** My journey to becoming big as the ocean, strong as an ox and cut like diamonds**

[bmuhlen]

06DEC12

5X5
SQUAT: 135, 215, 245, 280

Only 4 sets of squat? And why did you start out so light?

Nice DL; 405 looked easy but 415 looked rough... Way to man it out.-- using straps on deadlift huh?

Congrats.

[burlyman619]

Only 4 sets of squat? And why did you start out so light?

Nice DL; 405 looked easy but 415 looked rough... Way to man it out.-- using straps on deadlift huh?

Congrats.

Thanks man!


I did all my lifts without straps and decided to give a shot at some PRs with them. I am strengthening my bitch grip. I think I could have gotten them without, but didnt try.



I did 4 sets today because thats what the program calls for. I do deviate from it time to time, but overall try to stick to it

[HoneyBadger300]

Only 4 sets of squat? And why did you start out so light?

Nice DL; 405 looked easy but 415 looked rough... Way to man it out.-- using straps on deadlift huh?

Congrats.

He started so light because he's doing ramped up sets. 5 reps at each warmup weight.

Nice deads! Way to fight for that 415 while staying safe and not sacrificing form. Props.

[bmuhlen]

Yeah I have been trying to wean myself off straps myself. Been getting 2-3 reps of my 5 rep set without them.

[burlyman619]

He started so light because he's doing ramped up sets. 5 reps at each warmup weight.

Nice deads! Way to fight for that 415 while staying safe and not sacrificing form. Props.

Thanks bro! Form is VERY important to me. Ive been injured im the past trying to be a fuking he-man with shit form. never again.


Yeah Brad I missed that part. I start out light because you ramp up the weights to a final, heavy weight for 5 reps. My understanding is other 5x5 programs is that you use the same weight for all 5 sets...?

Yeah I have been trying to wean myself off straps myself. Been getting 2-3 reps of my 5 rep set without them.

I started famers walks last week. I plan on implementing DL holds and farmers walks on my last workout of the week, which gives me plenty of time to recover. Last time my forearms were sore for 3 days lol

[bmuhlen]

Yeah Brad I missed that part. I start out light because you ramp up the weights to a final, heavy weight for 5 reps. My understanding is other 5x5 programs is that you use the same weight for all 5 sets...?

Yeah, every 5x5 I have seen keeps the weights the same except for the warmup sets. The warm ups don't count as part of the 5x5 worksets.

Example:
Squat
(Wu)135x5 / (wu)185x5 / (1) 225x5 / (2) 225x5 / (3) 225x5 / (4) 225x5 / (5) 225x5

[E_P_C]

straps of peace

[burlyman619]

straps of peace

fuk you guys lol. Im working on it!

[bmuhlen]

fuk you guys lol. Im working on it!

I remember my first beer...

BRB when older than 21...

[MTCS]

06DEC12

5X5


SQUAT: 135, 215, 245, 280
DEADLIFT: 225, 275, 335, 365, 405X1, 415X1
MILITARY: 95, 120, 135, 145, 125X8




NOTES: I not only smashed a goal on 2nd day of vacation, I exceeded it! Im on cloud nine. feels fuking awesome! All my dead lifts with the exceptions of my maxs were unstrapped under/over. Those farmers walks last week really seemed to help with my grip.


Thats all to report for the day.
















Your workout, works out for a better life - Greg Plitt

Dude, I thought you said we were at about the same weights! I am no where near 415 for Deads. 2 more weeks and I will only be at 325. Good job bro!

[MTCS]

fuk you guys lol. Im working on it!

Bro, when my lifts get that high, I might be using straps too!

[burlyman619]

LUNCH: Shredded rotisserie chicken, red potatos and mixed viggies.

[bmuhlen]

LUNCH: Shredded rotisserie chicken, red potatos and mixed viggies.

Looks dilecious. I'm jealous. I have left over whole wheat velveta mac'n'cheese :/

[E_P_C]

LUNCH: Shredded rotisserie chicken, red potatos and mixed viggies.

looks really good

[burlyman619]

Looks dilecious. I'm jealous. I have left over whole wheat velveta mac'n'cheese :/

Dude, I am going to post this as sober as possible. dont eever potst your fuking families poverty mac and cheese dinner on these forums ever the fuk again bro, and by bro i mean never my bro

looks really good

shit went hard in the paint

07DEC12


5x5



NOTES Rest day. Back=sore.

[burlyman619]

08DEC12


5x5


SQUAT: 135, 185, 225, 245, 280, 290x3, 260x8
BENCH:135, 155, 185, 205, 220, 225X3, 210X8
ROW: 135, 185, 215, 225, 235, 240X3, 215X8
FARMER'S WALK: 90LBX60FT, 90LBX60FT, 105LBX60FT, 105LBX60FT



NOTES: The bolded Row numbers are strapped. I COULD NOT hold on. I got like 1 rep and had to go strapped. FML. I think there will be more farmers walks and deadlift holds next week. Def need to work on this bitch grip. I am noticing an increase in size. I put some pants on today, that I had bought 2 months ago and they are tight as fuk on my quads. A lot of my shirts fit really tight, as well. And.... my ab definition is going away. Whateves.


#3 weeks tobacco free. My appetite is CRAZY.

[yowhattapfatso]

You go to 24hr right? Where did you do your farmer walks?

Dude, I am going to post this as sober as possible. dont eever potst your fuking families poverty mac and cheese dinner on these forums ever the fuk again bro, and by bro i mean never my bro

lol'd
i love mac & cheese and advise against this

[HighFivan]

I use straps, fuddddgggee lol.

you got the system down right man. Its always great to try and work on the grip strength by doing as many raw sets as you can, however if forearm strength (or lack there of) is going to inhibit your lift, suck up the ego and strap up!

