Sarge's Lifting Chronicles 2006-2007

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

So, uh, nutrition-wise, how are these peanut butters different from eating a candy bar with some regular ANPB?

They are still all natural without hydrogented oils. I haven't read any candy bars ingredients lately so I can't help you there. Off the top of my head Obvious macros for a candy bar would have more artifical ingredients as well as 3-5 X as many carbs, higher cals, less protein if memory serves me correct.
Sarge do NOT get any ideas ,,,

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Thanks *B_Bunny*

Yes, M'am .... no ideas taken

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Thanks *B_Bunny*

Yes, M'am .... no ideas taken

No problem. For those that REALLY care, the site has a section on pb 'nutrition' as well...

ANYWAY, what's on the menu for today? Week 4 Day 1??

HHD!!!!!!!!!!! Check your K & tell me if you like my new boots ...

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

No problem. For those that REALLY care, the site has a section on pb 'nutrition' as well...

ANYWAY, what's on the menu for today? Week 4 Day 1??

HHD!!!!!!!!!!! Check your K & tell me if you like my new boots ...

....oh jeeze

Ever been called a tease?! ... I know it's HHD and all... DAMN that's

...now take it off and resend

Week 4 Day 1... you got it!!

H_H_D to you too B_Bunny

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

....oh jeeze
Ever been called a tease?! ... I know it's HHD and all... DAMN that's
...now take it off and resend
Week 4 Day 1... you got it!!
H_H_D to you too B_Bunny

Oh STFUAKM ...
IOY,YFLM
hahahahahah
Train hard!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Oh STFUAKM ...
IOY,YFLM
hahahahahah
Train hard!

BWwahahahahahahaha

YDNOM..STFU!!!

Thank you!! I will I like how u busted out some front squats today...Great job!!

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

BWwahahahahahahaha YDNOM..STFU!!!

Thank you!! I will I like how u busted out some front squats today...Great job!!

YIDFOY!
THANK YOU! You like that?! I LOVED them! I had a weird dream last night that I fell back a few times, not sure if they were front or back. Dreaming about squats lol
Like I stated in my log, I could have easily matched my back squat current max (which is nothing to brag about), but didn't wanna push it (i.e training for show etc).

I'll see how they progress... Back Squats are on 2nd leg day. We shall see

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

YIDFOY!
THANK YOU! You like that?! I LOVED them! I had a weird dream last night that I fell back a few times, not sure if they were front or back. Dreaming about squats lol
Like I stated in my log, I could have easily matched my back squat current max (which is nothing to brag about), but didn't wanna push it (i.e training for show etc).

I'll see how they progress... Back Squats are on 2nd leg day. We shall see

and pwnage do not go in the same line missy

lol!! that's great... funny stuff... did u rep out 315lb front squats in that dream too that's be sweet

That is awesome... you're damn strong *B* ... you are... and yes, carefull and not letting the drive to lift more is good because of your comp like u said Good gurl

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

buns...uhm...i'd be more then happy to receive some black boots k

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

buns...uhm...i'd be more then happy to receive some black boots k

Who said they were black?

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

it's my fantasy damn it now stop ruining it LOL

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

I don't share well with others

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

hahahaha!!! i def don't want to tango with a 217lb sox fan ...i'll forget i ever made that comment

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

hahahaha!!! i def don't want to tango with a 217lb sox fan ...i'll forget i ever made that comment

The rage has been building for centuries.... damn yankees

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

i have always told sox fans "don't hate the player...hate the game" courtesy of Hunter Hearst Helmsly or Triple H

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

No problem. For those that REALLY care, the site has a section on pb 'nutrition' as well...

lol, I'd already looked at that when I made my previous post. I'm just giving you guys crap, although I think I'll be sticking with my <$2.00 Trader Joe's ANPB.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

lol, I'd already looked at that when I made my previous post. I'm just giving you guys crap, although I think I'll be sticking with my <$2.00 Trader Joe's ANPB.

lol... lucky bastard even my regular ANPB brand round des pahts goes for $4.00

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

lol, I'd already looked at that when I made my previous post. I'm just giving you guys crap, although I think I'll be sticking with my <$2.00 Trader Joe's ANPB.

I figured as much Alot of people read his log so I'd thought I'd be helpful for the others *adjusts halo*
I've never tried that. I like the President's Choice ANPB, but it's not available everywhere. The flavored fill me up & kind a give me a stomach ache.

Anywho SARGE!! When you training?!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Week 4 ... Day 1...


NOW!

PEACE!



This is one of those mental times where i want to go and do everything in the gym as heavy as I can and just F&$* Shite up!!!!!

