Day 1: “Arlene”
I’ve always enjoyed the concept that the Crossfit program uses, naming workouts like Hurricanes and invoking a memory every time you hear the name of a particularly grueling workout. So, I decided to steal that idea. Hell… it’s fun to me.
"Arlene"
Squats: 4 x 10 ( 225(3), 185(1) )
Deadlifts: 5 x 8 ( 185(4), 135(1) )
Leg Extensions: 4 x 12 (145)
Leg Curls: 4 x 12 (75)
Standing Calf Raises: 4 x 10 (DNF)
Seated Calf Raises: 3 x 15 (DNF)
I did not realize how painful this workout was going to be… especially my first day back. I guess I expected to be fresh and ready to go, not needing to gradually get back into things. Well, as you can see, I had to drop the weights on the two big lifts on my last sets. This bothers me a lot. My lower back was failing before anything else. I’m guessing I should put more focus into that, or just wear a belt.
I couldn’t even attempt the calves though. I was so dizzy and fatigued that I went and drank a Gatorade in the lobby for about 20 minutes. My heart kept fluttering and I thought I was gonna puke. If all my leg workouts go like this, I think I’ll need to move calves to another day…
Tonight is arms 
My fav.
