The Wandering Freak

[The Emancipated Freak]

With a new program I leave my Starting Strength days behind me.

Bodyweight: 150 lbs. And I intend to change that!

I started the Bill Starr 5x5 today and was more winded and sweaty then tired. Vision began to fade at some points, merely a sign of too little oxygen and quickly remedied.

Squat: 120 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
240 lbs @ 1x5

Bench press: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
80 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5

Power clean:55 lbs @ 1x5.
65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.

Hope this is readable.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Wednesday; light day.

Squat: 120 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 2x5.

Easily done.

Press: 55 lbs @ 1x5.
65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.

Once again, quite easy.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x4.

Should have known better and started lower.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 125 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
245 lbs @ 1x3.
215 lbs @ 1x8.

Bench press: 70 lbs @ 1x5.
80 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x8.

Power clean: 95 lbs @ 4x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x8.

I made a very stupid mistake, I should have ramped up to the power clean on Friday.

[hamburgerfan]

You don't bump up the weight for all your sets on friday, just the top one, which will be a triple. You will then hit friday's triple for a set of 5 on monday, as well as bumping up your other sets. Also, you don't do the set of 8 for power cleans.

[The Emancipated Freak]

You don't bump up the weight for all your sets on friday, just the top one, which will be a triple. You will then hit friday's triple for a set of 5 on monday, as well as bumping up your other sets. Also, you don't do the set of 8 for power cleans.

Just goes to show you I'm an idiot.

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
160 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.

Bench press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
This was too easy, I felt, almost suspiciously easy.

Power clean: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.


I had the most trouble with the lighter weights, I kept expecting a difficult jump and it didn't come until at least 95, and at some points during power cleans I almost lost control of the bar because of the excess force.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Well, because I'm a damned fool I set the press weight to 102.5 and failed the first rep on the first try and the last rep on the second.

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
160 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 57.5 lbs @ 1x5.
77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
102.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Deadlift: 155 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
245 lbs @ 1x5.

I really have to sort out this wrong weight crap right now.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I was helping a friend of hamburgerfan's with his power clean technique and I ended up with a new power clean PR of 120 lbs.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
160 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x3.
190 lbs @ 1x8.

Bench press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x8.

Power clean: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x3.

I'm pretty happy with how this session turned out, nothing is as difficult as last time around.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x5.

Bench press: 77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.
112.5 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Power clean: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I now weigh 153 lbs, so apparently I'm doing something right.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 60 lbs @ 1x5.
70 lbs @ 1x5.
80 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.

Deadlift: 160 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
252.5 lbs @ 1x5.

First squat set was done slowly and deliberately, sped it up as the weight got higher, they were done very easily and quickly. Press sets were done with very small amounts of rest but completed easily. Deadlift was more difficult than I would like, the belt seemed like it was hindering my back set up, didn't like it.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x3.
195 lbs @ 1x8

Bench press:77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
122.5 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x3.
105 lbs @ 1x8.

Power clean: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.

The squats were fairly easily done, 260 felt easier than last time around, squatting heavy makes the last set of eight seem surprisingly easy. Bench press form wasn't as tight as I would like but I lifted it alright. Power cleans as always were more difficult with the smaller weights than the bigger one.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.

Bench press:P 77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
122.5 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.

Power clean: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.

Well, I have screwed this up again, in that I didn't add five pounds to the first four sets.

I wasn't happy with how the squats felt, they just felt off. Bench press was easy, was confident in my ability to do it without a spotter. Got lucky this time, can't afford same gamble in the future. Power cleans felt very relieving, very good.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 140 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 2x5.

Press:62.5 lbs @ 1x5.
72.5 lbs @ 1x5.
82.5 lbs @ 1x5.
92.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.

Squats were very easy, done quickly. Press was fast and powerful, too far ahead of my face for my liking, have to work on that. Deadlift was done in running shoes for the first two sets, wised up before the last two though, didn't chalk up before last set just as my palms began to sweat, got kind of close to dropping the bar.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 140 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
265 lbs @ 1x3.
200 lbs @ 1x8

Bench press: 77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
142.5 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.

Power clean: 70 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x3.

Squats were easy, last set was a grinder, though. Was happy with form overall. Bench press was done easily, going to have to make the lockout better. Power cleans were over all quite easy, done with the sleeves on boxes to make it like I was cleaning 45s.

Did some snatches afterwards, failed miserably, in addition to getting a thousand pound overall, I've added being able to snatch my body weight to my goals.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
175 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
265 lbs @ 1x5.

Bench press: 82.5 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5
110 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5
142.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Power clean: 80 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.

This was a grueling session, didn't have usual access to food, but went well. Squats got difficult around 235, 265 was a grinder but I buried it. Bench press was very easy, went through almost all the sets with no rest, wasn't happy with wrist position during last set. Power clean was hard, even with long rests between them they still killed me.

A very difficult workout, just before cleans I had to run tell my brother about the handkerchief code so he would stop using a blue bandana, could barely run up the stairs I was so tired.

[tertius]

How tall are you, out of curiosity?

[The Emancipated Freak]

How tall are you, out of curiosity?

Height is 5' 7". Weight is 157 lbs.

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
175 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.

Deadlift: 165 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 1x5.
235 lbs @ 1x5.
267.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Squats were easy, done in quick succession. Press was easy for the most part, got kind of hard toward the end. Deadlifts were more disappointing than my son, and unlike my son, they didn't hang themselves in a truck stop bathroom. Didn't like grip at all, back wasn't set well. Need to fix these damn form issues.

[tertius]

That's about what I figured. Looks like you're gaining.

You just not getting set before you pull, on the deadlift? Or having trouble setting up?

[The Emancipated Freak]

That's about what I figured. Looks like you're gaining.

You just not getting set before you pull, on the deadlift? Or having trouble setting up?

I feel like I'm able to set up but once I pull my upper back feels like it is rounding a lot. I already think I have a good solution for them but that's going to be next Wednesday so won't worry about it now.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
235 lbs @ 1x5.
270 lbs @ 1x5.

Bench: 85 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x4, 1x2.

Power clean: 85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.

Squats were grinders on the last set but easy overall.

Bench is going to be chalked up to a bad few days for eating and not enough rest between sets.

Power cleans were sloppy form wise, cleaned up once it got heavy.

This wasn't a very good few days food wise so I'm going to have to fix that. A lot. Big weigh in tomorrow, can't afford failure.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @2x5.

Press: 67.5 lbs @ 1x5.
77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
240 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x5.

Squats were done easily with almost no rest between sets. Press was easier than last time and form was better. This was one of the best deadlift session I've had in a very long time. It really is great to have days like this.

Height still stands at 5' 7", weight is now 160, making this the the twenty fifth pound put on since starting lifting.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 1x5.
235 lbs @ 1x5.
275 lbs @ 1x3.
200 lbs @ 1x8.

Bench press: 85 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
147.5 lbs @ 1x3.
115 lbs @ 1x8.

Power clean: 90 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x3.

Squats felt great, 275 was a grinder but I killed it.

Bench press was fairly easy throughout, proves that the failure on Monday was because of calories.

Power cleaning was very fun, felt great too. Going to be awesome next Saturday to use the 45s.

[hamburgerfan]

Workout 8/10
Writing Ability 3/10

[The Emancipated Freak]

Workout 8/10
Writing Ability 3/10

Hamburgerfan I curse thee!

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
170 ls @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
240 lbs @ 1x5.
275 lbs @ 1x5.

Bench press: 92.5 lbs @ 1x5.
102.5 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
147.5 lbs @ 1x5.

Power clean: 90 lbs @ 1X5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.

Great workout, feel relieving to not have to cram the workout at the last second because I was stupid.

[The Emancipated Freak]

May 25th workout.

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5,
170 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 70 lbs @ 1x5.
80 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x5.
292.5 lbs @ 1x3.

Squats were fast and easy, accidentally jumped at the last rep of 170.

