Imma Just Do It

[RMHSLB]

yeah so this is my first workout log. doing Rippletoe's Starting Strength

Here are my starting numbers:
Squat:210
Bench:135
Deadlift:185 started with 225 gonna get form down with 200 though
Power Clean:135
Military press:90

My body weight is a fluctuating 149-155
Body Fat %: 10-13

Main reason for working out is to gain muscle mass and become stronger.

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 135 | 185
Squat | 210 | 210 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 185 | 315
Military Press| 90 | 90 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 135 | 185

goal weight would be like 180-185 10-13%

Hope you enjoy my progress, leave a comment, give me your journal link, ill sub

[RMHSLB]

Rippletoes workout A|<>| lets do work
Motivation:9/10

warmed up with 5 min jog

started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 80
1x3 125
1x2 165
3x5 210
Notes:
struggled a bit but i pushed through. thought i was one on the last rep of the last set of 210. moving up to 215 next time though.

moved onto BENCH
2x5 45
1x5 65
1x3 90
1x2 120
3x5 135
Notes:easy tried the grip with my thumbs under the bar instead of around it. felt better about it.

carried over to Deadlift
2x5 90
1x3 135
1x2 190
1x5 225
Notes: K so i think im going to lower down to 185 or 200LBS instead of 225 even though i completed it id rather be sure that my form is down

finished off with Dips 2x8- probably going to add some weight maybe 10lbs next time.

overall good first day.

[RMHSLB]

ok so im going to drop the weight on squat a bit because i believe i started to heavy. Im just going to go down to 205 and work my way back up. This is also due to back injury.

and next workout ill go up to 185 on deadlift till i get the form down.progressivley adding 10-15lbs

[Philip81193]

Wow, you're very close to me in lifts and weight!
My squat/bench/deadlift is
205/135/285
Really nice power clean man!

[RMHSLB]

Wow, you're very close to me in lifts and weight!
My squat/bench/deadlift is
205/135/285
Really nice power clean man!

thanks bro my 1RM for power clean is 175lbs at school about a month ago. but im starting a bit lighter because i had a back injury.

[RMHSLB]

mixed up some homeade protein bars last night

4 scoops of ON 100% vanilla whey protein
1/2 cup of peanut butter
3 cups of oats
dash of cinnamon

mix it all up put in a pan and throw it in the fridge for about 10-15 hours or until its hard/chewy.

Im pretty pumped havent tried one yet but i plan on it with meal 2 and Meal 4 and probably before bed
edit: sprinkled splenda over it. tastes awesome

[RMHSLB]

k so this is yesterdays workout
motivation 10/10

warm-up 5min jog
WORKOUT B
Sets x Reps Session #2
Squat
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 80
warmup 1x3 120
warmup 1x2 160
working sets 3x5 205
Notes: Ya so i lowerd the squat. seems more of a reasonable place to start at.
Press
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 45<-------forgot that
warmup 1x3 60
warmup 1x2 75
working sets 3x5 90
Notes: Good place to start was challenged feeling it this morning.

Power Clean
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 55
warmup 1x3 70
warmup 1x2 85
working sets 5x3 100
Notes: Holy Frikin NUT SACK i was dying. im surprised i completed that it was hard.

Chin ups-1x8 bw
. 1x6 bw
needs work

-I think im going to look into buying a pre workout so i dont get so tired through my workout.

[RMHSLB]

workout A

Motivation:9/10

warmed up with 5 min jog

started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 80
1x3 125
1x2 165
3x5 210
Notes:
easy, ready to move on

moved onto BENCH
2x5 45
1x5 65
1x3 95
1x2 125
3x5 140
Notes:easy went back to normal grip, hoping i can progress well
carried over to Deadlift
2x5 90
1x3 125?
1x2 160
1x5 195
Notes: felt better about my form

finished off with weighted dips
2x8 bw+10 lbs

i love lifting its the ****in best thing in the world

[RMHSLB]

didnt get a chance to record my stuff yesterday

warm-up 5min jog
WORKOUT B
Sets x Reps Session #2
Squat

warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 85
warmup 1x3 125
warmup 1x2 165
working sets 3x5 215
Notes: 215 was a piece of cake!

