jshaw's Starting Strength log

[Juggernaut0]

Nice squatting yo.

The first Macenko workout called for 215? Pretty heavy for the first week. Interesting.

[jshaw5]

Nice squatting yo.

The first Macenko workout called for 215? Pretty heavy for the first week. Interesting.

Thanks man.

[BabyOilBrah]

Oooooooooooo "stomach problems" while squatting, that's trouble my friend.


Really solid benching, I recon you're gonna set a nice PR at the end of Macenko's. Even for not feeling it, the work got done and pretty heavy work too.

[jshaw5]

Oooooooooooo "stomach problems" while squatting, that's trouble my friend.


Really solid benching, I recon you're gonna set a nice PR at the end of Macenko's. Even for not feeling it, the work got done and pretty heavy work too.

Haha yeah, was not fun. I had to go as soon as I got to the gym, but I was pressed for time, so I was really trying to hold it until after my first work set so I could go between sets and take advantage of the 5 or so minutes that I just sit around anyway.

Thanks, that's the plan.

[Exane]

Sucks to hear you weren't feeling it bro! Still looks like a great workout though

[ddog171]

Quality workout even though you were under the weather.

[jshaw5]

Sucks to hear you weren't feeling it bro! Still looks like a great workout though

Quality workout even though you were under the weather.

Thanks guys.

[BabyOilBrah]

Quality workout even though you were under the weather.

Under the weather and having a turtle head poking out or the bubble guts are two different things lol.

[jshaw5]

under the weather and having a turtle head poking out or the bubble guts are two different things lol.

rofl

[jshaw5]

Got tired of only getting in two workouts a week the past couple weeks due to schedule conflicts, so I did a quick workout at home.

Ring Pull-Up:
6 reps (+60 pts)
6 reps (+60 pts)
6 reps (+60 pts)

Body Weight Ring Row:
6 reps (+15 pts)
6 reps (+15 pts)
6 reps (+15 pts)

Hammer Dumbbell Curl:
35 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)
35 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)
35 lb x 10 reps (+19 pts)

ss w/

Ab Wheel (kneeling):
10 reps (+18 pts)
10 reps (+18 pts)
10 reps (+18 pts)

[PeterGibbons316]

Under the weather and having a turtle head poking out or the bubble guts are two different things lol.

lol

Honestly, with the amount of caffeine in some of the Pre-WOs I take, I'm shocked I haven't dropped a deuce right smack in the middle of my power rack.

[BabyOilBrah]

Nice Josh, you should include some minor home workouts if you have the time. ^^^

lol

Honestly, with the amount of caffeine in some of the Pre-WOs I take, I'm shocked I haven't dropped a deuce right smack in the middle of my power rack.

I've literally had to sprint out of mine, up the basement stairs and to the bathroom while clinching my buttcheeks together to avoid a mess.

[jshaw5]

Texas Method Intensity Day

Barbell Squat:
45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
210 lb x 3 reps (+87 pts)
285 lb x 2 reps (+122 pts)
360 lb x 5 reps (+300 pts) PR vid
These went awesome. I was actually a little worried, thought the first couple reps felt really high, but the video says otherwise.


Macenko Bench Week 1B

Barbell Bench Press:
45 lb x 10 reps (+42 pts)
95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
165 lb x 8 reps (**** pts)
202.5 lb x 6 reps (+110 pts)
215 lb x 5 reps (+113 pts)
215 lb x 5 reps (+113 pts) vid
215 lb x 5 reps (+113 pts)
202.5 lb x 5 reps (+104 pts)
202.5 lb x 5 reps (+104 pts)
Felt pretty strong today, but I don't know how many more reps I had if there was an AMRAP set. Looking forward to that aspect of the program next week.


Barbell Deadlift
135 lb x 3 reps (+53 pts)
225 lb x 3 reps (+97 pts)
305 lb x 3 reps (+166 pts)
375 lb x 3 reps (+266 pts) vid
Had one or two left, thought about going for another, but decided to just stick with triples. First time using the spud belt, I used it for all my warmups. It's definitely less restrictive, but it tends to pinch sometimes. I think the trick is to wear it a little looser.

