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needtogetaas
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any progress pics .I am sorry I have not bin in here to much.I know you have bin at this a wile so I am willing to bet you are making some good gains so just asking.
congrats to you bro.hard work always pays of in the end.and you have bin working hard.
congrats to you bro.hard work always pays of in the end.and you have bin working hard.
Amazing isnt it?treilin said:
HiDn, I guess You can track a trend using the BF scale although it may not be very 'accurate' .. lets say you weight yourself 3 times and the figures arent WAY off for scale weight & BF % ... you can take the average for the 3 and monitor that to see if there is a shifting trend in progress (although it's really a PITA way to track, but hey, I know people who've done it.)
You can order fat track gold (I think that's what it's called) online to get digital calipers if you want to make the purchase.
I've checked myself numerous times & it's always been within ~1%, so I know that's not gonna improve. You're right, though, I can track trends with it.*Bunny* said:Amazing isnt it?
HiDn, I guess You can track a trend using the BF scale although it may not be very 'accurate' .. lets say you weight yourself 3 times and the figures arent WAY off for scale weight & BF % ... you can take the average for the 3 and monitor that to see if there is a shifting trend in progress (although it's really a PITA way to track, but hey, I know people who've done it.)
You can order fat track gold (I think that's what it's called) online to get digital calipers if you want to make the purchase.
step@half
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HiDnGoD said:Ya sayyam, thanks. You too?
My diet is for schiesse, but I'm getting some exercise in. Gotta enjoy my wife's cooking.
Yes you have to, too dam good not to
Happy New Year Bro and good luck with the new program.
Stick to it,
I know you will reach your goals.Take care all my best wishes to you and yours for the new year and always
HI there. I've been kinda lazy with my log over the holidays. Last time I hit the weights was Christmas day. 
Did cardio at the gym 3 times. 1/2 hr each time, split between treadmill, Xtrainer & step mill.
Starting the 5X5 today. Gonna shoot for around 2,800 - 3,000 cals p.d.
I was gonna start a new log, but there's still lotsa room in this one.
Did cardio at the gym 3 times. 1/2 hr each time, split between treadmill, Xtrainer & step mill.
Starting the 5X5 today. Gonna shoot for around 2,800 - 3,000 cals p.d.
I was gonna start a new log, but there's still lotsa room in this one.
ck2006
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HiDnGoD said:HI there. I've been kinda lazy with my log over the holidays. Last time I hit the weights was Christmas day.
Did cardio at the gym 3 times. 1/2 hr each time, split between treadmill, Xtrainer & step mill.
Starting the 5X5 today. Gonna shoot for around 2,800 - 3,000 cals p.d.
I was gonna start a new log, but there's still lotsa room in this one.
Today is a new day! Great job on the cardio!
SgtSlaughter
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That's good you got some cardio in broly
Excellent a fresh run at strength training and lotsa room to log
Happy 2007
Excellent a fresh run at strength training and lotsa room to log
Happy 2007
OK, here it is: fantabulous drum roll:, my first 5X5 workout.
Description is eg. 5X115 (6)=repsXweight(perceived effort)
Squats: 5X115(5), 5x175(7½), 5X225(8½), 5X225(9), 5X225(9½).
Bench Press: 5X90(5), 5X130(6½), 5X165(8), 5X165(8½), 5X165(8½).
Pull Downs: 5X45(4), 5X70(6), 5X90(7), 5X90(7), 5X90(8½).
Barbell Curls: 5X30(4), 5X45(6½), 5X60(7½), 5X60(8), 5X60(8½).
I also did 3 sets of 25 Incline crunches & 4 planks X 1 min.
Diet to follow.
Description is eg. 5X115 (6)=repsXweight(perceived effort)
Squats: 5X115(5), 5x175(7½), 5X225(8½), 5X225(9), 5X225(9½).
Bench Press: 5X90(5), 5X130(6½), 5X165(8), 5X165(8½), 5X165(8½).
Pull Downs: 5X45(4), 5X70(6), 5X90(7), 5X90(7), 5X90(8½).
Barbell Curls: 5X30(4), 5X45(6½), 5X60(7½), 5X60(8), 5X60(8½).
I also did 3 sets of 25 Incline crunches & 4 planks X 1 min.
Diet to follow.
I actually think I screwed up, LOL.*Bunny* said:Hey HiDn..
How did you get your #'s? Did you put your figures into the spreadsheet?
I've read so much on 5X5, it's information overload.
What I wanted to do was start at 60% of my 5RM, but some are actully 60% of my 1RM.
I know I'm supposed to start low & work into it, so I expected the effort to be low. I also slowed the cadence down, from my usual, it's now about 3,1,3, which adds a little to the difficulty.
