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HiDnGoD said:
Hey that's legit form, just know that flat footed tends to hit quads/hams/glutes pretty much equally, and shifting more onto the balls emphasizes the quads. Squatting solely on the balls of your feet tends to lead to underdeveloped glutes and hams overtime. I actually do sets in both forms to get a good mix.
About your pics, WOW you are clearly showing more cuts in the latest shots. Good job!
Thank you. I actually feel it more in my clothes & can see it more than the pics show. It's nice to know others see it too.RottenWillow said:Hey that's legit form, just know that flat footed tends to hit quads/hams/glutes pretty much equally, and shifting more onto the balls emphasizes the quads. Squatting solely on the balls of your feet tends to lead to underdeveloped glutes and hams overtime. I actually do sets in both forms to get a good mix. I guess I do that too, but accidently, LOL
About your pics, WOW you are clearly showing more cuts in the latest shots. Good job!
Hopefully some time in the next year, I'll se an ab, or 2. Just once in my life.
SgtSlaughter
New member
MUCH improvement!
WTG Bro!
Chest and stomach WAY tighter... back gettin' cuts up in there too!
How the HELL are you calves getting more ripped?!?!
Great job!
WTG Bro!
Chest and stomach WAY tighter... back gettin' cuts up in there too!
How the HELL are you calves getting more ripped?!?!
Great job!
Thanks everybody. I really do appreciate it. I could certainly do a lot better if I were more dedicated to my diet, but I'm progressing, so I'm happy.
For the next round of pics, I'll hit a tanning bed.
Feeling better today. I've had a cold for the past 1 1/2 weeks. It got worse on Sunday after walking around in the mist in Niagara Falls Saturday night. Yesterday I was all stuffed up, fever, bad headache. I slept about 8 hrs in total during the day. Just slight stuffiness today. Back to work. Blech.
For the next round of pics, I'll hit a tanning bed.
Feeling better today. I've had a cold for the past 1 1/2 weeks. It got worse on Sunday after walking around in the mist in Niagara Falls Saturday night. Yesterday I was all stuffed up, fever, bad headache. I slept about 8 hrs in total during the day. Just slight stuffiness today. Back to work. Blech.
Yeahhhhhhhh
^^^^^ agrred on the calves!!!sgtslaughter said:MUCH improvement!
WTG Bro!
Chest and stomach WAY tighter... back gettin' cuts up in there too!
How the HELL are you calves getting more ripped?!?!
Great job!
HiDn!!! Nice job!! please tell you can see and are proud of THAT!!!???
Yes, I can see it & feel it, too. But it's nice to see others can see it also. A little validation for my efforts, LOL.*Bunny* said:
My 5X5
Week 5 Workout 1 Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X140(5), 5X215(8), 5X280(9½), 5X280(9¾), 5X280(10).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X70(5), 5X105(7½), 5X140(9), 5X140(9½), 5X140(9½).
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X115(5), 5X165(8), 5X220(9½), 5X220(9¾), 5X220(10).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X65(5), 5X105(7½), 5X135(9), 5X135(9½), 5X135(9½).
Abs: Cut these temporarily due to illness
Started feeling ill this afternoon. But I went ahead with my workout routine anyways. Felt better after.
Aye, drank 4 1/2 litres today, & I'm poppin 3 grams of C a day while I'm sick.jpt said:
Somethin else I'm sick about. I just saw The Asshole Who's Arms Exploded. That idiot Valentino, gets his ass on TV spoutin his 'Steroids did this to me" bullshit. Now every uneducated (281,821,249) American & Canadian out there thinks steroids are gonna make your arms look like overfilled diapers. My wife is lookin at me like I'm gonna die any minute. And Michalik blaming his cancer on steroids. "Steroids are addictive!" "Parts of that first drop that enters your blood are waiting 'til you're 40, or 50, or 60, to give you heart disease, & cancer, & tumours, & turn your liver to mush!"
What idiots.
SgtSlaughter
New member
drink more H20... pop more C 
I take 3grams daily...non-sick.... it's a water soluble vitamin, you can't overdose. Well maybe if your only drinking 4 1/2 liters
Feel better broly.
Thanks, man. Yeah I seem to have a prblem getting more water than that. Hell, I didn't used to drink any, except for at thre gym, until I started reading the girls harping on each other about it.sgtslaughter said:
I take 3grams daily...non-sick.... it's a water soluble vitamin, you can't overdose. Well maybe if your only drinking 4 1/2 liters
Feel better broly.
