July 1, 2011 Workout Summary

My 12th StrongLifts 5x5 workout.

StrongLifts 5x5 Progress 7/1/2011

Lift	Start (6/6/2011)	Current (7/1/2011)	Gain
Squat	135 lbs	185 lbs	+50 lbs
Deadlift	185 lbs	235 lbs	+50 lbs
Bench	145 lbs	165 lbs	+20 lbs
Rows	60 lbs	85 lbs	+25 lbs
Overhead Press	45 lbs	70 lbs	+25 lbs
Calves	90 lbs	110 lbs	+20 lbs
Abs	0 lbs	7.5 lbs	+7.5 lbs
Weight	154.6 lbs	162.8 lbs	+8.2 lbs

Squat
I completed 5/5/5/5/3 at 185 lbs. This was a good attempt, but my form still had room for improvement. Dropping all the way down really taxes my legs.

Overhead Press
I completed 5x5 at 70 lbs.

Deadlift
I completed 5x5 at 235 lbs. This actually felt better than 225 lbs, but I was really sore the next day. I could tell that my lower back really had to work to stay straight.

Abs
I completed 5x5 at 5 lbs. Again, the form was much better than the first time around. I think 7.5 lbs will come easy and with good form next time.

Weight
I weighed 162.8 lbs. Another personal record. This was a nice jump. I may not have to increase my calories after all. Of course, when I hit 165 lbs, I will increase to 3300 kcals to stay with the 20x ratio.