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Sculelos Weight Log and Profile (with pics)

Workout #76 1-21-08

Felt good to get another workout in, had no problems following the planned increase today.

Weight: Well today the machine was absent, so I guess thier working on it or replacing it, either way probably won't know my weight for awhile. Thats fine as right now I'm just going to bulk until I feel fat again.

Squats: 145x5x3
Military Press: 70x5x3
Barbell Rows: 120x5x3

I think I might slow down the rate of increase on the Military press and will probably up it on the deadlift, alternating between 5lbs and 10lbs per deadlift day. Everything else is at least 66% workload of my prior records (well except for Barbell Rows but those need a good workup again).
 
Workout #77 1-23-08

Another workout done, everything went very well, I should progress in all 3 lifts smoothly.

Weight: 210lbs, yay the scale was fixed... looks like my bulk is going well.

Squats: 145x5x3
Bench: 100x5x3
Deadlift: 150x5x3
 
what's your diet look like? Is it posted in here somewhere and I missed it?

Also, be good to see recent pics. You've put on 30 lbs...that's pretty significant. Should be looking much improved from your pics at 182.
 
ceo said:
what's your diet look like? Is it posted in here somewhere and I missed it?

Also, be good to see recent pics. You've put on 30 lbs...that's pretty significant. Should be looking much improved from your pics at 182.
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I'm not following a strict diet right now, but I'm getting plenty. Mostly my diet composes of Bread, Milk, Fruits and Fruit juices, random veggies and diffirent kinds of meat, I just like to mix it up some, but I am getting 5,000+ calories a day.

I'll try to see if I can post a few update shots today.
 
Workout #78 1-26-08

Everything was easier today, I think my progression plan is working out well.

Weight: 213lbs

Squats: 150x5x3
Dumbell Overhead Press: 70x5x3 (Total weight, not each hand)
Barbell Rows: 125x5x3

Used dumbels today cause all the Barbells were in use and I figured what the heck, wasn't to hard.

Everything else seemed easier, I need to post progress pics, will try to get a few up today.
 
Heres some pics I took today, tell me what you think off them. My first pics are in the front page of this thread.

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Workout #79 1-28-08

Another good workout, upped weights and nailed everything I wanted to, hopefully my progression keeps going smoothly.

Weight: 211lbs

Squats: 155x5x3
Bench: 115x5x3
Deadlift: 165x5x3
 
Workout #80 1-30-08

Good progress, seems like I'm still keeping pace with my program which is excellent.

Weight: 210lbs

Squats. 155x5x3
Military Press: 75x5x3
Bent-Over Rows: 135x5x3
 
Workout #81 2-2-08

Good workout today, will repeat squats next time, increase bench and increase deadlift.

Lifts are coming along well.

Weight: 212lbs

Squat: 160x5x3
Bench: 120x5x3
Deadlift: 175x5x3

compared to my former 5 rep 3 set maxes I'm getting pretty close to passing them.

Squat: 86%
Bench: 80%
Deadlift: 70%
Bent Over Rows: 73%
Military Press: 79%

Hopefully I can get past the 100% barrier that I will definitely reach in the next 1-2 months.
 
Workout #82 2-4-08

Another good workout, everything is moving fine, will move up on squats next time, repeat military press at least 2 more times and move up on Bent Over rows.

Weight: 212lbs

Squat: 160x5x3
Military Press: 80x5x3
Pendley Rows: 135x5x3

Slammed everything out well, Military Press was somewhat difficult though so I'm going to repeat it twice before attempting to move up.
 
how do you feel about your progress you see in the mirror?

You're obviously gaining weight. It's difficult to tell in your pics. I see a little size increase, but it doesn't seem like 30 lbs. Again, hard to tell in the pics...probably easier to see in person.

I would probably be more aggressive in increasing your weights on the big lifts (squats, deads, bench). But, that's me. If you are liking the results both in the mirror and in your logbook, then keep going as you are. You are definitely steadily increasing, and I think you're a long long ways from reaching your potential (which is a good thing).

Keep tearing it up!!!
 
ceo said:
how do you feel about your progress you see in the mirror?

You're obviously gaining weight. It's difficult to tell in your pics. I see a little size increase, but it doesn't seem like 30 lbs. Again, hard to tell in the pics...probably easier to see in person.

