Enigma's madcows 5x5 and 5/3/1 log

[VTRunner]

I'm in on this log. You've made good progress on this program so far. And I'm the same way on rows. I feel like its not even hitting my back. I tried reverse grip the other day and there was a definite difference. I'm going to do them reverse grip from now on.

[.Enigma.]

I'm in on this log. You've made good progress on this program so far. And I'm the same way on rows. I feel like its not even hitting my back. I tried reverse grip the other day and there was a definite difference. I'm going to do them reverse grip from now on.

Yea i forgot to mention it in my last update but i felt like they hit my lats and back alot more than traditional grip did.

[.Enigma.]

Also, there was some powerlifting guy at my gym today. It kinda surprised me because my gym is more of a fitness center with a decent selection of free weights.

He was rocking the inzer shirt, converses, some intra workout drink, gallon jug of water, wrist and knee wraps, belt, and some other **** in his gym bag.

Looked pretty big too, i didnt get to see him lift much since he was just leaving.





Wondering if he visits bb.com now

[.Enigma.]

All sets are 5 reps and weights are in pounds

Squats

135
185
215
215



Incline Bench

45 pound DBs x5
60x5
70x5
85x5


Deadlifts

135
225
275
315
360




3 sets of sit ups

Overall workout: 9/10 I was expecting more on DBs, but still very to be putting up the 85s. Deadlifts were tough. I think all 5 reps were grinders. Although on the last rep i tried starting with the bar 3-4 inches further away from my leg and it felt alot easier compared tot he 4 before it. So ill be trying that next week.


Also, short rant/story coming. When i started incline bench these two guys were standing by the squat rack just talking to each other and leaning against it. I didnt really care then because the other squat rack was open. When i finish bench 10-15 minutes later those two guys are still talking. As i head for the open squat rack and real old guy walks up in really short shorts. He then proceed to stretch every muscle in his body for a good 10 minutes, and then puts 10s on the bar and does military press. Meanwhile the two other guys are still talking.

Not wanting to be a dick i figured that they would be done in a minute or two and id start deadlifting. Well, after 5 minutes they finally finish talking and the one guy proceeds to do one warm up set of military press with the bar and says hes done.

wtf

[xHoward]

Deadlifts are getting real strong!

I can't wait for you to start 5/3/1 after madcows.

[.Enigma.]

Deadlifts are getting real strong!

I can't wait for you to start 5/3/1 after madcows.

Thanks, madcows is befeintly working pretty good for them


Im kind of second guessing doing 5/3/1. From what i hear its gives you results over a long period of time. Depending on how long i can stay on madcows i might only have a couple months left and i dont know if thats a long enough time to see good results. Also, judging fromt he gains im making now, i think i can benefit more from something that increases the weights faster per week


dont know what im going to do yet, right now 5/3/1 is still my first choice after madcows though

[AssyrianMuscle]

strong numbers bra, especially considering you're doing a 5x5

i've tried madcows 5x5 twice lasting of at least 2 months each time and I just dont get the results I would be getting if I just stuck to a different fullbody routine. very strange for me, oh well haha. maybe I should have stuck with the routine longer? eh what do I know.

good work bra

[.Enigma.]

strong numbers bra, especially considering you're doing a 5x5

i've tried madcows 5x5 twice lasting of at least 2 months each time and I just dont get the results I would be getting if I just stuck to a different fullbody routine. very strange for me, oh well haha. maybe I should have stuck with the routine longer? eh what do I know.

good work bra

Thanks, thats weird that it didnt work for you though

Maybe it was the low reps?







Also, my CoC #1 gripper came today, i can close it about 3-4 times with maybe 1mm of space with my right hand and about 3-4 times with about half a centimeter with my left hand.

I can fully close it 1-2 times with each hand.

[scottydoesntkno]

Dear Enigma -

I still don't like you from when you negged me for saying that squats work hamstrings more than glutes if you do them "right". Define right - Olympic squats = more quads. Plus you were just a dick in general. Right, so, neg me, leave some love

[.Enigma.]

Dear Enigma -

I still don't like you from when you negged me for saying that squats work hamstrings more than glutes if you do them "right". Define right - Olympic squats = more quads. Plus you were just a dick in general. Right, so, neg me, leave some love

I dont remember saying squats work hamstrings more than glutes. I probably did say that they work hamstrings more than quads though (unless youre doing them for bodybuilding)

Also, thats not the only reason i negged you (if i even negged you because of that). I negged you because all of your posts were dumb as shit


btw, whatever happened to you coming back and being bigger than everyone in the teen section

[AssyrianMuscle]

Thanks, thats weird that it didnt work for you though

Maybe it was the low reps?

low reps are what work for me! haha

maybe my diet wasn't as good as it coulda been. beats me.

oh and i have a set of weighted grips too, I haven't been using them tho, my forearms get enough of a beating as is

[.Enigma.]

low reps are what work for me! haha

maybe my diet wasn't as good as it coulda been. beats me.

oh and i have a set of weighted grips too, I haven't been using them tho, my forearms get enough of a beating as is

Yea, thats pretty weird then.



