the.gladiator1987's 12 week 5x5 log

[Tblock1]

yea tblock it sucks but all i can say is rest rest rest. I have not been resting and its not getting any better, theres a limit to where you can push through something and where you can rest. Mine is a little different because im running around, but i would still take it easy. Maybe not on the finger tho lol its jus a finger

Yeah but actually the finger thing is getting annoying cause it's been that way for over a month cause I never rest it and just keep deadlifting and shit lol! Double overhand warmup sets are what kills it.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

WEEK 2 DAY 1 - Chest

Bench:
135x6
165x5
205x5
245x13 PR

DB Incline (45 degree):
70x10
80x10
90x8/1
90x7/1

Dips:
0x8
25x8
45x8
70x5/0x9 (supersetted with bodyweight dips)

DB Skullcrushers/Pushups:
25x9/0x13
20x7/0x7 (feet on bench)
15x9/0x7 (feet on bench)

Abs: Skipped

****good workout, even though I wanted to throw the 15lb db through the mirror. This high rep low weight is totally new to me and my buddy had to tell me to get over it i was so mad lol. Im finally understanding that Im training to get better at endurance instead of focusing on my 1 rep max. Im just not used to it so when I saw myself holding the 15lb dumbell i was like WTF. My weight was 194 so im up 1-2lbs. Ive been on creatine for about 6 days. Im happy with my bench 245x13. In 2 months im going back ON CYCLE so i will start doing everything heavy again. Im just primimg my body for the next 2 months

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBzhpxMmPFk&feature=channel

 

[Tblock1]

WEEK 2 DAY 1 - Chest

Bench:
135x6
165x5
205x5
245x13 PR

DB Incline (45 degree):
70x10
80x10
90x8/1
90x7/1

Dips:
0x8
25x8
45x8
70x5/0x9 (supersetted with bodyweight dips)

DB Skullcrushers/Pushups:
25x9/0x13
20x7/0x7 (feet on bench)
15x9/0x7 (feet on bench)

Abs: Skipped

****good workout, even though I wanted to throw the 15lb db through the mirror. This high rep low weight is totally new to me and my buddy had to tell me to get over it i was so mad lol. Im finally understanding that Im training to get better at endurance instead of focusing on my 1 rep max. Im just not used to it so when I saw myself holding the 15lb dumbell i was like WTF. My weight was 194 so im up 1-2lbs. Ive been on creatine for about 6 days. Im happy with my bench 245x13. In 2 months im going back ON CYCLE so i will start doing everything heavy again. Im just primimg my body for the next 2 months

YouTube - David 245x13 Bench

Nice work I damn it though I could maybe do 245 for 4-5 reps BTW, that 15 lb db is some gay bullshit if you ask me

 

[jesse_01]

If your super setting your shoulders 15lbs can make it burn till your ready to almost cry.

I'm doing that Hypertrophy-Specific Training, 15 reps week 1, 10 reps week 2, 5 reps week 3, than rest. Start all over again. I noticed I was strong for 5 reps but 15 reps made me look pussy.
Hypertrophy-Specific Training : : Official Home of HST

 

[jesse_01]

Also I can get in and out of the gym with in a hr. Yet still hit every body part and keep my heart rate about 130.

 

[Tblock1]

Also I can get in and out of the gym with in a hr. Yet still hit every body part and keep my heart rate about 130.

Hmm that is probably good for cardio conditioning but for strength training you want plenty of rest between sets. That will increase your testosterone levels drastically. Going fast like that is only good for burning calories.

 

[JDid23]

great bench!

 

[the.gladiator1987]

thanks bro!

WEEK 2 DAY 2 - Back

Deadlift:
135x5
225x5
275x5
335x5
415x5

Pullups:
10
5
5
5

BB Rows:
155x6
155x6
155x6
155x6

DB Rows:
65x12

Standing DB Curls:
30x11

Elbow on knee, bent over DB Curls:
30x4 (+6 half reps)
20x8 (+ 4 half reps)

*** Good workout. I was mad at first about deadlift but my form was way better this week. Then pullups made me mad because I got the same reps as last week. But then I figured its only the 2nd week so my bodies just not used to it yet. It will be better in 2 months I guarantee. Im also about to LOAD UP on supplements lol heres my list

Big Blast Creatine Multi Fish oil Flax oil Cranberry extract Arginine-AKG Garlic CoQ10 Ubiquinol Policosonal Vitamin E Caffeine Gear UNLEASHED

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_ziFta00D8

 

[Tblock1]

Wow I am liking you taking videos all the time from your workouts! It is sure easier with your friend's android lol! Whenever you do hang cleans next could you video them up?
BTW, great deadlift form your low back was perfectly straight! Fuck I wish I had an ipod though I would lift so much harder

 

[jesse_01]

Hmm that is probably good for cardio conditioning but for strength training you want plenty of rest between sets. That will increase your testosterone levels drastically. Going fast like that is only good for burning calories.

Maybe. But for right now, my cardio is getting better. Also my lifts are getting feeling lighter.