The Beginning
Date created * Monday 5/05/08
Age * 15 years
Height * 5’11"
Weight * 163 lbs
Lifting experience * 16 weeks
Goals
Gain strength, size, power, speed, and general athleticism. Primary goal as of 5/05/08: gain strength.
Thoughts
This log was created for myself, to help keep track of my lifting. It is for no one else. If others choose to read it, so be it.
However, I will not tolerate unwarranted comments, and if I receive such comments, I will notify a moderator and have them deleted.
I will try to post every day with how the day went, both lifting-wise and in general. This will be an appropriate place to also record any random thoughts.
The journey begins…
Day 1 - Volume Day
ATG Squat
5x85
5x115
5x130
5x150
5x175
Bench Press
5x65
5x85
5x105
5x120
4x135[b]
Strict Pendlay Row*
5x55
5x70
5x85
5x100
5x115
^ - I learned today that when bench pressing without a spotter, I lose a little energy de-racking the bar. I was expecting 5 reps of 135, but without a spotter I only managed 4. I will try to get 5 on Friday.
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- Back parallel to ground. ROM = weight hanging in arms to touching chest
PR’s
ATG Squat from 3x175 to 5x175
Strict Pendlay Row* from 3x115 to 5x115
Day 3 - Recovery Day
ATG Squats
85 x 5
115 x 5
130 x 5
130 x 5
Standing Military Press
65 x 5
75 x 5
85 x 5
100 x 5
Deadlifts
Skipped because I had injured my lower back
No PRS
Day 5 - Big Volume Day
Bench Press
65 x 5
85 x 5
105 x 5
120 x 5
130 x 4*
105 x 8
ATG Squats
85 x 5
115 x 5
130 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 3
130 x 8
Pendlay Rows
55 x 5
75 x 5
85 x 5
105 x 5
120 x 3
85 x 8
PR’s
ATG Squat - 180x3 and 130x8
Pendlay Rows - 120x3 and 85x8
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- Shit. I still didn’t get 135 x 5. Hopefully I can get it on Monday.