I've got a remote build going - finally - and have been buying lumber at a local yard, the same kid (he's 35) loads me up, fast as lightning and is a hard worker, tall, thin, former cross country athlete. I needed some help with the build, mostly the roof and getting the OSB up. I asked if he had any experience and wanted a side gig. He jumped on it. Kid's got some baggage, previous addict, clean for almost 10 months, in rehab, separated from his wife and kids while in the program. Has a few months left then he's turned over to the courts to decide his fate. This state has very harsh penalties vs. surrounding states.
He said as I was helping him load up boards, that he wanted arms like me - they are only 16" but, I'll take that compliment. He said he's never gone to workout, didn't know how to go about it and would love to learn. So - I took him to the gym with me last night. I told him there are other "highs" he can get if he stays focused as he has been. We ran arms and he did a great job, listened, kept good form and pushed hard.
When we finished the last set, he was so happy, had the pump, could see a change in the mirror. The girls there were eyeballing him, made him feel great! We shook hands, he gave me a side hug and kept thanking me, was almost in tears as he told me he'd been praying for an outlet. Felt good to share a little knowledge - what little I have. I'll drag him to the gym with me every chance I get and get him started. I'm giving him a workout routine and will change it up in 6 or 8 weeks. I paid for a month membership for him. Hope he takes advantage of that.
DB Curls
3x15 - 25# - went light to show the kid correct form
preacher curls
1x15 -35#
1×15 -45#
1×10 -65#
hammer curls
1x10- 35#
1x8 - 35#
1x12 - 25#
cable curl
1x15 - 40#
1x15 -60#
1x15 - 70#
overhead tri ext
1x15 - 25# - warmup
3x15 - 65#
cable tri ext
1x15 - 50#
1x15 -70#
1x15 - 90#
Skull Crushers
1x15 -35#
1x15 - 45#
1x15 - 55#
1x15 -60#
single arm cable tri ext
1x15 - 20#
1x15 - 30#
1x15 - 40#