I would probably be more aggressive in increasing your weights on the big lifts (squats, deads, bench). But, that's me. If you are liking the results both in the mirror and in your logbook, then keep going as you are. You are definitely steadily increasing, and I think you're a long long ways from reaching your potential (which is a good thing).

Keep tearing it up!!!
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Pretty good progress, I'm bigger overall... but it's pretty much distributed VERY evenly so stretched across my 6' 5" frame it's not very noticeable.

I am getting a bit more aggressive on some increases so I'm increasing more frequently if I feel like I can safely do it.

My #1 priority this year is consistency, last year it was hard to maintain because I was pushing myself too hard and my body couldn't recover properly, so this year I'm working at a lower load level but getting as good if not better results then last year.
 
Sculelos said:
Pretty good progress, I'm bigger overall... but it's pretty much distributed VERY evenly so stretched across my 6' 5" frame it's not very noticeable.
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I kinda figured that was the case. Good work on the weight gained though. Keep it up!


Sculelos said:
I am getting a bit more aggressive on some increases so I'm increasing more frequently if I feel like I can safely do it.

My #1 priority this year is consistency, last year it was hard to maintain because I was pushing myself too hard and my body couldn't recover properly, so this year I'm working at a lower load level but getting as good if not better results then last year.
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I think the consistency is very good. It seems like with the time you've been at it so far, you could handle more weight in your squats, bench, deads...even with your long limbs! If you do push yourself a bit more, make sure you have a spotter and do it safely. Don't try to one rep max it, just see how 185 feels on the squat next time maybe, or see how 135 feels on the bench...15-25 lbs more on a compound lift for 4-5 reps at the level you're at should be achievable. Then keep pushing it up 5 lbs at a time for a few weeks. Then see if you can add another 10-15 lbs. for 4-5 reps. Or, just stick with what you're doing - as you are still progressing with it.

I am 6'2" with long arms/legs, short torso (classic ectomorph), so I know where you're at. I was a very skinny guy. I got up to 185 early in college with a 29/30 waist, carrying single digit bodyfat %. Then I let life get me too busy to be consistent and I quit working out before long. Waited about 8-9 years to start up again, and I weighed 160-165 then. I got back up to 185 pretty quickly, maybe within 4-6 months. I was counting calories and macros, and I remember how hard it was to eat 4000 cals/day and get 250 grams protein. LOL! Now, I am 220 and I'm still too skinny...even though other people call me a "big guy".
 
ceo said:
I kinda figured that was the case. Good work on the weight gained though. Keep it up!




I think the consistency is very good. It seems like with the time you've been at it so far, you could handle more weight in your squats, bench, deads...even with your long limbs! If you do push yourself a bit more, make sure you have a spotter and do it safely. Don't try to one rep max it, just see how 185 feels on the squat next time maybe, or see how 135 feels on the bench...15-25 lbs more on a compound lift for 4-5 reps at the level you're at should be achievable. Then keep pushing it up 5 lbs at a time for a few weeks. Then see if you can add another 10-15 lbs. for 4-5 reps. Or, just stick with what you're doing - as you are still progressing with it.

I am 6'2" with long arms/legs, short torso (classic ectomorph), so I know where you're at. I was a very skinny guy. I got up to 185 early in college with a 29/30 waist, carrying single digit bodyfat %. Then I let life get me too busy to be consistent and I quit working out before long. Waited about 8-9 years to start up again, and I weighed 160-165 then. I got back up to 185 pretty quickly, maybe within 4-6 months. I was counting calories and macros, and I remember how hard it was to eat 4000 cals/day and get 250 grams protein. LOL! Now, I am 220 and I'm still too skinny...even though other people call me a "big guy".
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Yeah, I should be able to do more, and I will progress fast enough on my current program... I'm just testing my body before I push it further so I don't injure myself again, 2 injurys from lifting was enough, I wouldn't be happy to get a 3rd one because I pushed myself to far.

Also my focus on form and rep perfection is much greater then last time, so I really am pretty much starting over again. With all that said I do hope that I progress well under my new rules and that it works for me.
 
Workout #83 2-6-08

Ouch, well today I know what it feels like to feel failure as tried increasing my Bench by 15lbs and failed on the last rep, anyways I decided that if I fail on anything I'm going to reduce the workload by 10% and work my way back up to it, hopefully going beyond it next time.

