Tim's 5x5 Training Journal

[tlupfer]

Tried to start a training journal a couple weeks back, but found that my routine was just too damn flexible (see. "disorganized"--I would scarcely remember what I did when I got back to my computer), so I've decided to start on slight variation (fewer exercises) of needsize's 5x5 routine and be more diligent in following a specific set/rep/exercise scheme. Here it is:

Monday - Back
Deadlifts 5x5
Weighted Pullups 2x8-10
Decline Ab Holds 2x8-10

Wednesday - Chest & Legs
Weighted Dips 5x5
Pullovers 2x8-10
Squats 5x5
Good Mornings 2x8-10

Friday - Shoulders
Hang Clean & Press 5x5
Dumbell Overhead Press 2x8-10
Decline Ab Holds 2x8-10

I start tomorrow.

 

[chewyxrage]

Where's your 2x8-10's for legs?

 

[JKurz1]

Chest and Legs? Cmon bro - why move blood from one extreme to the other? Legs need all the pump they can get........train em seperately

 

[ATF]

Take a steno pad to the gym with you, record your weight and reps. Then you wont forget by the time you get back to your computer.

I also agree that you shouldnt do chest and legs on the same day.

 

[B0ARDIN087]

i agree too, i started my journal too.... check it out and we can compare progress! good luck!

 

[tlupfer]

Chest and Legs? Cmon bro - why move blood from one extreme to the other? Legs need all the pump they can get........train em seperately

Simple answer to that: I don't like training on consecutive days. Since chest is the only day that my lower back isn't fried (cleans & deads) I put legs with chest.

 

[tlupfer]

Where's your 2x8-10's for legs?

Sorry, forgot to write down good mornings for some reason. My mistake. It's corrected now.

 

[tlupfer]

Workout #1

Switched Friday and Wednesday workouts around so that squats and deads would be furthest apart. So here is day one:

Weighted Dips
bw+10 5x5

Pullovers
65 2x10

Squats
165 5x5
225 1x1
245 1x1

I couldn't resist hitting a couple of singles just to see how much gas was left in the tank after the 5x5. I didn't do good mornings as planned because I found that there was nothing left in the tank

I think I'll just stick to squats for a leg exercise in the future... strength is my #1 priority as it is.