June 20, 2011 Workout Summary

My 7th StrongLifts 5x5 workout.

Lift	Start (6/6/2011)	Current (6/20/2011)	Gain
Squat	135 lbs	165 lbs	+30 lbs
Deadlift	185 lbs	205 lbs	+20 lbs
Bench	145 lbs	155 lbs	+10 lbs
Rows	60 lbs	75 lbs	+15 lbs
Overhead Press	45 lbs	55 lbs	+10 lbs
Calves	90 lbs	100 lbs	+10 lbs
Abs	0 lbs	7.5 lbs	+7.5 lbs
Weight	154.6 lbs	161.0 lbs	+6.4 lbs

Squat
I completed 1x5 at 175 lbs and 4x5 at 165 lbs.  I was supposed to be doing 165 lbs today. I loaded up the bar and went to do my first set.  It was hard, and I had to pause for a second after the 3rd and 4th reps.  I thought, "This is the heaviest extra 5 pounds I've ever added..." Then I realized that I can't count, and I was actually doing 175 lbs. The 4 sets of 165 lbs seemed pretty easy after that.

Bench
I completed 5x5 at 155 lbs. After missing my last rep at 155 lbs last bench day, it was a really good feeling to be able to crank out all five sets like they were nothing. I was able to push out all the reps quickly and painlessly with good form.  My chest was killing me after the last bench day, but today it feels like I didn't even workout. Hopefully that means that I can continue going up in weight without another stall.

Rows
I completed 5x5 at 75 lbs.

Calves
I completed 5x5 at 100 lbs.

Abs
I completed 5/5/3/2/2 at 7.5 lbs. That small bit of extra weight really increases the intensity of the crunches. I was able to clearly distinguish my failed reps from my successful reps though. So now I can look for an improvement next workout.

Weight
I weighed 161 lbs. I bounced back up to my previous high. I'm hoping to push through it and see a higher number this week. I think that I've gained all the water weight or whatever that I'm going to gain. So higher numbers should come slowly and reflect legitimate mass gain (hopefully muscle). I expect about a pound and a half a week.