My new years journal-Single factor 5x5

[asdfzxcv]

Thanks for the encouragement protobuilder.In regards to the re-ramping I only do it when nessercary,what I meant to say is that when I do re-ramp I revert to using weights that I did 3-4weeks ago.

Eg-say I get stuck at 200lb on a particular lift for some time,I would reset back to 180-185lb and try to work up again in 5lb increments,hopefully exceeding my last pr.Hopefully I can hit 255lb tomorrow without incident so I can continue to increase the squat without having to reset.

 

[asdfzxcv]

Friday 13/1/06 bodyweight 194lb

Squats
135x5
165x5
195x5
225x5
255x3PR
Very good squatting today,I think I will manage 5reps come monday as it wasnt very hard.Wore different shoes today,Army type boots with a slightly raised heel instead of my old piece of shit runners with holes in them LOL.They feel great as the bottom of them is very solid and they force me to sit back while squatting due to the lace up part at the front.

Bench press
95x5
105x5
115x5
127.5x5
142.5x3PR
Decided to go for a 5lb increase on bench this time,which I seemed to manage with ease.Reading the Bench sticky in the powerlifting section has helped my form quite a lot.I will try for another 5lb increase next friday hopefully.

Rows
95x5
105x5
115x5
127.5x5
140x3PR
Again these went fairly well,the top set was a little tricky,but I got it.

I think that my back is starting to strengthen up as it seems to be coping better with the stress of squats.This is probably due to the increases I have made in deadlifting and getting more proficient at squats in general.

Overall pretty good workout.

 

[carlsuen]

nice work out,, keep going there..

say which part of aussie do u stay? cuz i might be going to perth to study cum this july..

 

[asdfzxcv]

I live in melton,Which is about 25mins away from melbourne.

 

[carlsuen]

dang.. that's no where near where i'm gonna be at..

 

[asdfzxcv]

What are you studying?

 

[carlsuen]

quantity surveying.. u?

 

[asdfzxcv]

Biological/chemical science,went into university not really knowing what I wanted to do so I am sticking with this for now.First year was a little bit of a mishap due to personal reasons,but I am going to make up for it this year .

 

[carlsuen]

good luck to u bro..

 

[anotherbutters]

Don't forget the back off sets on Friday.

Get yourself a copy of Starting Strength if you want plenty of coaching on bench form. It also covers squat, dead, overhead press and cleans. http://www.startingstrength.com Recommended by practically everyone.