rickjames the n00b

rickjames · 19 Aug 2019 at 14:48

Workout B 19/08/19

Squats 2x5 @20KG, 1x3 @ 30KG, 5x5 @ 45KG
OHP 5x5 @ 22.5KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 62.5KG

Good start to the week...

rickjames · 28 Aug 2019 at 13:03

Workout A 28/8/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 30KG 5x5 @ 40KG
Bench Press 5x5 @ 25KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 30KG

Really poor again from me and getting in the gym again, major frustrating. Striving for consistency this summer has just been a 'mare

Musty Pie · 30 Aug 2019 at 08:35

Keep at it Rick!

Consistency is key.

rickjames · 30 Aug 2019 at 13:38

Workout B 30/08/19

Squats 2x5 @20KG, 1x3 @ 30KG, 5x5 @ 42.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 20KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 60KG

rickjames · 2 Sep 2019 at 14:06

Workout A 02/9/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 30KG, 5x5 @ 45KG
Bench Press 5x5 @ 27.5KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 32.5KG

rickjames · 11 Sep 2019 at 13:34

A bit behind. Still not getting 3 in a week, arghh,

Workout B 06/09/19

Squats 2x5 @20KG, 1x3 @ 35KG, 5x5 @ 47.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 22.5KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 65KG

Workout A 11/9/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 35KG, 5x5 @ 50KG
Bench Press 2x5 @ 20KG 5x5 @ 30KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 35KG

Syla5 · 13 Sep 2019 at 09:02

its commonly known that 1x5 working sets on deadlift just isn't enough, this is even more so at starting weights. You should consider doing 3x5 instead.

rickjames · 13 Sep 2019 at 09:34

Quite happy with 1x5, plus when you throw in the warmup sets when the weight is upped it's more than enough

Syla5 · 13 Sep 2019 at 09:58

rickjames said:
Quite happy with 1x5, plus when you throw in the warmup sets when the weight is upped it's more than enough

Honestly this is the only flaw with the stronglifts program. 1x5 working sets will see your deadlift fall behind. Theres plenty of info on this out there, even in the main gymrats thread.

Musty Pie · 13 Sep 2019 at 11:59

Syla5 said:
Honestly this is the only flaw with the stronglifts program. 1x5 working sets will see your deadlift fall behind. Theres plenty of info on this out there, even in the main gymrats thread.

I would tend to agree here! doing 3x5 on DL's until they get heavy heavy, was probably the best thing i did for my 5x5. Not only from enjoyment, but in terms of really FEELING it after a work out, the dead lifts are the one thing for me that make me feel ive really pushed it.

give it a try, at least for a week or two.

rickjames · 13 Sep 2019 at 17:37

Workout B 13/09/19

Squats 2x5 @20KG, 1x3 @ 40KG, 5x5 @ 52.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 25KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 65KG, 1x5 @ 70KG

rickjames · 18 Sep 2019 at 15:44

Workout A 18/9/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 40KG, 5x5 @ 55KG
Bench Press 2x5 @ 20KG 5x5 @ 32.5KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 37.5KG

rickjames · 24 Sep 2019 at 09:16

Busted my finger during cricket on Sunday, pretty bruised up and no way I can live a bar. Is there any exercises I can do in the meantime without any bar involvement?

rickjames · 16 Oct 2019 at 14:54

Back on it after the above

16/10/19

Workout B

Squats 2x5 @20KG, 5x5 @ 37.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 20KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 47.5KG

rickjames · 25 Oct 2019 at 12:36

Workout A 23/10/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 5x5 @ 40KG,
Bench Press 5x5 @ 27.5KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 30KG

rickjames · 30 Oct 2019 at 13:00

Workout B 28/10/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 30KG 5x5 @ 42.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 20KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 42.5KG

Workout A 30/10/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @30KG, 5x5 @ 45KG
Bench Press 2x5 @ 20KG, 5x5 @ 30KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 32.5KG

Finally getting some rhythm; need to eat more...

rickjames · 1 Nov 2019 at 13:13

Workout B 01/11/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 35KG 5x5 @ 47.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 22.5KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 47.5KG

rickjames · 6 Nov 2019 at 12:44

Workout A 4/11/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @35KG, 5x5 @ 50KG
Bench Press 2x5 @ 20KG, 5x5 @ 32.5KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 35KG

Workout B 06/11/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 1x3 @ 40KG, 5x5 @ 52.5KG
OHP 5x5 @ 25KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 52.5KG

rickjames · 11 Nov 2019 at 13:04

Taking a week off squatting. Comfortable with my decision.

Workout A 8/11/19

Squats: 0
Bench Press 2x5 @ 20KG, 5x5 @ 35KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 37.5KG

Workout B 11/11/19

Squats 0
OHP 5x5 @ 27.5KG
Deadlift 1x5 @ 57.5KG

rickjames · 2 Dec 2019 at 12:59

Been ill and other stuff hence the setback. Argh.

Workout A 02/12/19

Squats 2x5 @ 20KG, 5x5 @ 37.5KG
Bench Press 5x5 @ 22.5KG
Barbell Row 5x5 @ 30KG