Gettin there. Seems to be hanging on pretty good, though.
My 5X5Week 5 Workout 2 Dead Lift: 1 RM - 394, 5 RM - 345
5X150(4½), 5X230(8½), 5X315(9½), 5X315(9¾), 5X315(10).
Military Press: 1 RM - 125, 5 RM - 110Uppeded my 5RM! Yahoo!!!
5X55(5½), 5X80(7½), 5X110(9), 5X110(9½), 5X110(9½).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X45(4½), 5X70(7½), 5X90(9), 5X90(9½), 5X90(9¾).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 165, 5 RM - 145
5X135(6½), 5X135(7), 5X135(7½), 5X135(8), 13X135(9¾).
Abs: I think I’m gonna switch these to my off days
5 litres of water today!!! & counting. Cold is moving into my chest.
Fugger!
ck2006
New member
HiDnGoD said:
Dead Lift: 1 RM - 394, 5 RM - 345
5X150(4½), 5X230(8½), 5X315(9½), 5X315(9¾), 5X315(10).
Military Press: 1 RM - 125, 5 RM - 110Uppeded my 5RM! Yahoo!!!
5X55(5½), 5X80(7½), 5X110(9), 5X110(9½), 5X110(9½).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X45(4½), 5X70(7½), 5X90(9), 5X90(9½), 5X90(9¾).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 165, 5 RM - 145
5X135(6½), 5X135(7), 5X135(7½), 5X135(8), 13X135(9¾).
Abs: I think I’m gonna switch these to my off days
5 litres of water today!!! & counting. Cold is moving into my chest.
Awesome job drinking your water! NO cardio for you if it is in your chest!
NEVER HEARD CREATION EXPLAINED THIS WAY BEFORE !!! FUNNY!
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"
And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.
And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.
So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.
God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."
God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.
Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep- fried them. And Man gained pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
Then Satan created HMOs.
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?"
And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.
And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.
So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.
God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."
God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.
Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep- fried them. And Man gained pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
Then Satan created HMOs.
Yeah I got me some Airborne just in case everyone is friggen sick and I'm getting ready to start my diet down... NO need to get sick now!!!!HiDnGoD said:
Dead Lift: 1 RM - 394, 5 RM - 345
5X150(4½), 5X230(8½), 5X315(9½), 5X315(9¾), 5X315(10).
Military Press: 1 RM - 125, 5 RM - 110Uppeded my 5RM! Yahoo!!!
5X55(5½), 5X80(7½), 5X110(9), 5X110(9½), 5X110(9½).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X45(4½), 5X70(7½), 5X90(9), 5X90(9½), 5X90(9¾).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 165, 5 RM - 145
5X135(6½), 5X135(7), 5X135(7½), 5X135(8), 13X135(9¾).
Abs: I think I’m gonna switch these to my off days
5 litres of water today!!! & counting. Cold is moving into my chest.
Get betterWith thanks to all my motivaters, again. Tre, ck, Buns, Sarge JPT, Al, duckie, & Merm.
My 5X5Week 5 Workout 3
Squat: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
2X165(5), 2X215(6), 2X270(8), 2X320(9), 2X365(10).Ummm PR! gotta change my 1RM.
Alternate D.B. Curls: 1 RM – 52½, 5 RM - 50
3X50(8), 3X50(8½), 3X50(9), 2X50(9½), 2X50(10).
Bench Press: 1 RM – 275, 5 RM - 240
2X115(5), 2X170(6½), 2X210(8½), 2X240(9½), 2X275(10).Ummm 'nother PR! gotta change my 1RM. Does it count with a spotter on last rep?
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X85(5½), 5X130(8), 5X170(9), 5X170(9), 5X170(9½).
D.B. Rows: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X25(4½), 5X40(7½), 5X50(8½), 5X50(9), 9X50(10).
Incline D.B. Press: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X30(5), 5X45(7½), 5X60(9), 5X60(9), 10X60(10).
Abs: I think I’m gonna switch these to my off days
My 5X5Week 5 Workout 3Squat: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
2X165(5), 2X215(6), 2X270(8), 2X320(9), 2X365(10).Ummm PR! gotta change my 1RM.
