jshaw's Starting Strength log

[dk240t]

Good plan. Keep getting stronger, don't worry about getting "prove it" numbers.

[MakeGoBoom]

yeah man i'd hold off. even ego wise whta sounds better 290 or 315 you know?

[BabyOilBrah]

Final thoughts on Macenko

So I have had a change of heart about next week. I was going to use next week to test my new max after Macenko, but I decided it's just not worth it. I wasn't sure what I was going to attempt. I was originally planning on hitting 290 then going for 300. If I hadn't got sick, I'm fairly confident I would've got it too. While it would be nice to be able to claim I actually hit 290 or even 300, it's pretty meaningless. The goal right now is 315, so any max attempt prior to that just means I lost a week of potential progression. For now, I'm going to just jump right back into TM.

I did make some decent progress on Macenko. Before Macenko, my best was 235x5, which puts me at an estimated max of 274. My best set on Macenko was 230x8, which puts me at an estimated max of 291. If I hadn't got sick, I'm confident I would've hit 257.5x5 in 8A, which would've had me at an estimated max of 300. It was a fun program and it was a blast being a part of the Macenko gang bang thread, but I'm excited to take my progress and switch back to TM.

3 plates is much more satisfying than 300, trust me. Not a bad decision at all. You lifting on Saturday?

[jshaw5]

Thanks for the input guys. I was originally just referring to putting the bench max on hold, still planning on going for the 455 squat, but I'm leaning towards putting that on hold as well.

3 plates is much more satisfying than 300, trust me. Not a bad decision at all. You lifting on Saturday?

Yeah, I got 395x5 squats You want to come lift? I'll probably be going around 12-1pm.

[BabyOilBrah]

Thanks for the input guys. I was originally just referring to putting the bench max on hold, still planning on going for the 455 squat, but I'm leaning towards putting that on hold as well.


Yeah, I got 395x5 squats You want to come lift? I'll probably be going around 12-1pm.

I think I just might. I'm benching tomorrow, 230 repout. Your benches suck but I think we need to have another lifting day.

[jshaw5]

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I think I just might. I'm benching tomorrow, 230 repout. Your benches suck but I think we need to have another lifting day.

True on both accounts. The benches don't bother me as much though. I wish they were a bit higher, but I've solved the issue of them being too slippery. I got this stuff from my mom, it's called dycem. It's this small sheet of rubber like non-skid material they use at the nursing home, they put it on furniture so the old people don't slide off. It looks like a big fruit rollup. I have no problem staying tight with that stuff under my shoulder blades.

[BabyOilBrah]

True on both accounts. The benches don't bother me as much though. I wish they were a bit higher, but I've solved the issue of them being too slippery. I got this stuff from my mom, it's called dycem. It's this small sheet of rubber like non-skid material they use at the nursing home, they put it on furniture so the old people don't slide off. It looks like a big fruit rollup. I have no problem staying tight with that stuff under my shoulder blades.

Alright, do I have your cell? If not pm me and I'll get at you Saturday morning if it's a go. Definitely want to.

[KenshinH]

After looking into the issue a bit yesterday, I'm not sure I've been taking the right approach to putting them on. I would put them on right side out, fold the top half down, pull them up, then fold the top half back up. It's a pain in the ass, especially if I have any sweat going. My elbow sleeves, I couldn't even get them on that way, so I've always worn them inside out, since the cloth side slides up your arm with much less friction than the rubber side. When I was looking into it yesterday, I saw some people describe a different approach. You turn the sleeve inside out and put them on backwards (small opening first), get the small end to where it should be, then pull the large end up and over (see video below). I tried this out with my elbow sleeves, I was actually able to get them out with the rubber side in, the way they're supposed to be. I'll give this a shot with the knee sleeves tomorrow. Anyone else use this method?

I put my TK's on using the first approach you described. I remember hearing about the second approach but completely forgot about it. Will try that next time.

Final thoughts on Macenko

315 > 300, figuratively and literally

Thanks for the input guys. I was originally just referring to putting the bench max on hold, still planning on going for the 455 squat, but I'm leaning towards putting that on hold as well.

Yeah, I got 395x5 squats You want to come lift? I'll probably be going around 12-1pm.

O'rly?

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I think I just might. I'm benching tomorrow, 230 repout. Your benches suck but I think we need to have another lifting day.

