Irkie500's Stronglift 5x5 progress log

[irkie500]

So a bit of background on myself before I get started. I began lifting when I was around 15 and really knew what I was doing when I was about 18-19 or so. Being 20.5 years old now Im really starting to take things to a new level and try something completely new. Gone are the tireless days of isolation exercises and split routines which did very little in the long run. In is a very simplified compound workout that hits all my goals: Get stronger, Leaner, and in overall better shape.

Starting Stats
Height 5' 9"
Weight 172lbs
BF about 12-13%
Ultimate Goal - Be a clean 185lbs Max Bench-350 by start of spring, Deadlift over 400 by start of spring

Supplements
ON Hydrolyzed Whey Protein
ON Creatine, Glutamine, Taurine for a during workout drink 10g each
Animal Stack(Starting week 3) I've had very good results in the past and I think this workout is perfect to see some solid gains while on it.
ON BCAA 5000 at night with a protein shake to aid in recovery
Muscle Pharm Assault
ON HMB Tablets 1g each

Starting Pictures
Apologize for the lackluster pictures, the camera on my phone is terrible. Also taking a picture of your back by yourself is incredibly difficult hahaha.



Lifting Logs
All exercises done with 5 reps for 5 sets constant weight, Increasing weight each day by 5-10lbs

11/14
Squats 135x5
Bench Press 135x5
Barbell Rear Delt Row 95x5

11/15
Squats 145x5
Barbell Overhead Press 95x5
Deadlift 145x5

11/17
Squats None(Legs were shot)
Bench Press 145x5
Barbell Rear Delt Row 105x5

11/19
Squat 155x5
Barbell Overhead Press 105x5
Deadlift 155x5

11/21
Squat 165x5
Bench Press 155x5
Barbell Rear Delt Row 115x5

12/02
Squat 175x5
Bench Press 165x5
Barbell Rear Delt Row 120x5

12/06
Squat 185x5
Barbell Overhead Press 125x5
Deadlift 165x5
Pullups 172(my weight)x15 172x12

12/07
Squat 190x5
Bench Press 170x5
Barbell Rear Delt Row 125x5
Dips 172x40 172x25

Played volleyball on Thursday and had some shoulder trouble toward the end, thus I needed to take it easy in shoulder presses when I went to the gym Friday.
12/9/11
Squats 195x5
Barbell Overhead Press 105x5
Deadlift 175x5
Pullups 170x18

Today marks day 1 of Animal Stack as well, gains should be really solid week 2-3 of the cycle.
12/12/11
Squats 200x5
Bench Press 175x5
Barbell Row 135x5
Dips 170x45 170x25

12/13/11
Squats 205x5
Barbell Overhead Press 110x5
Deadlift 185x5 215x1 245x1 275x1 295x1 315x1 325x1 (New personal 1RM)

12/15/11
Took legs a bit easier today because I have several volleyball games tonight.

Squats 210x5 (3 sets)
Bench Press 180x5
Barbell Row 140x5

12/16/11
Squats 215x5
Barbell Overhead Press 115x5
Deadlift 195x5

12/17/11
Squats 220x5
Bench Press 185x5
Barbell Row 145x5

[amcredle]

looks like we are at about the same place on our lifts. Congrats on your new PR in Dealifts. Deadlifts are no joke

[irkie500]

Thanks you for the kind words. Squats are getting pretty tough right now, I figure another 20 pounds and ill stall out or miss reps. Bench and deadlifts have a ways to go before I start slowing down. Thanks for checking in I appreciate the support. Work hard and lift big my friend!

[Deviation]

Congrats on the DL. And I say it again, another SL. Sheesh I feel outta the loop. Maybe I'll start SL as a New Year's Resolution.

[irkie500]

I ordered Muscle Pharm Assault pre workout drink to try and give me that extra boost in the gym. In addition I picked up some ON HMB to assist with recovery and prevent muscle breakdown. From the studies I looked at combining that with creatine produced upwards of a 200% gain in lean mass in a group of untrained individuals compared to the control group. For $29.99 im going to give it a go, ill report later on how it works.

[Deviation]

12/15/11Also ordered Muscle Pharm Attack pre workout drink. I chose that because it uses b-6 and b-12 for energy opposed to caffeine which I am very sensitive to.

You mean Assault? You might want to send it back then. It DOES have caffeine. Take a look here http://musclepharm.com/assault under Supplement Facts:

High Performance Energy & Intensity Amplifier
Choline Bitartrate, Taurine, L-Tyrosine, Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), Caffeine Anhydrous, Papain 1000, Pyroglutamic Acid, L-Aspartic Acid, Camiella sinensis (White Tea Leaf Powder), Pyridoxine HCL, Methylcobalamin

You can always try the recommended 1/2 scoop serving.

[irkie500]

Well shoot I guess the fine print got me again haha. Ill still give it a go in smaller doses and see how I feel.

[irkie500]

Took the mucle pharm assault today before working out and all I can say is wow. Squats were still hard but felt easier to do than yesterday. Energy boost was great still hyped up even.now when writing this post haha. Ill report a bit amore in a few weeks. Lifting log updated in OP.

[Deviation]

Heh. It's good stuff and it does help a little. Though I have such I have such a high tolerance I can take a full scoop followed by a nap. LOL

[irkie500]

Had a nice session in the gym this morning. Squats are getting tough, luckily my lifting partner is home from school for a few weeks so I have a spotter now that the weight is getting quite high. Wont be back in they gym until Tuesday due to the work schedule.

A random tangent...my gyms hours suck, they close at 4pm on Sunday, and I have work until 3:30. Monday im working 12 hours so no chance there. Ill hit it hard on Tuesday and go for that 225 on squats.

As always log has been updated in original post.