Alternate D.B. Curls: 1 RM – 52½, 5 RM - 50
3X50(8), 3X50(8½), 3X50(9), 2X50(9½), 2X50(10).
Bench Press: 1 RM – 275, 5 RM - 240
2X115(5), 2X170(6½), 2X210(8½), 2X240(9½), 2X275(10).Ummm 'nother PR! gotta change my 1RM. Does it count with a spotter on last rep?
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X85(5½), 5X130(8), 5X170(9), 5X170(9), 5X170(9½).
D.B. Rows: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X25(4½), 5X40(7½), 5X50(8½), 5X50(9), 9X50(10).
Incline D.B. Press: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X30(5), 5X45(7½), 5X60(9), 5X60(9), 10X60(10).
Abs: I think I’m gonna switch these to my off days
Symptoms are slight. Actually, before I felt symptoms, my wife had it. I started pounding the ColdFX & vita C. That usually does the trick, but this time I still got it. It's been a pain in the ass, but hasn't been as bad as others who have the same cold. It did interfere with my Weekend to Niagara Falls, though.Kabeetz said:
BTW, what is Airborne. Tre mentioned it & I thought she was just in a hurry & didn't write the whole name.
Kabeetz
Banned
Its a little effervescent thing they sell at supermarkets vitamin stores and ive also seen at bed, bath and beyond... basically it's a ton of zinc and all the good stuff you need for fighting a cold.
In my use it is pretty dang effective at preventing a cold from coming when I feel the first signs, doesn't do too much for me once it's full blown.
In my use it is pretty dang effective at preventing a cold from coming when I feel the first signs, doesn't do too much for me once it's full blown.
We have something here called ColdFX. It's main ingredient is ginseng, & it doesn't tell you what else. It's effects are similar to what you described. It's been proven to reduce the effects of colds, and duration. I'm also taking ZMA, but I dunno if that's relevant.Kabeetz said:
Went to the gym today for some cardio. Now, this is one reason I like to workout at home. Before doing the cardio I was doing 3 sets of leg raises. If you're familiar with this exercise, you'll recall you hang from a brace, keep your knees together & pull your thighs up horizontal. Well, this tends to pull your cheeks apart & I had ribs last night, sooooooooo, there was a tearing sound. Thankfully it's storming like a bugger here, so the only ones in the gym were a few other idiots like me. 2 guys looked at me & laughed. One girl looked at me & left the room. That's OK, I wasn't planning on bedding her anyways.
Xtrainer 35 mins 505 cals.
Still feeling slight effects from the cold, so I didn't push it.
Xtrainer 35 mins 505 cals.
Still feeling slight effects from the cold, so I didn't push it.
SgtSlaughter
New member
that's better than crop-dusting the place the entire time Awesome Squat PR!
ZMA is fine, keep up with your vitamins and water good brolystein
Thanks, bro.sgtslaughter said:
Awesome Squat PR!
ZMA is fine, keep up with your vitamins and water good brolystein
I'm not used to drinking this much. I'm gonna hang a funnel & hose down my pants so I can just drain on the floor.
SgtSlaughter
New member
lol, good plan.
I'm in the bathroom every hour at least it seems... pain in the butt at first.
you get used to it after a year or 2.
I'm in the bathroom every hour at least it seems... pain in the butt at first.
you get used to it after a year or 2.
I
Ilk
Guest
HiDnGoD said:
Thats funny!
Good job on the training anyway... Good stuff! Have a great day
Nice squat and Bench PR!!!
I guess I would say, about the "does count if the rep was spotted" question, if you did most the work, yes it counts. Others say if the spotter touch the bar more that just guiding or lifting off then it doesn't... guess it's who you ask?
Regardless great job HiDn.
Do you do Alternate D.B. Curls before your Bench?
I guess I would say, about the "does count if the rep was spotted" question, if you did most the work, yes it counts. Others say if the spotter touch the bar more that just guiding or lifting off then it doesn't... guess it's who you ask?
Regardless great job HiDn.
Do you do Alternate D.B. Curls before your Bench?
Thanks.*Bunny* said:
Well, wifey & my friend each had one end of the bar (not touching 'til I signalled), & they said they made very little effort to help me finish the lift.
Well, honestly, I'm kinda cheating. Time is always a factor, for me, so I superset the Squat & D.B. Curls. Legs then bi's.Then I superset the Bench & SLDL. Tri's & chest, then legs & back.