Press was done quickly, little rest accept for the last set.

Deadlift, another setback from a three plate deadlift, not enough calories, obviously.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1X5.
240 lbs @ 1x6. (Accidentally did six.)
280 lbs @ 1x3.
205 lbs @ 1x8.
I could feel my underwear ripping at the seam, guess that's what I get for wearing boxers.

Bench press: 87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
102.5 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
132.5 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x8.
Done easily, with little rest, except for right before 150.

Power clean: 95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
The best damn power clean session in the state!

Thoughts?

[tertius]

Woven boxers are a no go for squatting. Knit boxer briefs are okay.

Happy to be cleaning the big wheels, now?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Woven boxers are a no go for squatting. Knit boxer briefs are okay.

Happy to be cleaning the big wheels, now?

Knit boxers? It's an amazing coincidence that three of my sisters and my mom knit.

Well, awhile ago I tried and succeeded, it seems all this cleaning has brought up my max quite a bit. The same for the bench press.

[jgh]

Nice progress. What's your diet like?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Usually eggs in the morning sausage when I can get it , if not eggs, well I just have a huge amount of oatmeal to make up for the calories. Every night I can I have 4 open face sandwiches slathered with peanut butter. Tonight I added pizza to the mix. And for lunch it really depends on what was for supper the day before, although I don't decide that.

[jgh]

Usually eggs in the morning sausage when I can get it , if not eggs, well I just have a huge amount of oatmeal to make up for the calories. Every night I can I have 4 open face sandwiches slathered with peanut butter. Tonight I added pizza to the mix. And for lunch it really depends on what was for supper the day before, although I don't decide that.
Cool, I was just curious if you were doing anything fancy since your weight is still steadily going up.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Cool, I was just curious if you were doing anything fancy since your weight is still steadily going up.

You mean supplements?

Squat: 140 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
245 lbs @ 1x5.
280 lbs @ 1x5. New PR.
Squats felt great, no lower back soreness at all. I could feel my underwear ripping again, I think my ass is getting bigger. Maybe my thighs.

Bench: 70 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
Had to do these without a spotter, wouldn't have if I had a choice, though.

Power clean: 95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
Last set was easier than 125, felt great.

[jgh]

nah, I have just had trouble getting the supposedly minimal .5lb muscle/week lately and have been asking people who are gaining weight about their diets. It's pretty easy for me to just gain a ton of fat by overeating like crazy, but so far my body hasn't been cooperating with muscle gains. I'm changing things up in the next six weeks and will see how it goes.

[tertius]

Nice work on the PR. You're at a great time to get nice and strong. Wish I had done it in high school, as opposed to 15 years later.

Of course, at 18 I routinely ate more than 3,500 calories a day at a weight of 140 (i was the only person I knew who ran out of meal points in the dorm, fortunately all my lady friends took turns feeding me after I ran out), and didn't gain more than a pound or two. So. Maybe wouldn't have worked too well.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Nice work on the PR. You're at a great time to get nice and strong. Wish I had done it in high school, as opposed to 15 years later.

Of course, at 18 I routinely ate more than 3,500 calories a day at a weight of 140 (i was the only person I knew who ran out of meal points in the dorm, fortunately all my lady friends took turns feeding me after I ran out), and didn't gain more than a pound or two. So. Maybe wouldn't have worked too well.

Thanks! Did you do any work or lifting heavy shit back then? If not then I think you should have claimed the title of Emaciated Freak.

Up 164 today. Nearly the 30th pound I've gained since I started lifting in August.

[tertius]

Thanks! Did you do any work or lifting heavy shit back then? If not then I think you should have claimed the title of Emaciated Freak.

Up 164 today. Nearly the 30th pound I've gained since I started lifting in August.

I've managed to duck hard labor most of my life. I worked in a lab, at the time. I was certainly skinny as hell for years, though. You could literally see my heart beating, sometimes. Not currently, thank god.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I've managed to duck hard labor most of my life. I worked in a lab, at the time. I was certainly skinny as hell for years, though. You could literally see my heart beating, sometimes. Not currently, thank god.

I did and still do plenty of labor, log splitting and stacking, mostly.

Squat: 140 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 2x5.
Done quickly and easily. No challenge at all.

Press: 65 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
done almost without rest between sets, didn't even bother with collars.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x5.
292.5 lbs @ 1x3, 1x1.
What the hell is going on here? Quit on the last set to avoid killing my back.

Thoughts on this?

[tertius]

Your back hurt, how, exactly?

[Dragar]

You seem to have gone through squats and presses very quickly, maybe not enough time for your low back to recover for deadlifts?

[The Emancipated Freak]

You seem to have gone through squats and presses very quickly, maybe not enough time for your low back to recover for deadlifts?

I don't think so, I had more than enough rest between deadlift sets. More food, I guess.


Your back hurt, how, exactly?

My form was breaking down and I did it to avoid injury, no hurt.

[tertius]

Could just be a shitty (deadlift) workout. Happens. Dan John talks about this in his very good collection of essays "Never Let Go".

Also, how do you think about pulling off the floor? I find that I have much better form and the weight is much lighter if I treat a deadlift like the beginning of an O-lift, and try to do it explosively. That tends to help me keep my back set and tight, as does avoiding fiddling with my grip and foot position. Now, I may not be pulling as close to my max weight as you are, and I'm not lifting as much, so. Grain of salt.

[DutchPancakes]

Dan John is a fatso

[The Emancipated Freak]

Could just be a shitty (deadlift) workout. Happens. Dan John talks about this in his very good collection of essays "Never Let Go".

Also, how do you think about pulling off the floor? I find that I have much better form and the weight is much lighter if I treat a deadlift like the beginning of an O-lift, and try to do it explosively. That tends to help me keep my back set and tight, as does avoiding fiddling with my grip and foot position. Now, I may not be pulling as close to my max weight as you are, and I'm not lifting as much, so. Grain of salt.

In which essay is it? Because I've got the book sitting right here.


Dan John is a fatso

But he gives some damn good advice, including how not to be a fatso.

[tertius]

The second one: The Rule of Five.

[The Emancipated Freak]

The second one: The Rule of Five.

Thanks, I'll be sure to read it.

[DutchPancakes]

But he gives some damn good advice, including how not to be a fatso.

He's a fatso according to Jefferson

[Mark E. Hurling]

And it's a coincidence that Jefferson's image is engraved on a $2 bill? I think not. Sorry here if the obscure cultural reference went past you, Dutch.

[The Emancipated Freak]

He's a fatso according to Jefferson

Jefferson's definition of fat is about as good as Scooby's requirements for being an advanced bodybuilder.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 140 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
245 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x3.
210 lbs @ 1x8.
Done easily, don''t feel like this was the max effort, though.

Bench press: 72.5 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
107.5 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
152.5 lbs @ 1x3.
107.5 lbs @ 1x8.
Quite easy, may go to five pound increments.

Power clean: 100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5
130 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x3.
Nearly hit my chin at 140, top set almost always feels easier than the previous sets.

Today my Mom asked if I was getting bigger, I guess this points to some progress. And before that a guy I hadn't seen since before New Year said I was getting a gut, and one other person said I was getting a bigger butt. I guess that's progress.

[hamburgerfan]

Quite easy, may go to five pound increments.


Do it.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
245 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x4.
Among other problems, I think the weight was taken off the heels, made me fall forward. Better than backward.

Bench press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x3, 1x4.

Power clean: 100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
Have to be faster on the rack, got a lump between the chesticles from incorrect racking.

Shit day for eating. Couldn't eat much the night before, either.

[tertius]

I'd rather fall backwards, I think, than forwards. Though, i don't have any kind of safety device what-so-ever.

I also suck at racking the bar with power cleans. To the extent that I can't get into a proper elbows up position. I think I have long forearms. Also, I don't really have any delts, which I'm sure doesn't help. So I feel you there. This is part of why I switched to power snatches. In addition to snatches being cooler, and the bar path being longer.

