Link's Trying to Get Stronger Journal

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-17-2006, 11:24 AM

I am starting the intermediate 5x5 tomorrow, Thursday May 18. I know it is a weird day to start, but ball season is in full swing. So I will post here vital statistics such as weight used, my weight throughout the program and other things that I deem necessary. I am doing the intermediate because I am a big guy but according to my lifts and comparison with other guys... I am weak. Please post comments, concerns, well wishes as they will be much appreciated.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-18-2006, 06:24 AM

Day 1 in the books. The light weight that I started with in the intermediate 5x5 I thought was a little light. Boy was I wrong. Just wait until the weeks start to climb in number.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-18-2006, 10:39 AM

The Only Thing That Will Be My Undoing Is Diet. Does Anyone Have A Diet That Is Good?

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-19-2006, 06:51 AM

No soreness, good pump, feel great. I think this is going to work. Day 2 saturday.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-19-2006, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by MISSINGLINK

I am starting the intermediate 5x5 tomorrow, Thursday May 18. I know it is a weird day to start, but ball season is in full swing. So I will post here vital statistics such as weight used, my weight throughout the program and other things that I deem necessary. I am doing the intermediate because I am a big guy but according to my lifts and comparison with other guys... I am weak. Please post comments, concerns, well wishes as they will be much appreciated.

I forgot to add in first day weights

Squat 5 118
5 148
5 177
5 207
5 236
Bench 5 109
5 136
5 163
5 191
5 218
Row 5 63
5 78
5 94
5 109
5 125

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-20-2006, 05:10 AM

Second day is in the books. I feel great. Like I said, the only thing that will be limiting is my diet. I think everyone should be on this workout. Does anyone know if the weights that are in the incline bench are the ones that you use for the standing military press? They seemed okay but don't know for sure. Thanks, MISSING LINK

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-22-2006, 06:37 AM

I finished the first week of the intermediate 5x5. This is the best workout to start with if you didn't have a concrete workout to use. I have to say that I love the squatting 3 days a week and the Friday workout is the best. Will post more results as they come.

**kethnaab** · 05-22-2006, 07:11 AM

are you using microplates to get the exact weights? good stuff man, keep working hard.

it gets pretty good after about 3 weeks once you start hitting PRs multiple workouts in a row!

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-22-2006, 07:23 AM

Yea, I use the micro-plates to get as close as possible to the exact weight. When I originally plugged my numbers in to the spread sheet, I was like WTF, are you kidding me? But then I was brought back to reality when I started this program. It is awesome. If you don't get exactly the weight that the sheet prescribes (maybe off by a pound or 2 heavier/lighter) does that really matter?

I am not f-ing with this program and doing exactly as it is prescribed

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-22-2006, 09:45 AM

Current stats as of May 22, 2006

6' 1"
247 pounds (not fat, heavy build)
20% body fat

anxiously awaiting what 12 weeks of the starr intermediate will do

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-23-2006, 06:33 AM

Are you not supposed to be sore on this routine because I am not!!!!!!!!!! I tried other routines and did everything under the sun and was definitely sore. I know that I have only done this one week, but I will stick with this for a long time!!!!!!!!

**kethnaab** · 05-23-2006, 08:01 AM

not at first. the first few weeks are "easier" weeks. once you hit PR week, that is when it starts to kick your ass.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-23-2006, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by kethnaab

not at first. the first few weeks are "easier" weeks. once you hit PR week, that is when it starts to kick your ass.

thanks for the info and thanks for posting in my mini forum/transformation!!!!!!!!

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-23-2006, 11:24 AM

weights for day 2 and 3

Wednesday Squat 5 118
5 148
5 177
5 177
Incline Bench 5 78
5 94
5 109
5 125
Deadlift 5 159
5 191
5 223
5 255
Assistance:
3 Sets of Situps

Friday Squat 5 118
5 148
5 177
5 207
3 242
8 177
Bench 5 109
5 136
5 163
5 191
3 223
8 163
Row 5 63
5 78
5 94
5 109
3 128
8 94

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-24-2006, 06:47 AM

Week 2 Starts Thursday 5/25. Weights used are as follows:

Squat 5 121
5 152
5 182
5 212
5 242

Bench 5 112
5 140
5 168
5 195
5 223

Rows 5 64
5 80
5 96
5 112
5 128

Assistance:
2 Sets of Weighted Hypers
4 Sets of Weighted Situps

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-25-2006, 06:22 AM

I did the first of the week 2 weights. It is starting to get a tad bit harder. I love the program. It is fairly quick (45mins) and works the core like they said it would. I did upright rows for the weighted hypers as I don't have a way to do the hypers. I will post more results as they come in.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-26-2006, 06:44 AM

This workout is great. I am not feeling sore at all. I am experiencing a little tightness in the lower back but nothing significant at all. How much do you eat? I am eating like crazy, fairly clean, and no fast food. I know that I need to run the program longer and eat and eat and eat. I just do not want it all to go to my belly. Day 2 of week 2 tomorrow.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-27-2006, 07:04 AM

Day 2 week 2 is in the books. I love this workout. Does anyone know why there is only 4 sets of each on the middle day? I will post more as there is more.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-29-2006, 11:41 AM

Day 3 week 2 is complete. This is the best workout that I have ever been on. I am already increasing in size because of my eating and the lifting style. As far as strength, I will have to wait until week 4 where the new personal records start.

**MISSINGLINK** · 05-31-2006, 05:51 AM

Week 3 day 1 begins tomorrow. Weights are as follows

Squat 5 124
155
186
218
249

Bench 5 115
143
172
200
229

Row 5 66
82
99
115
132

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-01-2006, 06:12 AM

Week 3 day 1 is in the books. The last sets are starting to get tougher. I think that it will start to bust my ass in the coming weeks. I hope that I don't have to reset. That would suck. My legs feel awesome!!!!!!!!!

Breakfast is as follows:
2 servings of cottage cheese
2 whole eggs, 4 egg whites
2 waffles
1 banana
1 protein shake (20g of protein)

**Canadian Iron** · 06-01-2006, 06:15 AM

Good workouts and nice breakfast! You're making me hungry!

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-01-2006, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by Canadian Iron

Good workouts and nice breakfast! You're making me hungry!

I was hoping that i would inspire somebody other than myself!!!!!

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-01-2006, 07:14 AM

Lunch will be as follows

2 bananas
1 orange
1 apple
1 turkey sandwich on wheat
2 cups broccoli
2 cups carrots
2 cups cauliflower
vegetable dip

Last night I f'd up and got Burger King whopper and fries, but needed to eat because of a ball game./

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-02-2006, 06:12 AM

Dinner was as follows last night 6/1/06
2 cheese burgers home made
1 corn on the cob
salad
2 servings cottage cheese

Breakfast 6/2/06
2 whole eggs
4 egg whites
2 waffles
1 wheat muffin with 2 servings peanut butter on each half
forgot to have the protein shake will have it tonight

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-02-2006, 09:57 AM

Lunch for 6/2/06 is as follows:

1 turkey sandwich on wheat+cheese+lettuce+lowfat mayo
2 cups of cauliflower
2 cups of carrots
2 cups of broccoli
2 full servings of cottage cheese
1 apple
1 orange

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-03-2006, 06:19 AM

Week 3 day 2 is in the books.

Squat 5x5
124
155
186
186

Military press
82
99
115
132

Deadlift
168
201
235
268

Breakfast
2 whole eggs
4 egg whites
1 waffle
2 scoops whey protein 40g of protein

feeling great although a little hungry

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-04-2006, 05:58 AM

Dinner last night

3 trips to the salad bar
perch dinner 4 fillets
half of my wife's club sandwich

After day 2 week 3 I am starting to feel a bit sore in the thighs and lower back. Will do week 3 day 3 tomorrow. Starting to see some gains.

**MISSINGLINK** · 06-05-2006, 06:19 AM

Week 3 day 3 is in the books

Squat 124
155
186
218
255
186
Bench 115
143
172
200
235
172
Row 66
82
99
115
135
99

3 sets of curls X8 reps 61
81
101
3 sets of tricep extensions

Breakfast is as follows:

2 whole eggs
4 egg whites
2 waffles
3 sausage links
1 scoop whey 20g protein

Getting to the new personal records. Will hopefully achieve these next week. This program is the best one that I have followed

**Canadian Iron** · 06-05-2006, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by MISSINGLINK

half of my wife's club sandwich

lol, love those scraps

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