I'm not missing any lifts... I'll be back with full report

 

[sbt2082]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Hope you have a GREAT workout!!! I'll be waiting for the report

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Week 4 Day 1

The day of reckoning...Meeting my PR's

*Got there 5:46pm... Squat rack occupied with old buddies of mine grrrr... ~ 6:20pm rolls around ... MY TURN Lost ALOT of my enthusiam and zest for lifting... filled time with some random low intensity cardio*

ATF Squat
115x5
145x5
172x5
{felt mentally done... just didn't want to do anymore... I HATE getting out of the groove... or actually, never finding it today...boooo fecking HOOO lol}
200x5
230x5

*Hit 'em all so I guess I can't complain*

Bench
97x5
121x5
145x5
170x5 (THIS set was tough today, WTF?!)
194x5

*Great form, no leg dancing... last set was ROUGH though... tweaked my shoulder out... form slacked then... 4th rep didn't touch chest... but I busted out the last rep full ROM like the others... pfew...*


Row
85x5
105x5
122x5
145x5
165x5

*Hit 'em all so I guess I can't complain... smooth like butta... and NO BELT NEEDED my back is manning up, lol*

2 sets of Hypers with 10lbs behind head
4 sets of rope crunches 90lbs up to 130lbs

End time: 7:15pm

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

You need to picture bunny behind you with her whip when your at the gym

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Edit:

lol... i'm a bad, bad Sarge.


Thanks CK

 

[sbt2082]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

well way to stick it out and get through that workout, eventhough you couldn't find the grooooove

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

lol @ sarge's post before he edited it.

Nice job on your first PR-matching workout. Don't worry too much or let it throw you off if submaximal sets occasionally feel more difficult than expected. It's normal, and you'll usually get the top set even if you finish set 4 thinking "how the hell am I going to do 10-15% more than this?"

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Edit:

lol... i'm a bad, bad Sarge.


Thanks CK

Shit I missed it before the edit.....

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

well way to stick it out and get through that workout, eventhough you couldn't find the grooooove

Thanks!

lol @ sarge's post before he edited it.

Nice job on your first PR-matching workout. Don't worry too much or let it throw you off if submaximal sets occasionally feel more difficult than expected. It's normal, and you'll usually get the top set even if you finish set 4 thinking "how the hell am I going to do 10-15% more than this?"

TeeHee! Shhhhhhh

Thanks man! Oh ok... good to know that's to be expected then

Shit I missed it before the edit.....

hehe
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packing my straps for Deads on Friday in a gym 800 miles away where I will make alot of noise, lol

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Thanks!


TeeHee! Shhhhhhh

Thanks man! Oh ok... good to know that's to be expected then


hehe
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packing my straps for Deads on Friday in a gym 800 miles away where I will make alot of noise, lol

.....wiiiiiith bunny behind you, just joking

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Oh lawd, I don't even wanna know lol
That's it you're grounded until Tuesday.

Your #'s looked good, great job on hitting all the lifts. Nothing like 'waiting' to ruin your workout. Good thing about these logs is you can see when you are happy & have a great workout, then you can see things slip when situations like this happen. You can tell by the tone of your post and previous posts when it's just off. I hate that feeling.

Keep at it, you are doing great and think of it as learning experience for trying something new.
Have a great & profitable B-trip.

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

yeah...i'd be real pissed if i hit all my lifts too...anything else to complain about this morning bra???

have a good trip....i know a few jersey girls that like to party...pm for info!

 

[mm107]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Week 4 Day 1

The day of reckoning...Meeting my PR's

*Got there 5:46pm... Squat rack occupied with old buddies of mine grrrr... ~ 6:20pm rolls around ... MY TURN Lost ALOT of my enthusiam and zest for lifting... filled time with some random low intensity cardio*

ATF Squat
115x5
145x5
172x5
{felt mentally done... just didn't want to do anymore... I HATE getting out of the groove... or actually, never finding it today...boooo fecking HOOO lol}
200x5
230x5

*Hit 'em all so I guess I can't complain*

Bench
97x5
121x5
145x5
170x5 (THIS set was tough today, WTF?!)
194x5

*Great form, no leg dancing... last set was ROUGH though... tweaked my shoulder out... form slacked then... 4th rep didn't touch chest... but I busted out the last rep full ROM like the others... pfew...*


Row
85x5
105x5
122x5
145x5
165x5

*Hit 'em all so I guess I can't complain... smooth like butta... and NO BELT NEEDED my back is manning up, lol*

2 sets of Hypers with 10lbs behind head
4 sets of rope crunches 90lbs up to 130lbs

End time: 7:15pm

NICE LIFTING BRO!! NAILED THEM ALL! Even tho u were not in the mood, its GREAT that you nailed it. Imagine next time when ur really pumped up.

