Crossy`s Log: Progression through Starrs 5 x 5

[crossy]

Hey its all usefull info for me to, post what you please

Aslong as he eats enough he will gain size no doubt. This is where i think i am going wrong i sitll dont think i am eating enough. But as i said this is like a practice run if size gains are minimal at the end of the 9 weeks i will just run it again and eat more.

Sarge great info bro, i will make sure i eat good on week 7. I would give you more K but it wont allow it.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Aslong as he eats enough he will gain size no doubt. This is where i think i am going wrong i sitll dont think i am eating enough. But as i said this is like a practice run if size gains are minimal at the end of the 9 weeks i will just run it again and eat more.
Sarge great info bro, i will make sure i eat good on week 7. I would give you more K but it wont allow it.

I'm not sure exactly what week, just threw out a number if it's getting hard on week 5... eat

why end it if you're still making progress

I don't use my printed out spread sheet anymore...and THAT'S what it's about... learning the principals behind it.

No need to start over just tweak your intake when needed...

 

[crossy]

The reason behind ending it was to cut. I have read a few logs and only a few have done 5 x 5 whilst cutting. I spoke to MM about it and he said it should be cool to cut on 5 x 5. Gonna see what happens in the upcoming weeks i am gradually eating more and more. I want to increase cals etc gradually as i have read logs where people have just over ate and the whole thing has gone to shit. I still havent weighed myself for about 3 weeks now gonna go check it on friday though to see where i am up to.

Thanks again bro.

 

[StRoNg_WoN]

Remember bulking/cutting is more about diet then exercise... IMO anyway...

 

[crossy]

Im confident in my cutting ability and diet. I will prob stick with 5x5 lower my food intake and just add more cardio.

Thanks

 

[crossy]

Week 5 Day 3

First thing first i slept shitty last night had just over 3 hours sleep and was debating to leave the gym today and go tomorrow instead. But didnt go that way and ended up going this afternoon. Aslo i hurt my foot yesterday playing soccer (football). Now for workout. The first time i have fatigued lifting weights, i was knackered (im thinking this maybe due to lack of sleep last night) I ate well today so i was sure i had enough energy to get through workout. I weighed in today (diff set of scales than normal) and i weigh at around 167 (yes less than when i started) but i am going to have to check this i was sure i had put on weight. Not a big deal at the minute as said a few times this is a practice run really. Oh side note bench is going really well now shoulder seem to be healing up well (fingers crossed it wont screw up again)

Squat

5 X 70
5 X 85
5 X 101
5 X 120
3 X 140 PR
8 X 101

Bench

5 X 60
5 X 70
5 X 85
5 X 99
3 X 116
8 X 85

Row

5 X 51
5 X 64
5 X 77
5 X 90
3 X 107 PR
8 X 77


Assistance:

3 X 8 Dips PR (most i have done really get into these now and feel pretty comfortable)
2 X 8 1 X 7 Barbell Curls (66lb) (totally burnt out on last 2 reps)
3 X 8 Dumbbell Tricep Extensions (51lb)(hard today)
3 X 12 Needsize Abs (1st set was a killer) 2nd and 3rd were better

 

[al420]

Your shoulder is getting better....nice. JUst remember it when doing all pressing stuff and I bet you will be fine. It's when we start to forget that form suffers and then injuries occur.

Nice lifting BTW - congrats on the PR's

 

[crossy]

Totally agree with the form. I make sure everything is right before i lift the bar. Im just so damn tired.

Thanks Bro

 

[ck2006]

Good job on the PR"S, lack of sleep SUCKS!!! I hope your sleep gets better.

 

[crossy]

Week 6 Day 1

Nothing really to report today. I can definitely tell the diffrence now im in to my PR`s i fatigue alot quicker.

Squat:

5 X 70
5 X 87
5 X 104
5 X 121
5 X 139

Bench:

5 X 58
5 X 72
5 X 87
5 X 101
5 X 116

Row:

5 X 55
5 X 66
5 X 80
5 X 92
5 X 110 (struggled a little with last 2 reps) supposed to be lifting about 105 but the plates were not about today.

Assistance:

3 X 12 Needsize Abs
2 X Weighted Hypers (25lb)