My first log (5x5) and background info if anyone cares

[OMEGA]

You dont even get the irony in this. This is about credibility. Why should people buy your product when your training knowledge and experience are stuck at the very bottom rung of the pyramid? "supplements are not a supplement for solid training."

because there is more about supps on this board

for example if I showed a pic of somone I know that uses "supps" (wink wink)
ad they had a visible tatoo or other markers

that would confirm things......

ps I am way huge-er then you........

 

[OMEGA]

not to be rude but to make my log flow easier can you guys keep this debate on a different thread. thanks

ok

 

[spankymach1]

i am going to change my afternoon shake to chicken breast, veggies and some peanuts and have 1 cup cottage cheese and a banana before bed. that would leave me with 1 shake in the morning when i wake up and one for PWO. that should be a lot better and cheaper for now.
i got rid of the N-Large2 and got isomass. it has the same cals, fats, protein and carbs but a lot less sugars. 22g less to be exact. i will try this for a week and see how it goes from there.

 

[spankymach1]

Week 4

Day 1

Squats-
115x5, 145x5, 175x5, 205x5, 245x5 (up 40lbs from last week)

Bench-
115x5, 140x5, 175x5, 200x5, 225x5 (up 20lbs from last week)

Rows-
75x5, 85x5, 105x5, 125x5, 145x5 (up 20lbs from last week)

everything went up very smooth. little struggle on the 5th rep of bench but still no problems with any weights yet. had a nice 40lbs jump in squats from last monday and 20lbs up from friday. i think i can keep the 20lbs increase week by week as of now. i want to hit 315lbs on everything before i slow down. wishful thinking but now i have a goal so it makes it more of a mission now

 

[spankymach1]

nothing exciting today except i changed my diet and i only have 1 shake all day, the rest is food. i will update the first post as soon as i can get the nutrient info from the new meals but i have 2 skinless chicken breats, mixed veggies and a serving of peanuts for lunch (anyone know how many cals, fats, protein and carbs that is off hand?) and my afternoon snack instead of the protein shake.

 

[spankymach1]

Day 2

Squats-
125x5, 155x5, 185x5, 185x5

Incline-
120x5, 145x5, 175x5, 200x5

Deadlifts-
160x5, 190x5, 225x5, 285x5

Everything went up great. On my deadlifts i had no problems handling the weight but i have MAJOR problems with my grip. if i get straps would this effect anything in my progress? my hands are all beat up and i wasnt able to hold the weight without readjusting after pull.

 

[OMEGA]

Straps for Grips are a must for me:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/pwrstrap.html

 

[OMEGA]

The MCC from www.Amplify02.com has gotten me Radically Strong

 

[enigma4dub]

it is important to develop your grip strength along with everything else. straps inhibit grip training. alyways go double overhand til it fails, then over-under, and finally, when that fails... strap up. my grip sucked until i made a conscious effort to train it.

remember its not a deadlift with straps on.

 

[OMEGA]

after 315 of Deads ( my max for 12 reps) I needed straps bro
there just comes a time where conventional Grip Strength does not apply

if it worked for Dorian Yates it can work for us all
http://www.athlete.ru/fotos/profi/dorian/dorian_yates_191_mro1993.jpg