dlewis8589 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 5/6/2014 Squat: 3x5-150 Overhead Press: 3x5-87.5lbs Deadlift: 1x5-175lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+10lbs Plate Wrist Curl: 3x10(RH)/1x10,2x8(LH)-16.25lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Good to see those steady consistent increases in your weights. It brings up a bit of advice I'd like to give you. Looking over some of the advice people give you about your squat depth and patterns, I would suggest you remember one thing. For your stated goal, and arguably in general there is pecking order to progress. 1. Increase weights 2. Increase reps/speed 3. Increase volume Starting strength works to increase the WEIGHT of your 3x5 work, which is important to do first. When you eventually stall, it would be wise to focus on 3x3 until you again stall. Then go for a single after a full week off of the main lifts. Next cycle in higher rep work and set rep prs starting in the 12-15 rep range (which you have never done before) and slowly go heavier until your reps get down into the 1-5 rep range again. Go for another single, trying to beat your last 1RM. Start with the rep work again, only this time including sub-maximal 5x5 work (which will be a pr for you since you have been doing 3x5) which you can alternate with your higher rep workouts. Slowly go heavier until once again you are in the 1-5 rep range, take a week off and set a 3rd 1RM pr. Lastly I would recommend you start an alternation of rep workouts, volume workouts, speed/dynamic workouts, and 1-5 max workouts in that order, hitting each lift 1-2x a week. Hope this helps, and again just my 2c on where to go once you are done with starting strength. Thank you very much Matt! I have been wondering what to do next, even though I have at least another 2 months on starting strength. I know I eventually want to try 5/3/1 but I feel i'd be selling myself short making monthly progressions right after SS. I really like the 3x3 idea after I stall, this would definently make sure I've squeezed out all linear strength progression possible. I will probably do that. My goal is to eventually compete in strongman (would like to compete in North Carolinas Strongest Man in 2016 to be exact). Do believe that working in the higher rep ranges after 3x3 would help with that? I do really like that idea as well though, working higher reps and slowly going down in reps would really shock the system and for sure make me stronger. I really appreciate your advice, I would have never thought of those ideas and I really don't like any of the popular intermediate strength programs so I actually really needed it. You will most definitely need to be able to rep weights out. For instance I am training for a strongman comp in which an event is a 455 deadlift for reps in 60 seconds, which for me will be 20+ reps. Strongman as I've come to understand it is about being the best strength athlete: the one who overall moves heavy weights the fastest over the longeat distance the most times. The suggested program I've given you will take years to fully play out and is what I wish I had started with when I was younger. For the high rep work just find your 15 rep max and each day you train those higher reps add 5 to 10 lbs to the bar and see how many you can manage. This will eventually get you back into the lower rep ranges. Just remember to include the alternating 5x5 work or after your third 1rm test the 5x5 and speed work, which I would suggest either 8 sets of 2-3 reps or 4 sets of 6 both with 30-70 percent of your 1rm. 531 is nice but after starting strength you will be around where 531 would take you right now anyway, and you will need to vary your training more. Thanks man, like I said it actually sounds like a really good way to train. I'm sure i'll have more questions when I actually get to that point but again I really appreciate your advice and welcome any more you'd like to pass on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 05/13/2014 Power Clean: 5x3-110lbs Front Squat: 3x5-130lbs Bench Press: 3x5-125lbs -Too heavy, had I been one ounce weaker I wouldn't of completed. Looks like linear bench is over, oh well. Going to drop it to 115 next workout and start taking 2.5lbs jumps Pullups: 2x7-BW 1x4-BW Reverse Plate Wrist Curl: 3x8-11.25lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Looks like this program is working great for you, Drake! Great progress so far. Remember, eat well, stretch at night, and never sacrifice form for more weight. Keep it up brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Looks like this program is working great for you, Drake! Great progress so far. Remember, eat well, stretch at night, and never sacrifice form for more weight. Keep it up brother! Thanks Anthony, I really appreciate it! Its nice when more experienced people (or anyone really) give me a pat on the back. I just love how supporting everyone hear on the Gripboard is. I think the program is going well to. My squats, DL, and clean are all feeling very strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony C. Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks like this program is working great for you, Drake! Great progress so far. Remember, eat well, stretch at night, and never sacrifice form for more weight. Keep it up brother! Thanks Anthony, I really appreciate it! Its nice when more experienced people (or anyone really) give me a pat on the back. I just love how supporting everyone hear on the Gripboard is. I think the program is going well to. My squats, DL, and clean are all feeling very strong! Happy to comment, man. Weight lifting is such an alone, mono hobby that it's good to share with people. I follow your log and am happy to see you progressing. How are the front squats working for you? Years ago I trained them really hard and worked up to a 285 front squat which I was really proud of. Of course I was using the sting ray device for them...never had the wrist flexibility to just hold it with the fingertips. They're a great exercise for building the quads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks like this program is working great for you, Drake! Great progress so far. Remember, eat well, stretch at night, and never sacrifice form for more weight. Keep it up brother! Thanks Anthony, I really appreciate it! Its nice when more experienced people (or anyone really) give me a pat on the back. I just love how supporting everyone hear on the Gripboard is. I think the program is going well to. My squats, DL, and clean are all feeling very strong! Happy to comment, man. Weight lifting is such an alone, mono hobby that it's good to share with people. I follow your log and am happy to see you progressing. How are the front squats working for you? Years ago I trained them really hard and worked up to a 285 front squat which I was really proud of. Of course I was using the sting ray device for them...never had the wrist flexibility to just hold it with the fingertips. They're a great exercise for building the quads up. Sooo true about lifting being a mono hobby, I want a workout buddy bad lol. Same with you man, your log shows ALLOT of progression, and its inspiring. Front squats are going great, can't wait till next time I do them, its such a good feeling using 135 for the first time . I decided I would do the program rotating front and back squat because I just don't believe you can keep up on +15lbs a week on squats for very long, just my opinion. I also like them because with the amount of core involvement I feel they'll help me reach a bigger squat and deadlift over time than squating every workout. They were awkward at first but I haven't really noticed any mobility issues. 