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I haven't updated this for a week or so as I was getting a touch sick of the 2 day split and wanted to move to a SL 5x5. However, I still couldn't squat at the time so I just cracked on with the split sessions on;
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Tested squat each time and by last Wednesday I was happy with it. So to update
It seems as the lifts are easier at the moment my chin ups are much better. I know I should add dips but I am sick of being the only person in the gym who can only do one chin up so just going at these. Plus I enjoy the movement now I am strong enough to do nice full extensions.
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Tested squat each time and by last Wednesday I was happy with it. So to update
It seems as the lifts are easier at the moment my chin ups are much better. I know I should add dips but I am sick of being the only person in the gym who can only do one chin up so just going at these. Plus I enjoy the movement now I am strong enough to do nice full extensions.
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Happy with the gym sessions at the moment now that I am getting the squats in, but my food intake has been way too low so going to try and take that a bit more seriously. I seem to be making gains but my weight hasn't changed for a while.
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Out of curiosity: why the big, lengthy lead in to the top weights on the squats and stuff?
Better just to do a couple of reps at a very low weight to get the pattern fixed and then bust out whatever sets at the top weight possible, I would have thought?
Better just to do a couple of reps at a very low weight to get the pattern fixed and then bust out whatever sets at the top weight possible, I would have thought?
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Probably because I don't know what I am doing 
But more seriously, I am sure that's how it is done on the you tube video link on the 5x5 site??? I will check again tonight. Not that I mind either way, just thought this is how it is done, but if I just did the 5x5 I would be finished in 25 mins.
I only changed to this recently from a 3 day split as I wanted to focus on getting my compound lifts up.
But more seriously, I am sure that's how it is done on the you tube video link on the 5x5 site??? I will check again tonight. Not that I mind either way, just thought this is how it is done, but if I just did the 5x5 I would be finished in 25 mins.
I only changed to this recently from a 3 day split as I wanted to focus on getting my compound lifts up.
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So I am just following this from stronglifts 5x5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EP2g3Sj3qSw
Perhaps I am over doing it?
Edit: Also just noticed I had 1x5 on each max weight. These were 5x5 : / fitted now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EP2g3Sj3qSw
Perhaps I am over doing it?
Edit: Also just noticed I had 1x5 on each max weight. These were 5x5 : / fitted now.
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That is a massive overkill
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So in general do you think I should be going up in 10 kg steps (or similar) or just single warm up with a low weight then jump to my rep weight?
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Cheers for the help. So after looking at other logs I was thinking,
1x8xbw
2x8xbar
1x5x80% target weight
5x5
To achieve warm up at low weight and a single heavy warm up weight as I find it is hard to ensure form with the bar only. Better?
1x8xbw
2x8xbar
1x5x80% target weight
5x5
To achieve warm up at low weight and a single heavy warm up weight as I find it is hard to ensure form with the bar only. Better?
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Really didn't think I was going to make the squat today. First two sets felt really heavy. After that I seemed to push through the mental block and powered the rest out. Was very pleased even if the weight is still low. Add in the bonus of making the 5x5 chin ups again and I was very happy with the session. Getting close to failing the BP as well. I struggled to lock the very last rep out. Not sure what I will do in a few weeks without a spotter.
