My results from a year of Madcow 5x5

[so1id]

Hey all, I'd just like to share my experience with the Madcow program. I've been doing this program consistently over the past year and now I feel pretty burnt out plus my lifts are stalling.

I recently tested my 1rm a couple weeks ago and my progress are as follows:

Weight: 126->133

Squat: 115->310
Bench: 85->195
Clean: 65->155 (I suck at cleaning)
Deadlift: 135-> 315

There you have it. I am overall quite pleased with my results. Right now, I'm thinking of doing a completely different program for bodybuilding or take a break and restart. I'm getting pretty bored of 5x5 though. Any suggestions?

[E-stater]

u e-stat as hard as me man

[GettunBuff]

Hey all, I'd just like to share my experience with the Madcow program. I've been doing this program consistently over the past year and now I feel pretty burnt out plus my lifts are stalling.

I recently tested my 1rm a couple weeks ago and my progress are as follows:

Weight: 126->133

Squat: 115->310
Bench: 85->195
Clean: 65->155 (I suck at cleaning)
Deadlift: 135-> 315

There you have it. I am overall quite pleased with my results. Right now, I'm thinking of doing a completely different program for bodybuilding or take a break and restart. I'm getting pretty bored of 5x5 though. Any suggestions?

nice gains bolded. not a bad start man, i would say try out a 4 day split. I have been using:

M- Chest + Tri's
T- Legs
W- Off
Th- Shoulders/traps
F- Back + Bi's
Weekend: OFF

I have been experimenting with increased/decreased volume, increased/decreased rest periods etc.

right now im doing about 9 sets chest, 4 sets tris, 12 sets legs(includes calves n stuff), 9 sets shoulders, 4 sets traps, 9 sets back, 4 sets bi's, (each on their respective day).

but i'm always changing up the volume and switching out lifts every few weeks.

[so1id]

nice gains bolded. not a bad start man, i would say try out a 4 day split. I have been using:

M- Chest + Tri's
T- Legs
W- Off
Th- Shoulders/traps
F- Back + Bi's
Weekend: OFF

I have been experimenting with increased/decreased volume, increased/decreased rest periods etc.

right now im doing about 9 sets chest, 4 sets tris, 12 sets legs(includes calves n stuff), 9 sets shoulders, 4 sets traps, 9 sets back, 4 sets bi's, (each on their respective day).

but i'm always changing up the volume and switching out lifts every few weeks.

Wow, that seems like a lot of volume. Do you do low reps? Also, which one would you recommend for a bodybuilding routine? German Volume Training or Westside?

[Shesofine_old]

Hey all, I'd just like to share my experience with the Madcow program. I've been doing this program consistently over the past year and now I feel pretty burnt out plus my lifts are stalling.

I recently tested my 1rm a couple weeks ago and my progress are as follows:

Weight: 126->133

Squat: 115->310
Bench: 85->195
Clean: 65->155 (I suck at cleaning)
Deadlift: 135-> 315

There you have it. I am overall quite pleased with my results. Right now, I'm thinking of doing a completely different program for bodybuilding or take a break and restart. I'm getting pretty bored of 5x5 though. Any suggestions?

for someone 133 those are great stats man. i hope to be there when im 135lbs.

[scarboro]

What was the excuse for having a bad diet?

[MissionSk8r21]

pretty sick squat and deadlift, Im surprised the bench isnt alot higher. I usually see guys that squat over 300, lifting around 250~ bench. I bet if you added more volume, your body would continue to progress. Ive also had great success with 5x5's

[demoniclizard]

why is your weight gain so low compared to your increase in strength

[lovehasrisen]

why is your weight gain so low compared to your increase in strength

Maybe he was a short chubby brah, who turned into a short buff brah..

[Slovakian_Pride]

pretty strong lifts for your weight

[so1id]

for someone 133 those are great stats man. i hope to be there when im 135lbs.

Hey thanks a lot man. Just keep lifting, eating enough and sleeping and you'll get there!

What was the excuse for having a bad diet?

Hehe, well I cut out pretty much all sweets out of my diet. I usually only eat those and pop at friends houses, but I usually can control myself. I never really followed a strict diet plan, just opted to eat healthier foods when I could (getting a deli sandwich instead of pizza drenched in oil during lunch etc.) It's hard to just take out a sandwich in the middle of Calculus class

pretty sick squat and deadlift, Im surprised the bench isnt alot higher. I usually see guys that squat over 300, lifting around 250~ bench. I bet if you added more volume, your body would continue to progress. Ive also had great success with 5x5's

Yeah 5x5 is such a great program for a beginner! And thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind.

why is your weight gain so low compared to your increase in strength

My highest weight was 136 and I've recently started losing water weight in order to make the 132lb bracket for a lifting competition at my school.

Maybe he was a short chubby brah, who turned into a short buff brah..

Pretty much...lol

pretty strong lifts for your weight

Thank you!