The Road to Strength: Theguy351's log: 3x5

[al420]

Do some cardio if you want to or eat cleaner but eat above maintenance

 

[theguy351]

ok....but the cardio won't kill my progree right? just like a few heavy bag rounds or something

 

[al420]

If it does back off a tad. I box 1 or 2x a week while on a 5x5 (3x weekly training sessions)

 

[theguy351]

ok. I hear you.......ill see how it goes

 

[theguy351]

ok today was workout b.....im alot better at workout a but everyone has to start somehwhere right?

took no-xplode....then hit the gym at like 2 o'clock

heres the numbers

Squat:
225X5
225x5
225x5
went really well. ive come to realize my squat is my strongest lift even though i never did it before i started this 3x5...mostly from being a hockey goalie, i mean ive been squating on the ice for an hour a night for the last 6 years.

Military Press:
95x5
95x5
95x5
The complete opposite of my squat this is my worst lift. I am terrible at it...having a tough time keeping my back straight and stuff. 1st two sets were tough and the last set i threw a belt on and had even harder time...the last rep was a HUGE struggle....pretty sad for 95 lbs but hey, never did this lift b4.

Pendlay Row:

145x5
145x5
145x5
did pretty good on these.....good form....went smoothly

2x8 chinups

2 sets of 21's

Decline situps:
2x20 body weight
1x20 with 25 lbs
1x15 with 35 lbs
1x10 with 45lbs

good workout......overall....need to improvemy military press....any advice?

 

[ZGzaZ]

If you're eating a little above maintenance, just keep adding a small amount each time to your military press and it will go up. Don't get discouraged with them, just take it slow and you'll be fine.

 

[theguy351]

thanks man....i will

 

[al420]

There is going to be a small bend in your back as the weights get heavier. If the weights seem heavy you aren't eating enough.

 

[theguy351]

There is going to be a small bend in your back as the weights get heavier. If the weights seem heavy you aren't eating enough.

thats probabally it....i need a better diet....reccomend what to eat?

 

[al420]

Go read the diet stickys in the diet forum and set something up. Post it up after you decide on it. Basically whole foods, eggs, lean meats, fish, oats, rice, fresh veggies, etc. To gain weight, muscle or fat, you need to be in a caloric surpluss (meaning eating more than what your body needs).