[jgh]

Shit day for eating. Couldn't eat much the night before, either.


Have an extra protein shake and pretend you were intentionally doing protein-sparing intermittent fasting. That's how I roll, at least ;-)

[The Emancipated Freak]

I'd rather fall backwards, I think, than forwards. Though, i don't have any kind of safety device what-so-ever.

I also suck at racking the bar with power cleans. To the extent that I can't get into a proper elbows up position. I think I have long forearms. Also, I don't really have any delts, which I'm sure doesn't help. So I feel you there. This is part of why I switched to power snatches. In addition to snatches being cooler, and the bar path being longer.

I think falling forward is better because if I fall backward while squatting even as modest a weight as mine could get you a very bent bar. And it really wasn't falling, more like squatting particularly far forward onto the safety catches.


Have an extra protein shake and pretend you were intentionally doing protein-sparing intermittent fasting. That's how I roll, at least ;-)

I can't afford protein shakes, it's hard to make gains when you have no job and your family may or may not be below the poverty line.

[jgh]

I can't afford protein shakes, it's hard to make gains when you have no job and your family may or may not be below the poverty line.
doh, sorry man. Although, given how good you're doing without it, it makes me wonder if I'm wasting my money! ;-)

[The Emancipated Freak]

doh, sorry man. Although, given how good you're doing without it, it makes me wonder if I'm wasting my money! ;-)

Eh, gains have slowed. I'm up to 165 today, so for awhile only one pound gains in a week.

This also marks the thirtieth pound I've gained since starting lifting last August.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
175 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 2x5
Slowly done, wasted most of my time wondering what Mark Rippetoe Star Trek fan fiction would be like.

Press: 67.5 lbs @ 1x5.
77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.
107.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Easier than last time, felt good too.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
240 lbs @ 1x5.
292.5 lbs @ 1x3.
Done slowly, with better form, but once again the bitter lash of failure has smote me. Looks to be time for a deload.

On 175 for squats I ripped my underwear, right along the coin slot. There wasn't even a seam there.

[tertius]

There frequently isn't a seam where they rip. Were these the woven boxers again?

[The Emancipated Freak]

There frequently isn't a seam where they rip. Were these the woven boxers again?

Yeah, I'm just going to switch to boxer briefs as soon as I can. Does this mean my butt is getting bigger? Because hardly a day goes by when my brother doesn't say my butt is huge.

[hamburgerfan]

No one says that.

[The Emancipated Freak]

No one says that.

Don't think that you're my only brother, I have way better brothers then that.

[tertius]

You two are very amusing.

[The Emancipated Freak]

You two are very amusing.

That's one way to put it.

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.
290 lbs @ 1x3.
215 lbs @ 1x8.
Felt great to win at squats. 290 was actually easier than 285.

Bench press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x3.
115 lbs @ 1x8.
Not as much rest used as normal, last rep 157.5 was a grinder, will feel better next time I'm sure.

Power clean: 100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x3.
Cleans are quickly increasing in difficulty, more calories!

The past week has been marked with food shortages such as eggs, peanut butter, and bread, all essentials to my diet. But now I'm stocked full with them and am able to start more progress!

Apparently, swimmers are in need of significantly more calories than people attempting to gain weight. I realize this today because I was barred form having peanuts as a snack on a day when I am genuinely scared of failing. And this isn't even mentioning that breakfast fiasco.

[jgh]

I'm pretty sure you won the squat race. :-) I thought you were supposed to reset! Anyway, gogogogo!!! I will hopefully be near a 300 single in about 5 weeks though, which will make me pretty damn happy.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I'm pretty sure you won the squat race. :-) I thought you were supposed to reset! Anyway, gogogogo!!! I will hopefully be near a 300 single in about 5 weeks though, which will make me pretty damn happy.

If all goes well I'll be doing 300 in two weeks, and 315 in five.

June thirteenth workout.

Squat: 150 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x5.
290 lbs @ 1x5.
Done slowly, head was killing me, seemed almost relieving compared to cleans.

Bench press: 87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x5.
Last set was pretty hard, must eat more.

Power clean: 105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x5.
These were absolutely grueling. My head was about to explode and I was exhausted. But I got them done.

Just weighed in, 166 now. Getting tired of these one pound gains, but gains are gains.

[hamburgerfan]

If all goes well I'll be doing 300 in two weeks, and 315 in five. June thirteenth workout. Squat: 150 lbs @ 1x5. 185 lbs @ 1x5. 220 lbs @ 1x5. 255 lbs @ 1x5. 290 lbs @ 1x5. Done slowly, head was killing me, seemed almost relieving compared to cleans. Bench press: 87.5 lbs @ 1x5. 100 lbs @ 1x5. 120 lbs @ 1x5. 140 lbs @ 1x5. 155 lbs @ 1x5. Last set was pretty hard, must eat more. Power clean: 105 lbs @ 1x5. 115 lbs @ 1x5. 125 lbs @ 1x5. 135 lbs @ 1x5. 145 lbs @ 1x5. These were absolutely grueling. My head was about to explode and I was exhausted. But I got them done. Just weighed in, 166 now. Getting tired of these one pound gains, but gains are gains. 1 lb/week is solid weight gain.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 150 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 2x5.
Easy, over with fairly quickly.

Press: 67.5 lbs @ 1x5.
77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.
107.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Added an extra set by accident, done with little rest, form was breaking down on last set. Must work on that.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
200 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.
Done pretty quickly also. Decided against doing deficit deadlifts, couldn't get a stance that felt right on the platform.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squats: 150 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x5.
295 lbs @ 1x3.
225 lbs @ 1x8.
295 was quite nice, will look forward to doing it for a set of five Monday.

Bench press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x8
Done quite quickly, 157.5 was easier than expected.

Power clean: 105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x3. Failed the first rep, second rep was very sloppy, final rep easily the best.

Thoughts?

[jgh]

No clue about the cleans. Technique is such a big factor with that exercise that it could have easily accounted for your issues.

Re the squats, in terms of how much mental strength you need to muster up, how difficult would you say 295x3 is for you vs 225x8?

[The Emancipated Freak]

For the first two reps of cleans I just attempted to stand right up, definitely accounted for the failures. After the first failed rep I was only focusing on explosive hip drive. So obviously technique issues.

I would say that I had to force myself under the bar for 295, I didn't have to for 225. After rep three @ 225 I was exhausted and was just pushing on and on. Didn't feel challenging, more like finishing a race. You get tired, and then you don't get much more tired at all. Does that make any sense?

[jgh]

yea, I hear ya. There seem to be certain levels where if you can do N then you can do N+shitloads-- walking being an extreme version of this!

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 155 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.
295 lbs @ 1x5.
Squat was fantastic, according to my brother form was passable, not great. Must work on that.

Bench press: 77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Final set of bench was a grinder, got my brother to spot me, you know, the genetic freak who hates lifting.

Power clean: 110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
Cleans were with fairly good form, going to start micro loading.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 155 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
easy, made sure to go extra deep because I missed two reps on the bar warmup and 155, caused by the safety racks being too high.

Press: 80 lbs @ 1x5.
90 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
Press progress is getting harder, more calories.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
270 lbs @ 1x5.
Very hard. Need to be more explosive, get more protein.

[hamburgerfan]

You forgot to mention the part where you did less chinups than me.

[The Emancipated Freak]

You forgot to mention the part where you did less chinups than me.

You forgot to mention all your classic hit songs.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Forgot about the weigh in until late Wednesday and checked today. Up to 168. Going to squat 300 tomorrow, going to be rough.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 155 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.
300 lbs @ 1x3.
225 lbs @ 1x8.
Felt great, depth seemed consistent with other sets.

Bench press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
160 lbs @ 1x3.
115 lbs @ 1x8.
Failed the first attempt at 160 because I didn't do it fast enough. Got it with difficulty afterwards.

