First Day of Strength Training

Elaine and I started on our new year resolution of getting stronger.

Thanks to Internet, we got a great set of strength training routine, with step-by-step instructions and pictures for each move. And we took turn because we want to make sure we did the workout with the correct form. We started our strength training with the upper body exercises. We did three sets of Chest Presses, Triceps Kickbacks, Shoulder Front Raises and Lateral Raises.

Because it's the first day, we were very motivated so we also did one set of lower body exercises. I find doing the lower body exercises in correct form more difficult than doing the upper body exercises.

I did the workout with 5 lbs dumbbells. I tried the 8 lbs but I was hurting so I changed to the 5 lbs right away. I saw one guy lifting the 60 lbs dumbbells, my jaw literally dropped. I also tried chin up since I do have bicep muscles. As predicted, I am still not strong enough so I just hung onto the bar (maybe moved up 0.5").