79. Push Day (New Program!)

  I started my new program today. As usual, the intensity is going to be suspect to a workout or two while I dial in the weight. 

  I have been drinking pre-workout for the last four workouts. With a break the last two days because I was on rest. The pre-workout didn't seem to do anything today. It just tasted bad and gave be something to fiddle with between sets. 

  Something obvious I need to remind myself of again is that you don't gain muscle just by completing workouts. I need to focus on muscle activation and intensity. It's not that I didn't push myself today. I struggled at points but I feel like I left some effort on the table. I could have done more. Oh well. I don't want to injure myself again or make myself not want to go to the gym. It's a balance. Like everything. 

Song of the Day: Pixie Chick by Titanic Sinclair

---Push:

(Warm-up Set)

Bench Press 4x8-10

//95lbs felt fine. Add a bit more next time. Really push it to failure. Maybe 115lbs?

Dumbbell Floor or Incline Press 3x8

// Incline Press felt great. Use 35lbs or 40lbs next time. STRETCH RIGHT SHOULDER A LOT!!!

Goblet Squat 3x10-12

// 35lbs. Add more weight. Tilt hips to not hurt spine? Something feels weird.

Plank 3x1minute

// Good, the third set was a perfect amount of difficult. Clearly I was ready to add more.

Calf Raises 2x20

// Fine, keep feet straight. My foot wants to be any direction other than straight ahead.