Ragingcrocolisk's Training Log

[ragingcrocolisk]

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An introduction
"From the cold, dark swamps of the Southern Netherlands, a man arrived digitally on the somewhat obscure internet forum of Starting Strength. This tall, highly intelligent, enigmatic, and dangerously handsome individual, who goes by the mysterious online moniker "ragingcrocolisk," came to pen tales of lifting heavy iron and solving the riddle of steel to create a testimony of his virility. Surely, the exploits of ragingcrocolisk would spread like a blazing summer wildfire from the heart of Wichita Falls, Texas (undoubtedly from the inner chambers of WFAC itself...) out into the rest of the civilized Western world (perhaps even beyond, should carrier pigeons allow it)."

Background
The first time I encountered Starting Strength was through internet forums and, eventually, the Art of Manliness collaboration videos on YouTube (like many others, I've heard). Ever since, I have read the books several times (my favorite being "Mean Ol' Mr. Gravity"), and I have complemented my Sports Studies background with more knowledge in physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, specific programming, practicing my coaching eye, coaching others, and being coached, only to discover that I had barely scratched the surface!

At one point, I visited Steve Ross from Brussels Barbell for a barbell clinic. He proceeded to coach me online for one month before I decided to quit. Now, I have finally embarked on the quest of becoming a big, strong man with full financial and emotional dedication. In my possession now is a beautiful power rack, a barbell, and some deliciously crude cast iron plates. Currently, I am being coached (online) by Michael Shammas from SS Boston (a funny guy), a process that I started in November of 2023.

Other comments and peculiarities
My biggest pitfall, and one I am well aware of, is not eating enough food. I find it harder than the actual training. My biggest solutions to this have been focusing on eating 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight (better food selection and more snacking), regular visits to All-You-Can-Eat and fast-food restaurants, and utilizing ungodly high-caloric protein shakes before going to bed. With solutions in place, the only obstacle that remains is having the huevos to pull off the sickening consumption every day.


Current stats [01-15-2024]
Age: 25
Height: 185cm (~6 feet)
Initial weight: 72kg (~159lbs)
Goal weight: at least 90.7kg (200lbs, what an adult male oughta weigh)
Current weight: 80.25kg (~177lbs)
PRs:
- DL 5x132.5kg (~292lbs)
- SQ 5x107.5kg (~237lbs)
- BP 5x71kg (~156lbs)
- OHP 5x50kg (~110lbs)

I post footage belonging to this training log on Instagram under the handle of @ragingcrocolisk.

This log is mostly for myself (accountability & reflection) but I would love to hear any input and to meet like-minded people on a similar journey.

[ragingcrocolisk]

I'll start by summarizing my previous training sessions, starting from November 16, 2023, which is when I started working with Michael.

11/16/2023
This was the first session I had with Michael, where he prescribed me to do 3x5/1x5 at an "easy" intensity. I picked familiar weights that I did for 5 but could have done for 8.
Squat 3x5x60kg (~132lbs)
Press 3x5x35kg (~77lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x80kg (~176lbs)

11/18/2023
The second session, where I went up on the squat, deadlift, and established a starting weight for the bench press (prescription: "higher than your press").
Squat 3x5x62.5kg (~137lbs)
Bench 3x5x45kg (~99lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x85kg (~187lbs)

11/21/2023
Squat 3x5x65kg (~143lbs)
Press 3x5x37.5kg (~82lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x90kg (~198lbs)

11/23/2023
Squat 3x5x67.5kg (~148lbs)
Bench 3x5x47.5kg (~104lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x95kg (~209lbs)

11/25/2023
Squat 3x5x70kg (~154lbs)
Press 3x5x40kg (~88lbs)
* Deadlift 1x5x95kg (~209lbs)
* = Didn't read my program correctly and did 95kg instead of 97.5kg. Yikes.