I keep from doing the same group on alternate exercises of a superset.
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T'day's workout.
Starting back on cardio. Cold almost gone, 'cept for sore throat.
Treadmill, 20 minutes, 4.0 deg incline. 3 mph recover, & 5-7.5 mph 1 minute runs. 5 min cool down. 310 cals
Xtrainer, 20 minutes, resistance 7, speed 4.0 - 9.0, 5 minutes cool down. 345 cals.
Starting back on cardio. Cold almost gone, 'cept for sore throat.
Treadmill, 20 minutes, 4.0 deg incline. 3 mph recover, & 5-7.5 mph 1 minute runs. 5 min cool down. 310 cals
Xtrainer, 20 minutes, resistance 7, speed 4.0 - 9.0, 5 minutes cool down. 345 cals.
Without throwing you off here, you can always see if you can hit the Bench PR by taking out the burnout superset and just go from squat to bench for one round... so you can sav THAT energy (which is required from the db curls) and nail the weight i KNOW you can hit if you can more energy left in your arms. The go back to finish the regular workout as you would...HiDnGoD said:
sorry i just took an ambien lol it's hard to type
Hmmmmmm. I've been thinking of trying that.*Bunny* said:Without throwing you off here, you can always see if you can hit the Bench PR by taking out the burnout superset and just go from squat to bench for one round... so you can sav THAT energy (which is required from the db curls) and nail the weight i KNOW you can hit if you can more energy left in your arms. The go back to finish the regular workout as you would...
sorry i just took an ambien lol it's hard to type
Actually, now is a good time to start stopping the supersets. I've been doing it to save time, & still progressing. But now that I'm starting to hit some walls, it would be a good idea to go to straight sets.
Thanks for pointing that out.
That's OK, my neo-citron with rum is kicking in. Sweats, big-time.
My 5X5Week 6 Workout 1 Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X145(5), 5X225(7), 5X290(9), 5X290(9½), 5X290(10).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X75(4½), 5X110(8), 5X150(9), 5X150(9½), 5X150(9½).
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X115(4½), 5X175(8), 5X230(10), 5X230(10), 5X230(10).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X70(4½), 5X110(8½), 5X145(9½), 5X145(9½), 5X135(9½).
Synopsis
Well, in short, OMFG I’m sore
. My arthritis was acting up a bit today. Right knee, left hip & hands. Didn’t really think anything of it but my workout was tough & exacerbated the arthritis.
Yeah... There is some topical lotions you can apply to help with the inf. Also take an ibuprofen may help...HiDnGoD said:
Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X145(5), 5X225(7), 5X290(9), 5X290(9½), 5X290(10).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X75(4½), 5X110(8), 5X150(9), 5X150(9½), 5X150(9½).
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X115(4½), 5X175(8), 5X230(10), 5X230(10), 5X230(10).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X70(4½), 5X110(8½), 5X145(9½), 5X145(9½), 5X135(9½).
Synopsis
Well, in short, OMFG I’m sore
Get better
Hopefully that sore throat is completely gone today for u!! Yaaaay, sore throat is done. Still some lingering phlegm, but otherwise fine.treilin said:Yeah... There is some topical lotions you can apply to help with the inf. Also take an ibuprofen may help...
Get better
I have some Tylenol Arthritis. I think chocolate would work better, LOL.
The arthritis doesn't usually bother me to the extent that I need meds, but I'll stock some Ibu, in case this happens again. Could just be the cold snap we're going through.
Thanks
ck2006
New member
HiDnGoD said:Yaaaay, sore throat is done. Still some lingering phlegm, but otherwise fine.
I have some Tylenol Arthritis. I think chocolate would work better, LOL.
The arthritis doesn't usually bother me to the extent that I need meds, but I'll stock some Ibu, in case this happens again. Could just be the cold snap we're going through.
Thanks
Iwas gong to say the cold could be a factor with the arthritis. but yahoooooo for no more sore throat!
OK, I'm a little ticked about this. I order Starting Strength & Progressive Programming the other day. They gave me the price with shipping. Today I got home & there was a sticker on my door from UPS, saying they had a COD shipment for me. I called them up & they want another $42.00! Friggin brokerage fees & tax. These books better be Gold, 'cause they cost as much.
