Big Bear: Cant hold me down forever

[bigbear6708]

very soon greg! i cannot believe how easily it has been progressing for me so far, even my grip has no issues yet...i felt like giving 315 a go next time i do deads, will pull AT LEAST 295 (may just go plate by plate)

[Gregsimo]

Im heading the same way myself. But im taking the increases steady, 5-10lbs per workout. have you switched to sumo grip or are you still doing double overhand?

[bigbear6708]

still using double overhand..sumo is coming fast tho...grip strenght is a priority right now...once i get back where i was i will need straps, i used to use use them all the time and my forearms alway lagged...got a new bb app that tracks my food, so i can now post my macros..and i can effectively track that aspect aswell...

today:339/348/69

Squats:
135x5
185x3
225x2
255x5,5,5
BB Sh. Press:
Barx10
95x4
125x5,5,5
BB Row:
125x3
155x5,5,5 ++
Pullups:BWx5,3,1
Chinups:BWx6,5,3
Done in alternating SS fashion between sets of squats

I never knew squatting this frequently would have such an impact on me...by the time my 2 day break comes...I am ready for it...sometimes I even have to take it a workout early, then get back on track..its mentally and physically draining

[bigbear6708]

yesterdays macros: 256/224/44 (non workout day so i keep them lower)
-walked outside x 1 hr trick-or-treating w/ my kid

today..
Squats:
135x5x2
205x3
225x2
265x5,5,5
Bench:
Barx10
135x5
165x3
200x5,5,4
Deadlift:
135x5
225x3
315x5
Dips:
BWx15,10

-squats- felt heavy, maybe i was tired, mind wasnt all the way there, felt sluggish
-deadlift, went to sumo grip for working set...felt good

[Ordo Ab Chao]

Originally Posted by bigbear6708

-walked outside x 1 hr trick-or-treating w/ my kid

Only one hour?! That's not nearly enough trick-or-treating.

You're numbers are looking pretty good. How is your injury? Any pain or soreness?

[bigbear6708]

lol, im in a small neighborhood...injury is doing way better, no pain..only soreness comes from my muscles not being used to working out..lol

yesterdays macros: 248/313/83

today: Treadmill walk 4.5mph 6% incline...30 mins
getting closer to running!

[Commander]

lifts are coming along nicely, you gotta love Starting Strength.

ahh, trick or treating, I had to pass out the candy this year, my wife got to take the kids, you're lucky bigbear, I'd rather go with the kids any day!

[bigbear6708]

thanks commander, yeah..it was the first time I was able to actually go trick or treating w/ my boys. First one is 2.5 years old and he was either too young, or i was overseas...next one is 4 months...he rode along!! haha

yesterdays macros: 251/290/74

Today: 197 (up 5 lbs since 2 weeks ago)
Squats:
Barx8
135x5
205x3
225x2
270x5,5,3 (failed, racked for 10 sec. finished)
BB Sh. Press:
Barx8
95x5
130x5,5,4
BB Row:
135x3
165x5,5,5
Pullups:BWx6,4,2 \
Chins: BWx7,5,5 /both done alt. between sets of squats

-Squats got heavy for 3rd set, will see how I feel warming up next time wether to bump up or stay for one more workout
-BB Sh. Press: should progress next time, 3rd set felt heavy from the start and my mind got out of it

[Gregsimo]

if you failed on the BB OH press i wouldnt move up, i tried that as i assumed i had an off day, next thing i know i ended up stuck for 2 weeks as i overloaded the bar. nice progress on squats, im only just pushing towards 200lbs again after an injury.

[bigbear6708]

yeah, thanks for the input greg...after the first rep it felt heavy, i cranked out 4 good ones then failed..i may err w/ caution and do it again to get 5 good ones...i HATE stalling..and progressing too fast, when ur not ready is the perfect way to! haah