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| StrongLifts 5x5 Progress 6/27/2011 |
| Lift | Start (6/6/2011) | Current (6/27/2011) | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 135 lbs | 180 lbs | +45 lbs |
| Deadlift | 185 lbs | 225 lbs | +40 lbs |
| Bench | 145 lbs | 160 lbs | +15 lbs |
| Rows | 60 lbs | 80 lbs | +20 lbs |
| Overhead Press | 45 lbs | 65 lbs | +20 lbs |
| Calves | 90 lbs | 105 lbs | +15 lbs |
| Abs | 0 lbs | 7.5 lbs | +7.5 lbs |
| Weight | 154.6 lbs | 161.8 lbs | +7.2 lbs |
Squat
I completed 5x5 at 180 lbs. Nothing new, just some heavier weight.
Overhead Press
I completed 5x5 at 65 lbs. We rushed these sets so that someone else could use the squat rack. I only got about a 45 second break between sets, but it was still no problem.
Deadlift
I completed 1x5 at 225 lbs. This is a new personal record. Before starting StrongLifts, I could only do 225 for 1 rep. I feel like it's important to mention when I break my "before StrongLifts records", because on Mehdi's website, everyone reports their progress from the bar. It's hard to gauge how much actual strength they gained because there is a lot of fluff in the numbers. I could lift 165 lbs on squat before StrongLifts. I could have started with the bar and said that I gained 135 lbs on squat, but I've really only gained about 15 lbs.
Abs
I completed 5x5 at 0 lbs. I deloaded after failing 3 times at 7.5 lbs. I can say that my form was much better than when I started.
Weight
I weighed 161.8 lbs. I wanted to weigh 162 lbs, but it didn't happen. I gained 0.8 lbs in the last week. I want to gain a pound a week. So if I have another week of the same, I'll need to increase my calorie intake.
Brad, I am stunned at your bench numbers! That is really good. I am above you on the other lifts, but behind you significantly on the bench. I just deloaded from 125lbs after 3 straight stalls at that weight. Great job on those at 160lbs!
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks! I was a wannabe captain upper-body for about the past year, so I'm personally stunned by anyone who can squat over 200 lbs like you. I did squat, but didn't care about my progression on it while I really pushed my bench. Before I started StrongLifts, I benched the same as I squatted! Now I'm much more focused on squat, and I'm playing "catch-up" with guys like you every time I go to the gym.
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