Today's workout.
Deadlift: 5X115(5), 5X165(6½), 5X215(8), 5X215(8), 5X215(8½).
Military Press: 5X35(4), 5X55(6½), 5X70(7), 5X70(7½), 5X70(7½).
D.B. Curls: 5X30(7), 5X30(7), 5X30(7½), 5X30(8), 5X30(8).
C.G.B.P.: 5X90(6), 5X90(6½), 5X90(7), 5X90(7½), 5X90(7½).
Sit Ups, 3 sets of 25, Bicycles 3 sets of 10, Planks, 2 X 1 min.
I gotta say, my bicycles are probably the most pathetic on the planet. I looked like a Balleen Whale trying to calve a Hippo. Needs work, for sure.
Deadlift: 5X115(5), 5X165(6½), 5X215(8), 5X215(8), 5X215(8½).
Military Press: 5X35(4), 5X55(6½), 5X70(7), 5X70(7½), 5X70(7½).
D.B. Curls: 5X30(7), 5X30(7), 5X30(7½), 5X30(8), 5X30(8).
C.G.B.P.: 5X90(6), 5X90(6½), 5X90(7), 5X90(7½), 5X90(7½).
Sit Ups, 3 sets of 25, Bicycles 3 sets of 10, Planks, 2 X 1 min.
I gotta say, my bicycles are probably the most pathetic on the planet. I looked like a Balleen Whale trying to calve a Hippo. Needs work, for sure.
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Today's workout:
Squats: 2X165(7), 2X205(7½), 2X245(8½), 2X285(9), 2X315(9¾).
Hammer Curls, 5X25(7), 2X30(7½), 2X35(8), 2X40(8½), 2X45(9½).
Bench Press: 2X125(6), 2X155(7), 2X185(8), 2X225(9), 2X250(10).
S.L.D.L.: 5X65(6), 5X100(7), 5X130(8), 5X130(8), 5X130(8).
Incline D.B. Press: 5X20(4), 5X30(6¼), 5X40(7), 5X40(7), 5X40(7½).
Squats: 2X165(7), 2X205(7½), 2X245(8½), 2X285(9), 2X315(9¾).
Hammer Curls, 5X25(7), 2X30(7½), 2X35(8), 2X40(8½), 2X45(9½).
Bench Press: 2X125(6), 2X155(7), 2X185(8), 2X225(9), 2X250(10).
S.L.D.L.: 5X65(6), 5X100(7), 5X130(8), 5X130(8), 5X130(8).
Incline D.B. Press: 5X20(4), 5X30(6¼), 5X40(7), 5X40(7), 5X40(7½).
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Busy, busy, lately.
Well, I hit the gym yesterday & today for cardio. Yesterday I did Elliptical, Step Mill, & Treadmill. Totalled around 700 cals.
Today I did 18 mins on the step mill for 240cals, & 35 mins on the Elliptical for 490 cals.
I was inspired by some of the people I saw in the gym, killin it.
Funny thing, I saw 3 girls, almost looked like they were wearing uniforms, their outfits were so similar. One was 35ish, well built, good definition in her back & arms. One was 20 ish, with a fair bit of muscle for her age, lats, arms, shoulders, etc.. The 3rd was around 20 also, but waifish, no definition or size. All 3 were working hard & ignoring everyone. I was impressed.
A guy in the locker room told me I stunk.
I asked him if he had a lawyer, & when he said yes, I said, "So sue me."
Back on the logging tomorrow hopefully.
Well, I hit the gym yesterday & today for cardio. Yesterday I did Elliptical, Step Mill, & Treadmill. Totalled around 700 cals.
Today I did 18 mins on the step mill for 240cals, & 35 mins on the Elliptical for 490 cals.
I was inspired by some of the people I saw in the gym, killin it.
Funny thing, I saw 3 girls, almost looked like they were wearing uniforms, their outfits were so similar. One was 35ish, well built, good definition in her back & arms. One was 20 ish, with a fair bit of muscle for her age, lats, arms, shoulders, etc.. The 3rd was around 20 also, but waifish, no definition or size. All 3 were working hard & ignoring everyone. I was impressed.
A guy in the locker room told me I stunk.
I asked him if he had a lawyer, & when he said yes, I said, "So sue me."Back on the logging tomorrow hopefully.
Tonight's workout.
oops, be back, later.
OK, here we go.
My 5X5
Week 2 Exercise 1
Squats: 5X125(6), 5X180(8), 5X235(8½), 5X235(9), 5X235(9½).
