Today's 5 x 5 workout and some fun facts

[blut wump]

I think you can stop worrying about blowing the program, Mr PRs All Round.

The program has already been successful and you're addind the extra finishing touches to it. It does sound to me like you might be getting loaded again, though, and deciding to take the extra days is probably a good move.

Those shoes sound like fun. Is there any similarity to using them and having the small plates under your heels? I can try that at the gym as a free trial if there is.

I'm glad you didn't die: that really would have blown the program.

 

[Madcow2]

Well yeah I'm glad I didn't die

I guess I've heard you state a few times that you risk a chance of 'blowing the program' if you don't manage your deload/intensity carefully.

Anyway, it's in the past now, I'll push on and give myself a couple-3 days to finish up my last week.

Generally when you blow it you either start too high on week 1 and can't ramp or weeks 5/6ish don't allow for adequate recovery and you never get the strength increase or rebound and just overtrain going into 7/8/9. You don't really seem to be suffering too badly or to be caught in either of those.

Granted, maybe you can make the case that you need/needed more recovery than you've had to make it through week 9 but that's a tough call on 1 workout especially when you threw new shoes into the mix and were all psyched to hit records.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Those shoes sound like fun. Is there any similarity to using them and having the small plates under your heels? I can try that at the gym as a free trial if there is.

I'd say the plates under the heels will give you an idea of how your weight will distribute, but won't give you a sense of how stable they are, at least I was surprised about it.

It might be because I usually wear these really thin-soled rock climbing shoes that have a pretty small footprint (I guess they barely outline your foot for rock climbing. And no I don't rock climb - too extreme and dangerous, I'd rather put 300lbs on my back and try to lift it )

In comparison I felt like I was nailed to a dry dock with my new shoes. I think a good trial might be some work boots and I've even heard some guys say leather loafers (if you don't mind looking like my dad at Disneyland).

I'm glad you didn't die: that really would have blown the program.

I'll have my wife update my log if I ever really blow the program.

Generally when you blow it you either start too high on week 1 and can't ramp or weeks 5/6ish don't allow for adequate recovery and you never get the strength increase or rebound and just overtrain going into 7/8/9. You don't really seem to be suffering too badly or to be caught in either of those.

Granted, maybe you can make the case that you need/needed more recovery than you've had to make it through week 9 but that's a tough call on 1 workout especially when you threw new shoes into the mix and were all psyched to hit records.

OK, understand. Thanks.

On a related note, I am sore all over today. Might be the shoes pushing me in a slightly different direction than I'm used to.

 

[Guinness5.0]

In comparison I felt like I was nailed to a dry dock with my new shoes. I think a good trial might be some work boots and I've even heard some guys say leather loafers (if you don't mind looking like my dad at Disneyland).

I wear low-top Doc Martens when I squat and when I wear shorts with them I get some quizzical looks. Kinda adds to the fun

 

[Jim Ouini]

I wear low-top Doc Martens when I squat and when I wear shorts with them I get some quizzical looks. Kinda adds to the fun

I can picture you with the shorts & Doc's resting between sets thinking 'crush, kill, destroy/nice butt/boobies' and quite frankly it SCARES me

 

[Guinness5.0]

I can picture you with the shorts & Doc's resting between sets thinking 'crush, kill, destroy/nice butt/boobies' and quite frankly it SCARES me

Just be glad you don't have an adult daughter in the Chicago area

 

[Jim Ouini]

Wk 9 Day 1
BW after workout = 204

Squat
Warmup to 355 x 3 x 3

Went back to the old flat bottomed shoes. Gonna use the Oly shoes my next phase from the start.

It didn't help. Only got to parallel, if that.

Bench
Warmup to 280 x 2, failed 3rd rep.

Second rep was slooooow. And 3rd rep the spotter didn't help much, I hate it when they make me work

Clean Pull
Warmup to 325 x 3.

Notes:

I think this'll be my last squat/bench workout. My squat's broke, my knee hurts and I have some pain in my left pec/shoulder when I bench. Other than that I feel fine

So Wk 9 is only 2 workouts.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Wk 9 Day 2 (last workout)

Dead (sumo)
Warmup - 135 x 5, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1, 365 x 1, 405 x 1

435 x 1 *PR*
455 x 2 *PR* Failed 3rd rep, barely broke the floor.

http://rapidshare.de/files/3276050/455_x_2.html

Maybe I could've locked out a bit more up top??

435 x 3 Last rep back started to round, doesn't show it. Tired I think.

http://rapidshare.de/files/3276087/435_x_3_dead.html

405 x 2 conventional dead (Sorry, it's sideways. I don't know what my wife was thinking...I told her this ain't no Glamour Shot)

http://rapidshare.de/files/3276137/405_x_2_conventional.html

Obviously happy with the 455 x 2. I was kind of scared as I drove to the gym in anticipation lol. Almost as happy with the conventional dead since I wasn't sure how much I'd be able to do.

And you can see what a pathetic place I have to deadlift at my gym. No my butt isn't leaning against the wall

Any form commments/observations are welcome

Push Press
Warmup to 175 - FAIL
165 FAIL
145 x 3

Ugh. My shoulders felt really tight and weak today. Didn't have these in me.

Chin-ups
60 x 2 x 3
BW x 3

Overall 2nd run-through results

BW gain: 191-->203. Up 12lbs, although they came early on.

Squat: broke. No comment
Bench: 265-->280
Dead: 365-->455. Don't know how much of it is just getting better neurologically and how much is raw brutal physical strength Don't care though lol

Awesome program, will definitely run again. Thanks Madcow2

 

[Guinness5.0]

I'm not sure whether to congratulate you on hitting 455 or make a voodoo doll and inflict injury to your spine so you don't get 500 before me

Ok I'm sure now- congrats bro!

BTW I can't view your vid since I'm at work but I'll check it later.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Thanks! Much appreciated your comments and reading your log throughout.

Remember I'm pulling sumo and even though I got 405 conventional I doubt it's much more (maybe 425?). Plus I use straps (but no belt).

Still happy though lol

And before anyone dogs my form too much, remember I'm self taught, 'never had a lesson' /Ferris Beuhler