[Woody-5]

5 star ID right there! Strong work everywhere!
You killed that 5RM squat! Bench looked real smooth as did the deads. Kickass workout mate

[KenshinH]

Awesome intensity day bro! Strong everything ... 405 is a foregone conclusion on squats. Bench looked easy, and you definitely had two more on deads.

Interesting note about the Spud pinching your sides. I don't tighten all the way with it because I like to take a big breath in for stability.

[Juggernaut0]

5 star ID right there! Strong work everywhere!
You killed that 5RM squat! Bench looked real smooth as did the deads. Kickass workout mate

Completely agree with Woodman.

Great job across the board j!

[jshaw5]

5 star ID right there! Strong work everywhere!
You killed that 5RM squat! Bench looked real smooth as did the deads. Kickass workout mate

Thanks man. Part of me wants to just hit that 4 plate squat and change up my programming so I can focus more on deadlifts, but I'm just loving how my squat is shooting up these days, can't give that up.

Awesome intensity day bro! Strong everything ... 405 is a foregone conclusion on squats. Bench looked easy, and you definitely had two more on deads.

Interesting note about the Spud pinching your sides. I don't tighten all the way with it because I like to take a big breath in for stability.

Thanks Ken. The Spud wasn't pinching my sides, it was pinching me in the front. When you wear yours, do the two sides overlap in front, or is there a gap? I think I had it in just the wrong position where there was just the right amount of space between the two sides to pinch me.

Completely agree with Woodman.

Great job across the board j!

Thanks Juggz.

[KenshinH]

Thanks man. Part of me wants to just hit that 4 plate squat and change up my programming so I can focus more on deadlifts, but I'm just loving how my squat is shooting up these days, can't give that up.


Thanks Ken. The Spud wasn't pinching my sides, it was pinching me in the front. When you wear yours, do the two sides overlap in front, or is there a gap? I think I had it in just the wrong position where there was just the right amount of space between the two sides to pinch me.


Thanks Juggz.

I center the buckle and leave a small gap in front - probably about a finger's width.

[ddog171]

Awesome squat! Very impressed. So, you think TM has help shoot your squat numbers up?

[jshaw5]

I center the buckle and leave a small gap in front - probably about a finger's width.

If the buckle is centered, that would mean the gap is off to the side a bit right?

Awesome squat! Very impressed. So, you think TM has help shoot your squat numbers up?

Thanks man. Yeah I'm just loving my squat progress on TM. The fact that I'm eating a lot (too much) now helps too. I honestly think that there's no better program out there to progress on squats (aside from smolov).

[Woody-5]

Thanks man. Part of me wants to just hit that 4 plate squat and change up my programming so I can focus more on deadlifts, but I'm just loving how my squat is shooting up these days, can't give that up.

heck yeah, ride that squat wave! Those will help your deadlift plenty anyhow.

I want to run Hudson again in the spring, I know I can talk you into it then
Hudson gangbang part 2? hmmm.....

[jshaw5]

heck yeah, ride that squat wave! Those will help your deadlift plenty anyhow.

I want to run Hudson again in the spring, I know I can talk you into it then
Hudson gangbang part 2? hmmm.....

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for. I'd like to run Hudson at some point. We'll see where I am diet-wise. If I'm in the middle of a cut, I'll probably pass, but if not, I'm almost definitely in on that.

[Woody-5]

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for. I'd like to run Hudson at some point. We'll see where I am diet-wise. If I'm in the middle of a cut, I'll probably pass, but if not, I'm almost definitely in on that.

I hear you there- I want to wait until after I shed a few pounds

[KenshinH]

If the buckle is centered, that would mean the gap is off to the side a bit right?


Thanks man. Yeah I'm just loving my squat progress on TM. The fact that I'm eating a lot (too much) now helps too. I honestly think that there's no better program out there to progress on squats (aside from smolov).