Bench Press: 5X95(6), 5X140(7½), 5X175(8), 5X175(8½), 5X175(9).
Pull Downs: 5X50(5), 5X75(6½), 5X100(7), 5X100(7½), 5X100(8).
Barbell Curls: 5X40(5½), 5X55(7½), 5X70(8), 5X70(8½), 5X70(9).
Situps, 4 sets of 25.
Planks, 4 sets of 1:05
Still bothered by occasional headaches. I think Tre had it nailed about the ones I was getting before, in relation to my BB shrugs. These are more normal. Either sinus(I have issues) or if I forget to use my machine, or take it off due to the sinus issues my sleep is poor, which results in headaches.
I'm in a pretty good mood. For some reason the usual drama issues aren't bothering me as much.
I am getting more water in. Thanks ladies for the reminders in your logs. 3 litres today.
oops, be back, later.
OK, here we go.
My 5X5Week 2 Exercise 1Squats: 5X125(6), 5X180(8), 5X235(8½), 5X235(9), 5X235(9½).
Bench Press: 5X95(6), 5X140(7½), 5X175(8), 5X175(8½), 5X175(9).
Pull Downs: 5X50(5), 5X75(6½), 5X100(7), 5X100(7½), 5X100(8).
Barbell Curls: 5X40(5½), 5X55(7½), 5X70(8), 5X70(8½), 5X70(9).
Situps, 4 sets of 25.
Planks, 4 sets of 1:05
Still bothered by occasional headaches. I think Tre had it nailed about the ones I was getting before, in relation to my BB shrugs. These are more normal. Either sinus(I have issues) or if I forget to use my machine, or take it off due to the sinus issues my sleep is poor, which results in headaches.
I'm in a pretty good mood. For some reason the usual drama issues aren't bothering me as much.
I am getting more water in. Thanks ladies for the reminders in your logs. 3 litres today.
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ck2006
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HiDnGoD said:Tonight's workout.
oops, be back, later.
OK, here we go.
Squats: 5X125(6), 5X180(8), 5X235(8½), 5X235(9), 5X235(9½).
Bench Press: 5X95(6), 5X140(7½), 5X175(8), 5X175(8½), 5X175(9).
Pull Downs: 5X50(5), 5X75(6½), 5X100(7), 5X100(7½), 5X100(8).
Barbell Curls: 5X40(5½), 5X55(7½), 5X70(8), 5X70(8½), 5X70(9).
Situps, 4 sets of 25.
Planks, 4 sets of 1:05
Still bothered by occasional headaches. I think Tre had it nailed about the ones I was getting before, in relation to my BB shrugs. These are more normal. Either sinus(I have issues) or if I forget to use my machine, or take it off due to the sinus issues my sleep is poor, which results in headaches.
I'm in a pretty good mood. For some reason the usual drama issues aren't bothering me as much.
I am getting more water in. Thanks ladies for the reminders in your logs. 3 litres today.
I want 4 litres from you tomorrow!!!
sorry about the headaches.Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, t'day's grub.
4.1 litres of water
3429 cals, 121g Fat for 31.9%, 307g Protein for 35.9%, 276g Carbs for 32.2%.
Talk about yo-yo dieting, compared to yesterday.
My 5X5Week 2 Exercise 2
Dead Lift: 5X115(5½), 5X175(7½), 5X230(8½), 5X230(9), 5X230(9).
Military Press: 5X40(6), 6 X60(7), 5X85(8), 5X85(8½), 5X85(8½).
D.B. Curls: 5X35(7½), 5X35(7½), 5X35(8), 5X35(8½), 5X35(9).
C.G.B.P.: 5X100(7), 5X100(7½), 5X100(8), 5X100(8), 5X100(8).
4.1 litres of water
3429 cals
, 121g Fat for 31.9%, 307g Protein for 35.9%, 276g Carbs for 32.2%.Talk about yo-yo dieting, compared to yesterday.
My 5X5Week 2 Exercise 2Dead Lift: 5X115(5½), 5X175(7½), 5X230(8½), 5X230(9), 5X230(9).
Military Press: 5X40(6), 6 X60(7), 5X85(8), 5X85(8½), 5X85(8½).
D.B. Curls: 5X35(7½), 5X35(7½), 5X35(8), 5X35(8½), 5X35(9).
C.G.B.P.: 5X100(7), 5X100(7½), 5X100(8), 5X100(8), 5X100(8).
Yesterday's grub.
2854 Calories, 148g fat for 46.5%(a little high, I think), 242g Protein for 33.9% (should be higher), 140g Carbs for 19.6% (about what I was aiming for).