Good catch on the bench, made sure to hit full ROM with the last one!

230x5 on the squat! BEAUTIFUL Feels good loading 2 plates on each side for reps =]

GREAT WORK SGT!

 

[al420]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Nice work Sarge - great workout. I wish Omega were reading your log cause he would have chimmed in w/ an Amp02 comment - I do think it is a viable product for a 5x5 style - especially for days like today.

The benches are a MF I'm tellin' ya bro. They just kept getting harder for me, but my max went up.

Glad to hear the lumbar is showing some respect where it is obviously due. Nice job all around. Eat big.

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

^^^Agreed. Although, in sarge's defense, he's probably been pretty busy; he said he'd be doing the day 2 and 3 workouts out of town because of a business trip.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Thanks all for the training props

Yes, I've been BEYOND busy ... didn't even have time to open my books to do course work that I had to do

Workout 2 ... check

Workout 3 ... not yet

Couldn't find a gym on the day I was supposed to do it, the next day found a friggin' awesome Health club in the area (no big commerical gyms within 30 miles of where i was... the Gold's moved that i was thinking of).

Short run down on Workout 2: Increased poundage on all lifts cuz I had an extra day of rest and ate like a retard... huge meals and sugary junk, ect... just plain ol' BAD, lol... BUT couldn't hit last rep on Deadlift, but it was heavier than I was supposed to go and i'm alternating with P. Cleans... I did DL numbers for last week but upped weight a tad... i'll type out later.

workout 3 should be tonight... just got back from driving 6 hours... don't think my gym is open nor did I eat as I should have.

I visited a ton of family where I was at as well and got "omg, you're getting so big" from about 6 different reletives... age ranging from 15 years old to 70ish, lol... I put some of my large reletives to shame at the dinner table too

Was BLOATED to all hell for about 3 days... for water intake of just about zilch... pounded water yesterday, feel hella better... I'm guessing I weighed about 225 lbs 2 days ago ...

Weigh in a few minutes ago: 219.5 lbs

Stupid non-plat... grrrr, gotta deal with that too. Any good promos coupons going around to re sign Plat??

My subscription page is ridonculous, lol... lots of catching up to do on here I see

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend!

 

[sbt2082]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day also Sarge!!!



Which it looks/sounds like you did

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Week 4 Day 2

EDIT: forgot to note what the date was for this workout, lol... 9.01.2006

4SHC (note to self for reference)

*Notes: Pushed back a day due to no gym found after internet look up and driving around for 1 hour*

Start Time: 3:15pm

ATF Squat
115x5
144x5
185x5
185x5

*Last two supposed to be 173 lbs*


Behind the Neck Push Press
95x5 (supposed to be 80)
105x5
120x5
135x6

*Too ambitious maybe... lol and FAST paced*


DeadLift
145x10 warm up
225x5 supposed to be 219
265x5 strapped up over/over...
315x5 supposed to be 307
365x4 supposed to be 351 (over/under)

*last set was pulling with all I had.*

End time: 4:00pm

 

[al420]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Niceeeeeeeeee deads buddy, and all in under 45 min. I love it - no straps for Sarge thanks you very much. Can't say the same for myself. Way to kill it Sarge - now go eat.

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Looks like your workout rocked

GO SARGE GOOOOO!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day also Sarge!!!
Which it looks/sounds like you did

Thanks! I did, not as much relaxation and productivness that I had planned but it went well... good to catch up and visit with alot of people.

Niceeeeeeeeee deads buddy, and all in under 45 min. I love it - no straps for Sarge thanks you very much. Can't say the same for myself. Way to kill it Sarge - now go eat.

Thanks bro!!

hell ya, fast paced... i get bored quick! All my workouts I go as soon as I catch my breath unless my lower back is killing me or something i'll wait longer.

hehe, i edited to say that was from 9.1.2006 in case you thought I just did that

Looks like your workout rocked

GO SARGE GOOOOO!

Thanks CK!!

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

nice workout brutha....haven't checked in to ef since thurs...hope your trip went well and you had a great weekend!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

thanks JP! Likewise! Yah... just busy as hell man... busy.

On the Menu for today

8:00ish
My Trademark Shake
including: Milk, Apple Juice, Water, Pineapple, Strawberry whey, Frozen blueberries/mixed, ANPB, Banana (I think that's it).

