Baco Bacon's No-Lollygagging Lofty Linear Gains!

[baco_bacon]

nice lifting man
jealous of your progress lol

Haha no reason to be jealous bruh.Srs.

Inb4 355x5 squats and a bunch of other epic stuff.

Sup Ash?

Ryandrummer, I choose you!

haha & curls/tris

You should easily get that 365x5 PR. Will be interested in hearing how your workout goes as it is 2 days in a row.

I think I will, too. 20 lbs ain't nothin' but a peanut!! That 345x5 beltess went up easy yesterday!

You'll find out in T minus 2.5 hours.

[Mayweatherjr]

Ready for war

[baco_bacon]

Ready for war

Yea buddy.




Bill Starr's 5x5
Week 2 / Day 3


Squat
w/u
bar x 5
bar x 5
155 x 5
205 x 5
255 x 5
305 x 5
355 x 5
Sloppy form... but not too raunchy. Monday will be an all-time PR @ 365x5. Let's get at!

Bench
bar x 5
bar x 5
115 x 5
145 x 5
175 x 5
200 x 5 felt heavy
225 x 3 a little bit better.. Sam got me amped
Shoulders (rear delts especially) were aching at this point. It hurt to even lift them. The shoulder pain started on my 305 squat set and remained until the curls (lol srs) and now they just feel sore. Never again pressing heavy 2x in a row.

Row
bar x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 5


Accessory
Curlz: 70x5, 85x5, 100x5
Curl PR ftw.

Notes
Sh*tty workout except near the end lol. Brb horrible relationship with parents has just gotten even worse over the past few weeks. To all those teenagers or who were at some time: do you have any advice to control temper around your parents? I f*cking cannot handle them. Whenever we talk it always ends up with them and me fighting over absolutely nothing EDIT: little things such.. not nothing.

Help a bbrother out.

[JohnB46]

talk to them about whatever it is thats affecting the relationship.

mirin.
watch my bench vid and critique my arch <3

[determined4000]

Is it really over "nothing"
If it is, then just let it die and stop arguing
Save the disagreements for the important stuff

[InfiniteExcel]

This f*cking guy. Closing in on my squat.

[determined4000]

This f*cking guy. Closing in on my squat.

Baco has superhero strength

[DDon1996]

Sh*tty workout except near the end lol. Brb horrible relationship with parents has just gotten even worse over the past few weeks. To all those teenagers or who were at some time: do you have any advice to control temper around your parents? I f*cking cannot handle them. Whenever we talk it always ends up with them and me fighting over absolutely nothing EDIT: little things such.. not nothing.

God ****ing damn your squats. AROGHAORGKSODGKHLASGFOKL. Teach me.

And quit talking to your parents bro. Unless you rely on them, just stop talking to them and confrontation doesn't arise. But it's a one way street.

[Bigchrome]

I was in the same situation as you with the parents when I was your age. I just put my head down, did everything that was expected of me and made an extra effort to make their lives a little easier by kicking in around the house and not asking for too much. I had an uncontrollable temper aswell where I'd go ragemode and smash things when my parents were being stupid but this faded around this time which probably helped a lot.

When they told me to do something, no matter how much I thought it was stupid or it annoyed me I'd just go along with it and after a while they seemed to realized that they were being too tough on me and gave me the freedom I needed. After this everything was gravy and I now get on really well with them.

[slajjer]

lurker finally commenting, strong curls. on parent topic: move out l0l, at least become more independant, you need a break from them probably

[Little_Moth]

Mirin Curls and Squats man! in4PRs!!

[Eighttroy19]

I was refering to your 5RM Squat being my 1RM lol, but Your Incline > My Bench lol my Bench and OH Press have litterally been stuck in the same place FOREVER, my Bench has been very slowly going up on 5/3/1, but OHP hasnt budged

[Teenwolf2]

Squats are huge bro, parents pushed me to the point of moving out, other than that I can just say you have to treat parents like your girlfriend: give them some time occasionally, make them feel important occasionally, and make an effort for them occasionally. The rest of the time do your own thing

[IzzyT]

I'm going to offer you a different perspective, Mark.