Hit the gym this morning. 40020 cals on treadmill. I was all over with it. Tried walking at 15 deg incline, then running at 6 mph. Other times i went from walking to 7.5 mph run, no set pattern.
Tried the step mill & Crosstrainer for a bit. I was having some discomfort in my thigh. didn't wanna fug it up for tonight's 5X5.
2854 Calories, 148g fat for 46.5%(a little high, I think), 242g Protein for 33.9% (should be higher), 140g Carbs for 19.6% (about what I was aiming for).
Hit the gym this morning. 40020 cals on treadmill. I was all over with it. Tried walking at 15 deg incline, then running at 6 mph. Other times i went from walking to 7.5 mph run, no set pattern.
Tried the step mill & Crosstrainer for a bit. I was having some discomfort in my thigh. didn't wanna fug it up for tonight's 5X5.
ck2006
New member
HiDnGoD said:Like Shadow's thread, who says you can't burn a lot of calories in 1/2 hr.
S'posed to be 400.
I was gonna do my 3rd 5X5 workout last night, but I was feelin a little strain in my right quad. Gonna do it this morning.
I know that is why I said that LOL.
Have a good one today. Hope your quad doesn't hurt anymore.
Quads were good to go, LOL
My 5X5Week 2 Exercise 3
Squats: 2X170(5), 2X210(7), 2X250(8), 2X290(9), 2X325(10). I believe this is a PR
Hammer Curls: 2X25(7½), 2X32½(7½), 2X37½(8½), 2X42½(9), 2X47½(10).
Bench Press: 2X130(5½), 2X165(7½), 2X195(8½), 2X225(9), 2X255(10). I believe this is a PR
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 5X60(5), 5X95(6), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 5X125(9).
Incline D.B. Press: 5X20(5), 5X35(7), 5X45(7), 5X45(7½), 5X45(8).
My 5X5Week 2 Exercise 3Squats: 2X170(5), 2X210(7), 2X250(8), 2X290(9), 2X325(10). I believe this is a PR
Hammer Curls: 2X25(7½), 2X32½(7½), 2X37½(8½), 2X42½(9), 2X47½(10).
Bench Press: 2X130(5½), 2X165(7½), 2X195(8½), 2X225(9), 2X255(10). I believe this is a PR
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 5X60(5), 5X95(6), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 5X125(9).
Incline D.B. Press: 5X20(5), 5X35(7), 5X45(7), 5X45(7½), 5X45(8).
SgtSlaughter
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WHOA!
Serious PR's in here bro
Serious PR's in here bro
Thanks, man. But I just realized they're not new PR's, they're just tied.sgtslaughter said:WHOA!
Serious PR's in here bro
Next week,all new & improved PRs!
T'day's grub.
2710cals. 82g Fat for 27.2%, 282g Protein for 41.7%, 210g Carbs for 31.1%. Got the Carb & Fat ratios backwards. I need to work on getting my diet laid out before hand. Brekkie & lunch aren't a problem, but supper is always touch & go.
Only exercise today was shovelling snow & freezong rain & ice pellets for 45 min.
Question, when doing SLDL should my knees be locked?
Y'all have a good night.
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ck2006
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HiDnGoD said:Thanks, man. But I just realized they're not new PR's, they're just tied.
New week,all new & improved PRs!
T'day's grub.
2710cals. 82g Fat for 27.2%, 282g Protein for 41.7%, 210g Carbs for 31.1%. Got the Carb & Fat ratios backwards. I need to work on getting my diet laid out before hand. Brekkie & lunch aren't a problem, but supper is always touch & go.
Only exercise today was shovelling snow & freezong rain & ice pellets for 45 min.
Question, when doing SLDL should my knees be locked?
Y'all have a good night.
I think the snow shoveling IS a PR!
Actually, it's the most I've shovelled in years. I had a friend living with me for years, who shovelled before I got home from work. Plus the neighbour's boys are nice kids & they always shovelled for me whenever they did their drive (we share a double driveway).ck2006 said:
HiDnGoD said:
I don't. Keeping the knees locked causes excessive force in the lumbar region. I used to bend my knees a little and maintain it throughout the lift...may want to hear other opinions before taking mine as my expertise on the SLDL is much much less than many others here
Just make sure that you don't bend your knees to much, or it can have negative effects as well..
My 5X5Week 3 Workout 1 Squats: 5X130(5), 5X190(7½), 5X250(8), 5X250(8½), 5X250(9½).
Bench Press: 5X95(5½), 5X150(7), 5X190(8½), 5X190(9), 5X190(9½).
Pull Downs: 5X55(5), 5X85(6½), 5X110(8), 5X110(8), 5X110(8½).
