So I noticed this morning that I definitely have distinct trapezius muscles behind my neck. This is extremely cool, and marks the second time I’ve noticed clearly improved muscle size or definition (the first being my triceps a month or so ago). Traps are a muscle group that I’ve never really had much luck developing, so clearly my shovelgloving is targeting them in addition to the chin-ups I’m doing. After Christmas, my plan is to really target my abdominals, lower back, and lats (provisionally, I’m thinking pull-ups and planks, though squats would probably work, too).
Anyway, I should also note that I ran outside on Thursday as opposed to the treadmill, so my stats are a little wonky in the sidebar. Probably not coincidentally, I forgot to do shovelglove that day, which drops me down to 99% compliance for Hot 100. I upped my chin-ups (8/6 -30lbs), dips (8/8 -30lbs), and bench presses (8/8 165lbs) on Monday but didn’t run. Today I’ll be heading over in the afternoon to do a 5K and another round of chins, dips, and benches. The short of it is that Hot 100 is still coming along nicely.
Oh, and bad news on the tooth front: I’m going to need a root canal. So that’s how I’ll be spending the morning before Halloween! 
Updated: I’ve updated my running and Hot 100 stats in the right sidebar after today’s gym visit. I did 5K at 7.5 mph and bettered my chins to 8/7.
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October 22, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I don’t know about you fitfan, but I love seeing new muscles. It is an awesome feeling! You’re doing great on your goals!
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