10:30ish
1 medium to large sized banana
Whole Milk
ANPB (White Chocolate Flavoured)

1:00ish - out to lunch
1 tuna melt
includeing: Rye bread (toasted), tuna, mayo, celery, american cheese
1 chicken wrap
including: Some kinda wrap, 1 chicken breast, tomatoes, bacon, thousand island, and misc stuff.



milk and whey
banana
ANPB

I need to cook

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

On the Menu for today

8:00ish
My Trademark Shake
including: Milk, Apple Juice, Water, Pineapple, Strawberry whey, Frozen blueberries/mixed, ANPB, Banana (I think that's it).

What, No broccoli?!

Have a great day training today

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

What, No broccoli?!

Have a great day training today

lol... No broccoli. I don't have any of my pre-cooked foods prepped

Thank YOU!!

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

come here and precook my stuff for me too

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

If you want a hardcore change of pace from your tasty fruit shakes, give some of the stuff on the Infamous Tuna Shake Page a shot. (No, I've never tried any of them.)

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

come here and precook my stuff for me too

you have to wear a catholic school girl outfit, and pass me ingredients when I need them

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

you have to wear a catholic school girl outfit, and pass me ingredients when I need them

and what does a catholic school girl outfit look like as to just a school girl outfit??? wait don't answer that LOL I would say something like "as long as your naked, I'll wear the outfit" but I don't think hubby would like that tooo much! LOL

alright, enough, nothing to see here... back to your normally scheduled programming.

 

[mm107]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Week 4 Day 2

EDIT: forgot to note what the date was for this workout, lol... 9.01.2006

4SHC (note to self for reference)

*Notes: Pushed back a day due to no gym found after internet look up and driving around for 1 hour*

Start Time: 3:15pm

ATF Squat
115x5
144x5
185x5
185x5

*Last two supposed to be 173 lbs*


Behind the Neck Push Press
95x5 (supposed to be 80)
105x5
120x5
135x6

*Too ambitious maybe... lol and FAST paced*


DeadLift
145x10 warm up
225x5 supposed to be 219
265x5 strapped up over/over...
315x5 supposed to be 307
365x4 supposed to be 351 (over/under)

*last set was pulling with all I had.*

End time: 4:00pm

DAMN SGT! got all that done in 45mins!? Amazing! Deadlift day, i cant even do the deadlift part in 45 mins lmao...
GOOD LIFTING BRO!!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

DAMN SGT! got all that done in 45mins!? Amazing! Deadlift day, i cant even do the deadlift part in 45 mins lmao...
GOOD LIFTING BRO!!

I think that's my problem, as much as it's a strong point, lol.

Thanks bro!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Week 4 Day 3

Training

Start Time: 6:12pm

Oly Squat
115x5
145x5
200x5
235x3 (Let the PR's Begin )
172x8

*Note: Squats went perfect!!! VERY happy with them... could have gotten 2 more reps at least out of the 235*

*Note Part II:... spinal erectors were TOAST during and after these... sat down for a bit.... didn't unload right away, lol... and I was good... Didn't have to bust out the belt for rows either... giving myself rest time pays off*

Bench
97x5
120x5
145x5
170x5
200x3 (WOW... 2nd rep was a battle.. adjusted a bit and banged out the 3rd)
145x8

90* Row
85x5
102x5
122x5
145x5
170x4 (opps, lol... apparently, it was like pie...MMMM )
123x8

time check 7:15pm

Bodyweight Dips
1x8
1x6
1x5

*minimal rest as usual... P.S. I despise the dip bar set up that's my gym has... the previous gym i was a member of had a sweet one like Tweakles gym (exactly like it...fat bars, angled out), I think I may go back there when my membership contract is up for a change of scenery again too </randomthought>*

For Hyyyuge Gunnzzzzz - DB Hammer Curls
30's for 8
40's for 8
45's for 6 or 8 ... i dunno, I did alternating on this one to give myself a break and lost count.
1 set of Cable e-z bar curls of 120lbs for 8

Trifectas via "V" bar pressdowns
90x8
110x8
120x8

End Time 7:36pm

Rating: I feel friggin' awesome... great workout!!! Haven't been able to say that for awhile... I don't know why... but It was just went very well!

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Rating: I feel friggin' awesome... great workout!!! Haven't been able to say that for awhile... I don't know why... but It was just went very well!

NICE B-Sarge!!!!!
That is fantastic to here, I am SO HAPPY! to read you type (hear you say just doesn't make sense lol) that...

Lookatchu trying to be like me with those PR's today ... Bravo!
My chicken is beeping, oven , need to unload lol.

NICE workout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

NICE B-Sarge!!!!!
That is fantastic to here, I am SO HAPPY! to read you type (hear you say just doesn't make sense lol) that...