Barbell Curls: 5X40(6), 5X60(7½), 5X75(8½), 5X75(9), 5X75(9½).
Sit Ups: 4 sets of 25, 1 set of 31.
Planks: 4 sets @1:10, 1 set @ 1:40.
T'days grub. I don't know how I got this all in.
:4059 cals, 189g Fat for 42%, 295g Protein for 29%, 294g Carbs for 29%.
Man, I was so friggin full after supper. Pre shake, creatine drink, water during, Post shake, 45 mi later, supper. :URP:
ck2006
New member
HiDnGoD said:
Squats: 5X130(5), 5X190(7½), 5X250(8), 5X250(8½), 5X250(9½).
Bench Press: 5X95(5½), 5X150(7), 5X190(8½), 5X190(9), 5X190(9½).
Pull Downs: 5X55(5), 5X85(6½), 5X110(8), 5X110(8), 5X110(8½).
Barbell Curls: 5X40(6), 5X60(7½), 5X75(8½), 5X75(9), 5X75(9½).
Sit Ups: 4 sets of 25, 1 set of 31.
Planks: 4 sets @1:10, 1 set @ 1:40.
T'days grub. I don't know how I got this all in.
4059 cals, 189g Fat for 42%, 295g Protein for 29%, 294g Carbs for 29%.
Man, I was so friggin full after supper. Pre shake, creatine drink, water during, Post shake, 45 mi later, supper. :URP:
What are the numbers in brackets for?
SgtSlaughter
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i agree with the unlocked SLDL's ... u want an uber-hardness factor?...
do them off a box
fully stretched arms... the bar should be touching the top of your instep.
my hammy's hurt for a week... literally, 7 days lol... because i don't do them, if u do 'em often it'd be better but thought i'd try it once... and wow...
do them off a box
fully stretched arms... the bar should be touching the top of your instep.
my hammy's hurt for a week... literally, 7 days lol... because i don't do them, if u do 'em often it'd be better but thought i'd try it once... and wow...
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) that I do them on.can't quite hit the instep with my leg that straight, but close. Since this is my first go-round, I started a little lighter than maybe was necessary.
Planks=tough. I get about 25-30 seconds in & start shaking like an epileptic
This 5X5 is the first time I've tried them. I've actually got a wooden box at home, about 8" high (well, 6" IRLsgtslaughter said:i agree with the unlocked SLDL's ... u want an uber-hardness factor?...
do them off a box
fully stretched arms... the bar should be touching the top of your instep.
my hammy's hurt for a week... literally, 7 days lol... because i don't do them, if u do 'em often it'd be better but thought i'd try it once... and wow...
) that I do them on.can't quite hit the instep with my leg that straight, but close. Since this is my first go-round, I started a little lighter than maybe was necessary.Planks=tough. I get about 25-30 seconds in & start shaking like an epileptic
Todays Workout.
Treadmill: 17 mins, 220 cals. Nothing fixed. Up, down, fast slow, all over. BTW my ass was sore from teh squats last night.
Xtrainer: 22 mins, 260 cals, same as above, fast, back, forwards, slow.
Todays Fud:
3986 cals, 233g fat, for 53%, 304g Protein for 30.5%, 167g carbs for 16.5%.
I think I'm going through menopause. Mood is up & down, emotions are whacked. Pissed off, paranoid, psychopsycho
Treadmill: 17 mins, 220 cals. Nothing fixed. Up, down, fast slow, all over. BTW my ass was sore from teh squats last night.
Xtrainer: 22 mins, 260 cals, same as above, fast, back, forwards, slow.
Todays Fud:
3986 cals, 233g fat, for 53%, 304g Protein for 30.5%, 167g carbs for 16.5%.
I think I'm going through menopause. Mood is up & down, emotions are whacked. Pissed off, paranoid, psychopsycho
HiDnGoD said:Todays Workout.
Treadmill: 17 mins, 220 cals. Nothing fixed. Up, down, fast slow, all over. BTW my ass was sore from teh squats last night.
Xtrainer: 22 mins, 260 cals, same as above, fast, back, forwards, slow.
Todays Fud:
3986 cals, 233g fat, for 53%, 304g Protein for 30.5%, 167g carbs for 16.5%.
I think I'm going through menopause. Mood is up & down, emotions are whacked. Pissed off, paranoid, psychopsycho
SURE That's what you want to blame it on!!!! You let your wife have the lead role... LOL
My 5X5Week 3 Workout 2Dead Lift: 5X125(5), 5X185(8), 5X45(8½), 5X245(9), 5X245(9).
Military Press: 5X45(5½), 5X70(8), 5X95(9), 5X95(9), 5X95(9).