Military Press

warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 50
warmup 1x3 65
warmup 1x2 80
working sets 3x5 95
Notes: these things are hard felt better then the first time though

Power Clean
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 85
warmup 1x3 100
warmup 1x2 120
working sets 5x3 145
Notes: the working sets really make you work hard

Chin ups-1x8 bw
. 1x8 i did like 4 thn jumped back up and did 4 im yet to do it all at once

good workout

BW 155

[RMHSLB]

as of 11/14/09
5RM

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 140 | 185
Squat | 210 | 215 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 195| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 145 | 185

[RMHSLB]

ready to LIFT
motivation 10/10 i <3 A workouts


started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 85
1x3 130
1x2 175
3x5 220
Notes: felt easy im pretty sure im going deep enough EXCEPT i think i may be leaning toward one leg more then the other. I HAVE to correct this(may just be me though)


moved onto BENCH
2x5 45
1x5 70
1x3 100
1x2 130
3x5 145
Notes: my work set felt good i got the first 2/3 up fairly well, last set was a bit tough but i got it
carried over to Deadlift
2x5 80
1x3 120
1x2 170
1x5 205
Notes: this felt alright, i think my back may be rounding.

dips
2x8 BW
gym i went to doesnt have a damn weight belt

[RMHSLB]

today i have my fitness class( i have to lift no matter if its a rest day)
so i did Bench, DB bench, DB flyes it was ok
heres an update of 5RM
Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 145 | 185
Squat | 210 | 220 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 205| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 145 | 185

[RMHSLB]

motivation 8/10 its a B workout....

warm-up 5min jog
WORKOUT B
Sets x Reps Session #2
Squat
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 90
warmup 1x3 135
warmup 1x2 180
working sets 3x5 225
Notes: double plates bitchezzz, pretty good.

Press
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 55
warmup 1x3 70
warmup 1x2 85
working sets 3x5 100 (2 reps were push press)
Notes: works sets are killin me ill redo this weight again.

Power Clean
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 80
warmup 1x3 105
warmup 1x2 123
working sets 5x3 150
Notes: this is tough usually take 1-3 min rest in between.

pull ups 1x8
chin ups 1x3|pull ups 1x5

good workout felt good for a B workout

[RMHSLB]

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 145 | 185
Squat | 210 | 225 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 205| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 150 | 185

BW: approx. 158

[baco_bacon]

NICE log :D your lifts are incredible for just starting out. I am jealous.
Are these your maxes?


Subbed.

[RMHSLB]

the updates are not my maxes. there just tracks on my way to my goals i never really maxed i just did the calculater then adjusted accordingly.

ive been lifting on and off for a while for football but this is my first solo program

[baco_bacon]

the updates are not my maxes. there just tracks on my way to my goals i never really maxed i just did the calculater then adjusted accordingly.

ive been lifting on and off for a while for football but this is my first solo program

Oh, I see :) when do you turn 16? Just curious

[rdrb]

Good progress so far.

[RMHSLB]

um july 30 sooo a bit more then 8 months. hopefully im pushing 175-180BW by then

[RMHSLB]

Good progress so far.

thanks bro lots more to come

[fitnessnewb]

haha im liking those homemade protein bars and your numbers are very good for your age/weight. I wish I started lifting @ 15 and quit the video games by then. You are definetly on the right track brah. 1 little advise is make sure to make begin pictures against a fixed spot which you can retake each half year or so. It shows if you are on the right track and what you need to work on:)

GL on your journey

and ofcourse,

subbeeeed!

[RMHSLB]

thanks bro, yeah ive been meaning to do that. i have good leg genetics and i pack on size like no other there. ill take some pics and post them up.

btw guys an update:

measurements updated two nights ago

gained 1.5 in on both thighs

and

.5 on calfs

21.5in quads
14 in calves

[Starboardrwr223]

Lifts look solid man. You gotta work on that bench though!

[.Enigma.]

Subbed, good luck with your goals



btw, do you mind subbing to my log, links in my sig

[RMHSLB]

Lifts look solid man. You gotta work on that bench though!

yeah i think its my form cause i have a pretty big chest and everyone asks me what my bench is and they say that i can do more. i think my forms off

bench tommorow:)

[fitnessnewb]

thanks bro, yeah ive been meaning to do that. i have good leg genetics and i pack on size like no other there. ill take some pics and post them up.

btw guys an update:

measurements updated two nights ago

gained 1.5 in on both thighs

and

.5 on calfs

21.5in quads
14 in calves

Your quads are bigger than mine. YES MAD. Still got 16.5 inch calves though:D

[RMHSLB]

Your quads are bigger than mine. YES MAD. Still got 16.5 inch calves though:D

haha its my dads genetics makes me convinced i was made to lift.

my dads got HUGE legs and hes like 5'11" and pretty chunky but calves and quads are huge.

im getting there dude im about to log my workout one sec.

