[quote]bulldog9899 wrote:
You have more of a work ethic then me. Im too lazy to do 5x5[/quote]
Uh…sure. You don’t see me outside walking several hundred pounds around the driveway.
And I am starting to feel too lazy.
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Honestly, I don’t think I am so worried about not having enough strength, over the next few weeks. My biggest concern is having a bad day, or hitting a lull, as I am prone to do. Sometimes I (all of us) go in there and just feel like ass. Things are heavy, endurance is low and it just isn’t there. I could get away with an off day up to this point. Now it is getting serious, though. And an off day might mean not getting the 5x5, where a normal day might have seen it with reps to spare.
What then? Do I say “I was just having a bad day” and keep moving up? Do I stick with the program and stay there?
I have been contemplating, since I am tired of not really pushing the weight, of taking the 5x5 until I fail then dropping to 5x3 and just keep on adding weight.
In any case, I am going to stay after it and push it as far as I can. Thanks for the encouragement![/quote]
So do you think you’ve been adding weight a bit too fast? Are you trying for reps or a max single?
Nah…not too fast at all. All of this has been buildup to what is coming.
I am working for, ultimately, a higher max. But am using the 5x5 as the vehicle, for now. And my shoulders always seem to respond better to rep sets, as opposed to max sets.
Just wanna say man, nice Roosevelt pun
My .02 -if you think you missed the 5x5 because of an off day, just get to the 25 total reps with an extra set, then repeat the same weight next workout; now, if you miss the 5x5 again, you will have to realize that it was not just an off day, that you are at a plateau, and adjust accordingly.
Strick, you seem to be in tune with how you react physiologically as well as psychologically, have you heard/looked at Prilepin’s chart? It’s based off of O’ weightlifters, but reportedly translates to powerlifting as well (except for 1 RM training due to the lack of eccentric for weightlifting maxes). You can pretty much adjust your set/rep scheme as you choose depending on your goals, recovery abilities, etc., etc.
edit to add: if interested, go to supremesportspt.com, videos section, there is a great video explaining Prilepin’s chart.
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Snap, I will go with you on this. You have a lot of experience and I trust your opinions/advice.[/quote]
Actually, I have little experience compared to most of you. I’m sorry if I have misled you or anyone else on here regarding that.
[quote]dannyrat wrote:
Just wanna say man, nice Roosevelt pun[/quote]
Roosevelt pun? Dammit, did I miss something? Or did I do something that I didn’t realize?
Edit: Oh! I feel like a dumbass. The log title…of course.
[quote]punnyguy wrote:
My .02 -if you think you missed the 5x5 because of an off day, just get to the 25 total reps with an extra set, then repeat the same weight next workout; now, if you miss the 5x5 again, you will have to realize that it was not just an off day, that you are at a plateau, and adjust accordingly.
Strick, you seem to be in tune with how you react physiologically as well as psychologically, have you heard/looked at Prilepin’s chart? It’s based off of O’ weightlifters, but reportedly translates to powerlifting as well (except for 1 RM training due to the lack of eccentric for weightlifting maxes). You can pretty much adjust your set/rep scheme as you choose depending on your goals, recovery abilities, etc., etc.
edit to add: if interested, go to supremesportspt.com, videos section, there is a great video explaining Prilepin’s chart.
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Thanks PG. As soon as I post my workout I will got check that. You are a wealth of information and I very much appreciate it.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Snap, I will go with you on this. You have a lot of experience and I trust your opinions/advice.[/quote]
Actually, I have little experience compared to most of you. I’m sorry if I have misled you or anyone else on here regarding that.[/quote]
That is not true. You have substantial experience, including experience with serious rehab and recovery. Two things that I know nothing about. And many of us are just really starting with true programs. More of us than not have been fumbling about blindly for years.
I very much value your opinions and insight. And, as you know, I will respectfully argue if I disagree. But I will always take what you say to heart, even if I’m not sure about it.
workout to follow…1st we have to eat.
And Snap, I have wife videos! Sorry gents, they are “G”.
Chest and Back
Weights are STILL feeling heavy. Yeah, I know. I need to quit sharing that. It is a given.
Also, paused after rep 4 on the last set. That was not a resting pause. That was a taking a breath pause. I point that out because having to stop and rest, during a set, is a good sign, for me, that I am nearing my limit.
I have, actually, been holding my breath during the whole set, on all my 5x5’s. Just ran out of air on this one.
But, I am very happy to get the 5x5 @ 300#. That is 2 more sets than ever before. Just as 225# is a big weight for me on MP, 315# is the big one for bench.
