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Pulled five reps of 335# deadlifts today (well actually 3/2 cuz my grip gave out). I'll knock 'em all out next time. First time trying it without shoes and the form felt great (vid would probably say otherwise). I've grown to love DLs.

Only two more workouts in my 12 weeks of StrongLifts. Will post some final stats when it's all wrapped.

killing it Harry!

Went to Xfit gym tonight and did deadlifts and front squats with a broski

DL: 5 reps at 135#, 225#, 315#. 1 rep at 335#. 1 rep at 365# 1 rep at 375#. New 1RM at #375, ~170 kg Vid

Front Squat: 5 reps at 135# and 185#, 2 reps at 225#, 2 reps at 245# 1 rep at 255# New 1RM at 255#

new05002 wrote:
DL: New 1RM at #375

Dude. Gettin' strong!

Yea totally pumped. Felt I could put another 10 afterwards but left a little in the tank for another day

Alright, just wrapped up my first three months of StrongLifts 5x5 (started on November 1). I've been pretty diligent about getting to the gym three times a week but got a bit sidetracked over the holidays. Always mixed in abs and pullups, and switched to 3x5 squats two weeks ago. I'm 5'10" and current weight is 189 lbs. (178 when I started). Ate like a horse (mostly good) and drank too much beer.

As said before, I had never really done squats or deadlifts prior to this. I was pretty fit from routine exercise (gym/running/mountain biking), but had never focused on a 'strength training' program.

Starting / Current
Bench press 5x5: 185# / 225# (gain 40 lbs.)
Back squat 3x5: 145# / 255# (gain 110 lbs.)
OH press 5x5: 95# / 125# (gain 30 lbs.)
Pendlay row 5x5: 135# / 195# (gain 60 lbs.)
Deadlift 1x5: 230# / 335# (gain 105 lbs)

Noticeable gains in shoulders/back/quads and dat ass. Can't seem to break through plateaus on bench and OHP. Really like the simplicity and effectiveness of StrongLifts so I'm going to stick with it for now but have started some cross training, running/biking and HIIT to cut some fat.

Anyways, cool story bro!

Harry_Manback wrote:
Starting / Current
Bench press 5x5: 185# / 225# (gain 40 lbs.)
Back squat 3x5: 145# / 255# (gain 110 lbs.)
OH press 5x5: 95# / 125# (gain 30 lbs.)
Pendlay row 5x5: 135# / 195# (gain 60 lbs.)
Deadlift 1x5: 230# / 335# (gain 105 lbs)
:

Nice stats! I dig the rows at 195#. Me love dem rows!

Congrats!

If you ever find yourself in the Ct area let me know. Down to lift!

Thanks guys. And I mean that in the gayest way possible.

loads of brotein going around

I learned a lot of boxing techniques the other day, about movement and trickery, speed and confidence. I'm getting better, and I'm down to 12.11 stone (170lbs).

Speaking of weight I am now up to about 195#.

What were you before you started working out? Did you lose weight (fat) and then put weight back on (muscle)?

Around Aug 2013 somewhere between 195# to 200#, then by like early Jan as low as 182# and now back up to 195#

Im gaining body mass now trying to put on some muscle then once I stabilize around 200 I will then cut down to like 185#.

I am taking an increase in body fat % while putting on muscle. Not a ton but that is the trade off. Also my first time cycling weight like this, so as a beginner a leaner bulk is not as easy. But hell yea putting up more weight on my lifts tho but met-con is suffers a bit. Life is full of compromises.

Basically my meals consist of huge quantities minus breakfast which I dislike to eat a ton. For other meals its like 1 lb of meat, probably half a gallon of whole milk, 2 cups of rice or similar heavy carb. Snacking on cashews often. I dont try to hit it hard with sugary stuff tho but I have been relaxing the overall diet during this time period. Supplement with protein bars and shakes to get my grams of protein up to atleast 1 gram per lb of body weight.

You got this shit down!

Do you find your fitness level (not your strength) go down as you 'bulk' up?

AngryGoldfish wrote:You got this shit down!

Do you find your fitness level (not your strength) go down as you 'bulk' up?

yea that is what I meant by met-con short for metabolic conditioning or in other words cardio vascular stuff. WODs at CrossFit are harder while lifting is easier. All my numbers have gone up since the bulk.

I can see how the bulk affects my overall body, I almost had some abs at 182, not anymore tho. Overall id rather be strong as fuck then fit as fuck. Lifting a 250# clean and jerk is much more satisfying (personally) then getting a sexy Fran time.

NOTE: This is Fran

http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/000611.html