Shades - Linear/Single Factor 5x5 Progess

[Shades McCool]

Thanks for stopping by Sassy!!! I plan on doing a good bit of plyometric training along with the sprint work. I feel like I could put on a whole lot more than 10 pounds but I don't want to slow myself down either. I know that in the past I have been able to run sub 4.7 weighing between 195-200lbs.

As far as the dieting goes, it is going to be tricky. I want to stay as clean as possible. Whole wheat with lots of veggies, peanut butter (for the energy density), tuna, chicken, steak, eggs and protein are some examples of what will be on the menu. I think a good starting intake will be 2500 calories. It maybe a little low but we will just have to see how I react to the routine. I'll adjust it as I need to.

Once again thanks for taking an interest! That's why you're one of the best around here.

 

[xblitz44x]

A young man posts a shirtless picture and, like magic, Sassy appears!

 

[Shades McCool]

A young man posts a shirtless picture and, like magic, Sassy appears!

Haha I don't care why she is here as long as she drops some knowledge on me.

 

[Sassy69]

A young man posts a shirtless picture and, like magic, Sassy appears!

Nothin' wrong w/ a little eyecandy mon ami.



J/K -- I'll be interested to see how the 5x5 goes w/ the additional goal of staying fast on a sprint.

 

[Shades McCool]

Well I just got back from the gym and oh what a day it was. Since I am starting the new workout in about a week, I decided to ease back into these lifts. So today I decided I would clean and deadlift.

I decided to start out with power cleans. I cannot tell you the last time I did these. Probably about a year. I have been doing some sporadic hang cleans though.

1st set: 135 x 5
2nd set: 175 x 5
3rd set: 205 x 3
4th set: 205 x 3

Not exactly thrilling but not horrible. I am just trying to get acclimated for next week when I try to get a good five rep max.

Deads....where the fun begins. I have always been a huge fan of deadlifts so the thought of doing them today excited me.

1st set: 225 x 5
2nd set: 315 x 5
3rd set: 385 x 5
4th set: 405 x 1
5th set: 425 x 1

I was so freakin' pumped. I haven't deadlifted with a barbell in about a year either. There is just something about picking something heavy as hell (at least for me) and dominating it. This is going to be awesome!

 

[*Bunny*]

Aren't those pics from last year?



I know this is weight training forum, but how's that diet kiddo

Best of luck to you

 

[xblitz44x]

Awesome weights. You're a strong dude. Stay with it.

 

[Shades McCool]

Thanks man, I really feel like I could bust out strength-wise with this program. I am really excited!

 

[Shades McCool]

Ok........back is sore........deadlifts while awesome, make you sore.....still awesome though.....

 

[djeclipse]

Nice lifts. I agree onthe deadlifts, there is smething about picking up a heavy weight (for me) and lifting it.