Bench
barx20
95x10
135x8
185x5
225x5
275x2
300x5x5 - PR
Set 1
Set 3
Set 5
Seated Rows - close neutral
100x15
160x15
210x15
235x10x2
Lat Pulls - wide neutral
235x5x3
Mrs. Strick’s Workout
Bench
barx8
65x5
85x5
100x2x2 - PR +1 Rep on each
90x5 - PR +1 Rep
85x5
Deadlift
135x5
155x5
185x5
205x3x2 - PR +5# - previous best was 200x1
205x2
165x5x2
Lat Pulls
70x8
100x5
100x6x2
100x5
155#
205x3 - PR
She is rocking it. Her 1st rep on deads is a bit unpolished. I think she needs to sit back just a hair further, to get the bar a little tighter in and her shoulders a smidge further back. As it is, she is pushing her knees forward to get her shins to the bar, then immediately pulling them back when she starts to pull. If we can get her 1st rep to look like her 2nd, will will be cooking with gas.
Great stuff Skip! you and the missus! rockin’ the PRs!
D A M N! This right here is one strong fucking couple! Dude that 300 bench is going up like 225! I think you may be on the steroid creatines or something…LOL As usual man really impressive!
Thanks, soldog. She is doing really well and that helps keep me inspired. I don’t like the thought of being the weaker of the two…lol.
Matty, LOVE my creatine. The videos don’t show how wiggly I am on the bench. I can setup rock solid for 1 rep. Holding it for 5, when I am struggling, is difficult.
In my mind, I see the wife threatening a 2x body weight deadlift by the end of the year. I am not going to rush it, but she is really moving. I also think that she will hit a body weight bench.
I hope that you can convince your wife to give it a go. I am having more fun working with mine, and watching her progress, than I am with my own lifting.
The wife has a hell of a good hip snap on those deads. Has she considered O-lifting?
[quote]DaCharmingAlbino wrote:
The wife has a hell of a good hip snap on those deads. Has she considered O-lifting?[/quote]
Tony, I keep emphasizing the hip thrust. Along with keeping the back in proper position. Don’t wanna hurt my baby. A back injury would end more activities than just lifting.
O-lifting you say. What’s that?
I think there are 2 reasons she wouldn’t do it. 1) It isn’t what I am doing. 2) Who would teach her? It damned sure wouldn’t be me. I can’t tell you the difference between a jerk, a snatch and a tug. Nevermind actually knowing how to do them.
As far as missing the 5x5 goes, just tell yourself that it is not an option!!!
I know that seems like a wiseass remark, but you have to tell yourself that it CAN NOT happen. When I got fearful that I was going to fail, I just told myself that it didn’t matter how much rest between sets I took, 8,9,10 minutes, damn, it doesn’t even matter if you take 25 minutes or even stop for a bloody meal between sets, as long as you get all 5 sets. That helped me take the pressure off.
If you do feel that it’s not “on” on a particular day, just up the weight 2 lbs or something, the smallest amount you possibly can, just to keep the gaining momentum rather than jump a lot and risk failing. I found it fluctuated a lot, one week I’d struggle to add 2 lbs, the next week I’d feel like I should’ve added 20.
BTW your wife has great technique. Is she just a natural? or are you a great coach?
Oh and 300 for 5x5, AWESOME!!!
[quote]LittleStrick wrote:
Thanks, soldog. She is doing really well and that helps keep me inspired. I don’t like the thought of being the weaker of the two…lol.
Matty, LOVE my creatine. The videos don’t show how wiggly I am on the bench. I can setup rock solid for 1 rep. Holding it for 5, when I am struggling, is difficult.
In my mind, I see the wife threatening a 2x body weight deadlift by the end of the year. I am not going to rush it, but she is really moving. I also think that she will hit a body weight bench.
I hope that you can convince your wife to give it a go. I am having more fun working with mine, and watching her progress, than I am with my own lifting.
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I think the main issue with her is that she is self conscience to go to that part of the gym and always feel that people may be staring at her, I tell her that they probably not staring but if they are its because your hot lol!
I got a gut feeling your kids are going to be pretty strong when there older. Damn your wife is really starting to move some weight for the short amount of time she has been at it.
Hey, she’s pretty. And I can’t believe what she’s moving after only a couple of months. And you’re benching more than ever. Are you SURE there’s nothing in the water there? You know, like producing cockroaches the size of footballs, kittens uprooting trees, that sort of thing…