Progress with 5x3.

[gettinlarger]

I've started a 5x3 routine, a la needsize. I've mentioned this before. I think I wanna keep my own personal thread to track some progress. What does everyone think? If you'd rather me not, I will gladly let the thread go. But, if there are those who support me, I'll post every workout I do.

The point of this is basically to see if I can get some more feedback on my training. I will be going to lift shortly. By the time I return, if no one responds to this, I'm not gonna post anything.

Thanks everyone.

 

[jeremys]

i'm interested

 

[DrBones]

I'm down...
post away

 

[Lift Chief]

Ditto- go for it.

 

[gettinlarger]

Alright, it seems I have a few interested. Thanks guys.

Here is tonight's workout: Shoulders and Biceps.

Seated Military press - 5x3 at 195. Had a bit of trouble with the 3rd rep of my 4th set, and the 2nd rep of my 5th set. I'll stay with this weight one more week.
Seated DB Military press - 2x8 at 75s. Fairly easy, but needed a spot on my last 2 reps on my 2nd set.
Lateral Raises - 1x10, 1x8 at 25s.

Barbell Curls - 5x3 at 115. Staying on this weight. My back helped a little.
DB curls - 2x8 at 45s.
Zottman Curls - 2x10 at 25s. What a burn.

I was also going to do some ab work, but during my workout I was feeling rather nauseous. I don't know if it was from the intensity, or if I did not digest enough before lifting.

 

[skaman607]

How long was it since you rlast meal?

 

[jeremys]

are you training primarily for strength or size? maybe a little of both?

 

[gettinlarger]

skaman, last meal before my workout was approx 2 hours prior. I did have a bowl of ice cream about 30-40 min before I left too.

jeremy, I'm going for both.

 

[gettinlarger]

Legs tonight.

Squats.
135 for 5
155 for 5
165 for 5
185 for 5
225 for 5
245 for 3
255 for 3
275 for 2, NEW PR!!
Back helped a tad with the last rep of the last couple sets, but there was no pain.

Stiff Legged Deads.
5x3 at 235. NEW PR!! Easy. Weight increase for next week.

DB Lunges.
2x8 with 45s.

Extensions and Ham. Curls (Superset)
Ex. 2x8 at 140
HC. 2x8 at 70

Standing calf raises.
5 sets with 120. 15, 12, 11, 11, 10.

It was a punishing workout tonight. My legs will surely feel this for days. Any and all input is welcome. Time to eat ...

 

[louden_swain]

Congrats!! I really like your squat routine. Overall, very impressive leg routine. . .it looks similar to mine except I add a couple sets of leg presses . Anyway, keep up the good work! Your weights are increasing rapidly.