Power clean: 110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
152.5 lbs @ 1x3.
Final set was very hard, didn't land high up enough on shoulders. More calories, explosion.

[tertius]

Nicely done, sir. Did you set the bar down nicely on your power cleans?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Nicely done, sir. Did you set the bar down nicely on your power cleans?

Yeah, but I couldn't do snatches today because Rip wouldn't answer my question.

[jgh]

Yeah, but I couldn't do snatches today because Rip wouldn't answer my question.
hah. I couldn't tell if you were joking or serious in that thread, but either way, it was awesome. ;)

Also, badass 300 triple!

[The Emancipated Freak]

hah. I couldn't tell if you were joking or serious in that thread, but either way, it was awesome. ;)

Also, badass 300 triple!

Thanks!

I know better than to rouse the Rippetoe from his man-cave, I suspect he'll have me killed, even if I was serious.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 160 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
265 lbs @ 1x5.
300 lbs @ 1x2. FAIL.
Didn't get nearly as much food as last time, can't afford to drop the ball in the future.

Bench: 80 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
160 lbs @ 1x4. FAIL.
Almost, I will get it next time.

Power clean: 110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
152.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Great to succeed on this one. Felt better than on Friday.

In some more sad news, a girl I know is running, biking, and lifting. For Soccer. While avoiding calories like the plague. I have no doubt that she is lifting for Soccer in a stupid way. I.E. heavy sets of curls. She is already attractive and because of this calorie deficit, she's going to lose the curves for which she is popular. It isn't right for me to bitch about his in my log but I have to complain somewhere.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 160 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 2x5.
Very easy, good form all around.

Press: 82.5 lbs @ 1x5.
92.5 lbs @ 1x5.
102.5 lbs @ 1x5.
112.5 lbs @ 1x3. FAIL.
I suck at pressing. Doesn't even feel like press has progressed since I changed programs. This further convinces me to do the Bear or PTTP after 5x5.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
277.5 lbs @ 1x5.
My brother asked me if it was hard after the final set. When I said yes he gave me a lecture about how it must have been easy, in doing so he told me that the form was good and the reps were fast. Deadlift really cheered me up after the press failure.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Slept for about 6 hours last night, woke up and went down to the couch to sleep for another two. Woke up when my mom got home with groceries, ate, then went to bed to sleep for another five hours. Must have been way behind on sleep.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 160 lbs @ 1x5.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
230 lbs @ 1x5.
265 lbs @ 1x5.
305 lbs @ 1x3.
230 lbs @ 1x8.
Squats were deep, form is beginning to feel questionable, considering getting a camera to film 305 on Monday.

Bench press: 80 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
162.5 lbs @ 1x3.
120 lbs @ 1x8.
162.5 was easier than I thought it would be, bench was done with little rest between sets.

Power clean: 115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x3.
form was beginning to get sloppy and final set. More calories.

[hamburgerfan]

What the hell do you need a camera for? Those squats were fine.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I just want to see myself squat, happy?

[tertius]

I just want to see myself squat, happy?

Vanity, vanity... all is vanity.

I'd be interested to look at a Freak, though.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Vanity, vanity... all is vanity.

I'd be interested to look at a Freak, though.

Don't get too excited, I wear a hood on my head everywhere I go. I also pad my clothes so I don't look emaciated.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
265 lbs @ 1x5.
305 lbs @ 1x3. DELOAD.
Fell backward, stepped too far back. haven't decided what to deload to.

Bench: 82.5 lbs @ 1x5.
102.5 lbs @ 1x5.
122.5 lbs @ 1x5.
142.5 lbs @ 1x5.
162.5 lbs @ 1x3. DELOAD.
Almost had it, probably deloading to 155.

Power clean: 115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 2x3.
Decided to stop at three after two failed reps, brother started lecturing me, got mad, put in three more reps. Success in my book.

Just came from a vacation, thought that with how much I ate over there I would succeed, but I've been wrong before.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 82.5 lbs @ 1x5.
92.5 lbs @ 1x5.
102.5 lbs @ 1x5.
112.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Fairly easy, need to work on sinking the press low.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
245 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x4.
Almost had it, more calories.

[jgh]

Did you hit 170lb yet?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Did you hit 170lb yet?

hit that last week, weighed myself last Tuesday and I was 171. Been weighing myself but I keep forgetting to mention it here.

[jgh]

hit that last week, weighed myself last Tuesday and I was 171. Been weighing myself but I keep forgetting to mention it here.
I wonder if Stef will let you change your username. ;)

[The Emancipated Freak]

I wonder if Stef will let you change your username. ;)

I was planning on asking, I'm leaning toward The Emancipated Freak.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x3.
215 lbs @ 1x8.

Bench: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x3.
115 lbs @ 1x8.

Power clean: 117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
127.5 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.
147.5 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x0.
Got scared. Couldn't lift. Could jump, but I couldn't seem to rack it. Either way, I need to wake up in about 3 and a half hours to go to a meet.

[tertius]

Either way, I need to wake up in about 3 and a half hours to go to a meet.

Is the Freak competing?

Or is this in support of kinfolk?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Is the Freak competing?

Or is this in support of kinfolk?

Just got home from the meet. I wasn't competing. Was there to watch hamburgerfan I might sign up next year, when my numbers are, you know, good. I fell asleep on the floor behind chairs in a hotel multiple times. It was long and I was extremely bored at times, but it was cool overall.

[hamburgerfan]

Power clean: 117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
127.5 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.
147.5 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x0.
Got scared. Couldn't lift. Could jump, but I couldn't seem to rack it.

http://www.70sbig.com/blog/2011/01/dont-ever-clark-it/

[The Emancipated Freak]

http://www.70sbig.com/blog/2011/01/dont-ever-clark-it/

That's actually what I did.

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x5.
285 wasn't easy but was done with deep, solid reps.

Bench 95 lbs @ 1x5.
110 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x5.
Was told by two people that I need to get more stable control of the bar. Kept moving side to side.

Power clean: 95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x5.
When I was typing this I realized I did six sets. Still got 145 so that's all that matters.

Me, and hamburglar friend (HF) were lifting with hamburglar supervising. When a friend of mine and my brother, whom we'll call Mr. Jean (French pronunciation), came down to make fun of us as we lifted. Eventually we get all into a wild rumpus, when my oldest brother came down. Usually stressed out at the mere sight of me and the burglar. But this time he was in a really good mood. He even deadlifted and benched. Says he may go on a program with just bench and deadlift. Strange things are afoot.

[jgh]

Your story of hamburglar friend and hamburger fan is too confusing for my small brain.

Also, you better get your 315x5 soon! ;-)

[The Emancipated Freak]

Damn. You may win this, considering how much faster GSLP is over 5x5, I may lose.

[jgh]

I'm actually taking a light week this week which will set me back a little, so you still have a strong lead. :-)

[The Emancipated Freak]

I don't think a light week can save me now. What exactly do you want your prize to be? A clown mailed to your P.O. box?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 75 lbs @ 1x5.
85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x3.
Failed. Couldn't remember to do five sets.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.
285 lbs @ 1x5. Belted.
Last set was difficult. Mostly because I was hypnotized by my traps. Didn't even know I had traps to speak of.

Hung out with friends last night. Turns out that I'm now the fat clumsy one. As opposed to the skinny slow one.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x5.
180 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.
290 lbs @ 1x3.
215 lbs @ 1x8.

Bench: 95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
145 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Did sets at 70 and 80 lbs. Because I'm an idiot.

Power clean: 105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x5.
147.5 lbs @ 1x3.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 150 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
255 lbs @ 1x5.
290 lbs @ 1x5.
Didn't feel very slow but it was a grinder.

Bench: 77.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.
157.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Just barely got the last rep.

Power clean: 107.5 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x5.
127.5 lbs @ 1x5.
137.5 lbs @ 1x5.
147.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Another tough one. A okay day for eating. At best.