When I first read this, I thought this was referring to Josh's numbers lol

True on both accounts. The benches don't bother me as much though. I wish they were a bit higher, but I've solved the issue of them being too slippery. I got this stuff from my mom, it's called dycem. It's this small sheet of rubber like non-skid material they use at the nursing home, they put it on furniture so the old people don't slide off. It looks like a big fruit rollup. I have no problem staying tight with that stuff under my shoulder blades.

Just last week, I put a band horizontally across the bench where my upper back/traps should be. Worked like a charm.

[jshaw5]

O'rly?

Yeah, I figure why not just keep progressing? I'm starting my cut on Monday, so I figured it would probably be best to make as much progress as I can before the cut slows me down. Hopefully by the time that happens if/when it does, I'll have progressed far enough that 455 will be an easy single

[MakeGoBoom]

Yeah, I figure why not just keep progressing? I'm starting my cut on Monday, so I figured it would probably be best to make as much progress as I can before the cut slows me down. Hopefully by the time that happens if/when it does, I'll have progressed far enough that 455 will be an easy single

One down, now just the asain

[jshaw5]

Texas Method Intensity Day

Barbell Squat:
45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
225 lb x 3 reps (+97 pts)
315 lb x 2 reps (+150 pts)
395 lb x 1 reps (+208 pts) vid
Squats sucked, first rep didn't feel right, so I racked it.

Sumo Deadlift:
135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
225 lb x 3 reps (+97 pts)
305 lb x 1 reps (+113 pts)
385 lb x 5 reps (+355 pts) vid
Sumos went well, probably because I wasn't trashed from squats. This ties my conventional PR. This was much easier than when I did it conventional though.

Alternate Hammer Dumbbell Curl:
30 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)
30 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)
30 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)

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

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown:
90 lb x 12 reps (+29 pts)
115 lb x 8 reps (+32 pts)
115 lb x 8 reps (+32 pts)
115 lb x 8 reps (+32 pts)

Lifted with BabyOilBrah today. After my squats/deadlifts, I threw in some accessories. It was a fun session.

[Juggernaut0]

Jshaw, was hopin 4 ur opinion.. I've been wanting to do BB Shrugs, but I'm debating whether to do em on VD or ID. I was leaning towards ID, so we'll see.

[Juggernaut0]

Awesome workout. Where was Mike's inspirational words to help u get ur 5 reps of 395?! LOL

[MakeGoBoom]

the 395 squat didn't look great but it didnt look like a total abortion either. mental miscue or what man?

gj on the pulls seemed like you were sucking wind pretty hard there at the end or is that just your normal breathing patern?

[Woody-5]

Nice work on the sumos
What was the deal on squats? Form issue or just not feeling it? Smart to rack instead of risking it

I hope you're holding BOB responsible for missing the 5 reps

[jshaw5]

Jshaw, was hopin 4 ur opinion.. I've been wanting to do BB Shrugs, but I'm debating whether to do em on VD or ID. I was leaning towards ID, so we'll see.

VD or ID works, just don't do it on RD. I would lean towards VD though, since you want to keep the volume low on ID.

Awesome workout. Where was Mike's inspirational words to help u get ur 5 reps of 395?! LOL

Haha it was over too quick for him to say anything.

the 395 squat didn't look great but it didnt look like a total abortion either. mental miscue or what man?

gj on the pulls seemed like you were sucking wind pretty hard there at the end or is that just your normal breathing patern?

Nice work on the sumos
What was the deal on squats? Form issue or just not feeling it? Smart to rack instead of risking it

I hope you're holding BOB responsible for missing the 5 reps

Thanks guys. The squats were just a breakdown in form and playing it safe. I think I just rushed a bit, didn't focus on bringing my elbows down, and it felt like I let the weight come way forward. I probably could've hit another 2-3 reps if I took a second to focus on my cues, but I just didn't like the way the first rep felt and I knew if I did more reps like the first one, I was gonna pay for it. I'll smash 395x5 next ID, I have no doubts.

[KenshinH]

VD or ID works, just don't do it on RD. I would lean towards VD though, since you want to keep the volume low on ID.


Haha it was over too quick for him to say anything.




