Mercere's 3x5...The quest for a decent Squat

[anotherbutters]

Congrats on the continued stream of PRs, although I couldn't help but laugh when I read you couldn't look left for three days after your military press . If you get any signs of twinges when OH pressing again, I'd give them up for a week.

Has your bodyweight changed much since you started? I remember you saying you couldn't eat lots because of all the heat there.

 

[Mercere]

I've gained around 2 kg. It's been about a month and a half since I've started the 3x5 so I guess it's not that bad. Heat plays a major role in my decreased appetite, but I came to realize that it also had to do with the shitty routines I was following (magazine style). After a hard PR of squats or deads, I eat much more than I did before.

 

[Mercere]

And yes, it was funny. I was like Michael Keaton from the first batman movie where the costume was fixed at the neck. I made a full torso twist everytime someone called my name

 

[carlsuen]

wuahahaha!! i can't give u anymore k! hahahaha!! freakin hilarious!

 

[Mercere]

16.08.06

Squat:
bar 1x8
40kg 1x5
68kg 3x5 PR

Military Press:
bar 1x8
38kg 3x5 PR

Rows:
bar 1x8
47kg 3x5 PR

Back to Rowing! My neck was alright and I nailed my lifts. Nothing to complain.

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18.08.06

Squat:
bar 1x8
40kg 1x5
69kg 3x5 PR

Bench:
bar 1x8
56kg 3x5 PR

Deadlift:
bar 1x8
55kg 1x5
90kg 1x5 PR

Squats are still climbing steadily! I'm very happy about this. Also, getting that 56kg on bench that I previously missed was a big morale booster. Deads are still alright, I'm spent after lifting but I'm fine during the lift, no signs of struggle yet.

I'm moving back to the States! Blacksburg, Virginia to be exact. So my reports will likely be in pounds once I get there. I'm hoping to find someone to teach me the olympic lifts. Funny isn't it, coming from a country of countless golds and records in Weightlifting and not being able to find a single soul to teach me the clean properly. Anyway, I won't be changing anything as far as my training goes, but when I move to 5x5, I can incorporate some oly lifts.

 

[carlsuen]

cool stuff dude.. i think the oly lifts can come in later.. but focus on getting big and strong first.. then you'd have more fun with the oly lifts when u can throw on more weights..

congrats on the PRs..

 

[anotherbutters]

Congrats on the continued progress. 6 PRs in one post. I think that's a record!

 

[Mercere]

After moving to the U.S and a nasty flu, I started lifting again. Here is the result of my last two workouts on 3x5:


19.09.06

Squat:
bar 1x8
95lbs 1x5
155lbs 3x5 PR

Bench:
bar 1x8
125lbs 3x5 PR

Deadlift:
bar 1x8
135lbs 1x5
225lbs 1x5 PR

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21.09.06

Squat:
bar 1x8
95lbs 1x5
160lbs 3x5 PR

MP:
bar 1x8
90lbs 3x5 PR

Rows:
bar 1x8
115lbs 3x5 PR

I have steady progression on my core lifts again. I feel squats have some more room before I start to struggle in the last reps. I should get microplating ASAP for MP and bench, or they will stall quickly. Deads and rows are fine at this point. My weight is 178 lbs. I've gained some bad pounds on my layoff but seeing my steady progress on lifts some of it must be good. I plan on getting to 190 before considering cutting. I really need those lifts to go up, so I'll have something to show when I cut

Of course, if I feel hideous at one point in the shower, cutting may come sooner.

 

[carlsuen]

haha! welcome back bro! i was wondering where u went.. congrats on the PRs!!

and you're begining to be annoy me with the 6-PR-per-post attitude of yours!

keep em coming bro!

 

[petpre61]

good stuff. even after several days off you still moved PR-weight