[jgh]

Nice work, Mr. Freak. Are you feeling stronger at this weight after the reset?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Nice work, Mr. Freak. Are you feeling stronger at this weight after the reset?

Thanks! I guess I feel a bit stronger. Didn't eat enough, most likely.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 150 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 2x5.
Easy.

Press: 85 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
105 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 1x5.
Last set was hard. Press technique sucks. Must work harder.

Deadlift: 170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
250 lbs @ 1x5.
292.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Felt fantastic to be back to where I was. My passion for deadlifting, and lifting in general, is now rekindled.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Didn't lift Friday. Couldn't find a spotter and the power went out. Should have lifted earlier.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 155 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.
295 lbs @ 1x5.
Last set was hard, worried about whether I got proper depth.

Bench: 80 lbs @ 1x5.
100 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
160 lbs @ 1x5.
Last set was a grinder. Elbows were beginning to flair out.

Power clean: 110 lbs @ 1x5.
120 lbs @ 1x5.
130 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
Fourth set was surprisingly fast, I bare let the weights touch the floor before I pulled again. Final set was similar except for the last two reps. Must eat more.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 150 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 2x5.

Press: 87.5 lbs @ 1x5.
97.5 lbs @ 1x5.
107.5 lbs @ 1x5.
117.5 lbs @ 1x4.
Almost had it. Will get it next time.

Deadlift: 180 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.
300 lbs @ 1x5.
Finally broke the 300 barrier. Was especially careful not to bounce it.

[jgh]

Deadlift: 180 lbs @ 1x5.
220 lbs @ 1x5.
260 lbs @ 1x5.
300 lbs @ 1x5.
Finally broke the 300 barrier. Was especially careful not to bounce it.
Nice job man! 3 plates soon.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Nice job man! 3 plates soon.

Thanks! Just two more weeks. For the first time in awhile my deadlift is ahead of my squat.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Second Friday workout in a row that I missed. Heard a pop in my lower back on 190. Continued squatting without problems. Then went on to 225. No problems. 265. Unracked it and walked it out. Causing severe pain in my lower back. Now I can't move without it hurting. Going to bed soon and hoping for the best by morning.

[jgh]

Second Friday workout in a row that I missed. Heard a pop in my lower back on 190. Continued squatting without problems. Then went on to 225. No problems. 265. Unracked it and walked it out. Causing severe pain in my lower back. Now I can't move without it hurting. Going to bed soon and hoping for the best by morning.
ouch, I hope it heals up fast. You have youth in your favor.

Also, you have 999 posts so you better make the next one count.

[tertius]

Second Friday workout in a row that I missed. Heard a pop in my lower back on 190. Continued squatting without problems. Then went on to 225. No problems. 265. Unracked it and walked it out. Causing severe pain in my lower back. Now I can't move without it hurting. Going to bed soon and hoping for the best by morning.

This happened to me when I squatted after doing my stupid deadlift session. Hasn't caused any problems for me though. Maybe I just got lucky. :-\
Rest up and ice, etc.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Virtually painless today. Apparently hamberfan had this happen to him. He said it was most likely hyper extension of the back that caused this. Told me to just go to bed and I will probably be fine my morning. He was right. Got to stop missing these Friday workouts. Now I have to eat like an asshole for Monday.

In lighter news I'm probably going to enter a meet in December. Hopefully by then my numbers will cause less shame.

[Oldster]

That 300x5 barrier in the dead, in ANYTHING is a huge mental boost. Nice work.

Now, in my opinion the number one thing a lifter has to do to make gains, great gains, is to show up. Regularly. You have that down pat.

And number two would be being smart enough to know when to NOT lift. One of my biggest flaws lifting wise. You made a great decision in knowing to take a few days off to heal up.

Good luck on your meet. It doesn't matter what numbers you end up with, it is a baseline in which to judge progress on future competitions. Just go in relaxed knowing that your do your best and establishing your baseline.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Thanks, Oldster! my back is mostly fine now. I'll be definitely be ready by Monday. Of course, before I called it quits I tried 265 two more times. So that was probably what fucked my back up so much.

I'll definitely enter the meet if I have any money. Being a poor bastard is hard.

[tertius]

Thanks, Oldster! my back is mostly fine now. I'll be definitely be ready by Monday. Of course, before I called it quits I tried 265 two more times. So that was probably what fucked my back up so much.

I'll definitely enter the meet if I have any money. Being a poor bastard is hard.

Get a job, hippie!

Glad your back is feeling better. You're too young to be a crippled old guy.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Get a job, hippie!

Glad your back is feeling better. You're too young to be a crippled old guy.

I used to shout at stray dogs to get jobs. Now the tables have turned.

I'm not too young to make people think I'm a crippled old man. Whenever I sit down I grunt loudly and mutter about my back. Now, when I actually hurt my back people don't believe me.

[Oldster]

I'll definitely enter the meet if I have any money. Being a poor bastard is hard.

Being poor is tough, spent most of my life with blisters and not much money to show for it.

How much does it cost to enter a meet? Do different meets cost differently or is there a standard fee?

[The Emancipated Freak]

I'm not sure if it's any money to enter the meet, but registering with the federation will be about 50 bucks.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Pain in back returning. Probably because of the yard work. Really worried about squatting tomorrow. Anyone know if back problems can be genetic?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Woke up relatively pain free. When I got up heard the same old pop followed by more back pain. Probably going to take a light week.

[Oldster]

Go to a chiropractor.

[tertius]

Failing that, you can go this route:

http://images.wikia.com/simpsons/images/9/93/SpineOCylinder.png

[The Emancipated Freak]

Can't go to a chiropractor. No money. I think I'll go the cheap bastard route and take some pill and squat, depending on how much it hurts.

[hamburgerfan]

Don't be stupid.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Started Smolov Jr.

122.5 lbs @ 6x6.

Going to my Grandparents Wednesday. Probably going to workout with my Grandpa. Strong guy. Need to impress him with my muscles.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Worked out at the YMCA today.

Bench: 130 lbs @ 7x5.

Squatted a little bit. Then deadlifted a bit. Big mistake. Afterwards I think some guys made fun of me for including leg work.

[hamburgerfan]

Did it hurt?

[jgh]

Worked out at the YMCA today.

Bench: 130 lbs @ 7x5.

Squatted a little bit. Then deadlifted a bit. Big mistake. Afterwards I think some guys made fun of me for including leg work.
You did upperbody and lowerbody on the same day?? wtf?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Did it hurt?

Pretty sore right now.

[bob g]

...Going to my Grandparents Wednesday. Probably going to workout with my Grandpa. Strong guy...

That is very, very cool. Savor every moment of it.

[Oldster]

That is very, very cool. Savor every moment of it.

Oh my gosh, YES. SAVOR it. Record it. Save it for the rest of your life.

You'll never regret it.

One of my greatest fantasies is to someday be able to lift with my Grandkids. I lifted with all of my children, now I can't wait to lift and teach THEIR children.

[The Emancipated Freak]

The Grandpappy mostly used the treadmill. Apparently he prefers the machines. Considering how lazy he is, this is not surprising. Won't roll his own fajitas. I'll try to get him to lift next time. And by that time, hopefully, my back will be better and I'll be able to test maxes.

[hamburgerfan]

Don't test your squat max on friday. That would be what's known as a Phenomenally Stupid Idea. If your back is feeling well enough to squat, then get some sets in at a medium weight, so you can go back to your usual plan on monday.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I wasn't planning on it. I'm probably going to do it in September when I come back up here.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Forgot to mention that while I was at the YMCA I weighed myself. 180. A good 8 pounds more then I thought. But I think it's more accurate to put it around 178 because I had eaten and was wearing shoes.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Woke up pain free. Going to squat tonight, no more than 225.

[jgh]

Woke up pain free. Going to squat tonight, no more than 225.
Congrats on becoming Emancipated. ;)

225 might still be too much though, if a slight erroneous movement can bring the pain back. I would probably try some high reps at lower weight if I were you.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Thanks!