You should be grateful that your parents even care enough to bitch at you about things. Do everything in your power to make their lives easier because yours wouldn't even be possible without everything that they freely provide you. When they yell at you or argue with you, remain calm and try to listen to what they say. Resist the urge to "defend" yourself. It is ego bull****, nonsense. Does it really matter who is "right" about trivial matters? If not, why get upset and argue? If they are coming at you with things that simply don't matter, don't make them matter by injecting emotion into it. If I came up to you and just started blasting you about how the WNBA is better than women's tennis, would you even care? A man gets to choose what enters his world and what doesn't. Don't be weak by even letting bull**** enter your mental space. Just listen and remain centered; they will eventually do the same because of your presence. When my Mom gets furious because someone left their shoes anywhere but the shoe rack, I just get up and put them back in the shoe rack. She might stay upset for a few seconds, but once she fails to get me upset too, she realizes it is pretty damn pointless to stand there and waste her energy on something that is already fixed. Because, in fact, it was never about the shoes at all; it was never about the random pointless thing at all; she was just frustrated about her entire day, or whatever, and that one thing was a good chance to let it out. I'm sure you have equivalent tales about stuff your parents say or do to you. Just realize, it doesn't even matter at all. The only reason it bothers you is because you let it emotionally affect you. If you don't, then it stops mattering. It is really that simple.

My dad used to beat me, gambled away tens of thousands of dollars, and then left us. My mom raised my entire family by herself and I would do almost whatever she asked of me. For that matter, I would do almost whatever my father asked of me as well. Blood is thicker than water. Keep your priorities straight.

You'll be amazed at how much better life gets when you don't constantly go around thinking that you need to defend yourself from verbal threats and attacks that are only real in your own mind.

[determined4000]

I'm going to offer you a different perspective, Mark.

You should be grateful that your parents even care enough to bitch at you about things. Do everything in your power to make their lives easier because yours wouldn't even be possible without everything that they freely provide you. When they yell at you or argue with you, remain calm and try to listen to what they say. Resist the urge to "defend" yourself. It is ego bull****, nonsense. Does it really matter who is "right" about trivial matters? If not, why get upset and argue? If they are coming at you with things that simply don't matter, don't make them matter by injecting emotion into it. If I came up to you and just started blasting you about how the WNBA is better than women's tennis, would you even care? A man gets to choose what enters his world and what doesn't. Don't be weak by even letting bull**** enter your mental space. Just listen and remain centered; they will eventually do the same because of your presence. When my Mom gets furious because someone left their shoes anywhere but the shoe rack, I just get up and put them back in the shoe rack. She might stay upset for a few seconds, but once she fails to get me upset too, she realizes it is pretty damn pointless to stand there and waste her energy on something that is already fixed. Because, in fact, it was never about the shoes at all; it was never about the random pointless thing at all; she was just frustrated about her entire day, or whatever, and that one thing was a good chance to let it out. I'm sure you have equivalent tales about stuff your parents say or do to you. Just realize, it doesn't even matter at all. The only reason it bothers you is because you let it emotionally affect you. If you don't, then it stops mattering. It is really that simple.

My dad used to beat me, gambled away tens of thousands of dollars, and then left us. My mom raised my entire family by herself and I would do almost whatever she asked of me. For that matter, I would do almost whatever my father asked of me as well. Blood is thicker than water. Keep your priorities straight.

You'll be amazed at how much better life gets when you don't constantly go around thinking that you need to defend yourself from verbal threats and attacks that are only real in your own mind.

Agree w/ everything above (and repped) except for the bolded

I give you exhibit A



and B


and C

[Mayweatherjr]

I'm going to offer you a different perspective, Mark.

You should be grateful that your parents even care enough to bitch at you about things. Do everything in your power to make their lives easier because yours wouldn't even be possible without everything that they freely provide you. When they yell at you or argue with you, remain calm and try to listen to what they say. Resist the urge to "defend" yourself. It is ego bull****, nonsense. Does it really matter who is "right" about trivial matters? If not, why get upset and argue? If they are coming at you with things that simply don't matter, don't make them matter by injecting emotion into it. If I came up to you and just started blasting you about how the WNBA is better than women's tennis, would you even care? A man gets to choose what enters his world and what doesn't. Don't be weak by even letting bull**** enter your mental space. Just listen and remain centered; they will eventually do the same because of your presence. When my Mom gets furious because someone left their shoes anywhere but the shoe rack, I just get up and put them back in the shoe rack. She might stay upset for a few seconds, but once she fails to get me upset too, she realizes it is pretty damn pointless to stand there and waste her energy on something that is already fixed. Because, in fact, it was never about the shoes at all; it was never about the random pointless thing at all; she was just frustrated about her entire day, or whatever, and that one thing was a good chance to let it out. I'm sure you have equivalent tales about stuff your parents say or do to you. Just realize, it doesn't even matter at all. The only reason it bothers you is because you let it emotionally affect you. If you don't, then it stops mattering. It is really that simple.

My dad used to beat me, gambled away tens of thousands of dollars, and then left us. My mom raised my entire family by herself and I would do almost whatever she asked of me. For that matter, I would do almost whatever my father asked of me as well. Blood is thicker than water. Keep your priorities straight.

You'll be amazed at how much better life gets when you don't constantly go around thinking that you need to defend yourself from verbal threats and attacks that are only real in your own mind.

