Well here we are into the 3rd split of my programme and it starts with a 20 minute ICT workout I adjusted from Ross’ books.  I think it was No.9.  Anyway it involved the following:

  • 10 Burpees.
  • 10 Chinnies
  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Push Ups

Repeat until 20 mins is up.  My arms packed up part way through so my burpees became squat thrusts.  Not long after my quads died and I had to do grass hoppers instead.

Either way this makes an important point:  Just because a muscle packs up doesn’t mean you cancel the entire circuit.  Adapt to the change in your body and carry on.

There’s no shame in switching from burpees to squat-thrusts because your legs are giving way.  There IS shame if you give up half-way through.