warmups:
light stretches.
calf raises:
2 sets of 15 reps
squats:
2 sets of 15 reps
bench presses: – on the bowflex machine
2 sets of 10 reps
seated lat-pulls: – on the bowflex machine
2 sets of 10 reps
seated dumbbell concentration curls:
2 sets of 8 reps with each arm
At least I got this one in.
Wacky sleep patterns and heavy fatigue prevented me from having any workouts earlier in the week. The best I can hope for now is being able to have another on Saturday, giving two for the week: which I consider to be barely acceptable. Three per week is the goal, but two is acceptable.
There was no supersetting in this workout. Energy levels are still simply too low for any of that. It was necessary to do each rep slowly and carefully with attention focused on proper form, and it was necessary to allow a rest and recovery period between each set. But at least I got it done.
Interestingly, the squat reps were easier to perform through a fuller range of motion than they have been in… well, forever. My knees, hips, and quads felt like they were at least 20 years younger. No, I have absolutely no idea why. But I liked it.
Similarly, the upper body elements of this workout were much more comfortable than I can remember them being for a long, long time. There was no creakiness or hesitation from the back, shoulders, or elbows: none at all. Just smooth, steady, flowing motion through the full range of each rep. Very unusual, this: but very nice!