I'll probably take a test run with 190, the weight I hurt myself with. Somehow.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 140 lbs @ 8x4.

Squat: 90 lbs @ 3x5.
A little twinge of soreness here and there, but nothing else.

[tertius]

Bench: 140 lbs @ 8x4.

Squat: 90 lbs @ 3x5.
A little twinge of soreness here and there, but nothing else.

Decided to be conservative, eh? Probably wise. You should try to figure out a way to get a massage. Sometimes at craft fairs and the like a masseuse will set up shop with a chair, and do massages for like ten bucks.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Decided to be conservative, eh? Probably wise. You should try to figure out a way to get a massage. Sometimes at craft fairs and the like a masseuse will set up shop with a chair, and do massages for like ten bucks.

Not sure I need a massage now. Back is feeling like normal again. Still going to play it safe, though.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 150 lbs @ 10x3.

Finally got a definitive set of goals.

1. Get real fucking strong!
2. Get girlfriend.
3. Make millions.

[Oldster]

Incredibly specific goals! And so well thought out to the tiniest of details.

But its a start.

*I* am someone who is goal oriented. Everything about my life revolves around goals. It makes the journey so much more enjoyable!

[The Emancipated Freak]

Incredibly specific goals! And so well thought out to the tiniest of details.

But its a start.

*I* am someone who is goal oriented. Everything about my life revolves around goals. It makes the journey so much more enjoyable!

The first or second one is the most immediate thing to do. I assume the part about making millions will be a side effect of one of those.

[Oldster]

I assume the part about making millions will be a side effect of one of those.

DOH! Why didn't I think of that 35 years ago?

You younger folks are just so much more prepared than we were.................

[The Emancipated Freak]

DOH! Why didn't I think of that 35 years ago?

You younger folks are just so much more prepared than we were.................

I only got the idea when I saw that all the richest, most powerful men had girlfriends at some point in time. Think about it.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 132.5 lbs @ 6x6.
Paused until set three or so. Fairly quick and easy.

Squat: 95 lbs @ 1x5.
135 lbs @ 1x3.
185 lbw @ 1x3.
Not as conservative but I need to get my knees working hard again.

Power clean: 135 lbs @ 5x3.
Testing the waters.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Finally got some decent shoes. Now I have Chucks, instead of dress shoes that destroy my feet when I use them. Probably going to start where I left off for squat and deadlift.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 140 lbs @ 7x5.
Last set was best and easiest. Fairly hard overall.

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
225 lbs @ 3x5.

Deadlift: 135 lbs @ 1x3.
225 lbs @ 1x5.
275 lbs @ 1x1.
307.5 lbs @ 1x1 FAILED.
Smolov is making me real tired, no more PR attempts until Smolov's over.

[tertius]

Sounds wise. I assume you are eating at least one horse a day?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Yes. I am on WHAD. It rocks. But seriously, I wasn't eating much when I had hurt my back, now I'm getting back to the chore of eating. I wish I could get a horse to eat. It's banned in California and Illinois because they can't handle the deliciousness.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Did some jerks.

65 lbs @ 1x3.
85 lbs @ 1x3.
105 lbs @ 1x2.
125 lbs @ 1x1.
145 lbs @ 1x1.

125 turned into a power jerk, 145 turned into a push press.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 150 lbs @ 8x4.
Kinda hard.

Squat: 235 lbs @ 3x5.
Easy.

Fun fact: The Wandering Freak is the name of my series of short novels.

[jgh]

Bench: 150 lbs @ 8x4.
Kinda hard.

Squat: 235 lbs @ 3x5.
Easy.

Fun fact: The Wandering Freak is the name of my series of short novels.
Are these novels on the web somewhere? Will you rename your protagonist if he chooses to settle down somewhere? ;-)

[The Emancipated Freak]

Are these novels on the web somewhere? Will you rename your protagonist if he chooses to settle down somewhere? ;-)

These novels are not currently online. Or written down anywhere. He will be known only as Freak to himself, and called other names by other characters.

Bench: 160 lbs @ 10x3.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 142.5 lbs @ 6x6.

Squat: 275 lbs @ 3x3.
Harder than I'd like.

[hamburgerfan]

That's because you don't squat heavy anymore.

[The Emancipated Freak]

That's because you don't squat heavy anymore.

Careful there, Mr. Burger. You might hurt my feelings.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 150 lbs @ 7x5.
These were pretty hard, paused for all sets, though. After set five I found a stinky orb in the basement. Naturally I threw it in the wood stove.

Deadlift: 275 lbs @ 1x5.

[jgh]

After set five I found a stinky orb in the basement. Naturally I threw it in the wood stove.
This deserves a serious "wtf". wtf?

[The Emancipated Freak]

This deserves a serious "wtf". wtf?

That stinky orb turned out to be a ball of "lavender". My mom was using it to keep moths away from her yarn.

Bench: 160 lbs @ 8x4.
Most of this was touch and go. The only thing close to a grind was the last rep.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 170 lbs @ 10x3.

Squat: 300 lbs @ 3x1.
Most I've squatted since I hurt my back The entire time I was listening to the best lifting music ever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IUEUXQaU7Y&feature=related

[The Emancipated Freak]

Switched to 10/5/3 today. First day was quite hard.

Squat: 125 lbs @ 1x10.
145 lbs @ 1x10.
165 lbs @ 1x10.
185 lbs @ 1x10.
205 lbs @ 1x10. These were very hard, calves tired.

Press: 105 lbs @ 1x5.

Tried to power clean, got 135 with difficulty, tried 155 and quit after two reps. Must arrange exercises differently.

[hamburgerfan]

205x10, you dumb fool.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I'm too used to 5x5.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Pulled 315 cold, ended up with a very tender hamstring.

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x3.
175 lbs @ 1x3.
205 lbs @ 1x3.
245 lbs @ 1x3.
285 lbs @ 1x3.
These were fairly painful.

Press: 107.5 lbs @ 1x5.
Still pressing light, testing bench max on Friday.

Didn't deadlift, would have only made the hamstring worse.

[jgh]

Pulled 315 cold, ended up with a very tender hamstring.

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x3.
175 lbs @ 1x3.
205 lbs @ 1x3.
245 lbs @ 1x3.
285 lbs @ 1x3.
These were fairly painful.

In a good way? Or because you pulled 315 cold for some ridiculous reason? :P

[The Emancipated Freak]

In a good way? Or because you pulled 315 cold for some ridiculous reason? :P

Painful in a bad way. I had to pull it, people were making fun of me.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Bench: 200 lbs @ 1x1.
New PR, and first time I've ever maxed on anything.

Hamstring is kinda tender, I'm thinking of something to do that won't make it worse.

[grubinski]

I had to pull it, people were making fun of me.

Ah, youth. :-)

[jgh]

Ah, youth. :-)
That's what I was thinking.. ;-) Easy to forget since Mr. Freak seems more mature than a lot of the older people on this board.

[The Emancipated Freak]

That's what I was thinking.. ;-) Easy to forget since Mr. Freak seems more mature than a lot of the older people on this board.

Please, Mr. Freak is my father. Call me The Handsome One.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Did some lower body work late last night.

Squat: 165 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
240 lbs @ 1x5.
265 lbs @ 1x5.
Between 165 and 215, I began to stop noticing the hamstring. 265 was fairly painful.

Romanians: 95 lbs @ 1x5.
115 lbs @ 4x5.
Decided to implement Romanians to help with the standard deadlift. My lower back is quite weak.

[Callador]

Bench: 200 lbs @ 1x1.
New PR, and first time I've ever maxed on anything.

Hamstring is kinda tender, I'm thinking of something to do that won't make it worse.

Grats man! Keep up the good work.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Grats man! Keep up the good work.

Thanks. I still need to think of a good starting point for when I get back to benching regularly.