This^

Agree w/ everything above (and repped) except for the bolded

I give you exhibit A



and B


and C

and this^

[baco_bacon]

talk to them about whatever it is thats affecting the relationship.

mirin.
watch my bench vid and critique my arch <3

God ****ing damn your squats. AROGHAORGKSODGKHLASGFOKL. Teach me.

And quit talking to your parents bro. Unless you rely on them, just stop talking to them and confrontation doesn't arise. But it's a one way street.

lurker finally commenting, strong curls. on parent topic: move out l0l, at least become more independant, you need a break from them probably

Mirin Curls and Squats man! in4PRs!!

Is it really over "nothing"
If it is, then just let it die and stop arguing
Save the disagreements for the important stuff

This f*cking guy. Closing in on my squat.

I was refering to your 5RM Squat being my 1RM lol, but Your Incline > My Bench lol my Bench and OH Press have litterally been stuck in the same place FOREVER, my Bench has been very slowly going up on 5/3/1, but OHP hasnt budged

Squats are huge bro, parents pushed me to the point of moving out, other than that I can just say you have to treat parents like your girlfriend: give them some time occasionally, make them feel important occasionally, and make an effort for them occasionally. The rest of the time do your own thing

Sorry guys, not multi-quoting everything, but thank you all very much for the advice and complements. It means a lot to me to know that I have much needed support in here when I need it, haha.

I was in the same situation as you with the parents when I was your age. I just put my head down, did everything that was expected of me and made an extra effort to make their lives a little easier by kicking in around the house and not asking for too much. I had an uncontrollable temper aswell where I'd go ragemode and smash things when my parents were being stupid but this faded around this time which probably helped a lot.

When they told me to do something, no matter how much I thought it was stupid or it annoyed me I'd just go along with it and after a while they seemed to realized that they were being too tough on me and gave me the freedom I needed. After this everything was gravy and I now get on really well with them.

Word. That's what I needed to hear. Thanks brah

I'm going to offer you a different perspective, Mark.

You should be grateful that your parents even care enough to bitch at you about things. Do everything in your power to make their lives easier because yours wouldn't even be possible without everything that they freely provide you. When they yell at you or argue with you, remain calm and try to listen to what they say. Resist the urge to "defend" yourself. It is ego bull****, nonsense. Does it really matter who is "right" about trivial matters? If not, why get upset and argue? If they are coming at you with things that simply don't matter, don't make them matter by injecting emotion into it. If I came up to you and just started blasting you about how the WNBA is better than women's tennis, would you even care? A man gets to choose what enters his world and what doesn't. Don't be weak by even letting bull**** enter your mental space. Just listen and remain centered; they will eventually do the same because of your presence. When my Mom gets furious because someone left their shoes anywhere but the shoe rack, I just get up and put them back in the shoe rack. She might stay upset for a few seconds, but once she fails to get me upset too, she realizes it is pretty damn pointless to stand there and waste her energy on something that is already fixed. Because, in fact, it was never about the shoes at all; it was never about the random pointless thing at all; she was just frustrated about her entire day, or whatever, and that one thing was a good chance to let it out. I'm sure you have equivalent tales about stuff your parents say or do to you. Just realize, it doesn't even matter at all. The only reason it bothers you is because you let it emotionally affect you. If you don't, then it stops mattering. It is really that simple.

My dad used to beat me, gambled away tens of thousands of dollars, and then left us. My mom raised my entire family by herself and I would do almost whatever she asked of me. For that matter, I would do almost whatever my father asked of me as well. Blood is thicker than water. Keep your priorities straight.

You'll be amazed at how much better life gets when you don't constantly go around thinking that you need to defend yourself from verbal threats and attacks that are only real in your own mind.

I just FBed you in case you don't read my reply but man I cannot even explain how much that means to me by opening up my journal today and reading this thoughtful message. I do get too emotionally attached to little things like that and I'm also so stubborn when it comes to parents asking me to do something. Essentially, what you wrote it exactly what I needed to know. I'm going to give it my goddamn all the next few weeks and beyond to fix my temper and relationships with parents in general.

Props to you for everything you've accomplished bro. You're going to go far.





Lol @ Determined. Thanks again everybody. Anyway I'm going to spend the rest of my night studying with some friends because I haven't even touched my backpack yet and finals are this week I think LOL. 365x5 squat, 225x5 bench, +50x5 Pullups on Monday.

[SydTheKid]

Strong life lessons ITT .. IzzyT pretty much gave an opposing view from everyone else.. at the end up the day its your family.. talk things out, be a man control your emotions show maturity, responsibility and come to a fair consensus with them.

