Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below It looks like you have been hitting the 5x5 for a while (only looked back a couple of pages). I noticed you have been making some 5lb jumps on bench. As large a muscle as the pecs are, i dont know if they can tell much of a difference with 5lb. I think/suspect this is why a lot of guys chest dont grow much if any. I would try an increase by at least 10lb increments, understandable this is a little more difficult with the 5x5 routine, but i think it is worthwhile to keep in the back of your mind.
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zxe003
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I may consider doing that. The only reason I have really been hitting 5x5's is that I wanted to make consistent strength gains while cutting. I noticed a considerable loss in strength just the first week into my dieting and freaked out. 5X5 has enabled me to continually up the poundages without hitting a plateau. But I think you're right, 10lb jumps would probably be more effective.
zxe003
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Tuesday 07/27/2004
This day had to be the most dissappointing, unmotivated, low energy, suckass day I've had in a long time. The whole workout I felt like stopping. My energy levels were hella low. I intended to do a lot more exercises but my body just wasn't feeling it. I pushed myself as much as I could though. No deads either...just didn't have the juice for it.
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Bent Over Bb Rows
135x20 (warm-up)
225x5 *forgot where I was at on 5x5...this was kinda heavy.
215x5
215x5
215x5
215x5
*done with good form, but felt like stopping after each set.
T-Bar Rows
4plts (180)x12
5plts (225)x8
6plts (270)x6
4plts (180)x14 *burnout set
Alternating One Arm T-Bar Rows
2plts (90)x10 (each side)
2plts (90)x10 (each side)
2plts+10 (100)x8 (each side)
Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns
180x10
200x8
200x8
This day had to be the most dissappointing, unmotivated, low energy, suckass day I've had in a long time. The whole workout I felt like stopping. My energy levels were hella low. I intended to do a lot more exercises but my body just wasn't feeling it. I pushed myself as much as I could though. No deads either...just didn't have the juice for it.
Back
Bent Over Bb Rows
135x20 (warm-up)
225x5 *forgot where I was at on 5x5...this was kinda heavy.
215x5
215x5
215x5
215x5
*done with good form, but felt like stopping after each set.
T-Bar Rows
4plts (180)x12
5plts (225)x8
6plts (270)x6
4plts (180)x14 *burnout set
Alternating One Arm T-Bar Rows
2plts (90)x10 (each side)
2plts (90)x10 (each side)
2plts+10 (100)x8 (each side)
Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns
180x10
200x8
200x8
zxe003
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I'm tellin you....this lower calorie shit fucks me up. Yesterday was totally my fault though....I barely ate anything all day.....I was too damn busy at work.
Hey....off the subject, but does Lee Priest usually get that fucking fat when bulking? I figure he must if he gets up to almost 300lbs with his height.
Hey....off the subject, but does Lee Priest usually get that fucking fat when bulking? I figure he must if he gets up to almost 300lbs with his height.
zxe003 said:
Know how that is brother!! I have plenty of days like that myself from time to time. Usually I can drag myself through it, but sometimes its really bad. I just discontinued the M1T. Way too many side effects. I wont be taking it again.