These books better be Gold, 'cause they cost as much.SgtSlaughter
New member
daaamn! That's a heavy fee
My 5X5Week 6 Workout 2 Dead Lift: 1 RM - 394, 5 RM - 345
5X150(4½), 5X240(8), 5X330(9), 5X330(10), 5X330(10).
Military Press: 1 RM - 125, 5 RM - 105
5X60(5), 5X90(8½), 5X120(9), 5X120(9½), 5X120(10).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X45(4), 5X70(8), 5X95(9½), 5X95(9¾), 5X95(10).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 165, 5 RM - 145
5X145(8), 5X145(8), 5X145(8½), 5X145(8½), 13X145(9½).
Synopsis
Today’s workout was good. Getting increasingly tougher. Looking forward to reading Rip’s books & correcting my programme.
I almost heaved about 17 breaths after completing the deads.
I was just looking through your log...good job so far! But I have a question...tylenol arthritis is the exact same as tylenol, but with an easy open bottle...? It should work the same as any other tylenol, but yes Ibuprofen should work better because it is an anti-inflammatory, same goes with aleve (naproxen).
While doing the military press, I did a Push Press for the middle working set. I honestly don't see an advantage over the Military. It gives you a little momentum to get out of the hole, but isn't the whole point of that press to build the strength? Wouldn't it in effect be cheating to do the PP?HiDnGoD said:
Dead Lift: 1 RM - 394, 5 RM - 345
5X150(4½), 5X240(8), 5X330(9), 5X330(10), 5X330(10).
Military Press: 1 RM - 125, 5 RM - 105
5X60(5), 5X90(8½), 5X120(9), 5X120(9½), 5X120(10).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X45(4), 5X70(8), 5X95(9½), 5X95(9¾), 5X95(10).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 165, 5 RM - 145
5X145(8), 5X145(8), 5X145(8½), 5X145(8½), 13X145(9½).
Synopsis
Today’s workout was good. Getting increasingly tougher. Looking forward to reading Rip’s books & correcting my programme.
I almost heaved about 17 breaths after completing the deads.
SgtSlaughter
New member
Awesome DL session 
You may use as little leg drive as possible to pop it up, and press out the rest.
Pack another 20lbs on there and PP it up
Advantage is more weight overhead.HiDnGoD said:
You may use as little leg drive as possible to pop it up, and press out the rest.
Pack another 20lbs on there and PP it up
What's the point, though? Don't you want to build strength throughout the full ROM?Sarge_ said:Awesome DL session
Advantage is more weight overhead.
You may use as little leg drive as possible to pop it up, and press out the rest.
Pack another 20lbs on there and PP it up
Or do you alternate with the M.P., to work the lower level, also.
SgtSlaughter
New member
The point = More Weight Overhead
The carry over from Push pressing to military is great.
Military to push press, the same can't be said I dont' think.
To each their own, I won't "sell you" on it. If you like it great, give it a whirl
I think they provide some "fun" to my workout rather than strict pressing, and i'm using more weights than I can strict.
But from doing that I can strict press more weight than when I started for sure.
The carry over from Push pressing to military is great.
Military to push press, the same can't be said I dont' think.
To each their own, I won't "sell you" on it. If you like it great, give it a whirl
I think they provide some "fun" to my workout rather than strict pressing, and i'm using more weights than I can strict.
But from doing that I can strict press more weight than when I started for sure.
Well, if the carry over is good, I'll give it a whirl after my current 5X5. Don't wanna mess with things too much right now.Sarge_ said:The point = More Weight Overhead
The carry over from Push pressing to military is great.
Military to push press, the same can't be said I dont' think.
To each their own, I won't "sell you" on it. If you like it great, give it a whirl
I think they provide some "fun" to my workout rather than strict pressing, and i'm using more weights than I can strict.
But from doing that I can strict press more weight than when I started for sure.
Thanks.
SgtSlaughter
New member
this would be a good topic for CS, BiggT and themHiDnGoD said:
Thanks for stopping in.PrimordialMan1 said:
I can't remember what I had at the beginning of this thread, but currently I am doing a 5X5 & there are thrice weekly workouts posted since the new year. Cardio is kinda hit & miss right now. I'm not doing a bulking, per se, but I'm more concerned with getting my lifts in, and eating enough to support that. I do the cardio when I can fit it into my sched, usually 2 - 3 times per week, 1/2 hr to 1 hr, Crosstrainer, Treadmill & Step mill.