You're right man. Dunno what I was thinking. I center the gap, not the buckle

All this TM talk makes me want to try it first instead of Smolov.

heck yeah, ride that squat wave! Those will help your deadlift plenty anyhow.

I want to run Hudson again in the spring, I know I can talk you into it then
Hudson gangbang part 2? hmmm.....

In for Hudson 2

[jshaw5]

Another quick home workout. Was putting stuff in the attic, which is where my rings are hanging. Also decided to try those high rep curls I see everywhere. I knew there was no way I was getting even close to 100 reps, probably not even close to 50. After 10 I though well this sucks. After 20 I said fukc that. I'm too weak, physically and mentally for that nonsense lol.

Ring Pull-Up:
6 reps (+61 pts)
6 reps (+61 pts)
6 reps (+61 pts)

Hanging Straight Leg Raise:
8 reps (+5 pts)
8 reps (+5 pts)
8 reps (+5 pts)

Barbell Curl:
45 lb x 20 reps (+17 pts)

[PeterGibbons316]

Best part about that squat? Pretty obvious it wasn't even a 5RM. You'll have no problems with 365 next week!



I might be in for another Hudson run, would be fun.

[HunterMC6]

nice PR on squats, and it looked easy for you man very impressive! Gotta get caught up on the Macenko thread.

[jshaw5]

Best part about that squat? Pretty obvious it wasn't even a 5RM. You'll have no problems with 365 next week!



I might be in for another Hudson run, would be fun.

Yeah I like that the last rep typically isn't a grind, but feels more like the rep before that grinder.

Yeah, I'd like to see how you do on it when you're not cutting.

nice PR on squats, and it looked easy for you man very impressive! Gotta get caught up on the Macenko thread.

Thanks man. That thread is hard to keep up with lol.

[jshaw5]

Was going to go to the gym early this morning, but I said fukc it last night and went at 10pm.

Texas Method Volume Day

Barbell Squat:
45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
110 lb x 5 reps (+55 pts)
175 lb x 3 reps (+69 pts)
240 lb x 2 reps (+90 pts)
315 lb x 5 reps (+222 pts) vid
315 lb x 5 reps (+222 pts)
315 lb x 5 reps (+222 pts)
315 lb x 5 reps (+222 pts)
315 lb x 5 reps (+222 pts)
My plan was to do 310 again since I only did 3x5 last week, but warmups were feeling incredibly light and I didn't feel like messing with all those little plates. Not too difficult, but definitely most challenging VD has been in a while. I'll probably stick at this weight for VD next week.


Macenko Bench Week 2A

Barbell Bench Press:
45 lb x 10 reps (+42 pts)
95 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
165 lb x 8 reps (**** pts)
202.5 lb x 6 reps (+110 pts)
215 lb x 5 reps (+113 pts)
230 lb x 4 reps (+114 pts)
230 lb x 4 reps (+114 pts) vid
230 lb x 4 reps (+114 pts)
215 lb x 7 reps (+125 pts) AMRAP vid
Everything up until the top sets felt easy. 230 was a bit tougher, the third set finished with a little bit of a grinder. I rested about 6-7 minutes before the AMRAP. I was having trouble maintaining tightness and my back was starting to cramp up (still tight this morning), but I managed to knock out 7 reps, with the last rep being a nice grinder. I said before hand that I would've been happy with 6, so I'm definitely happy with 7.


I think starting next week I'm going to split VD squats and bench into 2 separate days. All the Macenko volume is tough after 5x5 squats, plus these workouts are getting too damn long. I think I was in the gym for 1:45 last night, didn't even get a chance to do good mornings. I think I'll split it up as follows:

Monday - VD squats and GM's or RDL's
Tuesday - Macenko bench, pullups, and dips
Wednesday - Light squats and bis/tris or a home workout with the rings
Friday - ID squats, Macenko bench, deadlifts

[Juggernaut0]

Noice man.

Volume for 3 plates. Me wants!

I definitely agree with splitting the workouts up though. 5x5 squats and then Macenko benching is pretty taxing, not to mention way long like it was for you. lol