Thanks guys. The squats were just a breakdown in form and playing it safe. I think I just rushed a bit, didn't focus on bringing my elbows down, and it felt like I let the weight come way forward. I probably could've hit another 2-3 reps if I took a second to focus on my cues, but I just didn't like the way the first rep felt and I knew if I did more reps like the first one, I was gonna pay for it. I'll smash 395x5 next ID, I have no doubts.

The 395 rep didn't look that bad on video, other than you had a bit of forward lean going up. But if it felt wrong, then it was smart to stop.

[BabyOilBrah]

It was my fault, I farted on his descent.

[12ccopeland]

It was my fault, I farted on his descent.

Farts always through me off on squats and deads.

[Bumpus]

Farts always through me off on squats and deads.

[jshaw5]

The 395 rep didn't look that bad on video, other than you had a bit of forward lean going up. But if it felt wrong, then it was smart to stop.

Thanks man.

It was my fault, I farted on his descent.

Farts always through me off on squats and deads.

Haha actually, another bodily function may have contributed to the form breakdown. I ALWAYS poop when I get to the gym. I knew Mike was gonna be there any minute, so I skipped the pwo dump. That must've threw me off a bit lol.

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LOL that's one of my fears sometimes while squatting. I've heard someone describe a form cue for squats as acting like you're trying to hold in a poop. There's a big difference between that and actually trying to hold in a poop while squatting lol.

[KenshinH]

Thanks man.




Haha actually, another bodily function may have contributed to the form breakdown. I ALWAYS poop when I get to the gym. I knew Mike was gonna be there any minute, so I skipped the pwo dump. That must've threw me off a bit lol.


LOL that's one of my fears sometimes while squatting. I've heard someone describe a form cue for squats as acting like you're trying to hold in a poop. There's a big difference between that and actually trying to hold in a poop while squatting lol.

#2 is part of my pre-workout ritual too, but I try to do it at home lol

[Balddude]

In on #teamPWOdumplifters

[MatTheCur]

#2 is part of my pre-workout ritual too, but I try to do it at home lol

This...

Sometimes though... Just sometimes holding farts in helps with my form...

[Bumpus]

LOL that's one of my fears sometimes while squatting. I've heard someone describe a form cue for squats as acting like you're trying to hold in a poop. There's a big difference between that and actually trying to hold in a poop while squatting lol.

I've had to exit the rack in a hurry once. Luckily it was back at school so I was the only one there to see me waddle across the gym.

[jshaw5]

Texas Method Volume Day

Barbell Squat:
45 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
205 lb x 3 reps (+85 pts)
275 lb x 2 reps (+114 pts)
340 lb x 5 reps (+262 pts)
340 lb x 5 reps (+262 pts)
340 lb x 5 reps (+262 pts)
340 lb x 5 reps (+262 pts)
340 lb x 5 reps (+262 pts)
Much better than last week. Not easy, but I don't feel absolutely destroyed. I think part of my failure this past ID is that I wasn't recovered enough. I did almost fail the last rep last set lol. Sunk it for probably the deepest squat rep I've ever hit, stalled a bit coming out of the hole, but was able to power through it.

Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP):
45 lb x 5 reps (+49 pts)
60 lb x 5 reps (+54 pts)
70 lb x 3 reps (+47 pts)
80 lb x 2 reps (+42 pts)
95 lb x 5 reps (+69 pts)
100 lb x 5 reps (+71 pts)
105 lb x 5 reps (+74 pts)
110 lb x 5 reps (+76 pts)
115 lb x 5 reps (+79 pts)
First time doing press since summer. Pretty easy, 2-3 minutes rest between sets. I think I'm going to start off ID at 135.

Chin-Up:
5 reps (+48 pts)
4 reps (+36 pts)
4 reps (+36 pts)
Did these after OHP sets 1,3,5

Barbell Curl:
45 lb x 25 reps (+18 pts)
Fukcing poundstones. Fukcing pump.

Turned on the camera to realize that my wife took the memory card out to get some pictures printed and never put it back, so no vids

[KenshinH]

Strong squatting bro! This should lead to a good ID this Friday

[The Shoeless Wonder]

fuuuuuuuuuuu!

[BabyOilBrah]

Ahhhh much better Josh. Solid stuff and nice to see you hitting some OHP today. Poundstones ftw. I do em at least once a week.

[Woody-5]

Sick volume day fella! Those squats are nuts