Crossy`s Log: Progression through Starrs 5 x 5

[crossy]

Thanks for all the replys.

Ok Zdgag.

I totally agree with everything you said the biggest thing for me even though i know its bullshit is the fear of putting on bad weight. Its a phsycological thing i was around 211lbs so long ago (not in a good way not )and coming down to 166 was a big acheivment for me. At the start of this 7 weeks ago i was more content on getting cut that getting big at this moment in time but after reading diffrent journals etc i thought i might have a stab at gaining abit of weight. The reason for the short bulks/cuts etc is so i can stay as lean as possible if it takes longer so be it. After this 9 weeks i am totally going to have to reavulate what i want and i will hastle you like fuck for advice k to you bro.

 

[crossy]

I dont think i would run Rippetoes tbh. I love the 5 x 5 and have so far have not really stuggled with any weight which i have lifted (i had to drop bench weight down due to my shoulder getting screwed early on). The results so far imo have not been to bad my dead is up about 68lb in 7 weeks and everything else seems to be going pretty well with the weekly increases that the Starrs excel sheet has given me. I think my biggest dilema is my diet im just not eating enough im pretty sure i would gain some more size if i nailed the diet. Thanks for the links they are good reads bro.

k to u

Crossy


Good luck

 

[pitbullrocco]

you're on the right track getting more focused on your diet......good quality carbs will make a big difference in your training.....but so far, you've done well and shouldn't have a problem tweaking it around a little.....

now go have a monster shake

 

[crossy]

Everything cool as normal.

Week 7 day 3 (this was saturdays workout)

Squat

5 X 77
5 X 88
5 X 105
5 X 123
3 X 145 PR
8 X 105

Bench

5 X 66
5 X 77
5 X 88
5 X 104
3 X 121
8 X 88

Row

5 X 55
5 X 66
5 X 81
5 X 99
3 X 110
8 X 81


Assistance:

3 X 8 Dips (i look forward to these now)
Curls (66lb) (easier this week)
3 X 8 Dumbbell Tricep Extensions (51lb)
3 X 12 Needsize Abs

 

[ZGzaZ]

lookin good! Great job on the squat PR!!! PR's always feel great, I'm sure you did after leaving the gym on this one. Keep up the good work!

 

[crossy]

Thanks bro, i just felt i could have done more on squat but im feeling this in certain lifts but ile stick to what it says on the Starrs excel sheet .

Bro if you dont mind im gonna need some help sorting my diet after week 9 of this. I decided to take your and a few other peoples advice and just bulk to around new year. Im after some meal plans really and best times to eat what etc during a bulk. I presume carb intake time is going to be diffrent than when cutting?

Thanks Crossy

 

[ZGzaZ]

I'll chat with you more about the diet later, I have to run to the airport about 2 hours away to pick up the GF. However, you don't have to stick to Starr's spreadsheet, he says in his primer that you should progress as fast as possible on all lifts. If you can bump it 10lbs one week, go for it, assuming of course that you will get all your lifts again the next week. talk to ya later tho!

 

[crossy]

Cheers bro. didnt meen today just when u get time.

thanks again m8

 

[crossy]

Last modays workout

Week 8 - Day 1

Squats:

5 X 77
5 X 90
5 X 110
5 X 132
5 X 147 PR

Bench:

5 X 66
5 X 77
5 X 90
5 X 106
5 X 121

Row:

5 X 55
5 X 68
5 X 84
5 X 97
3 X 110 Lost form on 4 & 5
3 X 110 Lost form on 4 & 5 again Dont know why i found last week easy. See what happens today.

Assistance:

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

 

[ZGzaZ]

Another Squat PR, nice! Keep up the great work!