[RMHSLB]

workout A today!

Motivation:9/10-intensity wasnt as high because i brought a workout partner and was helping him out with lifts and showing him the ropes.

warmed up with 5 min jog/ stretching

started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 90
1x3 135
1x2 180
3x5 230 [PR +5] never have done this weight for reps
Notes:
last set was hard my workout partner noticed i slant to the right when going down! i need to get to the bottom of this.
moved onto BENCH
2x5 45
1x5 75
1x3 105
1x2 135
3x5 150[PR +5] reps as far as PR goes
Notes:pretty good still wondering about my form very last rep of last set i was pushing like a mother****er it was hard!

carried over to Deadlift
2x5 85
1x3 125
1x2 180
1x5 215
Notes:k so this was pretty good partner was there to tell me when i was rounding. My grip (callouses) get really bad and hurt like crazy when im going over 200 lbs

finished off with Dips 2x8- NO ****IN WEIGHT BELT

good session rated at 7/10

[RMHSLB]

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 150 | 185
Squat | 210 | 230 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 205| 315 **** im dropping the weight till i get the form
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 150 | 185 i wish i had god damn bumper plates

[baco_bacon]

Nice workout homie. Your squats are incredible! Dang your benching just keeps increasing!!

[RMHSLB]

Nice workout homie. Your squats are incredible! Dang your benching just keeps increasing!!

thanks ill get some pics up soon


yeah i watched dave tates bench press cure and now i get my back tucked and i bet you i can do double plates by the time i turn 16 maybe more!

[avenged7x4lyfe]

good stuff man, linebacker? fun **** right there im a noseguard, but i can play most defensive positions

[RMHSLB]

yeah i was surprised i started most of the season this year at like 5' 9" 150lbs so i wanna get alot bigger next year and still want to play jv so i can dominate. nosegaurd would be fun ****

[avenged7x4lyfe]

yeah i was surprised i started most of the season this year at like 5' 9" 150lbs so i wanna get alot bigger next year and still want to play jv so i can dominate. nosegaurd would be fun ****

we gotta freshman team at my school, its awesome. i was heaviest on my team at 5'9 185 yet 5th fastest, played a little linebacker but i diont have very good field vision ya know

[RMHSLB]

we gotta freshman team at my school, its awesome. i was heaviest on my team at 5'9 185 yet 5th fastest, played a little linebacker but i diont have very good field vision ya know

yeah but if you learn to read the plays and are big enough to fill through where you are supposed to go you would be a great linebacker

[XanderMander]

You said to comment in your log, I don't see much to comment on. Just get huge lil' breh.

[baco_bacon]

thanks ill get some pics up soon


yeah i watched dave tates bench press cure and now i get my back tucked and i bet you i can do double plates by the time i turn 16 maybe more!

Wait what's the bench press cure??

[RMHSLB]

Wait what's the bench press cure??

ill try and find the vid for ya.

it points out the small stuff you could be missing when your bench pressing and its hilarious to watch

[RMHSLB]

warm-up some stretching getting lose for squats
WORKOUT B

Squat

warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 90
warmup 1x3 145
warmup 1x2 185
working sets 3x5 235 PR +5
Notes: feels good to be puttin up this kind of weight felt goodddd

Military Press

warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 55
warmup 1x3 70
warmup 1x2 85
working sets 3x5 100
Notes: couldnt get the last reps of the last two sets. im gonna ask around and see if deloading is the righthing to do. **** MY WEAK ASS SHOULDERS

Power Clean
warmup 2x5 45
warmup 1x5 85
warmup 1x3 105
warmup 1x2 125
working sets 5x3 155
Notes: i got it wasnt the best form but i cant drop the weight so its really hard to maintain control and strength

Chin ups/pull ups-1x8 bw
. 1x8 i did like 4 thn jumped back up and did 4 im yet to do it all at once

weighted dips

2x8 bw+20 lbs pr i shouldnt have done it i was sore from doing tricep workout in class

[baco_bacon]

Haha alright cool.

Dang solid workout, huge gratz on the squat PR.

