Rest #5 (9/8/2007)
Nothing at all. Actually cheated today a bit on my diet–but it was once in a long time.
Workout #5 (9/9/2007)
Squat (ATG)
2x5x45
1x5x65
1x3x85
1x2x105
3x5x140
Bench Press
1x5x45
1x5x65
1x3x85
1x2x95
3x5x130
Almost couldn’t complete the last set. But I’m nearing in on repping 45 plates, so that’s a good increase. It was something I never reached beforehand that I’ve been trying to get to.
Deadlift
1x5x45
1x3x95
1x2x115
1x5x165
20 more lbs. I’m going to have someone make sure my form on my deadlifts are good–other than that, I’m enjoying them.
I think I’ll start lowering some of the warm-up reps once I get to higher weights. I got my Pendlay Row form down, finally. Hang cleans I’m still unsure of, however. Got a few days rest (from the gym and from the school).
I’m surprised that this site hasn’t had a proper Rippetoes log. And this looks promising. I love Rippetoes. I myself am on a similar, minimalistic routine and it’s working great.
scraz - I know how frustrating it can be sometimes to get lots of clean food while on a 17 yr olds budget. There is an article just posted here a few days ago talking about this (It’s the one with the strawberry pic logo). Some tips:
Drink lots of milk. I’ve had some great GPP days carrying gallons and gallons of the stuff home from the shops, lol.
As mentioned in the article bags of frozen veggies and berries are GREAT! Add a glass of milk, some nuts and a slab of meat, and you have an awesome low carb meal.
Couldn’t get the last set of Bench down perfect! I’m going to keep it at this weight for the next workout and see if I can get it done. My body is tired.
Again, not able to get the 3rd set of bench up. One more workout at this weight, and if I can’t get it down… I have to deload. Bah. Also, my form for some of the workouts have been going down–I think I’m going to keep DL at 205 for next workout. It was my first time doing skull crushers, and they’re pretty crazy for triceps. Also need to take a look at form on those. An all right workout.
I’m thinking about resetting a bit starting next month and continuing with the program with a few changes, like Dumbbell Bench Press to see if I can get over this 135 hump, and flat out standing military presses for the clean and press.
Also probably lower the weight on the dips and chinups to get a better range of motion (which I probably should have done all along). We’ll see how the increases go this month!