*Ilovetolift's* 5x5 Progression

[Ilovetolift]

Today is the day. Finally starting 5x5, I've heard lots of talk of people starting too heavy, so today, I start light.
5x5 -http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm
(Thanks Madcow and Bill Starr)

I'm Following everything to a "T", assistance work, everything.

Wish me luck.
Stats: 170Lbs 18 years old ... Time to get huge!!!
5'9''

Squat- 105, 125, 145, 165, 185 (Like I said, I'm going LIGHT!)
Bench- 95, 115, 135, 155, 175 (My upper body is stonger than lower)
Row- 55, 75, 95, 115, 135 (This is almost a guestimate)

I took a week off from working out so ill be nice a weak before I start.
Come on 235 x5 for bench by July 245 for squat and 195 for rows? Time to get shit moving!!!

 

[djeclipse]

Don't forget your core work as it is important, weighted sit ups and weighted hypers on day 1.

 

[super_rice]

where are the deadlifts?

also, you will progress very quickly for squats if you do it right. you will more likely do:
105, 125, 165, 185, 195, 205 and then slow a bit around there...

eat like crazy!

 

[Ilovetolift]

Don't forget your core work as it is important, weighted sit ups and weighted hypers on day 1.

I actuly forgot to do the hypers, but then went back to the gym and did them, I used the 25lbs weight for 2 sets of 15...is this right?
Also I was thinking I would do the sit up with cardio on Tues, Thurs and saturday?

 

[Ilovetolift]

where are the deadlifts?

also, you will progress very quickly for squats if you do it right. you will more likely do:
105, 125, 165, 185, 195, 205 and then slow a bit around there...

eat like crazy!

The dead lifts arent until Wednesday
Also, I just started to squat ass to grass, so I think my current weight is good, my last rep on the squats rows and bench were FAIRLY hard, I could infact have pumped a few more out. Thanks

Ps. When I did the rows, I arched my back, bent my knees, feet shoulder length apart and and thumbs on the line from rough to smooth? Thanks again.

 

[anotherbutters]

Like I just posted in wannabebig's journal, there is a reason for starting light and working your way up. Everything should be easy in week 1, including your bench. With the rows, make sure your back's parallel to the floor so you're rowing 90 degrees into your body, just as you'd row if you were sat in a boat.

Good luck.

 

[Ilovetolift]

Like I just posted in wannabebig's journal, there is a reason for starting light and working your way up. Everything should be easy in week 1, including your bench. With the rows, make sure your back's parallel to the floor so you're rowing 90 degrees into your body, just as you'd row if you were sat in a boat.

Good luck.

Good advice, thanks anotherbutters.

 

[blut wump]

Agreed, during the early weeks you are primarily working your conditioning.

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

Agreed, during the early weeks you are primarily working your conditioning.

As well as getting prepped for the heavier loads to come.

ilovetolift's name fits well. I almost wanna say he's overzealous about all of this. You know, with all the exclamation points and stuff.

KILL THAT SHIT!111!!1!ELEVEN!!11!!!!

 

[Dposey]

Good luck on this, I'm sure you'll see good results if you stick with it.