Perfect Pushups

Ok, I know, something just doesn't look quite right with this picture... I mean why am I wearing a helmet to do push-ups? Regardless, I have decided to start an upper body routine patterned off of these push-up gadgets. I recall reading an article where Lance Armstrong was speaking about some of the perks of retirement. He mentioned that he could finally do push-ups. You see, when he was a pro cyclist, having a built upper body really only meant extra weight to carry up the hills of the Tour de France.

Hmmm, I think I can handle a little extra weight, especially in the form of muscle. Though, I did enjoy using this 'dead weight' idea to justify why my free weights gathered dust all summer. The main inspiration though, is the fact that I am involved with the new MUSCATINE MULTISPORT club. And, the gear we are getting is sleeveless, so having a bird chest and pencil arms would be hard to conceal. Below are the templates of the skinsuit I ordered.

I did the navy seal routine sunday, and my triceps and chest are still too sore to workout again. I guess it was a good thing I started acknowledging my upper body. Now, don't look for 'big guns' to emerge from my tri-suit this summer. I am going to do the bare minimum for upper body. After training rides I really just don't feel like pushing myself up and down for multiple sets of 20.