Sculelos Madcow 5x5 Journal

[ceo]

cut fat later. Higher bodyweight helps you lift more weight. That's just my opinion though. If you want to show abs for summer, go for it.

 

[Azinine]

welcome back

 

[djeclipse]

cut fat later. Higher bodyweight helps you lift more weight.

Cheers to that. A as long as it doesn't get out of control the extra BW will help you move more weight.

But ya, summer is just around the corner. I am in the same boat, not sure if I want to reach my new goals, or put them aside for a while and show some abs for the summer. Tough decisions as new PR's are great but chicks love abs.

 

[Sculelos]

Yeah, I understand that losing weight might slow down my strength gains but I'm probably only going to get rid of the excess fat I've accumulated during my bulk. I don't wish or desire to get super lean I just want to get a bit lighter as carrying around a bunch of excess fat slows me down. I probably walk around 15-20 miles a day so I'm sure you can understand why I wish to cut down a little.

 

[brad34]

Yeah, I understand that losing weight might slow down my strength gains but I'm probably only going to get rid of the excess fat I've accumulated during my bulk. I don't wish or desire to get super lean I just want to get a bit lighter as carrying around a bunch of excess fat slows me down. I probably walk around 15-20 miles a day so I'm sure you can understand why I wish to cut down a little.

Been following this journal, as we are similar height and size, I started at 228 and am down to 206 by lifting and cardio after 3 1/2 months. I've been curious though what is a "desireable" weight to be at for someone our height (6'4" here).
I see you have put on a considerable amount of weight in muscle, have you been tracking body fat? Any clue as to what % you have gained muscle vs. % gained in fat?

 

[Sculelos]

Been following this journal, as we are similar height and size, I started at 228 and am down to 206 by lifting and cardio after 3 1/2 months. I've been curious though what is a "desireable" weight to be at for someone our height (6'4" here).
I see you have put on a considerable amount of weight in muscle, have you been tracking body fat? Any clue as to what % you have gained muscle vs. % gained in fat?

I gained 43lbs if you count my weight at today, I'm betting about 17-18% of it was fat so 8lbs of fat and probably around 35lbs of muscle. Of course I should post pictures, I'll make a comparison thread to compare.

 

[squatmonkey]

Looks like you have a good plan of attack and your motivated and a nice farmers tan.

 

[Sculelos]

Looks like you have a good plan of attack and your motivated and a nice farmers tan.

Yeah man, I like planing things out although I am thrown in a bit of a loop when they don't work out, but still I make due.

Either way I just updated with a ton of pictures, check the other thread out here.
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...-rippetoe-madcow-picture-progress-592428.html

 

[Sculelos]

Yeah man, I like planing things out although I am thrown in a bit of a loop when they don't work out, but still I make due.

Either way I just updated with a ton of pictures, check the other thread out here.
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...-rippetoe-madcow-picture-progress-592428.html

I just updated this thread with all new pictures, much better quality and fullbody to boot. I highly recommend checking them out.

As for workouts I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I should nail everything well but we will see.

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #8 4-25-08 W3D2

Well great workout today, I'm officially ending my cut as I really don't think I need to lose anymore weight right now, back to bulking just a little bit cleaner. As for weights I pumped them out with no problem. Actually had lots of energy in the gym today so I got everything I was suppost to quite easy.

I am also getting VERY close to some pr's again so that puts my excitement factor up.

Weight: 224lbs

Squats: Easy

45 x 5
85 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5

Military Press: About Normal

45 x 5
60 x 5
75 x 5
95 x 5

Deadlift: About Normal

135 x 5
165 x 5
205 x 5
245 x 5