To Turn A Midget To A Man - ZgzaZ's Log -

[SgtSlaughter]

Week 6 - Day 1 - 28th

Squats - 5x5 - 125x5, 145x5, 165x5, 185x5, 205x5
Flat Bench - 5x5 - 120x5, 145x5, 170x5, 195x5, 220x5
Rows - 5x5 - 95x5, 110x5, 120x5, 135x5, 150x5
Underhand/Overhand Grip Pullups - 2x10 Bodyweight

Will bump the squats 10-15lbs on my heavy triple this week, as they are still pretty easy. Flats felt good, no struggle on the last set on any reps, and rows the same.

Nice lifting bro!

Think long term... 5 lbs over 5 more weeks = almost guaranteed + 25lbs

2, 10 lb jumps will give you 20lbs but what happens if it's too much too soon and you stall the next week?

Only you can tell if you're prepared to handle a big jump. Just pointing out the consistant long term progress is there if you want to go for it

 

[ZGzaZ]

Nice lifting bro!

Think long term... 5 lbs over 5 more weeks = almost guaranteed + 25lbs

2, 10 lb jumps will give you 20lbs but what happens if it's too much too soon and you stall the next week?

Only you can tell if you're prepared to handle a big jump. Just pointing out the consistant long term progress is there if you want to go for it

I understand that, I have a pretty good gauge from week to week where I can be at. I can't make 10lb jumps on the bench, but so far, the squat even on my last set of 5 reps goes up just like the first set, so I'm certain its not going to be difficult to jump 10lbs, otherwise I wouldnt do it. Thank you for reply though!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

No doubt... Just lookin' out

Squat til' you puke

 

[pitbullrocco]

I understand that, I have a pretty good gauge from week to week where I can be at. I can't make 10lb jumps on the bench, but so far, the squat even on my last set of 5 reps goes up just like the first set, so I'm certain its not going to be difficult to jump 10lbs, otherwise I wouldnt do it. Thank you for reply though!

hey well maybe you underestimating yourself.....your max could be higher than you think.....or you could've had an 'off' day and didn't know it when you maxed it out....

we'll be watching for a stall though. haha.

 

[ZGzaZ]

hey well maybe you underestimating yourself.....your max could be higher than you think.....or you could've had an 'off' day and didn't know it when you maxed it out....

we'll be watching for a stall though. haha.

And because you'll be watching for it, I won't let it happen....so you're gonna be watching for a good damn while.

 

[ZGzaZ]

Week 6 - Day 2 - Oct 31rd

Squat - 4x5 - 125x5, 145x5, 165x5, 165x5
Inclines - 4x5 - 115x5, 135x5, 165x5, 180x5
Deadlift - 4x5 - 135x5, 175x5, 205x5, 235x5
Seated Dumbell Presses - 1x10 50lbs, 2x8 - 60lbs

Squats being the light day were a breeze, Inclines I only jumped 5lbs, probably should have jumped 10lbs judging on how easy they were. Deadlifts were solid, and the extra presses felt good. Overall, another good workout, can't wait for day 3.

 

[ZGzaZ]

Week 6 Day 3 - Nov 2nd

Squats - 4x5 - 125x5, 145x5, 165x5, 185x5
1x3 - 215x3, 220x3, 225x3
1x8 - 165x8
Flats 4x5 - 120x5, 145x5, 170x5, 195x5
1x3 - 225x3
1x8 - 170x8
Rows 4x5 - 95x5, 110x5, 120x5, 135x5
1x3 - 160x3
1x8 - 120x8
Barbell Curls - 3x8 - ez-curl-bar + 55lbs
Tricep Pushdowns - 3x8 - 120lb straight bar

Day full of PR's, PR on every lift for me. Last week my triple on squats was 205, today did a few extra sets, and got 225x3 very easily, I'm gonna start pushing my squats more than 5lbs each week until they start getting tough. Bench was real solid, didn't have a spot, but didn't need it, all reps went up nice and clean with good form. Rows were solid as well, a PR for me also. Looking forward to the 2 days rest

 

[ZGzaZ]

my thoughts on the 5x5 after 6 weeks:

I've loved the first 6 weeks on it, I've increased my squat by 80lbs, my bench by over 60lbs, and my dead 85lbs since starting it. I know these are mainly newbie gains, but they're still big numbers for me. It feels great doing 2 plates on each side for reps on squats, bench, deads.
- My calorie surplus (been 4,500-5,000/day) has done wonders for my quads, butt, shoulders, and back so far. My arms and chest seem to be lagging slightly, but I'm sure they will add some good mass when my numbers are much higher. My weight gain in the first 6 weeks has been 16lbs, with little added fat, as I can still see my abs.
- I'm still making consistent 10lb jumps on almost every lift/week, so my progess hasnt started slowing yet. But when it does, I'll be perfectly happy with 5lb and 2.5lb jumps each week.
- the program has shown me, you can make good gains off lower rep programs by consistently adding weight to the bar, rather than doing a certain rep scheme deemed to be more for hypertrophy vs nerual lifting.

All in all, I'm very happy with the first 6 weeks, lookin forward to the next 6.

 

[pitbullrocco]

And because you'll be watching for it, I won't let it happen....so you're gonna be watching for a good damn while.

lol....i'm onto ya bro.....don't get caught leanin'

and those are some damn good increases in 6 weeks......especially if natty! are you gonna do a deload anytime soon? you might have a few more weeks in ya....but i'm still not quite convinced 10lb jumps every week is gonna last TOO much longer....

 

[enigma4dub]

my thoughts on the 5x5 after 6 weeks:

I've loved the first 6 weeks on it, I've increased my squat by 80lbs, my bench by over 60lbs, and my dead 85lbs since starting it. I know these are mainly newbie gains, but they're still big numbers for me. It feels great doing 2 plates on each side for reps on squats, bench, deads.
- My calorie surplus (been 4,500-5,000/day) has done wonders for my quads, butt, shoulders, and back so far. My arms and chest seem to be lagging slightly, but I'm sure they will add some good mass when my numbers are much higher. My weight gain in the first 6 weeks has been 16lbs, with little added fat, as I can still see my abs.
- I'm still making consistent 10lb jumps on almost every lift/week, so my progess hasnt started slowing yet. But when it does, I'll be perfectly happy with 5lb and 2.5lb jumps each week.
- the program has shown me, you can make good gains off lower rep programs by consistently adding weight to the bar, rather than doing a certain rep scheme deemed to be more for hypertrophy vs nerual lifting.

All in all, I'm very happy with the first 6 weeks, lookin forward to the next 6.

well done! looking forward to reading about continued gains.