beastmodes JasonDB 5x5 journal

[iBeastMode207]

So I have been on this routine for about 4 weeks now after completing Kris Gethins absolutely terrible 12 week program. Hadn't really lifted much before, off and on for a couple months at a time and what not. Currently cutting down to 185-190 pounds so I just switched over to doing the 3x5 and 2x8 set schemes for the program yesterday. Next workout is tomorrow so for now I'll just post my 1RM for the big 3..

Squat- 295
Deadlift- 315
Bench- 215

Also, cutting at 2400 calories, 180g protein, 85g fat, 200g carbs while doing IF which I started 1 week ago. Next week I begin my first EC stack as well.

[caderaderbs]

So I have been on this routine for about 4 weeks now after completing Kris Gethins absolutely terrible 12 week program. Hadn't really lifted much before, off and on for a couple months at a time and what not. Currently cutting down to 185-190 pounds so I just switched over to doing the 3x5 and 2x8 set schemes for the program yesterday. Next workout is tomorrow so for now I'll just post my 1RM for the big 3..

Squat- 295
Deadlift- 315
Bench- 215

Also, cutting at 2400 calories, 180g protein, 85g fat, 200g carbs while doing IF which I started 1 week ago. Next week I begin my first EC stack as well.

Heck yeh bro, subbed for future gainzzz.
Btw what's a EC stack?

[iBeastMode207]

Heck yeh bro, subbed for future gainzzz.
Btw what's a EC stack?

Ephedrine and caffeine tablets, for burning fat and supposed to preserve muscle during a cut. I'm still researching it but i will probably begin next monday.

[iBeastMode207]

Had a solid workout til the end when i was held up for 15 minutes waiting to do skullcrushers which i had put as my last lift because the gym was unusually crowded.

Squats 3x5 @ 255- i altered my stance a bit with toes pointed slightly out, seemed to be more effective for me.

Benchpress 3x5 @ 195- I used my two warmup sets to fix my form which admittedly was pretty bad. Spent yesterday watching videos to correct it. Working sets went much better and i feel a much better pump in my chest because of it.

Barbell rows 3x5 @ 155- i do not do these parallel to the floor like some people do i more follow the form in jasons video, really feeling it in my lats today.

Shrugs 3x5 @ 240- my traps are on fire, great form great lift.

Barbell curl 2x8 @ 100

Hyperextensions 2x10 @ 45 plate

Skullcrushers- substituted rope pulldowns because all the bars were occupied and got sick of waiting after 15 minutes.

Well, time to get my micros and 30% of my protein in via blender!

[caderaderbs]

Had a solid workout til the end when i was held up for 15 minutes waiting to do skullcrushers which i had put as my last lift because the gym was unusually crowded.

Squats 3x5 @ 255- i altered my stance a bit with toes pointed slightly out, seemed to be more effective for me.

Benchpress 3x5 @ 195- I used my two warmup sets to fix my form which admittedly was pretty bad. Spent yesterday watching videos to correct it. Working sets went much better and i feel a much better pump in my chest because of it.

Barbell rows 3x5 @ 155- i do not do these parallel to the floor like some people do i more follow the form in jasons video, really feeling it in my lats today.

Shrugs 3x5 @ 240- my traps are on fire, great form great lift.

Barbell curl 2x8 @ 100

Hyperextensions 2x10 @ 45 plate

Skullcrushers- substituted rope pulldowns because all the bars were occupied and got sick of waiting after 15 minutes.

Well, time to get my micros and 30% of my protein in via blender!

Nice work Bro!

I'm right around your lifts but on the normal version. We should have a race to 225 on bench and 300 on squat, nothing intense just friendly motivation!

Anyway glad to see you had a good workout!

[iBeastMode207]

Nice work Bro!

I'm right around your lifts but on the normal version. We should have a race to 225 on bench and 300 on squat, nothing intense just friendly motivation!

Anyway glad to see you had a good workout!

I'm down, you will probably beat me on bench I still have wrist pain when doing it from a previous injury but I'll give ya a run for your money on squats

[caderaderbs]

I'm down, you will probably beat me on bench I still have wrist pain when doing it from a previous injury but I'll give ya a run for your money on squats

Sounds good to me! I'm 15 pounds behind you on squat and 5 behind you in bench and have to do a 5x5 with a week off coming up...But I get to eat like a monster so should be good!

Maybe the squat race should go to 315 for the vanity of 3 plates! (and to give me longer to catch up!)

[iBeastMode207]

Sounds good to me! I'm 15 pounds behind you on squat and 5 behind you in bench and have to do a 5x5 with a week off coming up...But I get to eat like a monster so should be good!

Maybe the squat race should go to 315 for the vanity of 3 plates! (and to give me longer to catch up!)

haha that's fine, i'm at a bit of a disadvantage because I'm cutting but I won't use it as an excuse

[iBeastMode207]

Sorry updating it so late, usually pretty busy on the weekends. Anyways here's last Fridays workout notes:

Squat- 255- Second set I only could manage 4 reps, form was fine I will blame it on either my awful nights sleep or not taking a long enough break after the first set. I usually take 2-2.5 minutes but I guess as the weight goes up so should my rest times in between sets. Took a 3.5 minute rest then did a full 3rd set.