Lookatchu trying to be like me with those PR's today ... Bravo!
My chicken is beeping, oven , need to unload lol.

NICE workout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ThANK YOU *B_Bunny*!!

hehe... well from this week on it's either hit the PR's or be crushed

I may drop the bench increment to 2lbs (just use OLY spring collars..1lb each.) from now on... or switch things up and do bench before squat... dunno yet... I was scared on that 2nd rep though i'm not going to lie, prolly what made the 3rd rep go easier, LOL!

haha, ok... go get the food!!!


<---

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Nice work. Good call on taking the time you need for rest between sets. Not dicking around and working at a good pace is fine, especially on the earlier sets, but don't rush on those last couple sets.

IMO, microloading is the way to go on bench. Going up by, say, 2 pounds one week, 3 the next (or 2.5 per week if you get some microplates), will add up, even if it doesn't seem like much. If you keep up the progress for a few months, which a lot of people seem to do on their first run, you'll be very close to putting up two plates for 5 by the end.

 

[al420]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Good job Sarge - rest is really key to this program. I'm glad you're giving it to yourself. Nice job on the PR bro. Squatting is just so much damn fun!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Nice work. Good call on taking the time you need for rest between sets. Not dicking around and working at a good pace is fine, especially on the earlier sets, but don't rush on those last couple sets.

IMO, microloading is the way to go on bench. Going up by, say, 2 pounds one week, 3 the next (or 2.5 per week if you get some microplates), will add up, even if it doesn't seem like much. If you keep up the progress for a few months, which a lot of people seem to do on their first run, you'll be very close to putting up two plates for 5 by the end.

Thanks.. yah, I gotta remind myself if my lower back doesn't next time

Microloading is definetly going to be in full effect soon, lol... WOOHOO, u know how to reach me... LOL! 2 plates for reps would be sweet

I despise the people I see in the banging 225 for 1/2 reps... and I loath the bros doing 315 on incline full ROM, LOL... diesel. I'll be there some day.

I've been abusing my chest since around Jan '06 ... I have a feeling it will need a break or another change of pace... triples maybe in a month.

Good job Sarge - rest is really key to this program. I'm glad you're giving it to yourself. Nice job on the PR bro. Squatting is just so much damn fun!

Thanks man!

lol... yes it is!! So long as I remember to widen my stance so I can sit down in the hole really well I catch myself doing narrow shoulder/a little less than shoulder width...but I can't go ATF like that

 

[Protobuilder]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Great workout, Sarge. Sounds like your energy is high too, so things are going well recovery-wise.

Rest time will do miracles. LoL An extra 30 seconds is worth it if it helps you get your reps w/ good form.

You know your program better than I do, but are you supposed to be peaking to 1x5 on all three exercises? None of my business really, just curious. I think it'd be real tough to hit a 1x5 max on squat, then bench, then row. LoL

Great job overall bro!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Great workout, Sarge. Sounds like your energy is high too, so things are going well recovery-wise.

Rest time will do miracles. LoL An extra 30 seconds is worth it if it helps you get your reps w/ good form.

You know your program better than I do, but are you supposed to be peaking to 1x5 on all three exercises? None of my business really, just curious. I think it'd be real tough to hit a 1x5 max on squat, then bench, then row. LoL

Great job overall bro!

As long as I get my carbs in before lifting I'm good to go Mental mood/stress is another beast I tame daily, lol.

Recovery is on point I think... not sure how to gauge it. I'm ready to train 24/7 for the most part, lol ... ok, ok... a few hours after training then i'm ready to go again

Hmm... peaking 1x5? I'm sure someone else could answer better than I but i'll try. I'm doing (for the most part) the standard Bill Star 5x5

Day 1 5x5 day
Day 2 4x5 and light squat day
day 3 max 2nd to last sets are three reps PR's now... then back off set

and then on day one i'll do 5 reps of the new weight.

.. I tried. Hope it made some sense.

Thanks bro!!! Ok, I got ya... i'll have to take my time when i'm really feelin' it then and hit it hard.

 

[jpt]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

What, No broccoli?!

Have a great day training today

haha...was just wondering the same thing...where the hell is the broccoli?

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Good morning, have a good one!

 

[Bretmj1]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

I've been on the 5x5 for 2 weeks now, got in a fight this weekend and messed up my hand pretty bad, now i cant do any of the exercises i'm guessing for a good week..What do you reccommend?

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

I've been on the 5x5 for 2 weeks now, got in a fight this weekend and messed up my hand pretty bad, now i cant do any of the exercises i'm guessing for a good week..What do you reccommend?

one: I reccomend stop fighting
two: I reccomend doing whatever you can in the gym while you heal
three: If you can't stabilize the bar for Back squat... do leg presses.
four: Don't do anything to mess up your injury in the gym, let it heal.
five: Once healed, start over and no fights, or be more agilie to swing a nice round house to the mouth next time, lol.