[RMHSLB]

thanks brah i est my 5 rm to get a 1rm ts around 265-270:) ill get there

[rjme262]

looks like you got a good set up good luck

[RMHSLB]

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 150 | 185
Squat | 210 | 235 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 205| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 155 | 185

[baco_bacon]

What's the date you're gonna try to reach your goals at? Looks to me you can get them in a few months :) maybe less!

[RMHSLB]

workout A

intensity 8/10

im getting bored as **** from rippletoes i have a **** load of energy. So im going to start looking at new programs. My friend is going to make me a mass building routine which im pretty pumped to start

Motivation:9/10-intensity wasnt as high because i brought a workout partner and was helping him out with lifts and showing him the ropes.

warmed up with 5 min jog/ stretching

started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 140
1x2 190
3x5 240PR
Notes:
wasn't hard i think i can probably hit a 300 squat
moved onto BENCH
2x5 45
1x5 75
1x3 105
1x2 135
3x5 155PR +5 reps as far as PR goes
Notes: i got this mother****er up bitchezzzz
carried over to Deadlift
2x5 45
1x3 135
1x2 190
1x5 225PR+5
Notes: finally starting to get some where.

dips 4x5
pull ups 1x8
1x3
1x2

[RMHSLB]

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 155 | 185
Squat | 210 | 240 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 225| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 155 | 185

reachin goals lets sayyyyy

Feb. 1

[RMHSLB]

B workout today pumped about my squat. i should be hitting it as my working set but its my old 1rm

[baco_bacon]

Good luck with dem squats mate :D

[RMHSLB]

was feeling pretty pumped.

started out with a few minutes of stretching then hit up the squats.
started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 145
1x2 195
3x5 245PR+5lbs and reps
notes:my back was ****ing killing

did not do military press or power clean do to my back feeling like someone was stabbing me.

i think my back problem has come from squatting three times a week.

i will be looking for a new routine. even though i have had good gains on this program i think i can move on to bigger and better things.

since i could not complete other lifts i did arm/tri

preacher curls 3x 5 10 15
alternating DB curls 3x 15 20 25
skull crushers 3x 15 20 25
dips bw x3

got a good arm pump.

******i really need to work on my lower back/core because it is not strong enough to hold the weight on my back********** if you have core exercises im open to suggestion

[baco_bacon]

DANG nice workout bro.

Weighted planks ftw :)

[CM003]

was feeling pretty pumped.

started out with a few minutes of stretching then hit up the squats.
started off with SQUATS
Sets x Reps
2x5 45
1x5 95
1x3 145
1x2 195
3x5 245PR+5lbs and reps
notes:my back was ****ing killing

did not do military press or power clean do to my back feeling like someone was stabbing me.

i think my back problem has come from squatting three times a week.

i will be looking for a new routine. even though i have had good gains on this program i think i can move on to bigger and better things.

since i could not complete other lifts i did arm/tri

preacher curls 3x 5 10 15
alternating DB curls 3x 15 20 25
skull crushers 3x 15 20 25
dips bw x3

got a good arm pump.

******i really need to work on my lower back/core because it is not strong enough to hold the weight on my back********** if you have core exercises im open to suggestion
Maybe you should give WSFSB a try, I Love It.

[RMHSLB]

im looking in the 5/3/1 looks very handy and i believe i will make good progress from it

[CM003]

im looking in the 5/3/1 looks very handy and i believe i will make good progress from it

Alrighttt, subbed so i see how that is. Good luck

[RMHSLB]

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 1rm 175 | 185
Squat | 210 | 5rm 245 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 225| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 155 | 185

reachin goals lets sayyyyy

Feb. 1


startin 5,3,1 hoping to hit the goals above while on it. maybe even surpass them. my est. 1rm squat max is 275:)

ill get info on the 5,3,1 up soon

[xXDeadmanXx]

Lift | start | current | goal
Bench Press | 135 | 1rm 175 | 185
Squat | 210 | 5rm 245 | 300
Deadlift | 185 | 225| 315
Military Press| 90 | 95 | 135
Power Clean | 135 | 155 | 185

reachin goals lets sayyyyy

Feb. 1


startin 5,3,1 hoping to hit the goals above while on it. maybe even surpass them. my est. 1rm squat max is 275:)

ill get info on the 5,3,1 up soon

You might want to think twice about jumping on 5/3/1 after a few weeks on SS. It progresses very, very slowly because it's designed for more advanced lifters.