D.B. Curls: 5X40(7½), 5X37½(8), 5X37½(8½), 5X37½(8½), 5X37½(9).
C.G.B.P.: 5X115(6), 5X110(7), 5X110(8), 5X110(8½), 5X110(8½).
Sit Ups: 3 sets of 30, 1 set of 17.
Planks: 3 sets of 1:30.
& Today's binge
:3594 Cals, 144g Fat for 36.1%, 291g Protein for 32.4%, 283g Carbs for 31.5%.
I was gonna go to the fym yesterday, but we had a storm & it took me too long to get across town.
However, I helped my neighbour finish off my driveway, then I ran to my wife's workplace. She was askeered to drive in the storm so I went to get her. About a 15 min run/walk. It's amazing how much more difficult running in snow on the sidewalk is, compared to on the treadmill.
Looking forward to tonights Workout #3 of my 5by. My 'rents are coming over tonight, maybe play some cards.
However, I helped my neighbour finish off my driveway, then I ran to my wife's workplace. She was askeered to drive in the storm so I went to get her. About a 15 min run/walk. It's amazing how much more difficult running in snow on the sidewalk is, compared to on the treadmill.
Looking forward to tonights Workout #3 of my 5by. My 'rents are coming over tonight, maybe play some cards.
My 5X5Week 3 Workout 3Squats: 2X170(5), 2X210(7), 2X255(8), 2X300(9), 2X335(10). WOOT, WOOT!! PR, right here! Get it while it's hot!
Hammer Curls: 2X25(6), 2X32½(7½), 2X40(8), 2X45(9), 2X50(10). This is a PR also. YeeHawwww
Bench Press: 2X130(5½), 2X165(7), 2X200(8½), 2X230(9), 2X260(10).What do we have here? WOOT, WOOT!! 'Nother PR, right here!
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 5X75(5½), 5X110(7½), 5X140(8½), 5X140(9), 5X1(9½).This is kinda a PR also, but since I'm just doing these for the first time, I'm still trying to find my max.
Incline D.B. Press: 5X25(5), 5X40(7), 5X50(8), 5X50(8½), 5X50(9).This is not a PR.
ck2006
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HiDnGoD said:Weeeeeeeeeeeeeell. No gym today. Had a Drs. appt. In a little discomfort. Plus I'm getting a cold in my chest. Still gonna lift on sched tomorrow, though.
Just gotta take it easy on the cardio.
You have a tendency to give 1294%, when you do something. I's afraid yer gonna hurt yourself some more, before you've given yourelf a chance to heal.
needtogetaas
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looking good man.
Talkin about me and PR's lookie what we have in ah heyerrrah!!!!HiDnGoD said:
Squats: 2X170(5), 2X210(7), 2X255(8), 2X300(9), 2X335(10). WOOT, WOOT!! PR, right here! Get it while it's hot!
Hammer Curls: 2X25(6), 2X32½(7½), 2X40(8), 2X45(9), 2X50(10). This is a PR also. YeeHawwww
Bench Press: 2X130(5½), 2X165(7), 2X200(8½), 2X230(9), 2X260(10).What do we have here? WOOT, WOOT!! 'Nother PR, right here!
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 5X75(5½), 5X110(7½), 5X140(8½), 5X140(9), 5X1(9½).This is kinda a PR also, but since I'm just doing these for the first time, I'm still trying to find my max.
Incline D.B. Press: 5X25(5), 5X40(7), 5X50(8), 5X50(8½), 5X50(9).This is not a PR.
Nice job!!!!
Careful with your chest colds and working out!!! Glad 2 C u gettin into the doc!!
My 5X5Week 4 Workout 1 Switched out BB curls for Rows. I copied this workout from another website, but
didn't even notice about the absence of rows.Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X135(6), 5X200(7½), 5X265(9), 5X265(9½), 5X265(9¾).
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X100(6½), 5X1165(8), 5X205(9), 5X205(9½), 5X205(9¾).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X60(5), 5X95(7½), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 5X125(9).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X65(5), 5X95(7½), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 5X125(9).
Abs: cut back on these due to my Rhinitis(cold).
Incline sit ups, 5 sets of 15.
Planks, 5 sets of :45.
Kabeetz
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Bro,
not to be ignorant but what are the fractions for? Just a thought.. maybe rows before pulldowns ? Either way, Good luck with the new workout format.
not to be ignorant but what are the fractions for? Just a thought.. maybe rows before pulldowns ? Either way, Good luck with the new workout format.
HiDnGoD said:
Switched out BB curls for Rows. I copied this workout from another website, but
Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X135(6), 5X200(7½), 5X265(9), 5X265(9½), 5X265(9¾).
