of the reps with my right arm when both arms are using the same weight for tricep exercises.

I really have to do what I can to prevent multiple day layoffs in between these workouts. That isn’t helping my cause either.

Regarding my switch to 2 cups green tea, I am hoping I will see some fat burning benefits of that. I know excessive caffeine over long periods of time can stunt fat loss. Maybe I will see a period of it melting off.