My Squats and Deads progressed good however, didn't come close to stalling on either one, will still repeat squats next time and increase deads next time.

Overall the workout was pretty solid though, and I am looking forward to the next one.

Weight: 210lbs

Squat: 165x5x3
Bench: 135x5x2, 135x4
Deadlift: 185x5x3
 
Sculelos said:
Workout #83 2-6-08

Ouch, well today I know what it feels like to feel failure as tried increasing my Bench by 15lbs and failed on the last rep, anyways I decided that if I fail on anything I'm going to reduce the workload by 10% and work my way back up to it, hopefully going beyond it next time.

My Squats and Deads progressed good however, didn't come close to stalling on either one, will still repeat squats next time and increase deads next time.

Overall the workout was pretty solid though, and I am looking forward to the next one.

Weight: 210lbs

Squat: 165x5x3
Bench: 135x5x2, 135x4
Deadlift: 185x5x3
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Awesome! Bro, I wouldn't call that a failure. That's great! One rep? but you did 15 lbs. more!!! You increased 15 lbs and got 14 reps instead of 15 reps with a 5 lb. increase (which you probably would've done instead, right?). I'd be happy. Next time you'll get that 15th rep. When you do, you just beat the logbook again. Nice job bro. Don't be upset at that at all, and don't back down!!!
 
ceo said:
Awesome! Bro, I wouldn't call that a failure. That's great! One rep? but you did 15 lbs. more!!! You increased 15 lbs and got 14 reps instead of 15 reps with a 5 lb. increase (which you probably would've done instead, right?). I'd be happy. Next time you'll get that 15th rep. When you do, you just beat the logbook again. Nice job bro. Don't be upset at that at all, and don't back down!!!
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It would be great... but I didn't have a spotter and dropped the weights on the floor which could of led to injury... it's just something I don't want to repeat very often, which is why I'm doing a small 10lbs decrease... I will work back up fast but I consider it a small buffer zone.

Just gotta stick to the guidelines I laid out for myself... I progress much better with a increase plan then trying to beat my rep maxes every workout.
 
Workout #84 2-9-08

Another good workout, will increase squats next time and repeat Military and Rows next time.

Weight: 213lbs

Squat: 165x5x3
Military Press: 80x5x3
Pendley Rows: 140x5x3
 
Workout #85 2-12-08

Another solid workout, everything went up fine and my progression is on track. Will repeat squats and increase Deads and Bench next time.

Weight: 216lbs

Squat: 170x5x3
Bench: 125x5x3
Deadlift: 195x5x3

Pretty solid, I was kinda worried about Bench but it went up no problem... I guess my body just can't cope with huge increases like the last Bench workout so I'll have to stick with 5lb increases max for all arm excercises, squats I do frequent enough and I'm still not close to maxing my deads, so I'll be increasing them by 10lbs a workout for at least a few more workouts.
 
Workout #86 2-14-08

Today went well, hammered out all the lifts. Military Press was pretty hard... almost stalled twice but managed to get 'em up, will need to obviously repeat them. As for Squats and Rows I pumped them out pretty well, will increase on both next time.

Weight: 215lbs

Squats: 170x5x3
Military Press: 85x5x3
Barbell Rows: 140x5x3
 
Workout #87 2-16-08

3 Personal Records today, they might not have been the heaviest I've done, but they have been the heaviest I've done with set across weights with near perfect form so I'm counting them regardless.

As for the actual weights I slammed all 3 out quite well. It was actually quite surprising, also I'm going to start coding Pr's in red so it's easier to spot. Now to the actual workout.

Weight: 216lbs

Squats: 175x5x3
Bench: 135x5x3
Deadlift: 205x5x3

Also going to repeat, squats and bench and increase deads next time.
 
Workout #88 2-18-08

Good workout today, did all the excercises well. Will increase Rows and Squats next time and repeat military press.

Weight: 216lbs

Squats: 175x5x3
Military Press: 85x5x3
Barbell Rows: 155x5x3
 
Workout #89 2-20-08

A very solid workout today, upped all my weights and powered through everything, I was suprised that upping the weights hardly slowed me down at all. I will repeat squats and bench and increase deadlift next time.

