Crossy`s Log: Progression through Starrs 5 x 5

[crossy]

Thanks bro gonna have a real good workout tomorrow. Gonna be diffrent training through the day aswell instead of the evening.

 

[ck2006]

Quick photo update, not much change im afraid (again) Will take front tomorrow. Havent got a clue how to put them side by side.

September:

October:

Crossy

Actually there is a difference, you waist has slimed down quite a bit and I can see more definition in your arms (shoulders)

WAY TO GO!!!!

I hope the misses feels better soon!

 

[Maffiosa]

Actually there is a difference, you waist has slimed down quite a bit and I can see more definition in your arms (shoulders)

WAY TO GO!!!!

I hope the misses feels better soon!

Ditto, the deffinition in your lower back and waist is very noticeable. Impressive bro, keep rocking it!

 

[crossy]

First time i have trained in the morning and on a saturday (norm fri eve) since i started so was abit wary of strength etc. Warmed up as normal which i noticed i was not as flexible as normal. Warmup squats were abit umcomfy aswell? weird.

Anyways once i got to about the 4th set of squats i was fully warmed up and everything went smooth. Set some new PR`s today with relative ease. Bench form is much better again felt strong throughout. Now Dips i normally struggle with big time as in i get to about 5 and my arms lock lol. But today was alot easier. Anyways workout below.

Squat

5 X 66
5 X 88
5 X 100
5 X 121
3 X 137 PR
8 X 100

Bench

5 X 55
5 X 77
5 X 88
5 X 100
3 X 115
8 X 88


Row

5 X 55
5 X 66
5 X 77
5 X 88
3 X 103 PR
8 X 77


Assistance:

2 X 7 Dips 1 X 8 Dips (normally get to 6 and fail on first/second set) PR
3 X 8 Barbell Curls (66lb)
3 X 8 Dumbbell Tricep Extensions (51lb) up 6lb from last week PR
3 X 12 Needsize Abs

 

[*Bunny*]

Quick photo update, not much change im afraid (again)

Seriously look again, closer...
try to look at each body part individually 1st




IMO your traps are more pronounced
Waist smaller, Lats are there, I think you are hunching forward a bit when you pose, Pull it back & stand up straight.
Post delts, can't you see that cut? That separation line wasn't there ...

You look softer in the before pic... look again.

 

[crossy]

I can see a few small changes but nothing to shout home about. I am starting to become more patient though and i know if i stick with it all will be good .

The dreaed front pics i fookin hate these as my stomach is fuckin gross i presume i lost some elasticity in my lower stomach and hopefully when i cut i will lose some of the pouch.

Sept.

Oct.

 

[ck2006]

You can see more definition in your chest and arms and I am telling you the mid section has improved!!!!!

GO CROSSY GO!!!!

 

[crossy]

Thaks for the kind words CK The top part of my abs i can see coming on small amount but my lower stomach is taking a age to shift, it feels more like loose skin than fat although im sure there is fat in there aswell. Im not expecting much change whilst bulking for the next 5 weeks but i want to see a noticabale change in the following weeks after that.

Seperate note im fairly happy that im gaining weight yet still managing to trim down in places. Should i start seeing better gains in the upcoming 5 weeks now im in to PR`s?

Thanks Crossy

 

[pitbullrocco]

traps are looking better too.....

nice work bro, keep it up!

 

[crossy]

Week 5 Day 1

Fell ill today think im getting what the missus had.

Think there is some PR`s in there somewhere will sort that out later.

Squats:

5 X 68
5 X 85
5 X 101
5 X 120
5 X 138

Bench:

5 X 56
5 X 70
5 X 85
5 X 100
5 X 121

Row:

5 X 55
5 X 67
5 X 77
5 X 90
3 X 110 (got weight mixed up)
5 X 103

Assistance:

2 X 12 weighted Hypers (20lb)
4 X 12 Needsize abs

Crossy