Deadlift- 265

Standing Press- 140- Worked on doing nice slow controlled reps down to the chest, pausing, then back up. Felt it much more.

Barbell Row -10%- 140

CGBP- 155

Barbell Curl- 105

Cable Crunches

Besides that 1 set of squats everything went nicely, I know it was the rest time because before dropping to 75% of 1 RM for this program I was doing 5x5 of 265.

Here's two songs that are usually on repeat on my ipod for the squats and deadlifts as I feel they give me a little edge to grind through each rep :

[iBeastMode207]

Today I begin a 40 hour straight work shift so would not have been able to go to the gym, had to go this morning before work so had to rush a bit. To make up for this I supersetted a few lifts. Also today is the first day of my EC stack, and was also my first time training in a fasted state. Took 2 primatene and 1 caffeine tablets 30 minutes prior to workout. By the time I had finished warm up sets for squats I had tons of energy and absolutely killed the workout. I will be keeping with just 1 dosage of the stack for the first 4 days then upping to two so let the good times roll.

Superset:
Squat- 260- Absolutely killed it. The energy boost felt great during the working sets.

Ab Crunches

Superset:
Bench press-200-

Hyperextensions 2x10x45 plate. Think next A workout I will switch to goodmornings, gotta look up the form for them first.

Superset:
Barbell Rows- 160

Skullcrushers- 85- Felt light but I had to adjust to go back behind my head today instead of just touching the bar to my head like I had always thought was how to do it. Wanted to get the form down today.

Superset:
Shrugs: 245- Almost lost my grip on the last rep but managed to hold on, might look into straps or chalk soon.

Barbell Curls:110- Felt a good pump today, hard to fully supinate my right hand because of a previous wrist injury but I'm managing so far. Might keep these at 3x8 next time instead of 2x8 like the cutting version suggests as I feel biceps are my weakest area.


Even with the supersetting I felt great throughout the workout, will probably be sore later but better than having to wait until wednesday and throwing my schedule off track. Until next time I'll just be checking how my body reacts to the EC stack, so far definitely a fan.


Edit: Forgot to mention, Mondays are my weigh in days. Last monday it was 203.6 this week 203.2. Had been losing exactly a pound the previous 4 weeks, kept with the same calories. Not sure why it was only .4 this week, same timing same scale and everything, hopefully it will work itself back out by next monday.

[JoeHate]

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[iBeastMode207]

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Thanks for following along... here's yesterdays notes.

Stepped it up to 1 dose EC stack in the AM, and 1 half hour before workout...

Squat- 260

Deadlift- 280, I know you should be progressing 5 pounds, and that on a cut you only progress every other workout but you know what, I felt like doing 280. The only reason I was at 265 last workout was because of my grip strength. 280 was difficult on the last rep felt myself losing my grip, going to get something other than chalk to improve this as chalks not allowed at my gym.

Standing Press- 140, Decided not to move up until next workout as I'm supposed to do for the cutting version as this is the lift I can feel myself getting closest to failing on. Next workout I will go up to 145

Barbell Rows -10%-150, Easy as pie. Woke up this morning feeling it though.

CGBP- 155, Tris are feeling it today, also I am noticing they are starting to pop out alot more, love it.

Barbell Curl- 110, Decided to stick with 2x8 instead of 3x8 but I might add a 3rd set of low weight high reps after my 2 working sets next time. Not sure yet.

So far I'm loving how my workouts feel with the EC stack. Fully focused, high energy, no crash later in the day. Also today I moved foam rolling to before the workout instead of using a bike like an idiot. Used the foam rolling and warmup sets as my form of stretching as Jason recommends, lesson learned: When in doubt, follow Jason.

[caderaderbs]

Thanks for following along... here's yesterdays notes.

Stepped it up to 1 dose EC stack in the AM, and 1 half hour before workout...

Squat- 260

Deadlift- 280, I know you should be progressing 5 pounds, and that on a cut you only progress every other workout but you know what, I felt like doing 280. The only reason I was at 265 last workout was because of my grip strength. 280 was difficult on the last rep felt myself losing my grip, going to get something other than chalk to improve this as chalks not allowed at my gym.

Standing Press- 140, Decided not to move up until next workout as I'm supposed to do for the cutting version as this is the lift I can feel myself getting closest to failing on. Next workout I will go up to 145

Barbell Rows -10%-150, Easy as pie. Woke up this morning feeling it though.

CGBP- 155, Tris are feeling it today, also I am noticing they are starting to pop out alot more, love it.

Barbell Curl- 110, Decided to stick with 2x8 instead of 3x8 but I might add a 3rd set of low weight high reps after my 2 working sets next time. Not sure yet.

So far I'm loving how my workouts feel with the EC stack. Fully focused, high energy, no crash later in the day. Also today I moved foam rolling to before the workout instead of using a bike like an idiot. Used the foam rolling and warmup sets as my form of stretching as Jason recommends, lesson learned: When in doubt, follow Jason.

Nice work, that's a great workout bro! As far as following Jason's advice...this is his workout program! lol