PtReyesGreg's Workout Journal

[Marius_Ursus]

Those are heavy rows, man. Are those barbell rows?

[PtReyesGreg]

Those are heavy rows, man. Are those barbell rows?

Thanks. Yeah they're just regular bent over barbell rows. I don't do the Pendlay version and don't go all the way to the ground. I do try to keep my back as close to horizontal as I can. I might switch to the Pendlay version at some point.

[GKC45]

Great workout all around. Numbers are looking big all over.

[PtReyesGreg]

Great workout all around. Numbers are looking big all over.

Thanks. Was away from my computer most of the weekend, so sorry for the delayed response. Definitely starting to feel strength results from the 5x5. Now at least my lifts aren't completely embarrassing.

[PtReyesGreg]

This morning I completed Workout B (11_1_B) as follows:

Hypers 20-0, 20-0
Front Squats 5-95, 5-145, 5-165, 5-185, 5-185, 5-185
Incline BP 5-140, 5-160, 5-180, 5-200, 5-200, 5-200
DL 5-175, 5-205, 5-235, 5-265
Chins 5-10, 5-17.5, 5-27.5, 5-27.5, 5-27.5
MP 5-95, 5-120, 5-140, 5-140, 6-140
Decline Situps 25-0, 25-0

Good workout today. I hit all my planned numbers so that was cool. On MP I went ahead and did a 6th rep @ 140 on my last set just to show the bar who was boss.

Also, I considered trying sumo DL this time (after learning more about them from Marius) but decided to stick with the traditional DL for the time being. I figure I'll make the switch when I hit a stall and do a deload instead of changing mid-stream.

The linear progression is tough, but I'm hitting all my numbers so I guess I'll keep riding this train as long as I can.

[yaaar]

Grab those gains while you can, they won't be there forever! Awesome job with those MP's, that's getting into strong MF'er territory.

[Marius_Ursus]

Figured if the deadlift ain't broke, don't fix it?

[PtReyesGreg]

Figured if the deadlift ain't broke, don't fix it?

Sort of. I am thinking that when I start doing the sumos I'll need to drop some weight to get my form down. I've got a few more weeks in this cycle and am hoping to get up to 285 by the end of the cycle. I wanted to get to that, and then combine the switch to sumo with the de-load.

[PtReyesGreg]

Grab those gains while you can, they won't be there forever! Awesome job with those MP's, that's getting into strong MF'er territory.

Yes sir...that's what I'm thinking. Hopefully I get a few more weeks of solid increases in...or maybe more if all goes well.

[GKC45]

Look at those MPs... and getting a 6th rep just to certify your pimp status. That's cool.

[Marius_Ursus]

Sort of. I am thinking that when I start doing the sumos I'll need to drop some weight to get my form down. I've got a few more weeks in this cycle and am hoping to get up to 285 by the end of the cycle. I wanted to get to that, and then combine the switch to sumo with the de-load.

That makes sense. It takes some practice to get that new, weird hip movement right.

[PtReyesGreg]

Look at those MPs... and getting a 6th rep just to certify your pimp status. That's cool.

LOL at the pimp status. It's much better than last week when the MP's gave me the old bitch slap.

[Flounderbout]

6 x 140 on the OHP is very far from embarrassing! It's fecking enormous...

[yaaar]

LOL at the pimp status. It's much better than last week when the MP's gave me the old bitch slap.

Sometimes the pimp slaps you, sometimes you slap the pimp.

[mirroroferised]

Look at those MPs... and getting a 6th rep just to certify your pimp status. That's cool.

So much this!!!

[PtReyesGreg]

6 x 140 on the OHP is very far from embarrassing! It's fecking enormous...

Thanks. I'm more embarrassed by my DL numbers. My goal is to one day be in your range around 360+ lbs...now that's enormous!

Sometimes the pimp slaps you, sometimes you slap the pimp.

I don't mind the slaps as long as the pimp doesn't strain my shoulder or pull my hammy or something...

So much this!!!

Thanks Dave...

[yaaar]

You guys gotta quit talking about whose is more enormous!

[doughnutgut]

6 x 140 on the OHP is very far from embarrassing! It's fecking enormous...

Sexy front squat 5 sets there man.


Agree with every letter flounder posted there. Enormous.

[PtReyesGreg]

Sexy front squat 5 sets there man.


Agree with every letter flounder posted there. Enormous.

Thanks DNG! The front squats are definitely feeling heavier these days...but they've been going up nicely so that's good.

[PtReyesGreg]

This morning I completed workout A (11_2_A) as follows:

Hypers 20-0, 20-0
Squats 5-155, 5-195, 5-235, 5-265, 5-265, 5-265
BP 5-140, 5-170, 5-195, 5-215, 5-215, 5-215
SLDL 5-165, 5-195, 5-215, 5-245
Wide Grip Pullups 5-10, 5-17.5, 5-27.5, 5-27.5, 5-27.5
Rows 5-195, 5-195, 5-195
Fat Bar MP 5-101, 5-123, 5-140, 5-140, 5-140
Leg Raises 25-0, 25-0

Good workout today. Felt pretty strong on everything. My left shoulder has felt a little sore. I think that is the result of the chinup project I was doing for about 3 weeks. Flounder warned me about it, but I tried it anyway and I started to feel nagging shoulder soreness in week 3. In any case I abandoned that last week and my shoulder has been feeling better...just a little tender.

The 5x5 is tough, but I'm enjoying the program for the most part.

[mirroroferised]

Those squats are looking great. Repping 265 is awesome. 3 plates is going to sneak up on you in no time at this rate.

[PtReyesGreg]

Those squats are looking great. Repping 265 is awesome. 3 plates is going to sneak up on you in no time at this rate.

Thanks Dave! 3 plates has definitely been my goal for a while. It still seems far away though. Just have to keep trucking on.

[GKC45]

Big numbers again today.

[PtReyesGreg]

Big numbers again today.

Thanks. So far this week has felt very good. For some reason last week felt much tougher. I must have crossed over a mental hump or something.

[Marius_Ursus]

You, DNG, and I should start a Left Shoulder Crew.

[PtReyesGreg]

You, DNG, and I should start a Left Shoulder Crew.

I'm in. Then I can finally add a "crew" membership to my signature.

[InternetTuffGuy]

Solid workout today. Looks like a pretty good routine. Hope the shoulder soreness stays manageable.

[Flounderbout]

My left shoulder has felt a little sore. I think that is the result of the chinup project I was doing for about 3 weeks. Flounder warned me about it, but I tried it anyway and I started to feel nagging shoulder soreness in week 3. In any case I abandoned that last week and my shoulder has been feeling better...just a little tender.
.

I got warned about it too, and did I listen? Did I feck! Never mind, sounds like it isn't too bad, though I hope it clears up quick.

Nice squatting btw. Some strong beasts stalking round this place recently...

[PtReyesGreg]

Solid workout today. Looks like a pretty good routine. Hope the shoulder soreness stays manageable.

Thanks. Yeah it did feel better this morning during my workout so that's good.

[PtReyesGreg]

I got warned about it too, and did I listen? Did I feck! Never mind, sounds like it isn't too bad, though I hope it clears up quick.

Nice squatting btw. Some strong beasts stalking round this place recently...

Thanks. Hopefully my squats keep progressing like they have been...linear progress is nice.

Also thanks again for the warning which I did not heed right away. Actually you're warning was very helpful, because once I started feeling pain I knew what was going on and was able to shut it down. One of these days I'll learn to not try programs with crazy rep schemes...even if they do promise amazingly unbelievable results...maybe.