[Callador]

Thanks. I still need to think of a good starting point for when I get back to benching regularly.

What kind of program are you thinking about doing?

[hamburgerfan]

Thanks. I still need to think of a good starting point for when I get back to benching regularly.

Something like 165x5 seems about right.

[The Emancipated Freak]

What kind of program are you thinking about doing?

I'm going to continue doing 5x5 for bench, but later on I'm going to start Power to the People with the bench and deadlift.

[jgh]

Bench: 200 lbs @ 1x1.
New PR, and first time I've ever maxed on anything.

Hamstring is kinda tender, I'm thinking of something to do that won't make it worse.
Nice PR, btw! I missed this somehow. That's 17.6% over the heaviest weight you had handled, if I read your log correctly. How hard was it?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Nice PR, btw! I missed this somehow. That's 17.6% over the heaviest weight you had handled, if I read your log correctly. How hard was it?

It was pretty hard, on a good day I could probably add another five pounds, though.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 130 lbs @ 1x5.
150 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
210 lbs @ 1x5.
190 lbs @ 1x5.
Switched set five to a back off set. By the time I was done with squats my legs were very tired.

Bench: 110 lbs @ 1x5.
125 lbs @ 1x5.
140 lbs @ 1x5.
155 lbs @ 1x5.
170 lbs @ 1x4. Started too ambitiously.

Deficits: 135 lbs @ 2x3.
185 lbs @ 1x3.
205 lbs @ 1x3.
These were the most painful on the ol' hamstring.

And I banged my thumb between a post and a 45 lbs plate. So that resulted in some Fun.

[tertius]

Don't smash your thumb. That's bad.

Also, watch the hamstring.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Don't smash your thumb. That's bad.

Also, watch the hamstring.

Yeah, it's bad. The nail turned a little purple, but I've had worse.

The hamstring pain seems to come and go, the high volume seems to be the worst for it, though.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 4x5. Did these to test the waters, ended up with various levels of minor pain from the hamstring.
170 lbs @ 1x5. Little bits of pain.
200 lbs. Fuck! The back pain flared up again! Called it a day for squats.

Bench: 165 lbs @ 1x5. This was easy.

Now I'm depressed. My life was a void that I filled with training.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6CNRPXaiYA

[Callador]

Maybe you can do some speed work and see if your back is ok. Take 50% of your 1RM to start. You can just do 10 sets of 2. Use a box if you got one. That might be light enough to not hurt your back, but at the same time give you some good power training (especially off the box). Just try to keep it light and take it easy.

Best of luck recovering from the strained muscles.

[tertius]

Squat: 135 lbs @ 4x5. Did these to test the waters, ended up with various levels of minor pain from the hamstring.
170 lbs @ 1x5. Little bits of pain.
200 lbs. Fuck! The back pain flared up again! Called it a day for squats.

Bench: 165 lbs @ 1x5. This was easy.

Now I'm depressed. My life was a void that I filled with training.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6CNRPXaiYA

Starr protocol time, perhaps.

also, excellent choice of music to be depressed to, Ozzie Era Sabbath is the shit.

[The Emancipated Freak]

I'm going to test this, Starr Protocol tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZCyOWLrRTE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M149WTrkNR8

Iron Maiden wasn't related, I just like that song.

I'm not sure I should be deadlifting much weight, last time this happened, I destroyed my back on much less than 50%. Thanks for the help, though, Callador.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Started Starr protocol.

Squat: 45 lbs @ 3x25.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 55 lbs @ 3x25.
Hate high volume.

Press: 115 lbs @ 1x5.
Did this cold, was fairly hard.

[hamburgerfan]

That ain't high volume.

[The Emancipated Freak]

That ain't high volume.

It's more volume than you can even imagine.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 45 lbs @ 1x25.
55 lbs @ 1x25.
65 lbs @ 1x25.

[tertius]

Yes, well, does it feel, your hamstring?
Does it feel 'hurt' by the movement, or just like it's complaining about having to work?

[The Emancipated Freak]

Yes, well, does it feel, your hamstring?
Does it feel 'hurt' by the movement, or just like it's complaining about having to work?

Just complaints. And even those are becoming smaller and more infrequent.

[tertius]

Just complaints. And even those are becoming smaller and more infrequent.

Excellent.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 55 lbs @ 1x25.
65 lbs @ 1x25.
75 lbs @ 1x25.

Becoming used to high rep sets. Hamstring and back are in much better shape, this Starr protocol stuff really works

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 45 lbs @ 1x25.
65 lbs @ 1x25.
85 lbs @ 1x25.
Easy.

Push press: 135 lbs @ 10x1.
Weren't easy, but I could probably do these all day. Seemed to have the back flair up on some of the sloppier reps, but it's fine now.

Next step is to apply to a grocery store to fund meet. Otherwise I'm going to have to duck out of competition.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 45 lbs @ 1x25.
75 lbs @ 1x25.
95 lbs @ 1x25.

I've started work on a strange tale called the Wandering Freak. It sucks.

[Oldster]

Hamstring and back are in much better shape, this Starr protocol stuff really works

Excellent news. I'm glad to hear things are healing up.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Excellent news. I'm glad to hear things are healing up.

I assure you that you're not as glad as I am. I just want to squat heavy now.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 45 lbs @ 1x25.
75 lbs @ 1x25.
105 lbs @ 1x25.

Bench: 135 lbs @ 2x2.
170 lbs @ 1x5.
This was fairly hard.

This layoff has made me lazy. Need to start lifting heavy again. Now the days drag on endlessly, my life really was a void I filled with training.

Oldster was right, I need goals in my lifting. Starting with proper idea of what I want, and then a program to get me there. Anything to pass the time I have.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squatted yesterday.

Squat: 45 lbs @ 1x25.
85 lbs @ 1x25.
115 lbs @ 1x20.

[The Emancipated Freak]

SquatL 45 lbs @ 1x25.
95 lbs @ 1x25.
125 lbs @ 1x20.

Push press: 145 lbs @ 1x2.
Sucked, going to do some jerks tomorrow.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 115 lbs @ 1x20.
125 lbs @ 1x20.
155 lbs @ 1x15.
Got adventurous, no more pain than the other two sets.

Jerk: 65 lbs @ 1x2.
85 lbs @ 1x2.
105 lbs @ 1x1.
135 lbs @ 1x2.
Thought that the 45 plates might have been intimidating me so I used the 25. Payed off.

[Oldster]

Thought that the 45 plates might have been intimidating me so I used the 25. Payed off.

Nice. That's the way to sneak up on something. I like to do the same thing. Maybe load the bar and then sit where I can only see 2 or 3 plates on each side, not the smaller change. Somehow I am able to fool my feeble mind.

But much of the time, it WORKS!

[The Emancipated Freak]

Nice. That's the way to sneak up on something. I like to do the same thing. Maybe load the bar and then sit where I can only see 2 or 3 plates on each side, not the smaller change. Somehow I am able to fool my feeble mind.

But much of the time, it WORKS!

It was weird because it even felt heavier than the 45s would have. But somehow I was able to jerk it. I guess there are advantages to feeble mindedness after all.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Yesterday's workout:

Squat: 115 lbs @ 1x15.
135 lbs @ 1x15.
165 lbs @ 1x15.
These were pretty hard, but I'm sneaking up on the finish line.

Bench: 170 lbs @ 2x5, 1x4.
Burger did the liftoff on the last set, without letting me answer him. So he picked it up, and I nearly dropped. I got screwed over because Burger like to lift things. Fuck you, Hamburglar.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Yesterday's session:

Squat: 135 lbs @ 1x15.
155 lbs @ 1x15.
175 lbs @ 1x15.
These were pretty tiring, but done pretty quickly.

Push Press: 140 lbs @ 10x1.
Decreased the weight a bit, I can do these all day.

In non-squatter news, I'm now 16. I need to make a resume today.

[Callador]

Happy Birthday!

