Toyosi's Training Log

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A Brief Introduction
Hi, I've used the original StrongLifts 5x5 program sparingly and figured that keeping a log would help keep my lifting consistent. I attempted the new program for a week and concluded that I prefer the old one. I used to use Mike Mahler's 5x5 found on bodybuilding.com, but I realized I love squats and switched to Stronglifts. I've chosen to use the chin-up/pull-up alternation from the new program. I'm 21 years old (22 in 5 days), 6'1, and weigh about 165lbs. My goal is to pack on 20lbs and maintain my goal weight of 185lbs. My body fat % is approximately 5%, but I haven't checked in a month.

On to the Log.
I have a solid base level of strength. Except in rows and dips because I haven't done those in a couple of months.

11/5/08
Squat: 5x5 @ 235lbs
Overhead Press: 5x5 @ 85lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 170lbs
Weight Chin-Ups: 5x5 @ 5lbs

The squats were pretty challenging today because I bumped them up 10 pounds instead of 5. But I'll be using the gradual 5lbs progression from this point on. I almost stalled on the last two reps of the overhead press, but I got through it. The deadlift @ 170lbs seemed a bit easy. As were the chin-ups, but I can't complete 5x5 on pull-ups (I guess they're harder). All in all I had a solid workout.

Now I've got to write a Philosophy of Mind paper on Functionalism...Awesome.

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A Brief Introduction
Hi, I've used the original StrongLifts 5x5 program sparingly and figured that keeping a log would help keep my lifting consistent. I attempted the new program for a week and concluded that I prefer the old one. I used to use Mike Mahler's 5x5 found on bodybuilding.com, but I realized I love squats and switched to Stronglifts. I've chosen to use the chin-up/pull-up alternation from the new program. I'm 21 years old (22 in 5 days), 6'1, and weigh about 165lbs. My goal is to pack on 20lbs and maintain my goal weight of 185lbs. My body fat % is approximately 5%, but I haven't checked in a month.

On to the Log.
I have a solid base level of strength. Except in rows and dips because I haven't done those in a couple of months.

11/5/08
Squat: 5x5 @ 235lbs
Overhead Press: 5x5 @ 85lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 170lbs
Weight Chin-Ups: 5x5 @ 5lbs

The squats were pretty challenging today because I bumped them up 10 pounds instead of 5. But I'll be using the gradual 5lbs progression from this point on. I almost stalled on the last two reps of the overhead press, but I got through it. The deadlift @ 170lbs seemed a bit easy. As were the chin-ups, but I can't complete 5x5 on pull-ups (I guess they're harder). All in all I had a solid workout.

Now I've got to write a Philosophy of Mind paper on Functionalism...Awesome.

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