Despite how condensed the back and biceps workout is, my body was really pushed hard today, the routine’s simplicity was overruled by my lack of energy (busy week), a few factors weigh in, but the biggest problem was that I didn’t eat enough beforehand!! 

Despite issues, my form was again much better, and my back pain was less noticeable because of this factor; also, for the first time since I started working out in January, I was able to complete all five sets of pull-ups, it’s a small milestone but definitely one to celebrate, and goes to show that I am indeed improving! 

The exercises themselves for back work around the shoulder blades, and progressively move to challenge the lower back and abdomen, especially with the yoga ball extensions. 

The bicep exercises focus on movement speed, extending the joints and keeping the rest of the body static, the biceps wear out faster than the triceps, and develop slower, hence why triceps exercises are much more intense and involve heavier weights. 
As always, I finished with my abs routine, the hanging leg raises have been getting progressively more difficult over the weeks because of the strain they put on my wrists, therefore on this exercise my hands are actually holding me back; my grip is stronger than it was, but it is barely enough to get me through hanging raises, so I might consider adding some grip training exercises to future workouts, or perhaps instead performing leg raises in a different manner. Finger strength and grip are rarely talked about in fitness culture, but it is ultimately very necessary to achieve goals later. 

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