Sculelos Madcow 5x5 Journal

[Sculelos]

Well after 98 workouts and 10 months on Mark Rippetoes Starting Strength program I'm finally ready to move forward.

Starting Strength Journal Link: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...ht-log-profile-pics-550581-6.html#post8049571

Current Pictures:

My current stats:

6' 5"
225lbs
17inch arms
25inch quads
34inch waist
43inch chest

Current 5 Rep Maxes:

Deadlift: 245lbs
Squat: 200lbs
Bench: 150lbs
Military Press: 95lbs
Bent Over Barbell Row: 190lbs

Workout #1 3-29-08 (On new program)

Weight: 223lbs

Squats:
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5

Bench:
45 x 5
70 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5

Barbell Row:
135 x 5
135 x 5
135 x 5
150 x 5
170 x 5

Expect a new workout to come soon, as I'm due for one today. As for anything else I hope you enjoy checking up on my progress every so often. Comments are welcome, and thanks for checking out my journal.

 

[Porportional]

your arms are 17 inches?

 

[Sculelos]

your arms are 17 inches?

Indeed, that is correct. Look can be deceiving I guess.

 

[Porportional]

good job then, your pretty porportional.. keep it uppp

 

[djeclipse]

Looks good, you're pretty tall, so muscle/ weight will take longer to show. Do you have any pre beginner 3 x 5 pics?

Also, small suggestion, for the w/o's maybe let us know what week/ day you're on.

Like

Week 4 Monday

Week 4 Wed. etc.

Lets us know where you are in the w/o.

 

[Sculelos]

Looks good, you're pretty tall, so muscle/ weight will take longer to show. Do you have any pre beginner 3 x 5 pics?

Also, small suggestion, for the w/o's maybe let us know what week/ day you're on.

Like

Week 4 Monday

Week 4 Wed. etc.

Lets us know where you are in the w/o.

Ah good idea, here are a few pics I took when I was first starting, keep in mind that I was a little lower bodyfat but here they are. (Oh I was 181lbs in these pics below)

I can tell the muscle differences but most people say they don't see any difference.

As for my goals I'm still Bulking and plan to do so until I'm satisfied with my strength levels which then I'll probably go on a slow cut.

Also these are my 5 rep max goals for this year, I hope I can hit them!

Bench: 200lbs
Squat: 275lbs
Deadlift: 350lbs
Military: 130lbs
Bent Over Barbell Rows: 220lbs

Hopefully those are doable this year if I keep eating and lifting consistently.

 

[djeclipse]

You can tell you've put on some muscle in those pics.

Your goals are very reasonable, I don't see why you can't surpass all of them.

Cheers

 

[skyflyer231]

Good luck buddy. This program made me as strong as I've ever been. I think you'll find that if you keep your calories up you'll get stronger every week without much problem.

That's where I had issues though. If I didn't keep my calories up the scale didn't move and neither did the weight eventually.

 

[djeclipse]

Good luck buddy. This program made me as strong as I've ever been. I think you'll find that if you keep your calories up you'll get stronger every week without much problem.

That's where I had issues though. If I didn't keep my calories up the scale didn't move and neither did the weight eventually.

Maybe you were ready for a little rest/ deload week. I was able to drop weight, 20lbs total and still make PR's.

As far s cutting goes, even if you drop weight and are still able to lift the same weight you have gained. Madcow talks a little about this on his site.

 

[lanny]

bro, how do u eat?