My 5X5Week 6 Workout 3Squat: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
2X165(4), 2X220(6½), 2X275(8½), 2X330(9½), 2X370(10). Couldn’t have done anymore
Alternate D.B. Curls: 1 RM – 52½, 5 RM - 50
3X25(4), 3X35(6), 3X45(8½), 2X50(9¾), 2X55(10). PR here. Woo Hoo! BTW, I just realized, since I changed my lifts 2 weeks ago, I’ve been doing this wrong. I was staying at the same weight, ‘stead of pyramiding up.
Bench Press: 1 RM – 275, 5 RM - 240
2X135(4½), 2X175(6½), 2X210(8½), 2X245(9½), 2X280(10). PR, but with a spotter again. They had to help more, so I’m gonna camp here for a week or 2.
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X90(6), 5X120(8), 5X180(9), 5X180(9), 5X180(9½).
D.B. Rows: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X25(4), 5X40(7½), 5X55(9), 5X55(9½), 9X55(10). I’m thinking this is a PR, Gotta check my old logs.
Incline D.B. Press: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X35(4½), 5X50(7½), 5X65(9), 5X65(9½), 10X65(10). I’m thinking this is a PR too. Gotta check my old logs.
Synopsis
Another awesome workout. A coupla PRs. Getting harder.
I have a coupla questions for some 5X5 vets. When you stall, do you stay at that weight ‘til you get it, or do you back off 10% or so, then work up again. I think I’ve read both ways & I’m wondering which is most efficacious.
Also, when you’re doing something like this, Incline D.B. Press: 1 RM – TBD, 5 RM - TBD
5X35(4½), 5X50(7½), 5X65(9), 5X65(9½), 10X65(10). and you want to reset your 5RM, would the 65 lbs count, or woukd it be different because it was 3 sets of 5 in a row at that weight?
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SgtSlaughter
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Nice PRs!
Why are you doing only 10 reps total for squats? That's a heavy max for sure, I think with increased conditioning you could blow that max out of the water with more squatting.
lol, I like the camping ideer for bench
RE Incline DB Numbers: If you want to be conservative use 65's as 5 rep max. I'm sure you could put up the 70's for 5 no problem, 75's maybe with a little more effort... but you could do it with a proper ramp up/warm up to them. It's up to you... If I were you i'd opt for the middle of the road and go with the 70's.
And if you're really burnt out, just take a deload.
Why are you doing only 10 reps total for squats? That's a heavy max for sure, I think with increased conditioning you could blow that max out of the water with more squatting.
lol, I like the camping ideer for bench
RE Incline DB Numbers: If you want to be conservative use 65's as 5 rep max. I'm sure you could put up the 70's for 5 no problem, 75's maybe with a little more effort... but you could do it with a proper ramp up/warm up to them. It's up to you... If I were you i'd opt for the middle of the road and go with the 70's.
I agree with that.Kabeetz said:
And if you're really burnt out, just take a deload.
My 5X5Week 7 Workout 1 Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X145(4½), 5X225(8), 5X295(9½), 5X295(10), 5X295(10).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X70(4½), 5X115(8½), 5X160(9½), 5X160(10), 4X160(10). LOL, on this one I only intended to go to 150, from last weeks 145. I accidently put an extra 10 on. When I first pull it, I thought WTF, there's no way I'm gonna make this. Then I got mad.
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X115(4½), 5X175(8), 5X235(9½), 5X235(9¾), 5X235(10).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X75(5½), 5X120(8½), 5X160(9), 5X160(9½), 5X1600(10).
Synopsis
Well, in short, OMFG I’m sore, again. Tough workout. That’s it.
Plus I’m freeakin FULL
All that water this afternoon, preworkout creatine, preworkout shake, water during the workout, postworkout creatine, postworkout shake, then ½ hr later supper, with milk, water & coffee.
6 litres of water today. That's 1½ gallons for those metrically challenged peeps.
I also thought I'd mention I keep track of my workouts on an Excel spreadsheet. It tallies my weights for me. This workout I moved just over 9 tons.
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Ilk
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HAPPY V DAY! As CK mentiones..
Enjoy and have fun...
Enjoy and have fun...