11/28/2023
Squat 3x5x72.5kg (~159lbs)
Bench 3x5x50kg (~110lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x97.5kg (~215lbs)

11/30/2023
Squat 3x5x75kg (~165lbs)
Press 3x5x41kg (~90lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x100kg (~220lbs)

12/02/2023
Squat 3x5x77.5kg (~171lbs)
Bench 3x5x52.5kg (~116lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x102.5kg (~226lbs)

12/05/2023
Squat 3x5x80kg (~176lbs)
Press 3x5x42kg (~92lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x105kg (~231lbs)

12/07/2023
Squat 3x5x82.5kg (~182lbs)
Bench 3x5x55kg (~121lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x107.5kg (~237lbs)

12/09/2023
Squat 3x5x85kg (~187lbs)
Press 3x5x43kg (~95lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x110kg (~242lbs)

12/12/2023
Squat 3x5x87.5kg (~193lbs)
Bench 3x5x57.5kg (~127lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x112.5kg (~248lbs)

12/14/2023
Squat 3x5x90kg (~198lbs)
Press 3x5x44kg (~97lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x115kg (~253lbs)

12/16/2023
Squat 3x5x92.5kg (~204lbs)
Bench 3x5x60kg (~132lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x117.5kg (~259lbs)

12/19/2023
Squat 3x5x95kg (~209lbs)
Press 3x5x45kg (~99lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x120kg (~264lbs)

[ragingcrocolisk]

12/21/2023
Coach implemented a preemptive programming change. I will now start alternating light squats/heavy deadlifts with heavy squats/light deadlifts.
Squat 3x5x87.5kg (~193lbs)
Bench 3x5x62.5kg (~138lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x122.5kg (~270lbs)

12/23/2023
Squat 3x5x97.5kg (~215lbs)
Press 3x5x46kg (~101lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x112.5kg (~248lbs)

12/26/2023
Squat 3x5x90kg (~198lbs)
Bench 3x5x65kg (~143lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x125kg (~275lbs)

12/28/2023
Squat 3x5x100kg (~220lbs)
Press 3x5x47kg (~104lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x115kg (~253lbs)

[theodor]

Welcome to the forum and good luck on the journe!

I have similar height/weight ratio (and don't find it too easy eating shit loads of food) so will be interesting to follow your logs.

[inchXinch]

I am also in the "hard to stuff myself" category of lifters. Do you keep track of BW? Easiest way for us to hold you accountable is to post that on a daily basis along with your weights. Just my 2 cents on why I post mine!

[ragingcrocolisk]

12/30/2023
Last training session of the year.
Squat 3x5x92.5kg (~204lbs)
Bench 3x5x67.5kg (~149lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x127.5kg (~281lbs)

[ragingcrocolisk]

Welcome to the forum and good luck on the journe!

I have similar height/weight ratio (and don't find it too easy eating shit loads of food) so will be interesting to follow your logs.

Thanks Theodor! Keep eating, you know what you've got to do.

[ragingcrocolisk]

I am also in the "hard to stuff myself" category of lifters. Do you keep track of BW? Easiest way for us to hold you accountable is to post that on a daily basis along with your weights. Just my 2 cents on why I post mine!

Thanks for the reply! Keep stuffing yourself. I track bodyweight weekly on Saturday mornings at roughly the same time (with an empty stomach after waking up). I then update the original post sporadically ("Current stats").

[inchXinch]

Thanks for the reply! Keep stuffing yourself. I track bodyweight weekly on Saturday mornings at roughly the same time (with an empty stomach after waking up). I then update the original post sporadically ("Current stats").

I'd never seen that shake video, thanks for that! Also, leave your original weight in your bio so we have an idea of how much awesome you've gained.

[ragingcrocolisk]

01/05/2024
First training session of the year!
Squat 3x5x102.5kg (~226lbs)
Press 3x5x48kg (~106lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x117.5kg (~259lbs)

01/07/2024
Squat 3x5x95kg (~209lbs)
Bench 3x5x70kg (~154lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x130kg (~287lbs)

01/09/2024
Squat 3x5x105kg (~231lbs)
Press 3x5x49kg (~108lbs)
Deadlift 1x5x120kg (~264lbs)