Today’s Workout
| Calf raises | 85 | 3 | 8 |
| Stiff-legged deadlifts | 85 | 3 | 8 |
| Squats | 85 | 3 | 8 |
| Bench Press | 65 | 3 | 8 |
| Lat Pulldown | 80 | 3 | 8 |
| Seated Row | 70 | 3 | 10 |
| Inverted Situps | body | 3 | 10 |
Nothing too exciting or impressive, but even so, it may have been too much. I felt like I was going to throw up after the squats. I don’t care about the macho bullshit about “Visiting Mr. Bucket” when working out. That’s just taking it too far for general fitness.
The gym was nice today, though. Everyone was serious. A trainer was teaching one of his clients to do free squats. She was eyeing the leg press and he gently guided her away from it. I was surprised. *I* got taken to the Smith machine (HAWK! PTOOI!) at my intro lesson!
Moodwise, I feel so much better it’s hard to describe. Oh, I’m tired and even have a bit of a headache. I just think lifting heavy stuff makes me feel calmer, more confident, happier and more relaxed. I’m sure there’s a physiological reason for it. I’m glad it happens, too!
I’m looking at my workout and wondering how long it’s going to take before I’m working out with 100lbs on the squats. That’s an interim goal for me right now. If I had a spotter, I’d try for a 1RM and see if I can squat 100 (which I probably can), just to say I can do it.
Actually, I’m looking forward to the time when I’m benching 100 regularly, but I’m a good 6-8 months away from that at the moment.
I’m also looking at my workout and thinking I need to add a couple of upper body and a couple of lower body exercises next week. I’d like to this week, but if I feel like throwing up after squats, then I need to build back up slowly.