 

[sbt2082]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

hope you have a great day sarge!!!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

hope you have a great day sarge!!!

Thanks! Hope you have a great one too!

Supplementation Update:

AF Store Restocking...

Glucorrel-R, just about out...
SesaPure, been out for a while
AIFM, 1/8 left or so... went off for a week, didn't like being bloated, lol... went back on...
PureCEE, a few left
OxyCalm, haven't used religiously like I have before... back on the wagon

Reordered all

I need to start getting up early to make eggs and oats again... until then i've tweaked my Shake... less ANPB, No Whey, more Egg Beaters, Less fruit.

P.S. I've had a sore throat for the past 2 days... today I can tell it's really irritated Blah... damnit!! better not make me sick :destroyer:

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Something amusing I found in an old file from circa 1991:

In the Beginning was the Plan,
and then came the Assumptions.
And the Assumptions were without Form,
and the Plan was completely without Substance,
and the darkness was upon the face of the Workers
And the Workers speak amongst themselves, saying:
“It is a Crock of Shit, and it stinketh.”
And the Workers go unto their supervisors and sayeth:
”It is a Pile of Dung and none may abide the odor thereof.”
And the Supervisors go unto their Managers and sayeth unto them:
”It is a Container of Excrement and it is very strong,
Such that none may abide by it.”
And the Managers go unto their directors and sayeth:
“It is a Vessel of Fertilizer, and none may abide its strength.”
And the Directors speak amongst themselves saying one unto the other:
“It contains that which aids plant growth, and it is very robust.”
And the Directors go unto the Vice Presidents and sayeth unto them:
“It promotes growth and It is very powerful.”
And the Vice Presidents go unto the President and all sayeth unto him:
“This Plan will actively promote the growth and efficiency of this
company, and these areas in particular.”
And the President looked upon the Plan,
and saw that it was good.
And the Plan became Policy.

Happy Hump Day All

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

***you're no fun***

Tea ... Chamomille, Green , etc

Feel better suga weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

WOW... ... super gay, I don't care if it's about Colgate or not, lol

Tea ... Chamomille, Green , etc

Feel better suga weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thank you... ouuuuuuuuuuu!!! there is tea somewhere here!! Thank you... i'm going to get some

 

[al420]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

What did I just miss??????????????????

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

What did I just miss??????????????????

lol...

*B_Bunny* why don't you hit Al with a jpg K message

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

PB, IMO running the program pretty much as written (i.e. all 5RMs on Day 1) isn't an issue and is almost certainly the way to go the first time around. If sarge's squat were disproportionately high like his deadlift compared to bench/rows, it might be an issue, but the program seems to have worked pretty well as is for a lot of people since it's really just three maximal sets total.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

CS thanks for clarifing for PB what I could not

Off day... lower back is tweaked and i need to see the chiro BAD

More friggin' people that i haven't seen for 1 or 2 months said I was huge today... I don't want attention... FUCK OFF! I do this for me, no one else. ... Especially when they say I looked way better when I was lean (they're thinking of years ago 170-180 lbs)... blah. /venting.

Well it's been more dirty than a clean bulk so far... time to clean it up after 5 weeks of eating everything and anything... lawrdy I love being a fat kid

Hoping to get some body comp changes out of this 3 to 4 week switch up while still hitting PR's

*In a nutshell it's no longer eat any and all... actually, hasn't even been that way (surprizingly i can eat more, lol)... just taking it down a notch or two and adding more clean foods and less "cheating"*

Off to have a jump rope session outside

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Have you considered doing what AB did and seeing a physiologist about your back? He eventually grew exasperated by the temporary/non-solutions offered by the chiro and had an ultrasound that identified the imablances that were causing the problem, and got a list of stretches/exercises to address it.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Have you considered doing what AB did and seeing a physiologist about your back? He eventually grew exasperated by the temporary/non-solutions offered by the chiro and had an ultrasound that identified the imablances that were causing the problem, and got a list of stretches/exercises to address it.

My chiro has identified the problem imbalances & gave solutions he is paid a few bucks out of pocket... I'm happy with what gets done.

I have streches to do, i just need to do them.

Problem #1 besides that is my bed... I need a new one

Thanks for lookin' out though and reminding me to strech

If insurance paid for going to see more Doctors, i'd say "Sure, why not" but it's just another out of pocket expense...

