March - #Relentless

March 2013 - Month 3 : Reverse Pyramid Training
#Relentless

Click the name of each routine to see what it entails.

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
					1	2 5K! DONE! 53:43
3 REST	4 Finding 1RM Bench - 69lbs Deadlift - 144lbs Overhead Press - 45lbs	5 Bench + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	6 Deadlift + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	7 ACTIVE REST	8 Shoulders + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	9 REST
10 REST	11 Bench + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	12 ACTIVE REST	13 Deadlift + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	14 ACTIVE REST	15 Shoulders + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	16 REST
17 REST	18 =)	19 Bench + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	20 Deadlift + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	21 ACTIVE REST	22 Shoulders + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	23 REST
24 REST	25 Bench + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	26 ACTIVE REST	27 Deadlift + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	28 ACTIVE REST	29 Shoulders + Assistance Work + 5-10 min of cardio	30 Fit Test
31 Happy Easter!

This month of Relentless is busy! Socially, there are lots of things going on, and work wise, I've got two product launches to prep for. All these activities are the reason I've switched to a 3-day split of reverse pyramid training or RPT.

What is RPT? Basically instead of working your way up to your max rep set, you start at your max reps and simultaneously increase reps and decrease the weight for each subsequent set. RPT is explained really well here. You've got the what, now here's the why.

I'm on a cut (caloric deficit trying to lose fat), and of all the heavy lifters I've had contact with, they all suggest RPT as the best weight training for a cut. If you've been keeping up with me over the past two years, you'll remember my first MAJOR goal is to lose 111 pounds. I have made ZERO progress the first two months of 2013 and I'm really hoping March will change that. I shouldn't say zero progress, because I have lost inches, just not pounds.

So it's pretty much back to basics for March! For the most part, I'll be operating on a 3 day split, and I've left room during the week for active rest days, which will more than likely be walking/jogging. The last heavy lifting month I did, October, I over scheduled my training and quickly changed it up after the first week.

So here's to yet another challenge along the way. Seems I've hit another plateau and it's time to mix it up so I can break through! There is work to be done.

DISCLAIMER
Days in red are my weigh in days. I didn't create any of the routines on this calendar. It's a combination of The Abs Diet, BodyRock.TV/The Daily Hiit, Zuzana Light's ZWOWs, and my cousin's creative genius.

I am in no way, shape, form, or fashion an exercise or diet or nutrition expert. I'm simply sharing with y'all what I'm doing this summer to get in shape. I do not recommend that you attempt anything I'm doing. I do, however, suggest that if you like the routines, look into them for yourselves. And please, consult a doctor before you begin any fitness regimen.