Weight: 217lbs, tied for my heaviest weight ever just now I'm much leaner then before.

Squats: 180x5x3
Bench: 140x5x3
Deadlift: 215x5x3

Excellent workout, I may keep increasing in Strength for awhile now that I'm nearly up to my prior maxes but it doesn't seem like it was nearly as hard as last time.
 
Sculelos said:
No workout today, my left shoulder feels pretty sore so I'm going to wait until tomorrow and see how it feels then.
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Quads are definitely coming out! Nice work! Keep it up!
 
ceo said:
Quads are definitely coming out! Nice work! Keep it up!
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Will do, I decided to wait until Tomorrow for next workout just because my shoulder is still slightly sore and I want to make sure I stay uninjured.
 
Workout #90 2-27-08

Good to get back to the gym today. Squats I powered out well, Military was somewhat hard and Rows were somewhat hard as well, I still got all the excersizes done cleanly though.

Will increase Squats, and repeat Military press and Barbell Rows.

Weight: 215lbs

Squats: 180x5x3
Military Press: 85x5x3
Pendley Rows: 165x5x3
 
Workout #91 3-3-08

Another solid workout, powered through all my lifts pretty well. Will repeat squat and increase Bench and Deadlift next time.

Weight: 219lbs

Squat: 185x5x3
Bench: 140x5x3
Deadlift: 225x5x3
 
Workout #92 3-5-08

Two more pr's today, so I'm happy about that. Will increase on squats and Barbell rows next time and repeat military press.

Weight: 217lbs

Squats: 185x5x3
Military Press: 90x5x3
Pendley Rows: 175x5x3
 
Workout #93 3-7-08

Really great workout today, set 3 pr's and felt good doing it. All my lifts where excellent. Next time I'm going to repeat Squats and Bench and increase Deadlift.

Weight: 224lb

Squats: 190x5x3
Bench: 145x5x3
Deadlift: 235x5x3

Also of note was my weight, I just think it was up cause I ate tons of food before I hit the gym. Probably will return to normal (217-220lbs) next workout.
 
Great progress on all your lifts. It's good to see someone take this and actually follow it properly making great gains.

Keep it up.
 
djeclipse said:
Great progress on all your lifts. It's good to see someone take this and actually follow it properly making great gains.

Keep it up.
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Indeed, I only started to follow the program strictly in January and the results have been great.

I only wish that I would have stayed true to the workout regime the first 7 months. But I'm not sorry for what I did as I still managed to build 25lbs of muscle even with my changes.

I am however glad that I have overcame many obstacles that would of taken me out of lifting if I wasn't more dedicated.

Thanks for the comment and I hope you check my progress over time. My ultimate goal is 300lbs lean with massive strength levels. It will take years to reach them but when the journey is as good as the destination who cares how long it takes?
 
Sculelos said:
Indeed, I only started to follow the program strictly in January and the results have been great.

I only wish that I would have stayed true to the workout regime the first 7 months. But I'm not sorry for what I did as I still managed to build 25lbs of muscle even with my changes.
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Sometimes no matter how much people tell us, we have to learn the hard way for our selves.

Good to hear you're on the right track and dedicated to this fully. When you plateau with this you can move on to madcow's 5 x 5.

I am however glad that I have overcame many obstacles that would of taken me out of lifting if I wasn't more dedicated.

Thanks for the comment and I hope you check my progress over time. My ultimate goal is 300lbs lean with massive strength levels. It will take years to reach them but when the journey is as good as the destination who cares how long it takes?
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Goals are always great to have, long term and short term. Do you have any short term goals?
 
djeclipse said:
Sometimes no matter how much people tell us, we have to learn the hard way for our selves.

Good to hear you're on the right track and dedicated to this fully. When you plateau with this you can move on to madcow's 5 x 5.



Goals are always great to have, long term and short term. Do you have any short term goals?
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Yea, I see madcow's 5x5 in my future... as for short term goals I have no set weight amount or anything just focused on making improvements, eating enough and hitting the gym.

I would like to be able to do at least twice the amount of weight on all my lifts though, so I am working towards that. Really I have no lofty goals as I'm doing the best I can and hoping that the results will pay off.

Anyways I'm in this for the long haul, I can't even imagine not trying to improve my size and strength.
 