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X100(6½), 5X1165(8), 5X205(9), 5X205(9½), 5X205(9¾).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X60(5), 5X95(7½), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 5X125(9).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X65(5), 5X95(7½), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 5X125(9).
Abs: cut back on these due to my Rhinitis(cold).
Incline sit ups, 5 sets of 15.
Planks, 5 sets of :45.
Pulldowns are for chins. I'm a big boy with grip problems & can't do full chins or pull ups, yet.*Bunny* said:^^ i agree with this to a point are you subbing pulldowns for chins? can you incorp chin ups at all?
Kabeetz, the numbers in brackets are my perceived effort on each lift. Should I put rows before pulldowns? Why? I subbed in the rows, because I was dense
and forgot them in the first place. Plus I had too much Bicep work. So I just put the rows where the Curls were. BTW, thanks for tuning in. I welcome any advice or suggestions.
Kabeetz
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HiDnGoD said:Pulldowns are for chins. I'm a big boy with grip problems & can't do full chins or pull ups, yet.
Kabeetz, the numbers in brackets are my perceived effort on each lift. Should I put rows before pulldowns? Why? I subbed in the rows, because I was dense
Gotcha on the numbers in brackets, pretty cool.
I'm not an expert in the field, or even a credible a wannabe expert
, however, the general rule of thumb would be that since you barbell rows are a core, compound exercise with a greater muscle building potential, you'd wanna be fresher going into those than a machine lat pulldown which is pretty much an isolated movement with a very strict range of motion. Note that they are both pulling movements, so a barbell row should prolly benefit your ability to pull-up/chin-up just as much as a lat pulldown.Sounds like good b.s. to me!!
I'm gonna go back to f!!!ing up my own workouts now. . .
Thanks. You may have a point, there. I'll move 'em around, in my next rotation.Kabeetz said:Gotcha on the numbers in brackets, pretty cool.
I'm not an expert in the field, or even a credible a wannabe expert
Sounds like good b.s. to me!!
I'm gonna go back to f!!!ing up my own workouts now. . .
My 5X5Week 4 Workout 2 Dead Lift: 1 RM - 394, 5 RM - 345
5X135(5), 5X215(7½), 5X295(9), 5X295(9½), 5X295(9¾).
Military Press: 1 RM - 125, 5 RM - 105
5X50(6½), 5X75(7½), 5X105(9), 5X105(9), 5X105(9½).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X40(5), 5X65(7), 5X85(9), 5X85(9), 5X85(9½).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 165, 5 RM - 145
5X125(6½), 5X125(8), 5X125(8), 5X125(8½), 11X125(9¾).
Abs: cut back on these due to my Rhinitis(cold).
Incline sit ups, 6 sets of 15.
Awesome workout tonight. Felt really good.
Still have my cold. Didn't affect my breathing as far as lifting went, but I'm sure it'll affect cardio. Gonna try some walking on the tread.
Tomorrow is wifey's Birthday. Tomorrow night we're heading to Niagara Falls for the weekend. She's had a rough 8 months at work & needs to get away. She's never had a massage, so I booked her a surprise relaxation massage for an hour on Saturday. Hope she likes it. I'll have to find something to do in that time, so I guess I'll have to hit the gym.
Anyways, after lunch tomorrow, I might not be back 'til Sunday.
If not, hope y'all have a good weekend.
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I believe I will, thank you.ck2006 said:
Just got back form the gym. Took the afternoon off work. Different University crowd there, this time of day.
Ahem, anyways, I've still got this cold, so I took it kinda easy, just stayed on a little longer. 45 min on Crosstrainer + 5 min cool down = 650 cals.
My 5X5Week 4 Workout 3Squats: 2X175(5), 2X215(7), 2X265(8), 2X315(9), 2X350(10). PR
Alternate D.B. Curls: 3X45(7), 3X45(7½), 3X45(8½), 2X45(9½), 2X45(10).
Bench Press: 2X135(6), 2X175(8), 2X210(8½), 2X235(9½), 2X265(10).PR, UH HUH!
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 5X75(5), 5X110(6), 5X155(7½), 5X155(9), 5X155(9½).PR, but his one doesn't mean much, yet.
D.B. Rows: 5X20(5), 5X35(7½), 5X45(8½), 5X45(9), 5X45(9½).
Incline D.B. Press: 5X30(5½), 5X45(7½), 5X55(8½), 5X55(9), 5X55(9).
Abs: No direct ab work, but I did do vacuums & crunches throughout the day. Also went for a 5 km walk down towards the falls.