285…. (bad word filter) man thats awsome! sting ray or not. That just seems so crazy, front squatting over 100lbs more than my last deadlift. Thats definently something to be proud of bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 5/15/2014 Squat: 3x5-155 Overhead Press: 3x5-90lbs Deadlift: 1x5-180lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+12.5lbs Skipped out on the plate wrist curls yesterday, having some pain in my left wrist so I won't do them tomorrow either to heal up for grippers on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 05/17/2014 Power Clean: 5x3-115lbs Front Squat: 3x5-135lbs Bench Press: 3x5-115lbs Pullups: 1x7-BW 1x6-BW 1x4-BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Grippers from CPW came in today GHP 6-132lbs COC #3-142lbs I also decided to get a monster 3.5 that was pre-rated 183lbs. I figure if I ever am training for a 3.5 cert it would be the perfect gripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 We have twin grippers. I have a 132 GHP6 as well, and a 141 #3. What is your best close to date? I'm getting closer to the GHP6, should be destroying a 2.5 by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) We have twin grippers. I have a 132 GHP6 as well, and a 141 #3. What is your best close to date? I'm getting closer to the GHP6, should be destroying a 2.5 by now. Just my 2, working on my 2.5. It still feels a good ways away. I just really wanted a 3 to see how tough it was (and inspire me of course ). Then my check was a little better than usual…. Lol we do have twin grippers. Idk what was more surprising, the 142-#3 or the 132-#6. Both really low Edited May 20, 2014 by dlewis8589 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 We have twin grippers. I have a 132 GHP6 as well, and a 141 #3. What is your best close to date? I'm getting closer to the GHP6, should be destroying a 2.5 by now. Just my 2, working on my 2.5. It still feels a good ways away. I just really wanted a 3 to see how tough it was (and inspire me of course ). Then my check was a little better than usual…. Lol we do have twin grippers. Idk what was more surprising, the 142-#3 or the 132-#6. Both really low The 142 #3 is a ton more surprising, and useful for MM0. The GHP6s I've seen have been rating 135 and under. I have a second GHP6 that feels around 130, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 We have twin grippers. I have a 132 GHP6 as well, and a 141 #3. What is your best close to date? I'm getting closer to the GHP6, should be destroying a 2.5 by now. Just my 2, working on my 2.5. It still feels a good ways away. I just really wanted a 3 to see how tough it was (and inspire me of course ). Then my check was a little better than usual…. Lol we do have twin grippers. Idk what was more surprising, the 142-#3 or the 132-#6. Both really low The 142 #3 is a ton more surprising, and useful for MM0. The GHP6s I've seen have been rating 135 and under. I have a second GHP6 that feels around 130, actually. True that, I hadn't even thought about MM0 lol. Either way we are both really lucky to have such "light" bricks, I mean 3's. Its definitely gonna make life a bit easier.Neither of us has an excuse to not reach MM0 LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 5/20/2014 Squat: 3x5-160lbs Overhead Press: 3x5-90lbs Deadlift: 1x5-185lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+15lbs Plate Wrist Curl: 3x5-17.5lbs Great workout today. Felt strong. Really made a brake through on the dead lift today. Finally took off my skirt and dragged the bar up my shins. Did they get scraped? yup. Did the lift feel about 30lbs easier? yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 05/22/2014 Power Clean: 5x3-120lbs Front Squat: 3x5-140lbs Bench Press: 3x5-117.5lbs Pullups: 2x7-BW 1x4-BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 5/24/2014 Squat: 3x5-165lbs(Bodyweight!) Overhead Press: 3x5-90lbs Deadlift: 1x5-195lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+15lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electron Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Have you gained 10 or 15 pounds on this program? That's impressive. Great squatting, and your deadlift is looking very strong too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Have you gained 10 or 15 pounds on this program? That's impressive. Great squatting, and your deadlift is looking very strong too. Thanks man. Yah i'm real happy about the weight gain, its happening VERY slowly but surly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 05/27/2014 Power Clean: 5x3-125lbs(keep weight same) Front Squat: 3x5-145lbs Bench Press: 3x5-120lbs Pullups: 2x7-BW 1x3-BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 5/29/2014 Squat: 3x5-170lbs Overhead Press: 3x5-92.5lbs Deadlift: 1x5-205lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+17.5lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 05/31/2014 Power Clean: 5x3-125lbs(Felt better, but still keep weight same) Front Squat: 3x5-150lbs Bench Press: 3x5-122.5lbs Pullups: 2x7-BW 1x3-BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 6/1/2014 Squat: 3x5-175lbs Overhead Press: 3x5-92.5lbs Deadlift: 1x5-210lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+17.5lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 6/5/2014 Power Clean: 5x3-125lbs(Shitty) Front Squat: 3x5-155lbs Ended the workout their, really wasn't feeling good today. Oh well, it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis8589 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 6/7/2014 Squat: 3x5-180lbs Overhead Press: 3x5-92.5lbs Deadlift: 1x5-215lbs Dips: 3x8-BW+17.5lbs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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