Shades - Linear/Single Factor 5x5 Progess

[BiggT]

Good job on the final.....and yeah, those goals are more than realistic.

 

[Shades McCool]

Thanks guys, I really feel like I will pull down 5 rep maxes higher than my goals. I honestly didn't know how my body would react to this new workout so I didn't even know what my goals should be. We'll just have to see.

 

[djeclipse]

Nice lifts, and your goals look very attainable.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Given that you haven't done much squatting or pulling recently, those will likely fly up. This program is based on consistent, relatively small increases, and one of the best ways to blow it is to mess up your progression by trying to make jumps that are too large. But with that said, I think the average of 5 pounds/week you have for your deadlift is on the conservative side of what you can expect for deads/squats.

 

[xblitz44x]

I say to keep your goals where they are. If you can consistantly add 5 lbs per week for 8 weeks that's 40 lbs. If at the end of your training cycle you feel like you can keep increasing the weights, by all means, keep at it until you hit a wall. The sky is the limit... well, almost.

 

[Shades McCool]

Just had another kick-ass tune up workout!

Power Cleans:
1st set: 135x5
2nd set: 175x5
3rd set: 195x5
4th set: 225x1
5th set: 235x1

Form still needs work but I could feel the difference after just getting to do it a few times.


Deads:
1st set: 225x5
2nd set: 315x5
3rd set: 390x5
4th set: 430x1 (New 5-rep max)
5th set: 445x1 (New 1-rep max)

All I can say is that deadlifting is my new favorite thing to do. Man I think I am just built for deadlifts or something. It feels so natural. Not hurky or jerky. I love that lift!!

Everything still looks like I'll be starting the 5x5 next week.

Comments as always!!

 

[enigma4dub]

Congrats on the pr!

 

[Shades McCool]

Congrats on the pr!

Thanks, I was happy with it.

 

[Shades McCool]

One test left and I am done with the first year of medical school. Bring it on neuroscience!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

One test left and I am done with the first year of medical school. Bring it on neuroscience!

Congratz! It always feels good to put great accomplishments behind you ... NIIIIICE Dead PR too!!