Then you got mad!!! I've done that many times LOLHiDnGoD said:
Squats: 1 RM - 350, 5 RM - 305
5X145(4½), 5X225(8), 5X295(9½), 5X295(10), 5X295(10).
Pull Downs: 1 RM - 177, 5 RM - 155
5X70(4½), 5X115(8½), 5X160(9½), 5X160(10), 4X160(10). LOL, on this one I only intended to go to 150, from last weeks 145. I accidently put an extra 10 on. When I first pull it, I thought WTF, there's no way I'm gonna make this. Then I got mad.
Bench Press: 1 RM - 275, 5 RM - 240
5X115(4½), 5X175(8), 5X235(9½), 5X235(9¾), 5X235(10).
Barbell Rows: 1 RM - 200, 5 RM - 175
5X75(5½), 5X120(8½), 5X160(9), 5X160(9½), 5X1600(10).
Synopsis
Well, in short, OMFG I’m sore, again. Tough workout. That’s it.
Plus I’m freeakin FULL
All that water this afternoon, preworkout creatine, preworkout shake, water during the workout, postworkout creatine, postworkout shake, then ½ hr later supper, with milk, water & coffee.
6 litres of water today. That's 1½ gallons for those metrically challenged peeps.
I also thought I'd mention I keep track of my workouts on an Excel spreadsheet. It tallies my weights for me. This workout I moved just over 9 tons.
Great job on getting these work-out's in this year!!! Diet is looking good as well with your water intake.
I do everything in excel I love it.. Making my little charts and stuff really helps to keep me motivated!!
andddd the obvious happy V day
Thankee. Still not sure what I'm getting BTT(The Mrs.). I kind of over did it at Christmas & her birthday. I have some options, but nothing original or imaginative.ck2006 said:HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
Thanks. To you too.Ilk said:
Thank you. In my spread sheet I have all my workouts logged horizontally I've done it this way for years. Starting in January I had to format some columns for 4 more workouts. That's the most workouts I've ever had in a 1 month period.treilin said:
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ck2006
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Make her supper!!!!
Family ring, (I know that is what I am getting for mothers day hee hee) coupons for massages and dates from you (old fashion but always does the trick)
ummmm ran out of ideas, this was the first year hubby bought me anything for valentines day, and I still haven't got him anything, but I figure the 52' tv for his birthday was kinda a valentines bday gift and the girls decorated picture frames and painted pics for him (he loves that shit I mean stuff that they made with love from the kids) LOL
Family ring, (I know that is what I am getting for mothers day hee hee) coupons for massages and dates from you (old fashion but always does the trick)
ummmm ran out of ideas, this was the first year hubby bought me anything for valentines day, and I still haven't got him anything, but I figure the 52' tv for his birthday was kinda a valentines bday gift and the girls decorated picture frames and painted pics for him (he loves that shit I mean stuff that they made with love from the kids) LOL
My 5X5Week 7 Workout 2 Dead Lift: 1 RM - 402, 5 RM - 345 Reset the 1 & 5 RM
5X165(6), 5X265(8½), 5X345(9½), 5X345(10), 5X345(10).
Military Press: 1 RM - 152, 5 RM - 130 Reset the 1 & 5 RM
5X60(6), 5X95(8½), 5X130(10), 5X130(10), 5X130(10).
C.G. Bench press: 1 RM - 190, 5 RM - 165 Reset the 1 & 5 RM
5X75(4½), 5X115(7), 5X155(8½), 5X155(89), 13X155(9½).
Barbell Curls: 1 RM - 115, 5 RM - 100
5X45(5½), 5X75(8½), 5X100(10), 5X100(10), 5X100(10).
Synopsis
Today’s workout was good. Getting increasingly tougher. Almost heaved again during deads.
My arms are friggin pathetic. Almost killed me to get the curls in & it’s only a hunnert pounds.
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Thank you!Kabeetz said:
There's a coupla guys that "lift" here at work. Not bad shape, but they do it more for looks than anything. I told my one friend, "Oh I had an excellent workout last night. Almost puked during deads again. Had to bump my 5RM by 15 lbs."
He said, "What's 5RM?" Then he said, "I'm worried about you. I don't want you to hurt yourself." Didn't say, good job, that's great, excellent, or that sucks ass, you can do better.
To each his own, I guess, but as my friend he should be happy for my progress. I gotta find new friends.
ck2006
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HiDnGoD said:Thank you!