This is sort of freaky. I have a 1/2 brother that turns 16 today as well. I haven't seen him since he was born, but he wants to meet me today for his party (his mom ok'ed it, which is the big thing being a minor).

[The Emancipated Freak]

Happy Birthday!

This is sort of freaky. I have a 1/2 brother that turns 16 today as well. I haven't seen him since he was born, but he wants to meet me today for his party (his mom ok'ed it, which is the big thing being a minor).

Thanks!

For the past month I keep finding birthday notifications on my Facebook. Three other people have the same birthday as me, including one guy who's also turning 16. Be sure to teach the guy to lift. We need strong lads more than ever.

[JC]

Fuck you, Hamburglar.

Methinks you'd get a good deal with a McDonalds party

[Callador]

Thanks!

For the past month I keep finding birthday notifications on my Facebook. Three other people have the same birthday as me, including one guy who's also turning 16. Be sure to teach the guy to lift. We need strong lads more than ever.

I talked to him on the phone and asked him about lifting. I think he benches like 80lbs, and hadn't heard of the other lifts. I would love to teach him how to lift though.

[Oldster]

Happy Birthday!
+1! A big Happy 16th from me too.

Man, I forget how young many of the folks are on this site. My youngest daughter is exactly twice as old as you are.......!

[tertius]

Welcome to the workforce. Good luck out there.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate this.

Squat: 145 lbs @ 1x10.
165 lbs @ 1x10.
185 lbs @ 1x10.
So close to ending this rehab stuff.

[jgh]

Happy belated birthday! And your work with the rehab is great-- a lot of folks don't have the patience and/or self-control to stick with it.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Thanks! I wouldn't say this is patience, more opportunistic laziness.

Squat: 155 lbs @ 1x10.
175 lbs @ 1x10.
195 lbs @ 1x5.
All of these were painless until the final rep at 195.

Didn't press because of an elbow injury. I won't go into the details but it was mainly caused by a birthday fueled binge of cranberries and leather pants.

[tertius]

So you had a good birthday then?

[The Emancipated Freak]

So you had a good birthday then?

Yeah. I'm just waiting for the gift from the ole parents to arrive in the mail.

I think I'm starting to get sick, debating whether I should be lifting.

[tertius]

Yeah. I'm just waiting for the gift from the ole parents to arrive in the mail.

I think I'm starting to get sick, debating whether I should be lifting.

Please for to see comment made to Carlos about training with diseases.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Please for to see comment made to Carlos about training with diseases.

Intriguing view. Although I'm probably going to duck out of training tonight. Last time I didn't, the Sick dogged me for a record time. I wasn't in particularly bad health, I was just constantly bothered by Sick that wouldn't go away.

Where's Sully when you need him?

EDIT: The back flaired up at around 9 PM. Just sleeping it off.

[tertius]

You need to find a cute massage therapy student to date. I command it!

[The Emancipated Freak]

You need to find a cute massage therapy student to date. I command it!

If I could talk to women I would. But it turns out I'm a despicable coward who's ugly. This is a bad mix.

Bench: 175 lbs @ 1x3, racked it here.
1x4, 1x2.
Getting real pissed at myself here. Feels like I've been grinding away, need fresh start.

The back was untested so I did a deadlift with 135. Then it turned into clean and jerk practice.

I'll be looking into Broz programing, see if there's something intriguing there.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Squat: 45 lbs @ 1x5.
95 lbs @ 1x5.
165 lbs @ 1x5.
185 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
No pain in either back, no pain in hamstring until the final rep. Joints felt like they weren't used to squatting.

Very happy with this session, nearly done with rehab.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Taking a week or two off from lifting, for now I'm taking my eye off of competition. Completely burned out. I'll come back fresh and start Power to the People.

Don't be like me.

[tertius]

That was precipitous.

[The Emancipated Freak]

That was precipitous.

Not really. I was bored with this lifting business weeks ago. I just assumed it was heresy to talk about it.

Don't be like me.

[tertius]

Alrighty. If it's time to take a break, take a break. Better to take one when you need it, rather than not.

I will pass on this little aphorism, however: "Boredom is passive inattention".

Or, in the words of Lious C.K.:

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq0nsgXRgt1qjamtho1_500.jpg

[The Emancipated Freak]

Alrighty. If it's time to take a break, take a break. Better to take one when you need it, rather than not.

I will pass on this little aphorism, however: "Boredom is passive inattention".

Or, in the words of Lious C.K.:


I can't live up to Louis C.K., no one can.

Need to set up a list of goals while I'm off.

Don't be like me.

[Callador]

A little time off is never a bad thing. Rest up and come back on a rampage!

[The Emancipated Freak]

A little time off is never a bad thing. Rest up and come back on a rampage!

That's the plan. I'll come back more angry than ever.

Don't be like me. It's not fun.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Cutting the break to Monday, already getting anxious. I guess all I needed was a change of pace.

[Callador]

Cutting the break to Monday, already getting anxious. I guess all I needed was a change of pace.

Great! I am not familiar with the Power to the People routine. What is the basic setup?

I am going to do that meet in December too. Even if you don't compete, you should go with your brother. He will need you to death wrap him for a mega squat PR! :-)

[The Emancipated Freak]

Great! I am not familiar with the Power to the People routine. What is the basic setup?

I am going to do that meet in December too. Even if you don't compete, you should go with your brother. He will need you to death wrap him for a mega squat PR! :-)

The whole thing is set up for quick workouts, with minimal soreness.

The workout would be only two lifts, in this case, press and deadlift. It's 2 sets of 5, you do the first set, then take 10 percent off. It can be done to a maximum of 5 days a week. I've recommended this one to a pal of hamburgerfan's and he likes it.

See you there.

[tertius]

The whole thing is set up for quick workouts, with minimal soreness.

The workout would be only two lifts, in this case, press and deadlift. It's 2 sets of 5, you do the first set, then take 10 percent off. It can be done to a maximum of 5 days a week. I've recommended this one to a pal of hamburgerfan's and he likes it.

See you there.

I'm considering making the switch pretty soon as well, though with slightly more variety, in that I'll do an A/B type deal, maybe.
Not sure how much longer I can keep up the 3x5 on my current schedule.

[hamburgerfan]

There's also Faleev's 80/20 program which is somewhat similar, though the workouts aren't as quick.

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/12/18/pavel-8020-powerlifting-and-how-to-add-110-pounds-to-your-lifts/

[Callador]

There's also Faleev's 80/20 program which is somewhat similar, though the workouts aren't as quick.

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/12/18/pavel-8020-powerlifting-and-how-to-add-110-pounds-to-your-lifts/

Interesting read, thanks for posting it.

It is sort of like the Korte 3x3 routine. He periodizes the lifts over time, but you only do the 3 lifts, nothing else.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Deadlift: 225 lbs @ 1x5.
205 lbs @ 1x5.
Some stiffness in the ole hamstring, just not used to deadlifting.

Press: 85 lbs @ 1x5.
75 lbs @ 1x5.
Very strict, won't let form slide again.

Still undecided how many days a week I'll be doing Program X.

[The Emancipated Freak]

Deadlift: 235 lbs @ 1x5.
215 lbs @ 1x5.
Stupidly made a 10 pound jump. 5 pounds next time.

Press: 90 lbs @ 1x5.
80 lbs @ 1x5.
Easy, very strict form.

Decided on 5 days a week.

[tertius]

I assume you're doing the regular press, and not the one-handed version Pavel advocates?

Also, you gonna program in waves? Like three weeks to a max, then drop back down?

[The Emancipated Freak]

I assume you're doing the regular press, and not the one-handed version Pavel advocates?

Also, you gonna program in waves? Like three weeks to a max, then drop back down?

Regular press.

No. I'm going to lift until I fail at a weight three times. Then start a new cycle. Each cycle is supposed to be 8 or 9 workouts, I believe.

[tertius]

Right-o. Be interested to see how it goes.