My new years journal-Single factor 5x5

[asdfzxcv]

I am going to get a copy as soon as I have some extra cash,as well as the olympic weightlifting encyclopedia.I have heard that starting strength is a useful reference to both novices and experienced lifters alike.Its just that the school year is starting again so I need to make sure that is covered before additional expenditure.

 

[anotherbutters]

I don't know what overseas delivery is like to Aus, but there's been a history of delivery times being quite long for Starting Strength. You might want to factor that time into your decision as to when to buy it - wouldn't want you waiting 2 months before you ordered it, then have to wait another 2 months to receive it.

 

[asdfzxcv]

Monday 16/1/06 bodyweight 195.5lb

Didnt feel quite as energetic as I normally do,despite the decent sleep and ample eating I did on the weekend.My lower body felt somewhat tighter then it usually is,probably because I didnt do much on the weekend,oh well.

Squats
135x5
165x5
195x5
225x5
255x5PR
Got all of todays required reps for a hard fought PR,but I just didnt feel in the groove today.My form was decent and pretty deep,but it just didnt feel as smooth as normal.

Bench
95x5
105x5
115x5
127.5x5
142.5x5PR
Bench actually felt pretty good today,the PR was quite easy to get.Will probaby aim for 147.5 for the friday.

Rows
95x5
105x5
115x5
127.5x5
140x5PR
Not much to say here,increase went fairly well and form seems to be staying in order.

Overall a fairly good workout,hopefully I feel more rested come wednesdays deadlifts.

 

[asdfzxcv]

I think I am starting to feel the beginning of overreaching syndrome creeping up.So far my performance is still increasing,but I am starting to feel more exhausted even after a deep 8-9 hour sleep so a deload may be in order in the next few weeks.Also my appetite is going through the roof,even on rest days all I feel like doing is eating and sleeping.

 

[anotherbutters]

How many weeks have you been doing this now? It's difficult to tell because you don't have the week number in your workout entries

Just keep going whilst the weight's going up. Congrats on the PRs!

 

[asdfzxcv]

How many weeks have you been doing this now? It's difficult to tell because you don't have the week number in your workout entries

Just keep going whilst the weight's going up. Congrats on the PRs!

I have been running this for about 8weeks straight.I started the program with my squat at 215lb and now it is 255lb,so I have pushed my max squat up a bit while bodyweight has remained fairly stable,up a few pounds in recent weeks as I have been eating more.Only started deads recently due to weight plate constraints,they have been going up pretty well.Bench is also very new so it is increasing at a fast rate.I feel like I am getting closer to my limit on squats and that limit isnt currently increasing very fast.I am hoping that increasing the deads will continue to carry over to the squats,but that wont last long.I know that I could probably gain on the duel factor version,but I want to keep that resource untapped for as long as possible and milk this for another few months at least.There are plently of plateau busting methods I have yet to try,so I am not too afraid yet.

 

[asdfzxcv]

Wednesday 18/1/06 week ''9'' bodyweight 196lb

Squat
135x5
165x5
200x5
200x5
200x5
Opps overshot the mark on these,was only supposed to use 195lb.I will keep this the same next week to get back on track.

Deadlift
155x5
185x5
205x5
235x5
265x5PR
The pulls again were fairly easy,the only mishap was having to reset my grip for the last 2 reps as my hand were placed incorrectly on the bar.

Push press
75x5
87.5x5
95x5
107.5x5
122.5x5PR
Another good increase in weight,smooth set.Was feeling pretty fatigued by the end of it.

Chins-Forgot ill do later tonight

Overall not too bad,although being deep in PR territory is taking its toll fatigue wise.Bodyweight is going up pretty fast,I will see how it goes for the next few weeks as I dont really want it to go up more then about 1lb/week later on.

 

[carlsuen]

man at your weight.. u can squat and dead more than me.. having a weak moment now..

 

[asdfzxcv]

I want the bodyweight to increase at a far slower rate.I have been eating shitloads of food the past few weeks and while it is adding muscle,it is adding a bit more fat then I am comfortable with.I am aiming for less of an increase in coming weeks.

Your squats will catch up and surpass mine soon enough,just give it time

 

[carlsuen]

and food.. shit.. i haven't been eating shit loads.. can u post ur recent diet?