Sculelos Weight Log and Profile (with pics)

[Sculelos]

Workout #97 3-25-08

A great workout today, all 3 of my lifts where pretty hard but I did great at powering them up, going to definitely repeat all 3 though, as increasing at a too great of rate is killing my recovery rate.

Also I finally hit my goal of Squatting 200lbsx5x3... I've had it in front of me for so long now and now that I've actually did it, it feels great. Well my goal now is 300lbsx5, not sure if I will hit it this year but I will definitely try... well on to my workout...

Weight: 225lbs

Squats: 200x5x3
Bench: 150x5x3
Deadlift: 225x5x3

 

[djeclipse]

Congrars on your nre PR on squats. 2 plates is not far off now.

 

[Sculelos]

Congrars on your nre PR on squats. 2 plates is not far off now.

True that. I hope as I add more mass my strength gains will follow suit. I've gotten much stronger but going at this rate when I'm strong I will also be huge. Well I guess I can't have one without the other. I'm still staying pretty lean though despite my huge increase in weight.

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #98 3-27-08

Another good workout, I'm pretty much dead tired right now but everything seemed easier then last time. Might increase Military Press next time and repeat Squats and Rows.

Weight: 226lbs

Squats: 200x5x3
Military Press: 95x5x3
Barbell Rows: 175x5x3

 

[Sculelos]

I've come to the realization that I'm not progressing workout to workout and I should probably switch to a more intermediate oriented program. So I choose Bill Star's 5x5. I'm hoping I can advance on it for a while. Anyways I will still keep trucking along but under the new program. It should be better for me.

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #99 3-29-08

Ah switching to Bill Star's 5x5 is like a breath of fresh air, I have a feeling this program will be excellent for me. Pumped everything out well and am going to follow it exactly like I'm suppose to.

Here's the link to the program if anyones interested.
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

Weight: 223lbs

Squats: (45-75-115-150-180)x5
Bench: (45-70-95-115-135)x5
Barbell Row: (135-135-135-150-170)x5

Hopefully you guys can figure my format, but let me say that each number in the () represents the 5 reps that I put at the end, I just figured I would use that format to save myself some writing. Anyways wish me luck although with a solid program like this I don't think I'll need it.

 

[ceo]

Workout #99 3-29-08

Ah switching to Bill Star's 5x5 is like a breath of fresh air, I have a feeling this program will be excellent for me. Pumped everything out well and am going to follow it exactly like I'm suppose to.

Here's the link to the program if anyones interested.
http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow1/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

Weight: 223lbs

Squats: (45-75-115-150-180)x5
Bench: (45-70-95-115-135)x5
Barbell Row: (135-135-135-150-170)x5

Hopefully you guys can figure my format, but let me say that each number in the () represents the 5 reps that I put at the end, I just figured I would use that format to save myself some writing. Anyways wish me luck although with a solid program like this I don't think I'll need it.

The madcow version of the 5x5 is a very good solid program. As long as you use it the way it's laid out you should be progressing steadily in your weights and strength. Everything else will follow.

Good luck bro! Keep up the good work!

 

[beercandan]

wow good job, glad you are sticking with it

 

[djeclipse]

I've come to the realization that I'm not progressing workout to workout and I should probably switch to a more intermediate oriented program. So I choose Bill Star's 5x5. I'm hoping I can advance on it for a while. Anyways I will still keep trucking along but under the new program. It should be better for me.

Good job. I was going to suggest that since you are no longer to add weight to your w/o's as much as you were it may be time to try the 5 x 5.

It's a great program, be concervative when selecting your 5 rep maxes, especially since you've been lifting so much volume with the beginner 3 x 5 w/o. The weeks you take building back up toy our 5 rep maxes will give your body a good rest. By the time you reach your current 5 rep maxes you'll be ready to make progress again.

Maybe make a new journal for the madcow 5 x 5 with a link to the new journal here. So people can see your progress from the start of the 5 x 5 as well as see your previous progress in this thread.

back when I did a journal on this board I would write.

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5... PR (indicating a new personal best if that was the case).

Friday's would look like this

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
185 x 3 (or what ever weight you use)
115 x 8

Makes it easy to read for everyone.

 

[Sculelos]

Good job. I was going to suggest that since you are no longer to add weight to your w/o's as much as you were it may be time to try the 5 x 5.

It's a great program, be concervative when selecting your 5 rep maxes, especially since you've been lifting so much volume with the beginner 3 x 5 w/o. The weeks you take building back up toy our 5 rep maxes will give your body a good rest. By the time you reach your current 5 rep maxes you'll be ready to make progress again.

Maybe make a new journal for the madcow 5 x 5 with a link to the new journal here. So people can see your progress from the start of the 5 x 5 as well as see your previous progress in this thread.

back when I did a journal on this board I would write.

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5... PR (indicating a new personal best if that was the case).

Friday's would look like this

Squat
45 x 5
75 x 5
115 x 5
150 x 5
185 x 3 (or what ever weight you use)
115 x 8

Makes it easy to read for everyone.

Good idea, I probably will adapt to that format and I think starting a new journal is a good idea, it shall be done.