Sculelos,

I took a break from the board for a while and am not going to take the time to see where you think you went wrong. I do think your weight gain has been impressive. You are doing many more things right then wrong. I can not stress enough to always pay attention to how much you are lifting and try to lift more each day, this has always been my short term goal.
 
AEKDB said:
Sculelos,

I took a break from the board for a while and am not going to take the time to see where you think you went wrong. I do think your weight gain has been impressive. You are doing many more things right then wrong. I can not stress enough to always pay attention to how much you are lifting and try to lift more each day, this has always been my short term goal.
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Indeed. I am increasing at a decent pace and lifting more has always been my goal, I just need to eat a lot because the only way I'm going to get much stronger is by adding tons of lean muscle mass. Thats why my goal is 300lbs@15% bodyfat, shoot I might even make it to 300@10% bodyfat. And again even if I don't make it there, I'm never going to stop trying.
 
Workout #94 3-12-08

Missed Mondays workout due to schedule issues but I'm back on track today.

I once again powered through all my lifts and didn't have any problems. Going to repeat military press and increase squats and pendley rows next time.

Weight: 222lbs, (jackpot!)

Squat: 190x5x3
Military Press: 95x5x3
Pendley Rows: 185x5x3
 
Sculelos said:
Indeed. I am increasing at a decent pace and lifting more has always been my goal, I just need to eat a lot because the only way I'm going to get much stronger is by adding tons of lean muscle mass. Thats why my goal is 300lbs@15% bodyfat, shoot I might even make it to 300@10% bodyfat. And again even if I don't make it there, I'm never going to stop trying.
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Good lifting.

it's good to have long term goals, but do you have any short term goals? They really help keep you motovated and on the right track.
 
djeclipse said:
Good lifting.

it's good to have long term goals, but do you have any short term goals? They really help keep you motovated and on the right track.
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short term goal: beat the logbook every time! :D
 
Workout #95 3-17-08

Great workout today, I set 3 pr's today and it felt awesome. Definitely getting bigger and stronger now. Will repeat Squats and Bench next time and increase Deads.

Weight: 223lbs

Squats: 195x5x3
Bench: 150x5x3
Deadlift: 245x5x3
 
Workout #96 3-19-08

Todays workout was actually pretty difficult. I did Squats fine but when I tried to increase to 100x5 on Military Press I only managed to get 2 reps up and missed the 3rd, I immediately lowered it to 95lbs and only managed to get 3 reps up, so I had to lower it again to 90lbs which I managed to power through fine, I think I just got too hasty at increasing and will do 95lbs again next time. As for Barbell Rows they where difficult but I managed to power through all of them fine.

Will increase squats and repeat Military (95lbs) and Barbell Rows next time.

Weight: 223lbs

Squats: 195x5x3
Military Press: 100x2, 95x3, 90x5x3
Pendley Rows: 190x5x3
 
Small update: Haven't been to the gym in a few days but thats because I have been doing very physical things at work and have been too thrashed to do so, but I'm eager to get back to it! Anyways I still am gaining muscle very fast even if I'm not working out very constantly but I wanted to take a moment to explain why. Anyways weighted myself today at 226lbs. So that puts me a full 45lbs heavier then when I started! I will do a full picture update in two months as I just did one a month ago and don't necessarily want to spam my own thread with pictures.

As always I look forward to getting back into the gym and will do so when my body is ready to take on more beating.
 
Workout #97 3-25-08

A great workout today, all 3 of my lifts where pretty hard but I did great at powering them up, going to definitely repeat all 3 though, as increasing at a too great of rate is killing my recovery rate.

Also I finally hit my goal of Squatting 200lbsx5x3... I've had it in front of me for so long now and now that I've actually did it, it feels great. Well my goal now is 300lbsx5, not sure if I will hit it this year but I will definitely try... well on to my workout...

Weight: 225lbs

Squats: 200x5x3
Bench: 150x5x3
Deadlift: 225x5x3
 
djeclipse said:
Congrars on your nre PR on squats. 2 plates is not far off now.
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True that. I hope as I add more mass my strength gains will follow suit. I've gotten much stronger but going at this rate when I'm strong I will also be huge. Well I guess I can't have one without the other. I'm still staying pretty lean though despite my huge increase in weight.
 
