Grunting to Greatness

[cmarcell]

I never kept a log on here, mainly just used the site to get some great info. So anyway the basics:
22 years old
6'0" 176lbs (as of today)
Been lifting since about September 2005, although started with some shitty routines, being inconsistent, and switching to even worse routines. Went with the intermediate 5x5 last summer although was inconsistent with it. Still got good returns, but vacations got in the way all the time.
Haven't lifted for almost a month due to exams, spring break, and more exams. Strength is way down. Also haven't eaten in almost that same time. No money, although my new loan is finally coming through, so I'll be eating again real soon.
Have IBS, so it's hard to eat a lot, and some foods (no milk, substitute soy, etc). Leaving anything out?

5RM:
Squat: 145
Bench: 160
Row: 125
Deadlift: 210
Overhead Press: 100

Lifts have gotten low, but with some food and a consistent routine I hope to get them back up there in no time.

 

[cmarcell]

Workout 1:

-Squat 67x5, 84x5, 101x5, 118x5, 134x5

-Bench 74x5, 93x5, 111x5, 130x5, 148x5

-Row 58x5, 72x5, 87x5, 101x5, 116x5

-Hypers BWx12, BW+25x12

-Leg Raises 4 Sets
It was nice to get back into working out again, felt good. Wasn't as easy as it should have been. I'm sure I got my 5RM right because I did them all last week. I just started eating today again, like normally, so I'm getting back to the amount of calories I should be eating. I figure as I eat more and get my body into the workout again, I'll be good. Overall, good day, glad to get back in it.

 

[danimal22]

subscribed.

you're almost exactly the same size with almost exactly the same lifts as me. I was thinking about starting a 5x5 as soon as school gets out in early may so ill be watching this for the next month and beyond

 

[cmarcell]

yeah its definitely a great program to get your lifts up. i regret not really utilizing it to its full capacity sooner.

 

[cmarcell]

I hate days off. Only thing I wanna do is get right back in the gym...

 

[ZGzaZ]

I hate days off. Only thing I wanna do is get right back in the gym...

Haha, I remember the feeling. But wait until your 10 weeks into PR's and then see how you feel. I used to be the same way until about week 15, then I needed the days off bbbaaddddd! I'm currently doing a 4 day split, and need them even more.

 

[cmarcell]

Thursday workout:

-Squat 67x5, 84x5, 101x5, 101x5

-Overhead Press 58x5, 70x5, 81x5, 93x5

-Deadlift 122x5, 146x5, 170x5, 195x5

-Shrug 135x5

-Decline Sit-up 2x15xBW+25

Didn't feel like I had a great workout at all. Moved through quickly, though some of the lifts, especially the last set for each lift, felt harder than I know it should. I don't know if my body is still getting used to working out again or what. I'm actually eating normal again which is good. And I know these 5 RM are correct because I did them 10 days ago. And I don't hit those numbers until week 4. Right now I'm thinking about repeating this week. Any suggestions?

I want to add 3 sets of power shrugs in, but kept it real light today and only did a set to go in slowly.

 

[Guinness5.0]

And I know these 5 RM are correct because I did them 10 days ago. And I don't hit those numbers until week 4. Right now I'm thinking about repeating this week. Any suggestions?

Don't rush your workout next time and see what you think.

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

Everything feels heavy for me if I don't warmup properly and take my time.