I'm 6'0'' 171, and 21 years, recently enlisted in the U.S. Navy and thought I'd spend my time until I ship out in May lifting weights. I got into it more than I thought I would and now feel committed enough to keep a public journal.
August - began lifting. Local gym had a membership special so I started out in late July on "the machines" and got bored fast. Did some research and discovered powerlifting.
Bodyweight 155-160 lb
RMs
Sqat: 160 lb
Dead: 240
Bench: 135
Pathetic... I was committed to make a change. Thus began the Smolov base mesocycle, followed by 4 weeks of 5x5 training, the results...
September -
Bodyweight 170
RMs
Sq: 215
DL: 305
Be: 155
Currently, I am working through Askold Surovetsky's Deadlift cycle. I broke from the 5x5 because I wanted to deadlift more; I fell in love. I feel strong on the squat but nothing gives that same satisfaction as performing the simplest movement with the most weight.
10/21/11
DL:
3 x 135
3 x 185
3 x 245
2 x 255
2 x 270
2 x 270
2 x 270
Incline Press:
5 x 5 x 95
BB Row:
5 x 5 x 140
Behind-The-Neck Pull-ups:
5, 3, 5
Mixed Grip Pull ups
5 x Left supinated
5 x Right supinated
August - began lifting. Local gym had a membership special so I started out in late July on "the machines" and got bored fast. Did some research and discovered powerlifting.
Bodyweight 155-160 lb
RMs
Sqat: 160 lb
Dead: 240
Bench: 135
Pathetic... I was committed to make a change. Thus began the Smolov base mesocycle, followed by 4 weeks of 5x5 training, the results...
September -
Bodyweight 170
RMs
Sq: 215
DL: 305
Be: 155
Currently, I am working through Askold Surovetsky's Deadlift cycle. I broke from the 5x5 because I wanted to deadlift more; I fell in love. I feel strong on the squat but nothing gives that same satisfaction as performing the simplest movement with the most weight.
10/21/11
DL:
3 x 135
3 x 185
3 x 245
2 x 255
2 x 270
2 x 270
2 x 270
Incline Press:
5 x 5 x 95
BB Row:
5 x 5 x 140
Behind-The-Neck Pull-ups:
5, 3, 5
Mixed Grip Pull ups
5 x Left supinated
5 x Right supinated
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