Soo not feelin good. Walking in the drizzle yesterday. Late nights, etc. Cold headache sinuses, bleeegh. Gonna relax.
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HiDnGoD said:
I like your effort scales.
I make similar notations in my log, just not numerical. I've always felt a training log is only as helpful as the depth and accuracy of info you record with each workout.ck2006 said:
Actually yes. I thought we were getting a rom, but we got a suite. Huge jacuzzi. Very relaxing after my workout.
Surprised D(wifey) with her spa visit. Full massage & manicure. Not sure if the masseuse was an RMT, but she seemed very knowledgeable. Anyways she suggested to D that she should get worked on weekly by an RMT. She also said she should see a chiro, because she has scoliosis(?) with a 1" deviation.
D was sore after, like from a workout, with a headache today. I told her, with the stress she's under at work, they should pay for a weekly session.Thanks. I got the idea years ago, when I was doing the Body For Life thing & using their logging format. I've modified it a bit to fit my own needs, but I find it so helpful when determining my weight ascension for my workouts.RottenWillow said:I like your effort scales.
My hammies are feeling it today, from the SLDLs. Not sure what kind of weight I should be pulling, compared to regular deads, but this is the first time I've ever run these in a program.
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HiDnGoD said:
Actually yes. I thought we were getting a rom, but we got a suite. Huge jacuzzi. Very relaxing after my workout.
Surprised D(wifey) with her spa visit. Full massage & manicure. Not sure if the masseuse was an RMT, but she seemed very knowledgeable. Anyways she suggested to D that she should get worked on weekly by an RMT. She also said she should see a chiro, because she has scoliosis(?) with a 1" deviation.
You rock! Sorry about your wife's stress and back. How bad is her scoliosis? and you gotta tell me what you ate!
Not sure about the scoliosis. The masseuse just said her lower spine had a 1" curvature or deviation and she should see a chiro.ck2006 said:You rock! Sorry about your wife's stress and back. How bad is her scoliosis? and you gotta tell me what you ate!
On Friday night (D's birthday) we went to Boston Pizza. We both had a baked Penne thing, but I got 2 pieces of Salmon filet, on the side. See, trying to be good.
Saturday I didn't eat well as far as shedule, but I did have a can of tuna & a coupla Protein shakes. Saturday night, at the hotel restaurant I had a 16 oz Sirloin steak. I asked for medium rare, but this thing was still mooing, you could still smell the leather. It was so much meat I couldn't eat all the potatoes. Too bad, LOL. Then on Sunday we went to a Pancake place & I had French toast w bacon & sausage, with ham on the side.
Anyways, a huuuuuge cheat weekend. I wasn't really trying to diet, except for watching my macros, but that was way over on the carbs. But it was sooooo good. Now back to my regularly scheduled program.
HiDnGoD said:
The amount of weight you pull for SLDL's is pretty heavily dependant on your ROM. I've noticed men tend to have less hammie flexibility and arent able to go as deep as women. Like in squatting, the deeper you go the less weight you can use. Personally I think "rock bottom" depth on SLDL's is when your back is 3" below parallel. Deeper than that I think is only hitting your erectors.
My personal SLDL work set is about 25% lighter than when I used to occasionally do Deads. Not using your quads to press off the floor drops the poundage bigtime.
HiDnGoD said:
My hammies are very full and round, so I might not be a good reference for comparison.
I dont think it's uncommon though for a person's Dead work set to be like one-third heavier than their SLDL set. Just remember that the bar should be moving straight up and down over your feet, and to "dig in" with your heels on the concentric phase, and in your mind think about levering the weight up with your hammies rather than just pulling up with your arms. You should really feel the pull in your hammies rather than in your back.
I cant really confidently speak to Deads since I've never done them regularly, but you'll certainly notice your squats increasingly more rapidly. If you squat truly flat footed rather than more on the balls of your feet you'll notice the biggest change.
So much of this is mental. the average person would not believe the knowledge that one has to have to do this thing calle dweight lifting, correctly.RottenWillow said:My hammies are very full and round, so I might not be a good reference for comparison.
Just remember that the bar should be moving straight up and down over your feet, and to "dig in" with your heels on the concentric phase, and in your mind think about levering the weight up with your hammies rather than just pulling up with your arms. You should really feel the pull in your hammies rather than in your back.
I cant really confidently speak to Deads since I've never done them regularly, but you'll certainly notice your squats increasingly more rapidly. If you squat truly flat footed rather than more on the balls of your feet you'll notice the biggest change.
Good point on the levering. I really try to stay off the balls of my feet when squatting, although sometimes I slip & cheat a bit. I have a love/hate relationship with squats & deads.
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