Week 2, Day 1: Chest/Triceps/Abs

I'm back at the gym after what seems like an eternity of inactivity and it hurts SO good! My overall fitness goals are pretty simple. I'm not trying to go from twink to muscle stud over the course of a year, or even two years, but I would definitely like to start sculpting out a more fit build. That being said, I'll be posting my diet and workout routines every so often (because we all know I'm often too busy tweeting to actually write a full blog post) for you all to see and hopefully guide me in the areas in which I need the most improvement - I'm looking at you, Ryan and Aleks!

These are the exercises, weights, sets, and reps I did last week on chest day:

Incline Dumbbell Press (25 lbs.)
GOAL: 8-12 reps warm-up; 3 sets of 8-12 reps
ACTUAL: 10 reps warm-up; 3 sets of 10 reps

Incline Dumbbell Fly (25 lbs.)
GOAL: 3 sets of 8-12 reps
ACTUAL: 10 reps, 10 reps, 8 reps

Dumbbell Bench Press (30 lbs.)
GOAL: 4 sets of 6-10 reps
ACTUAL: 4 sets of 8 reps
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SUPER SET 1: Chest Dip
GOAL: 3 sets to fail
ACTUAL: 7 reps, 5 reps, 5 reps

NOTE: I really need help with chest dips as I'm sure my form and technique are completely off.

SUPER SET 1: Incline Push-upGOAL: 3 sets to fail
ACTUAL: 3 sets of 10 reps
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SUPER SET 2: Skull Crusher (12 lbs.)GOAL: 8-12 reps warm-up; 3 sets of 8-12 reps
ACTUAL: 10 reps warm-up; 3 sets of 10 reps

SUPER SET 2: Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press (45 lbs.)GOAL: 8-12 reps warm-up; 3 sets of 8-12 reps
ACTUAL: 10 reps warm-up; 3 sets of 10 reps
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Triceps Pushdown (20 lbs.)
GOAL: 3 sets of 12-16 reps
ACTUAL: 3 sets of 14 reps

Overhead Quadruple Drop Set to Fail
GOAL: 4 sets to fail
ACTUAL: 10 reps at 30 lbs., 10 reps at 25 lbs., 10 reps at 20 lbs., 10 reps at 15 lbs.
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Hanging Knee Raise
GOAL: 4 sets of 25 reps
ACTUAL: 4 sets of 25 reps

Swiss Ball Crunch
GOAL: 4 sets of 25 reps
ACTUAL: 4 sets of 25 reps

Decline Reverse Crunch
GOAL: 4 sets of 25 reps
ACTUAL: 4 sets of 25 reps

Barbell Twist
GOAL: 4 sets of 25 reps
ACTUAL: 4 sets of 25 reps

I need a "gym buddy" - any takers?

My biggest problem with these exercises is incorrect form and technique; but I'm also probably not lifting as much as I should be lifting. Anyway, we've come full circle and I'll be hitting the weights again this week, hoping to improve on my form, control, and mastery of these bitches. Help a brother out in the comments below!