Felt quite energetic and determined in the gym today. Tried out a new exercise variation and decided I liked it. See notes below.
3×10 Standing calf raises @ BW + 135# interspersed w/ 2×10 push-ups
10×3 Deadlifts @ 185# + 1×0 push-ups
3×10 hanging leg raises
Notes:
—I decided to try adding some weight to my regular calf raises by holding a loaded bar at deadlift lockout. Next time I think I could do more weight for five reps but I wanted to start out light. I was surprised at how easy 135# were — I only started feeling it on the second set.
—I was doing push-ups after every lower body set just to maximize my metabolic productivity. I should have avoided them during the deadlifts entirely. But I may consider keeping this up.