Cardio Today

10 minutes of HIIT Jump Rope

72 non-stop rotations was my max before I tripped up, lol

Average was probably 30-40 rotations before taking a 30 second max break

Up next:
Cooking up some chicken, ground beef, veggies... and lots of brown rice

 

[al420]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

lol...

*B_Bunny* why don't you hit Al with a jpg K message

That is awesome. Looks like I have a new Avatar.......................

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Good morning,

DO YOUR STRETCHES!

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Ropin' it up I see!!!

You liked my
*Rise N SQUAT* message eh?

lol

I know your birfday is coming up but I cannot afford to buy your @$$ a new bed. I would recommend getting a good one since this issue is not getting any better.

Friggin stretch!!! Esp if you are sitting at a desk all day, get up every hour or 2 & stretch your legs, go in the back and get limber bud, seriously.

Nuttin' but
Have a great day today

That is awesome. Looks like I have a new Avatar.......................

LOL, nah, you're quad one is more 'motivating'

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Good morning,

DO YOUR STRETCHES!

G'Mornin'!! Thank youuuuuu I did today!! Had to cuz I was like WTF I can't stand up, lol... sucks.

Streched out and i'm pretty good now... stoopid tight muskles.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Ropin' it up I see!!!

You liked my
*Rise N SQUAT* message eh?

lol

I know your birfday is coming up but I cannot afford to buy your @$$ a new bed. I would recommend getting a good one since this issue is not getting any better.

Friggin stretch!!! Esp if you are sitting at a desk all day, get up every hour or 2 & stretch your legs, go in the back and get limber bud, seriously.

Nuttin' but
Have a great day today

Yeah, my calves hate me right now from 'roping it up... 10 minutes and I was a sweaty bastard... I like it

hehe Yes, loved that message

YUP! Your Birfday is as well Missy.... a couple days after mine

Awww, you're sweet... yeah, we'll see what's in the cards for me after expenses this month Ugh... damn car registration is goign to kill me... down from last year but still...

I do when I can/remember too for sure.... today would have been easier too... but today i'm decked out in full dress suit so kinda hard to bust out in strech mode ... but I will do what I can of course... also... sippin' on some blueberry immune tea stuff .... throat is worst than yesterday, I don't feel sick though... it's just painful to swallow and whatnot, irritated from something.... maybe that almond cut it up the other day... i dunno.


TGTIMFF *B_BUNNY*

Have a great Day... Be eazzzzzy broette

 

[ck2006]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

G'Mornin'!! Thank youuuuuu I did today!! Had to cuz I was like WTF I can't stand up, lol... sucks.

Streched out and i'm pretty good now... stoopid tight muskles.

Good boy!!!! Yeah standing is a good thing

 

[sbt2082]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

G'Mornin'!! Thank youuuuuu I did today!! Had to cuz I was like WTF I can't stand up, lol... sucks.Streched out and i'm pretty good now... stoopid tight muskles.

I was having that same problem this morning

But all better after some walking on the treadmill and stretching of course

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

i'm decked out in full dress suit so kinda hard to bust out in strech mode ...

NO EXCUSES!! Do you know HOW many times you've told me that when I've told you to stretch at work?! lol Always seems to be a dress up day when you know you need to stretch .. funny how that works
YFLM

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

NO EXCUSES!! Do you know HOW many times you've told me that when I've told you to stretch at work?! lol Always seems to be a dress up day when you know you need to stretch .. funny how that wroks
YFLM

Grrrrrr

lol... I know i know... I'm going to right now while i'm going to nuke up my food

Chicken, ground beef, lots of mixed veggies and brown rice... it's quite the concoktion... prolly put some olive oil on there before I nuke it.

Milk for my drink.

IKYKIFLYUFLM2SSTFU

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Grrrrrr

lol... I know i know... I'm going to right now while i'm going to nuke up my food

Chicken, ground beef, lots of mixed veggies and brown rice... it's quite the concoktion... prolly put some olive oil on there before I nuke it.

Milk for my drink.

IKYKIFLYUFLM2SSTFU

^^ Check lol

Take some pics tonight so you can compare weekly side-by-sides over the next 3-4 weeks with the knew diet ideas... you'll see a difference I am SURE of it

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

^^ Check lol

Take some pics tonight so you can compare weekly side-by-sides over the next 3-4 weeks with the knew diet ideas... you'll see a difference I am SURE of it

LOL! NIIOCE! it up, lol

Yeah, i've been thinking of that... but that another momment in time where I have a chance to get side tracked and i can't afford it... i'll take them if I take a break from doing what i have to do otherwise.

