I’m still doing a 5x5 routine, but it’s the linear version, fancy word for conservative weekly increases, unlike the periodization version which had like 5-10lb increases a week.
Squats
95 x 5
115 x 5
125 x 5
135 x 5
165 x 5
Bench press
85 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
150 x 5
Bent over rows
85 x 5
95 x 5
105 x 5
115 x 5
125 x 5
That’s some legitimate progress. Good job, keep up the good work. You’re obviously doing something right.
I have a quick question about weighted dips. Sometimes after a set of this particular exercise I feel a bit of pressure on the clavicle as if someone is pushing on it. Usually lasts for 2-3 seconds, then goes away. I fractured my collarbone when I was about 10 (I’m 19). Think there is any connection?
Light Squats
95 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
115 x 5
Overhead Presses
65 x 5
85 x 5
95 x 5
105 x 5 (+5lbs)
Deadlifts
135 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5 (+10lbs)
GPP: Shoveling road crush for 6 hours at work.
Squats
95 x 5
115 x 5
125 x 5
135 x 5
170 x 3
115 x 8
Bench press
85 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
160 x 3
115 x 8
Bent Over Rows
85 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
130 x 3
95 x 8
Squats
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5 +5lbs
Rows
85 x 5
95 x 5
105 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5 +10lbs
Bench press
95 x 5
115 x 5
125 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 5 +5lbs