There's a coupla guys that "lift" here at work. Not bad shape, but they do it more for looks than anything. I told my one friend, "Oh I had an excellent workout last night. Almost puked during deads again. Had to bump my 5RM by 15 lbs."
He said, "What's 5RM?" Then he said, "I'm worried about you. I don't want you to hurt yourself." Didn't say, good job, that's great, excellent, or that sucks ass, you can do better.
Tell him to kiss your butt! Just joking, did you explain it to him?
ck2006
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HiDnGoD said:Yep, I splained it, but the guys here are into the "3 sets of 10" mentality. Don't deadlift, don't squat. Afraid it's bad for them.
whats that saying familiarity breeds content, I don't know why people are so afraid to think outside of the box, hmmmm, Oh well, your doing AWESOME and that is all that counts
Thank you dearie.ck2006 said:whats that saying familiarity breeds content, I don't know why people are so afraid to think outside of the box, hmmmm, Oh well, your doing AWESOME and that is all that counts
Hit the gym today:
Treadmill, 35 mins, 3.0 deg., 3.0 mph ramping up to 7.0 mph over 5 minutes cycles. Felt sore/tough/good. The first time I've been able to push like that since my cold started, the second week in January.
My elbow was killing me today. I have a propensity to tendonitis flareups, & it's been bothering me lately. Plus I whacked it at work yesterday, then I went & did the C.G.B.P. last night. For some reason, even the BB Curls bothered it.
LOL, I be careful. I've had the tendonitis for about 15 yrs now, so when it flares up I know how to tend it. But I'm gonna have to start wearing eloow pads, knee pads & a helmet, like challenged kids & engineers.ck2006 said:I am worried about you and don't want you to get hurt. LOL
Yesterday's workout.
My 5X5Week 7 Workout 3
Squat: 1 RM - 380, 5 RM - 305
2X165(5), 2X220(7), 2X275(9), 2X330(9½), 1X380(10). almost
Alternate D.B. Curls: 1 RM – 55, 5 RM - 50
2X25(4½), 3X35(7), 3X45(9), 2X50(10), 1X55(10). lost a rep on this one.
Bench Press: 1 RM – 280, 5 RM - 240
2X135(4½), 2X175(6½), 2X210(8½), 2X245(9½), 2X280(10). No spotter. Woo Hoo.
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 1 RM – 220, 5 RM - 190
5X90(5½), 5X140(8), 5X190(9), 5X190(9½), 5X190(10).
D.B. Rows: 1 RM – 75, 5 RM - 65
5X25(4), 5X45(8), 5X60(9), 5X60(9), 9X60(9½). This is a PR!
Incline D.B. Press: 1 RM – 85, 5 RM - 75
5X30(4½), 5X50(8), 5X70(9), 5X70(9), 5X70(9½). Thius R a PR. Booo Yaaa
Synopsis
Awesome workout. A coupla PRs, again. Getting hardererer.
Today I went to the gym:
3 sets of 12 hanging leg raises.
35 minutes on the crosstrainer. 460 cals
My 5X5Week 7 Workout 3Squat: 1 RM - 380, 5 RM - 305
2X165(5), 2X220(7), 2X275(9), 2X330(9½), 1X380(10). almost
Alternate D.B. Curls: 1 RM – 55, 5 RM - 50
2X25(4½), 3X35(7), 3X45(9), 2X50(10), 1X55(10). lost a rep on this one.
Bench Press: 1 RM – 280, 5 RM - 240
2X135(4½), 2X175(6½), 2X210(8½), 2X245(9½), 2X280(10). No spotter. Woo Hoo.
Stiff Legged Deadlift: 1 RM – 220, 5 RM - 190
5X90(5½), 5X140(8), 5X190(9), 5X190(9½), 5X190(10).
D.B. Rows: 1 RM – 75, 5 RM - 65
5X25(4), 5X45(8), 5X60(9), 5X60(9), 9X60(9½). This is a PR!
Incline D.B. Press: 1 RM – 85, 5 RM - 75
5X30(4½), 5X50(8), 5X70(9), 5X70(9), 5X70(9½). Thius R a PR. Booo Yaaa
Synopsis
Awesome workout. A coupla PRs, again. Getting hardererer.
Today I went to the gym:
3 sets of 12 hanging leg raises.
35 minutes on the crosstrainer. 460 cals