Thinking back... i was eating cookies and/or icecream every night, lol

Almost gave in to a cookie ice cream sandwich that was calling my name last night... but didn't Good Sarge *pats his own back*

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

LOL! NIIOCE! it up, lol

Yeah, i've been thinking of that... but that another momment in time where I have a chance to get side tracked and i can't afford it... i'll take them if I take a break from doing what i have to do otherwise.

Thinking back... i was eating cookies and/or icecream every night, lol

Almost gave in to a cookie ice cream sandwich that was calling my name last night... but didn't Good Sarge *pats his own back*

You are GROUNDED!!!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

You are GROUNDED!!!

u know I'm exagerating a bit... but i was deff. eating junk more than I should.

Quiet You

 

[BiggT]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Sarge, power cleans today in place of DLs, right? Just so I know where u are.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Sarge, power cleans today in place of DLs, right? Just so I know where u are.

Tomorrow will be Week 5 Day 1... damn schedule screw up (this would be Sunday if i was M-W-F).

{Last training day was 9.5.06 - Week 4 Day 3}

Yes, Power cleans this week

 

[mm107]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

damn SGT SICK!

nice work bro keep it up!!!!!!

arnolds almost here!!!!!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

damn SGT SICK!

nice work bro keep it up!!!!!!

arnolds almost here!!!!!

Thanks bor!

yup... only in about 6-7 months

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Thanks bor!

yup... only in about 6-7 months

The host hotels are already booked FYI lol They overbook them ALL the time. Have to look for surrounding ones in the area

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

The host hotels are already booked FYI lol They overbook them ALL the time. Have to look for surrounding ones in the area

LOTS to choose from

I have a real estate guru friend in Ohio... i'll have to speak to him, and see if he can hook something up

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

I wonder whether you and Bunny will be able to communicate at the Arnold without access to smilies.

This is sorta a question for T since he knows a ton about the carryover from the other lifts to deadliftss: should sarge still shoot for +10 pounds every two weeks on deads even though one of the two workouts is the CNS Saver Combo?

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

I wonder whether you and Bunny will be able to communicate at the Arnold without access to smilies.

This is sorta a question for T since he knows a ton about the carryover from the other lifts to deadliftss: should sarge still shoot for +10 pounds every two weeks on deads even though one of the two workouts is the CNS Saver Combo?

CS has jokes today, eh

What I did the last DL day was not the scheduled poundage... it was more than 10lbs and only missed the last rep on the last set. MY plan was to just do the previous week/the week that Power Cleans are performed = the next weeks DL numbers.

I feel ready to hit Deads... could do them tomorrow, but I like doing the Cleans too... And I shouldn't go back and forth so i'll just hit the Cleans.

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

I wonder whether you and Bunny will be able to communicate at the Arnold without access to smilies.

But of course
I will be standing right next to him. Hope to see you there

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

But of course
I will be standing right next to him. Hope to see you there

Damn right

 

[*Bunny*]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Damn right

LOL & mm in the pink bunny suit & hick I'm sure .

How's the diet looking today?

 

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

What I did the last DL day was not the scheduled poundage... it was more than 10lbs and only missed the last rep on the last set. MY plan was to just do the previous week/the week that Power Cleans are performed = the next weeks DL numbers.

Yeah, I remembered that that workout wasn't a good gauge since you did more than you planned. I just figured getting some opinions (okay, just one really good opinion ) on what you can expect would be helpful so you're less likely to over/undershoot your increases.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

LOL & mm in the pink bunny suit & hick I'm sure .

How's the diet looking today?

hahahaha, that's right!!! MM in the pink bunny suit will be glossy photo 8'10" material LOL!

Hick better be, he's in the general region!!

Diet today, Great!

- Shake: 2 scoops whey, mixed berries (blue, rasp, straw.), pineapple, 1 tbl ANP, H20, dash of OJ, splash of whole milk. Cut back the cals today in it.

next 2 were same:
ground beef, piece of chicken breast, bunch of veggies (peas, carrots, green beans... i'm out of brocolli ), brown rice, with Olive oil before microwaving up.

^^^ about 10-12 oz. milk with the last two also

I'm going to feed again soon... not sure what yet though...

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Yeah, I remembered that that workout wasn't a good gauge since you did more than you planned. I just figured getting some opinions (okay, just one really good opinion ) on what you can expect would be helpful so you're less likely to over/undershoot your increases.

lol... yeah really, well thank you. I appreciate that.

I figured that day with the extra rest and the fresh bakery donuts from a mom and pop shop (to DIE for... warm when i got them), and all the eating I was doing I'd be a little ambitious... eh, next time I know to be more careful

So BiggT what cha gotta say on that?... I think the question is back a page now... not yet, one more post and I think it might be though.