Progress with 5x3.

[needsize]

I'm guessing you started the 5x3 cuz you were plateauing on the 5x5? I find this really helps me push past where I was stuck, and when I'm done with the sets of 3 and go back to where I was doing 5x5, the old weights go up much easier and feel light as I was pushing more weight for 3 reps

 

[DrBones]

That leg routine looks deadly! Congratulations on all the new PRS!
Do you do your squats ATF or parrallel?
How long did your leg routine take to do start to finish?
Thanks

 

[gettinlarger]

needsize, I was sort of hitting a wall. With my bodyweight and lifts. So i figured I'd change some stuff up a bit for a while.

Bones, thanks man. Squats. I think they went between parallel and ATF. Definitely deep. Total, 1.5 hours. But I was with my partner. It would normally be done probably in 60 min.

 

[gettinlarger]

Took the last two days off lifting, due to

1) locking my keys in my car Thursday
2) Guns N Roses concert Friday

Will post again Monday ...

 

[gettinlarger]

Shoulders and Bi's tonight.

Not much of a change from last week. Weight is getting a bit easier to put up though.

Seated Military press.
5x3 at 195. Needed a spot on a few reps in there.

DB military press.
1x8, 1x7 at 75s. Getting easier.

Front raises.
2x10 at 25s. Too easy.

Barbell Curls.
5x3 at 115. Getting very easy. Bumpin the weight up next week.

Seated Incline DB Curls.
1x8, 1x9 at 35s. They're burnin now!

Zottman curls.
1x10, 1x8 at 30s.

Not too bad of a workout tonight. I was a little tired though. On the 2nd rep of I think my 4th set, I almost failed with the military press. Last set I got them all up though. It was weird.

 

[coolcolj]

Just wondering why your doing front rasies when your already doing so many presses?
Sounds like a cuff problem about to happen

 

[gettinlarger]

Eh, just wanted to do something a little different tonight. You're right, I probably shouldn't have.

 

[crew9]

Good work keep it up.

 

[gettinlarger]

Leg day tonight. Good and bad ...

Squats
135 for 5
155 for 5
185 for 5
225 for 5
245 for 3
255 for 3
275 for 2
295 for 1! NEW PR!!
I tried going past 300, but it wouldn't go up. I was too fatiqued after 8 sets. 300 will be mine shortly!!

Leg press
2x12 with 4 45s on each side. This is like 180, right? Since it's on a 45 degree angle?

Stiff Legged Deads
This is the "bad" part I spoke of. After my warmup, placing the weight back down, I felt something in my back. My must have moved something wrong or something ... I tried another light set with 135, but it was uncomfortable. Goddammit ... Hopefully it's nothing, and it should be good for Friday's back day. Wish me luck.

Extensions
2x8 at 140.

Seated calf raises
1x15, then 4x12 at 90.

Well, I set a new PR squatting, but then fucked something up in my back. It doesn't hurt bad. I'm guessing a minor strain or something like that. Oh, quick question ... While squatting, when I get to the heavier stuff, my knees will turn inward a little bit. Is this a sign of weak hips? Or quads? I just wanna know what I should work on to strengthen it up. Thanks.

 

[louden_swain]

Excellent progress!! You are catchin' up to the big boys .

I really like your leg routine!! I follow the exact same squat routine and have had nothing but positive results. Keep up the good work!