Sup brahs just got back into lifting after a long time off, so I started icf 5x5 on 7-21-14 and am pleased with the weight progress I've made...but I've ran into a wall. I have been having to use the back of my bench as somewhat of a squat rack. Its not that stable and am worried if I continue it will eventually snap. (the two posts of the bench). Can 't afford gym membership due to financial situations. Also I only have weights that go up to around 240-250. Since my lifts are improved..still weak, can I go onto a 4 day split or push pull? My main focus isn't strength but just to get bigger (hypertrophy)
starting current
7/21 - 9/8
squat : 80 - squat : 175
bench : 75 - bench : 125
deadlift : 135 - deadlift :220
ohp : 60 - ohp : 95-100 (stalled once)
row : 75 - row : 105
cgbp : 65 - cgbp : 105
curl : 55 - curl : 75
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09-09-2014, 12:00 PM #1Registered User
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Sould I stay on ICF 5x5? (progress)
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09-09-2014, 03:21 PM #2Registered User
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anyone??
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09-09-2014, 03:40 PM #3
I wouldn't risk snapping the thing. If you're not interested in strength, move to push pull legs until you can get to a gym.
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09-09-2014, 06:56 PM #4Registered User
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can i still make good gains? I know its not the best route at my stage since I have beginner lifts. alot of people think if you dont have a 2/3/4 than you'll just be spinning wheels on splitsOriginally Posted by moeman7
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09-10-2014, 10:43 AM #5Registered User
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bump
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09-10-2014, 11:49 AM #6
If ur making progress why change. Keep at it size will come with the strength
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09-10-2014, 12:35 PM #7Registered User
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not so much progress muscle wise though. and because I'm not sure how much more weight the back of my bench can handle.Originally Posted by andriy81
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09-10-2014, 12:37 PM #8Registered User
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And I only have around 250lbs total of weights.
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09-10-2014, 02:30 PM #9Registered User
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are your lifts stated in kg or lbs btw?
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09-10-2014, 02:50 PM #10Banned
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Stay on icf until you stop making progress or until you get bored of it
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09-10-2014, 03:13 PM #11Registered User
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lbs :/
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09-10-2014, 03:14 PM #12Registered User
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getting bored already tbh. i'd like to stay on it but due to my equipment and not having an actual squat rack i cant really continue to increase my weight.Originally Posted by susaree
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09-10-2014, 04:16 PM #13Registered User
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i guess i'll do todays B workout but no squats. dont want to risk ruining my bench for the sake of a few extra lbs on squats.
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