The reason i decided to get some grips was because i feel like my forearms never get worked, so i guess were the exact opposite haha

[Mickles]

my maryland brother is getting stronger!
dude where do you lift at again? (strong no creeper or anything)

[.Enigma.]

my maryland brother is getting stronger!
dude where do you lift at again? (strong no creeper or anything)

haha, marylanders ftw


I lift at health unlimited, its up in Frederick county. Hows the university of maryland going. Youve gotten alot bigger too, gjdm

[Mickles]

haha, marylanders ftw


I lift at health unlimited, its up in Frederick county. Hows the university of maryland going. Youve gotten alot bigger too, gjdm

it's going good man, can't wait to go back! You gotta go here man for sure, thanks

your lifts are strong as hell, by the time you're my age you'll be ****loads bigger/stronger

[.Enigma.]

it's going good man, can't wait to go back! You gotta go here man for sure, thanks

your lifts are strong as hell, by the time you're my age you'll be ****loads bigger/stronger

Thanks for the compliments

And im definitely going to apply to U of maryland, whether its my first choice or not i havnt decided.

[.Enigma.]

All sets are 5 reps and weights are in pounds

Squats

145
185
220
260
300x3
225x8



Bench

115
145
175
205
240x3
180x8



Rows

95
120
140
165
190
145


Weighted dips 3x5-8

Bicep curls 3x8
tricep pushdowns 3x8

Overall workout: 9/10 Pretty solid workout today, i hit all my reps. The squats were more difficult than i expected though

[xHoward]

Holy hell those lifts are strong!

Bench is getting ridiculous.

[VTRunner]

Good job getting the 300X3 on squats. That great man.

[.Enigma.]

Holy hell those lifts are strong!

Bench is getting ridiculous.

Good job getting the 300X3 on squats. That great man.

Thanks for the compliments


If i hit 240x5 on bench on monday ill break my old PR of 240x4 from back in june. If i hit 300x5 on monday ill tie my old PR from back in june.

Big day on monday



Also, i forgot to comment about this in my original update, but i tried something a little new on bench. I really focused on using my lats alot to try and be more explosive. I could definitely feel the weight go up faster and easier so ill have to keep practicing it

[GSparky]

Subbed, strong bench man

[hedden93]

Hey good job man. Your deadlift is really impressive as well as your other lifts.

Keep up the good work man.

[.Enigma.]

All sets are 5 reps and weights are in pounds

Squats

145
185
220
260
300x5


Bench

115
145
175
205
240x5



Rows

95
120
140
165
190x5



Hyperextensions 2x8
Weighted sit-ups 4x8-10

Overall workout: 8/10 Solid workout today, i hit all my reps (barely). Squats were fairly easy, bench and rows were tough though.


New PR on bench though

[VTRunner]

Nice bench! You'll be hitting the 1.5X your bodyweight mark in no-time

[.Enigma.]

Nice bench! You'll be hitting the 1.5X your bodyweight mark in no-time

Thanks, i think ill need like 290 to get it at my current weight.

According to the calcuator in my spread sheet thats equal to 260x5, which im set to lift in week 12. Although im pretty sure im going to stall before that

[xHoward]

Rows are getting strong! How do you like them underhand?

[.Enigma.]

Rows are getting strong! How do you like them underhand?

I can definelty feel them working my lats alot more. I think im going to stick with them

[.Enigma.]

Off day today.

Ive got a little DOMS, mostly in my abs and adductors

[.Enigma.]

My foam roller came in today

It hurt like hell using it, especially along the IT band. But now my legs feel so good, i dont even know how to describe it. Its definitely worth the pain


Heading to the gym in a couple hours, time for some deadlifts

[.Enigma.]

[QUOTE=.Enigma.;435358411]

All sets are 5 reps and weights are in pounds

Squats

135
185
225
225



Incline Bench

45 pound DBs x5
60x5
70x5
90x6 PR
I felt like going for a extra rep


Deadlifts

135
225
275
315
370x5 PR

Overall workout: 10/10 Great PRs on incline DB bench and deadlift.

Just finished up with a little foam rolling. Well have to see how that effects my recovery, granted im not very good at it yet though