Cheers

[parachuter]

damn, bro good luck with whatever

let lifting be your stress relief, inb4 the 365x5 squat, i rmr two years back when u were barely repping 2 plates, my have u progressed

[baco_bacon]

Strong life lessons ITT .. IzzyT pretty much gave an opposing view from everyone else.. at the end up the day its your family.. talk things out, be a man control your emotions show maturity, responsibility and come to a fair consensus with them.

Cheers

Yea he did but from what he said and all the examples he used relates to me in some way. Thanks mah man.

damn, bro good luck with whatever

let lifting be your stress relief, inb4 the 365x5 squat, i rmr two years back when u were barely repping 2 plates, my have u progressed

Nothing too strenuous big guy just stress haha but thanks anyway.

Thanks I remember when I finally hit 2 plates man that felt good. Soon enough I'll like, "wow, I remember when I hit 4 plates.."

[baco_bacon]

Leaving in one hour! Let's gooooo!

[JohnB46]

Leaving in one hour! Let's gooooo!

[Mayweatherjr]

Leaving in one hour! Let's gooooo!

Prepare for battle

[baco_bacon]

Prepare for battle

GET YOUR GUNS READY!







see wut I did der?

[baco_bacon]

Bill Starr's 5x5
Week 3 / Day 1


Squat
w/u
bar x 5
bar x 5
155 x 5
205 x 5
265 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 5
PRing already for the win! Felt weird lifting in long shorts (srs). Gonna stick to knee height shorts haha

Bench
w/u
bar x 5
bar x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
165 x 5
195 x 5
225 x 5
Perfect control, descent, arch etc etc. I FINALLY know how to set up for the perfect arch... now I can use it to my advantage. I also squeezed the bar as hard as possible which helps tremendously. Weight felt easy. 230 x 3 Friday. I will finally start PRing two mondays from now at 235x5

Pullup
BW x 5
+25 x 5
+55 x 4 (5 if counted jerk)
BW x 6 WG


Accessory
Calves - 3 sets: +90x??, +180x??, +230 --> +180 --> +90 strip set.


Notes
Epic workout for sure. Ate a splendid dinner/post workout PR made by Sam's wonderful girlfriend.. nom nom nom. Can't wait 'til I'm at 385x5 squat.. new short term goal before 405x3. Also, I may order a new belt tonight since someone stole mine. It's going to be a nice one that I can keep for years.

How's this? Lever belt 10mm $67
http://inzernet.com/detail_belt.asp?...VER_LEVER_10MM

EDIT: actually probably gonna go with prong. Can never go wrong with that especially if it doesn't fit just enough.
http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt....LTS_BUCKLE10MM

[WannaBeATank]

I love my inzer 13mm, but wish I got a 10mm. Get it bro.

[baco_bacon]

I love my inzer 13mm, but wish I got a 10mm. Get it bro.

Word. Yea it looks solid for sure. What size is yours? I'm about a 34" waist relaxed so should I get 34-38" or 30-33" because it'll be a bit tighter when I actually squat/dead? fuu y no 30-35"

[JohnB46]

[WannaBeATank]

Word. Yea it looks solid for sure. What size is yours? I'm about a 34" waist relaxed so should I get 34-38" or 30-33" because it'll be a bit tighter when I actually squat/dead? fuu y no 30-35"

I don't remember the size.. I painted it. So I can't check. Haha.

[baco_bacon]

Bill Starr's 5x5
Week 3 / Day 1


Squat
w/u
bar x 5
bar x 5
155 x 5
205 x 5
265 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 5
PRing already for the win! Felt weird lifting in long shorts (srs). Gonna stick to knee height shorts haha

Bench
w/u
bar x 5
bar x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
165 x 5
195 x 5
225 x 5
Perfect control, descent, arch etc etc. I FINALLY know how to set up for the perfect arch... now I can use it to my advantage. I also squeezed the bar as hard as possible which helps tremendously. Weight felt easy. 230 x 3 Friday. I will finally start PRing two mondays from now at 235x5

Pullup
BW x 5
+25 x 5
+55 x 4 (5 if counted jerk)
BW x 6 WG


Accessory
Calves - 3 sets: +90x??, +180x??, +230 --> +180 --> +90 strip set.


Notes
Epic workout for sure. Ate a splendid dinner/post workout PR made by Sam's wonderful girlfriend.. nom nom nom. Can't wait 'til I'm at 385x5 squat.. new short term goal before 405x3. Also, I may order a new belt tonight since someone stole mine. It's going to be a nice one that I can keep for years.

probably gonna go with prong. Can never go wrong with that especially if it doesn't fit just enough.
http://www.inzernet.com/detail_belt....LTS_BUCKLE10MM

I don't remember the size.. I painted it. So I can't check. Haha.

Haha gotcha. Anyway I'm going with a 33-35" pronged. If it ever does not fit just right, i'll make my own hole.