I want a big back first!

solid lifts

[burlyman619]

You go to 24hr right? Where did you do your farmer walks?



lol'd
i love mac & cheese and advise against this

My usual gym is 24 hour fatness, yes. But I am not going there now because I am not in California. Ive been going to this LA Fitness and Golds near where I am staying and just paying for a day pass. I just grab the dumbbells and walk where along the dumbbell rack is, behind all the benches. If You walk with the heavy ones most ppl move out of your way lulz

I use straps, fuddddgggee lol.

you got the system down right man. Its always great to try and work on the grip strength by doing as many raw sets as you can, however if forearm strength (or lack there of) is going to inhibit your lift, suck up the ego and strap up!

I want a big back first!

solid lifts

Totally agree with you, but Ive been dancing with the idea of a power lifting meet once my numbers become more competitive. So grip strength is crucial if I want to do a meet.

[TheReverend]

Time to update your sig goals bro

[MTCS]

08DEC12


5x5


SQUAT: 135, 185, 225, 245, 280, 290x3, 260x8
BENCH:135, 155, 185, 205, 220, 225X3, 210X8
ROW: 135, 185, 215, 225, 235, 240X3, 215X8
FARMER'S WALK: 90LBX60FT, 90LBX60FT, 105LBX60FT, 105LBX60FT



NOTES: The bolded Row numbers are strapped. I COULD NOT hold on. I got like 1 rep and had to go strapped. FML. I think there will be more farmers walks and deadlift holds next week. Def need to work on this bitch grip. I am noticing an increase in size. I put some pants on today, that I had bought 2 months ago and they are tight as fuk on my quads. A lot of my shirts fit really tight, as well. And.... my ab definition is going away. Whateves.


#3 weeks tobacco free. My appetite is CRAZY.

Bro, good job on the lifts! You are definitely making great progress! Also, 3 weeks tobacco free is awesome as fuk! Stay motivated and keep off the tobacco! Stay motivated and tobacco free! BTW, I tried sludge today with bananas and it was awesome!

[burlyman619]

09&10DEC12


NOTES: Rest day. Going-away parties, getting yuckie with the boys , Chicago sytle pizzas/hotdogs, packing for my move, ect ect ect .
My internal organs hate me.

[MTCS]

09&10DEC12


NOTES: Rest day. Going-away parties, getting yuckie with the boys , Chicago sytle pizzas/hotdogs, packing for my move, ect ect ect

Just call today a bulking day! Find your workouts as you travel west! Don't lose all your progress!

[bmuhlen]

09&10DEC12


NOTES: Rest day. Going-away parties, getting yuckie with the boys , Chicago sytle pizzas/hotdogs, packing for my move, ect ect ect .
My internal organs hate me.

I guess we just skip Mondays in the Navy.

Party hard and stay safe. See you on the coast brah

[burlyman619]

11DEC12

5x5


SQUAT: 135, 185, 225, 275, 290
BENCH: 135, 185, 195, 205, 225
ROW: 135, 185, 205, 225, 240



NOTES: I walked into the gym to find the only squat rack in the poverty gym taken by this HUGE older Asian man. I asked to work in and he said " As long as youre not lifting any pussy weight" From then on my motivation went from 5/10 to 10/10. Bull****ted with the guy and provided a lot of great advice and wisdom. /csb. Last day in Chicago. I am going to do as much damage control to my diet as possible while on the road.





The energy of this video .... the look on his face when he completes the lift......HHHHNNNNNGGGGGG

[burlyman619]

Time to update your sig goals bro

Will do brah

Bro, good job on the lifts! You are definitely making great progress! Also, 3 weeks tobacco free is awesome as fuk! Stay motivated and keep off the tobacco! Stay motivated and tobacco free! BTW, I tried sludge today with bananas and it was awesome!

Sometimes I forget that I even quit. Like I can go days without even thinking about it. I do feel a lot better without chewing.

Just call today a bulking day! Find your workouts as you travel west! Don't lose all your progress!

I do try to keep up my protein and water when derailing. I do not plan on missing a workout . I cant do a drive that long without any type of physical exercise.

I guess we just skip Mondays in the Navy.

Party hard and stay safe. See you on the coast brah

I workout Tues, Thurs and Sat. So I do take off Sun/Mon....Bless your little Grunt heart .

[bmuhlen]

I workout Tues, Thurs and Sat. So I do take off Sun/Mon....Bless your little Grunt heart .

Don't look at me in that tone of voice. I have been living thr POG life like you since I returned CONUS. Hahaha skatin

[E_P_C]

your squat numbers are blowing the **** up

[burlyman619]

Don't look at me in that tone of voice. I have been living thr POG life like you since I returned CONUS. Hahaha skatin

Lol. Ive been skating since AUG.

your squat numbers are blowing the **** up

Thanks man. Ive been eating a lot.

[burlyman619]

12DEC12 (<---omgz)


Notes: Rest day. 12.5 fuking hours of driving and I feel like ****. I made it to Eastern Oklahomo. I ate MAYBE 1500 calories today.

I looked in the mirror right out of the shower, and I am not really happy with what I see. I see bloat, some fat gain, and I am loosing my leanness. I am scared to weigh myself. My numbers are improving rapidly, but I dont want to sacrifice that for a large amount of fat gain. I give this IF craze a shot and just eat at maintenance of slightly below. It seems super convenient. Ill do more research on this tomorrow.