btfc - Day 42 of 84 - Crossover from Stronglifts 5x5 to Madcow 5x5: Renewed Energy!

I switched bench press and barbell back squats from Stronglifts 5x5 to Madcow 5x5. It's pretty much the same workout but with ramping sets of 5x5 instead of constant sets of 5x5. This should be less work, but allow for a much higher final set. I need to lose weight / fat and really it should be my priority, but I just can't seem to get it going? It's frustrating, but I know it's me, my diet and lack of committment that's f'ing it up. Being "Husky" is great but for once I'd like to be ripped again...

 

momona earned 1281 points for:

  • Stair Machine:
    • 0:04:00 (+15 pts)
    • warmup - in a hurry.
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 135 lb x 8 reps (+51 pts)
    • 175 lb x 6 reps (+63 pts)
    • 220 lb x 5 reps (+77 pts)
    • 265 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 305 lb x 5 reps (+106 pts)
    • 350 lb x 5 reps (+122 pts)
    • Crossover from Stronglifts 5x5 to Madcow 5x5 and I am happy! SL5x5 is a killer at higher end weights - loved it though!!!
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+71 pts)
    • 235 lb x 5 reps (+82 pts)
    • 270 lb x 5 reps (+94 pts)
    • 315 lb x 1 reps (+97 pts)
    • Again, like squats crossover from SL5x5 to Madcow 5x5 for BP.
  • Pendlay Row:
    • 135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • I will remain on SL5x5 for Pendlay rows until failure x3.

  • Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover:
    • 90 lb x 8 reps (+22 pts)
    • 110 lb x 8 reps (+27 pts)
    • 135 lb x 8 reps (+34 pts)
    • 155 lb x 8 reps (+39 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+43 pts)
Sept. 19, 2011 

 

Filed under  //   bench press   husky   madcow   pendlay   squats   strength   stronglifts 5x5  

btfc - Day 37 of 84: De-Load Bench

My workout today was somewhat of a relief. My lifts keep going up but my workout sessions were getting long because of the required rest from such grueling lifts. I believe that my squats have interferred with my bench press but it's ok. Next workout I'll deload - only on the bench presses and I'm think of going right into Madcow (only BP). Also, I started to cut calories - more about that later. I've never had success cutting, any tips?

 

momona earned 1803 points for:

  • Barbell Squat:
    • 135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
    • 225 lb x 6 reps (+81 pts)
    • 315 lb x 5 reps (+110 pts)
    • 360 lb x 5 reps (+126 pts)
    • 360 lb x 5 reps (+126 pts)
    • 360 lb x 5 reps (+126 pts)
    • 360 lb x 5 reps (+126 pts)
    • 360 lb x 5 reps (+126 pts)
    • I can still handle this lift but I feel much stress in the arms and wrists. I believe that it's the cause of my lower than expectations on the Bench Press lifts that concluded my workout. Anyway, I will deload on BP and continue adding weight on my squats:)
  • Elliptical Trainer:
    • 0:12:00 || 0.9 mi (+22 pts)
    • 0:23:00 || 2 mi (+70 pts)
    • w/u & c/d
  • Pendlay Row:
    • 135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
    • 155 lb x 6 reps (+55 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)
    • I hate rows but Pendlay rows are my favorite variety - whatever that means?
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 155 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
    • 225 lb x 6 reps (+81 pts)
    • 275 lb x 5 reps (+96 pts)
    • 275 lb x 5 reps (+96 pts)
    • 275 lb x 4 reps (+93 pts)
    • I felt strong enough to complete the lifts but I feel stress in my armbones. I think the squats are interfering--regardless time to deload my BP only.

 

Filed under  //   bench press   btfc   cut   fitocracy   madcow 5x5   squats   stronglifts 5x5  

btfc - Day 35 of 84: Ripped Shorts

I ripped my shorts squatting and had to quit my workout. If you know a good type of shorts that I should use let me know.

momona earned 864 points for:

 

  • Elliptical Trainer:
    • 0:12:00 || 0.87 mi (+22 pts)
    • W/U
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 45 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+78 pts)
    • 315 lb x 2 reps (+100 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • Workout interrupted - I split my shorts...yes again.

Filed under  //   btfc   fitocracy   shorts   squats   strength training   stronglifts 5x5  

btfc - Day 35 of 84: Ripped Shorts

I ripped my shorts squatting and had to quit my workout. If you know a good type of shorts that I should use let me know.

momona earned 864 points for:

  • Elliptical Trainer:
    • 0:12:00 || 0.87 mi (+22 pts)
    • W/U
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 45 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+78 pts)
    • 315 lb x 2 reps (+100 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • 345 lb x 5 reps (+120 pts)
    • Workout interrupted - I split my shorts...yes again.

Filed under  //   btfc   fitocracy   shorts   squats   strength training   stronglifts 5x5