Go Big or Go Home

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 12:43 PM

Ok, I'm starting another journal, hopefully I'll keep this one updated. Basically I'm more of a powerlifter then a bodybuilder, but I'm somehwere in between. My current workouts are based loosely on Madcow's Intermediate 5x5, with some set and rep changes based on works for me, total body 3 times a week focusing on the Big 3 lifts. I'm eating around 2200 cal's w/ 220 grams of protein a day, trying to shed some excess fat.

Here's last night's workout.

Bench pyramid 5x5 with the top set 295x5(New PR)
Squat pyramid 5x5 with top set 305x4 <--still working on rehabbing my back(minor inj) so the progress is slow
Rows pyramid 5x5 with top set 195x5

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 01:45 PM

some token comments

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 01:46 PM

seriously though is 295x59 some sort of world record?

bodyhard · 07-23-2008, 01:48 PM

295lbs 59 times???

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 01:50 PM

fixed the typo... not sayin I couldn't but ...lmao

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:05 PM

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fixed the typo... not sayin I couldn't but ...lmao

I knew what you did there but can't resist being a smartass.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:13 PM

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I knew what you did there but can't resist being a smartass.

I figured even you were smart enough to catch that, but just in case...

Thanks for the token comments btw...

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:14 PM

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I figured even you were smart enough to catch that, but just in case...

Thanks for the token comments btw...

Its cool I like to check out what other people do so I can steal stuff from them

Can Roxie shut this down cause we are chatting? LOL

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:19 PM

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Its cool I like to check out what other people do so I can steal stuff from them

Can Roxie shut this down cause we are chatting? LOL

Prolly....but secretly she likes me so she won't shut this down.

Nothing to steal here, nothing of mine is original.....lol

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:21 PM

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Prolly....but secretly she likes me so she won't shut this down.

Nothing to steal here, nothing of mine is original.....lol

how does your 5x5 work with pyramiding?

erinlee01 · 07-23-2008, 02:24 PM

I never pay attention to the sigs or I'd be in here sooner! Sub'd!

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:27 PM

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how does your 5x5 work with pyramiding?

I'll give you an example:

Fri-
Bench
135x8
225x3
255x3
275x3
305x3
225x11

Mon-
Bench-
135x8
225x5
245x5
265x5
295x5
225x10

on the last set I go for as many reps as possible. When I did the original version Madcow I plateau'd at 280x5 and I couldn't get 285x5. Since I've started going heavier with lower reps on Friday's I've hit every set/rep on Monday's. Next week's the real test, 300x5. Every week the 2nd to last set increases by 5lbs if I got all the reps the previous week.

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:31 PM

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I'll give you an example:

Fri-
Bench
135x8
225x3
255x3
275x3
305x3
225x11

Mon-
Bench-
135x8
225x5
245x5
265x5
295x5
225x10

on the last set I go for as many reps as possible. When I did the original version Madcow I plateau'd at 280x5 and I couldn't get 285x5. Since I've started going heavier with lower reps on Friday's I've hit every set/rep on Monday's. Next week's the real test, 300x5. Every week the 2nd to last set increases by 5lbs if I got all the reps the previous week.

I see that is interesting. I may try something like this. My chiropractor won't let me squat though

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:33 PM

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I see that is interesting. I may try something like this. My chiropractor won't let me squat though

That sucks. My back was jacked up for a few weeks so I stopped DL'g completely and squatted LIGHT. Now I've upped the weight a little and it still feels good. I used to never squat or DL but now I'd go nuts if I couldn't.

erinlee01 · 07-23-2008, 02:35 PM

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That sucks. My back was jacked up for a few weeks so I stopped DL'g completely and squatted LIGHT. Now I've upped the weight a little and it still feels good. I used to never squat or DL but now I'd go nuts if I couldn't.

Squats are not my friend lately. For the last 2 weeks my legs have been wicked sore (yes, I said wicked - I lived in New England too long) for 4 - 5 days. They aren't too sore this week so far, but sore enough.

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:35 PM

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That sucks. My back was jacked up for a few weeks so I stopped DL'g completely and squatted LIGHT. Now I've upped the weight a little and it still feels good. I used to never squat or DL but now I'd go nuts if I couldn't.

I do lighter deads but unfortunately squats are out.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:37 PM

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Squats are not my friend lately. For the last 2 weeks my legs have been wicked sore (yes, I said wicked - I lived in New England too long) for 4 - 5 days. They aren't too sore this week so far, but sore enough.

Wifey is definately feeling the pain of squats...so much so that it's affecting happy time.

Where is NE? I lived in Sudbuy Mass for about 2 years as a kid.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:38 PM

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I do lighter deads but unfortunately squats are out.

That's wierd that you can do deads but not squats??

on a side note, I wish I could my back to grow like that...(no homo)

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:38 PM

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Wifey is definately feeling the pain of squats...so much so that it's affecting happy time.

Where is NE? I lived in Sudbuy Mass for about 2 years as a kid.

I would ban her from squats then!!

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:39 PM

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That's wierd that you can do deads but not squats??

on a side note, I wish I could my back to grow like that...(no homo)

I have the opposite problem I can't ever get bigger in the chest. My back responds well though. Thanks though.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:39 PM

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I would ban her from squats then!!

it doesn't stop her, just limits positions and such...but if it gets worse then it's off to the leg press for her

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:40 PM

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I have the opposite problem I can't ever get bigger in the chest. My back responds well though. Thanks though.

My chest and shoulders grow like crazy, so much that getting shirts/suit coats to fit is a pain in the ass. But my back gets stronger, but doesn't seem to get wider. But my bent rows are pretty weak compared to my other lifts as well.

erinlee01 · 07-23-2008, 02:41 PM

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Wifey is definately feeling the pain of squats...so much so that it's affecting happy time.

Where is NE? I lived in Sudbuy Mass for about 2 years as a kid.

Quincy, MA for like 3 year. Greater Hartford area for 3 - 4.

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:43 PM

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My chest and shoulders grow like crazy, so much that getting shirts/suit coats to fit is a pain in the ass. But my back gets stronger, but doesn't seem to get wider. But my bent rows are pretty weak compared to my other lifts as well.

Do you do Chins/pullups? Those are the key in my opinion. I have same problem my shoulders are too wide. I thought it was cool at first not being able to buy off the rack, now it is just a pain.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:43 PM

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Quincy, MA for like 3 year. Greater Hartford area for 3 - 4.

Quincy sounds familar, where is that in relation to Boston?

erinlee01 · 07-23-2008, 02:44 PM

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Quincy sounds familar, where is that in relation to Boston?

About 8 miles south of Boston.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:44 PM

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Do you do Chins/pullups? Those are the key in my opinion. I have same problem my shoulders are too wide. I thought it was cool at first not being able to buy off the rack, now it is just a pain.

I do wide grip pullups. But it's a slow process. Last week it was 7/6/5/4/3 with just bodyweight. being a fat ass doesn't help the PU's.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:46 PM

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About 8 miles south of Boston.

cool. small world

daddybeast · 07-23-2008, 02:47 PM

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I do wide grip pullups. But it's a slow process. Last week it was 7/6/5/4/3 with just bodyweight. being a fat ass doesn't help the PU's.

I have the same problem. I was up to about 12 on my first set last time I had them in the rotation. Being a fat ass makes it unecessary to have those plates hanging off of you.

tryn2getstrong · 07-23-2008, 02:54 PM

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I have the same problem. I was up to about 12 on my first set last time I had them in the rotation. Being a fat ass makes it unecessary to have those plates hanging off of you.

dude, I would love to get to 12, I have been going up 1 rep each week though. Maybe some day.