Workout #98 3-27-08

Another good workout, I'm pretty much dead tired right now but everything seemed easier then last time. Might increase Military Press next time and repeat Squats and Rows.

Weight: 226lbs

Squats: 200x5x3
Military Press: 95x5x3
Barbell Rows: 175x5x3
 
I've come to the realization that I'm not progressing workout to workout and I should probably switch to a more intermediate oriented program. So I choose Bill Star's 5x5. I'm hoping I can advance on it for a while. Anyways I will still keep trucking along but under the new program. It should be better for me.
 
Workout #99 3-29-08

Ah switching to Bill Star's 5x5 is like a breath of fresh air, I have a feeling this program will be excellent for me. Pumped everything out well and am going to follow it exactly like I'm suppose to.

Here's the link to the program if anyones interested.
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

Weight: 223lbs

Squats: (45-75-115-150-180)x5
Bench: (45-70-95-115-135)x5
Barbell Row: (135-135-135-150-170)x5

Hopefully you guys can figure my format, but let me say that each number in the () represents the 5 reps that I put at the end, I just figured I would use that format to save myself some writing. Anyways wish me luck although with a solid program like this I don't think I'll need it.
 
Sculelos said:
Workout #99 3-29-08

Ah switching to Bill Star's 5x5 is like a breath of fresh air, I have a feeling this program will be excellent for me. Pumped everything out well and am going to follow it exactly like I'm suppose to.

Here's the link to the program if anyones interested.
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

Weight: 223lbs

Squats: (45-75-115-150-180)x5
Bench: (45-70-95-115-135)x5
Barbell Row: (135-135-135-150-170)x5

Hopefully you guys can figure my format, but let me say that each number in the () represents the 5 reps that I put at the end, I just figured I would use that format to save myself some writing. Anyways wish me luck although with a solid program like this I don't think I'll need it.
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The madcow version of the 5x5 is a very good solid program. As long as you use it the way it's laid out you should be progressing steadily in your weights and strength. Everything else will follow.

Good luck bro! Keep up the good work!
 
Sculelos said:
I've come to the realization that I'm not progressing workout to workout and I should probably switch to a more intermediate oriented program. So I choose Bill Star's 5x5. I'm hoping I can advance on it for a while. Anyways I will still keep trucking along but under the new program. It should be better for me.
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Good job. I was going to suggest that since you are no longer to add weight to your w/o's as much as you were it may be time to try the 5 x 5.

It's a great program, be concervative when selecting your 5 rep maxes, especially since you've been lifting so much volume with the beginner 3 x 5 w/o. The weeks you take building back up toy our 5 rep maxes will give your body a good rest. By the time you reach your current 5 rep maxes you'll be ready to make progress again.

Maybe make a new journal for the madcow 5 x 5 with a link to the new journal here. So people can see your progress from the start of the 5 x 5 as well as see your previous progress in this thread.

back when I did a journal on this board I would write.

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5... PR (indicating a new personal best if that was the case).

Friday's would look like this

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
185 x 3 (or what ever weight you use)
115 x 8

Makes it easy to read for everyone.
 
djeclipse said:
Good job. I was going to suggest that since you are no longer to add weight to your w/o's as much as you were it may be time to try the 5 x 5.

It's a great program, be concervative when selecting your 5 rep maxes, especially since you've been lifting so much volume with the beginner 3 x 5 w/o. The weeks you take building back up toy our 5 rep maxes will give your body a good rest. By the time you reach your current 5 rep maxes you'll be ready to make progress again.

Maybe make a new journal for the madcow 5 x 5 with a link to the new journal here. So people can see your progress from the start of the 5 x 5 as well as see your previous progress in this thread.

back when I did a journal on this board I would write.

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5... PR (indicating a new personal best if that was the case).

Friday's would look like this

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
185 x 3 (or what ever weight you use)
115 x 8

Makes it easy to read for everyone.
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Good idea, I probably will adapt to that format and I think starting a new journal is a good idea, it shall be done.
 
Sculelos said:
Good idea, I probably will adapt to that format and I think starting a new journal is a good idea, it shall be done.
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Sounds good.
Also at the start of the 5 x 5 thread maybe post your current 5 rep maxes for all the lifts also. It helps you and other people track your progress easier.

Goodluck :)
 
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