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marv · 09-26-2007, 01:07 AM

Thanks Eric,

That was a great answer to my Question over on HitHoppers journal.
I understand this program much better now. Great advice!

Marv.

marv · 09-27-2007, 02:26 AM

Im a happy Man!

Thursday 27th September:

Squat 140kg 1x5
Bench 115kg 1x3
Deadlift 165kg 1x5

I trained after a long day at work and was still able to get my PR's easy. I was pretty psyched up to get my 140 squat, that helped alot today. Thanks for the advice Eric Im STOKED.

HIThopper · 09-27-2007, 03:45 AM

Awesome lifts bro!!

Nice work 140kg squat is hyoooge!!

marv · 09-27-2007, 03:59 AM

Thanks Mate!

This program has been great. 160 squat is the new goal.

Eric3237 · 09-27-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Thanks Eric,

That was a great answer to my Question over on HitHoppers journal.
I understand this program much better now. Great advice!

No, thank you for the kind words.

marv · 09-29-2007, 11:36 PM

Sunday 30th September:

Squat 122.5kg 3x5
Bench 102.5kg 2x5,1x3
Rows 92.5kg 3x5
Grip work

Todays session went ok, except for my last set of bench. I am only resting 2 minutes between sets, so I may increase to 3 minutes on bench. I will leave my bench weight the same next week and get my 3x5.

HIThopper · 09-30-2007, 01:23 AM

Quote:

I am only resting 2 minutes between sets

Any reason why? I usually give it 3 mins + especially on later sets.

marv · 09-30-2007, 02:23 AM

Hi Hopper,

I like to keep the workout moving allowing only as much rest as needed. Until recently I was only resting 1 and a half mins. Although I will now need to increase to 3 or more if I want to keep increasing strength. I guess part of the reason was trying to keep a certain level of fitness. Training Time is also a factor, some earlier sessions were already taking 1 and a half hours, with 90 seconds between sets.

Marv

HIThopper · 09-30-2007, 02:35 AM

Ok cool, I think the extra rest is a good idea, all of the 5x5 influenced articles Ive read seem to think its necessary. From my own experience it works great and I keep the shorter rest periods for higher rep work.

PS do you follow the footy??

What a devistating weekend it was for us Power faithful!!

marv · 09-30-2007, 07:06 PM

Hey Hopper,

Nah dont really follow the footy. I didnt even watch the grandfinal.
Heard about the thrashing though.............

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09-26-2007, 01:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278 Country: Gender:	Thanks Eric, That was a great answer to my Question over on HitHoppers journal. I understand this program much better now. Great advice! Marv.

09-27-2007, 02:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278 Country: Gender:	Im a happy Man! Thursday 27th September: Squat 140kg 1x5 Bench 115kg 1x3 Deadlift 165kg 1x5 I trained after a long day at work and was still able to get my PR's easy. I was pretty psyched up to get my 140 squat, that helped alot today. Thanks for the advice Eric Im STOKED.

09-27-2007, 03:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
HIThopper Rank: Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 394 Country: Gender:	Awesome lifts bro!! Nice work 140kg squat is hyoooge!!

09-27-2007, 03:59 AM	#24 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278 Country: Gender:	Thanks Mate! This program has been great. 160 squat is the new goal.

09-29-2007, 11:36 PM	#26 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278 Country: Gender:	Sunday 30th September: Squat 122.5kg 3x5 Bench 102.5kg 2x5,1x3 Rows 92.5kg 3x5 Grip work Todays session went ok, except for my last set of bench. I am only resting 2 minutes between sets, so I may increase to 3 minutes on bench. I will leave my bench weight the same next week and get my 3x5.

09-30-2007, 02:23 AM	#28 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278 Country: Gender:	Hi Hopper, I like to keep the workout moving allowing only as much rest as needed. Until recently I was only resting 1 and a half mins. Although I will now need to increase to 3 or more if I want to keep increasing strength. I guess part of the reason was trying to keep a certain level of fitness. Training Time is also a factor, some earlier sessions were already taking 1 and a half hours, with 90 seconds between sets. Marv

09-30-2007, 02:35 AM	#29 (permalink)
HIThopper Rank: Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 394 Country: Gender:	Ok cool, I think the extra rest is a good idea, all of the 5x5 influenced articles Ive read seem to think its necessary. From my own experience it works great and I keep the shorter rest periods for higher rep work. PS do you follow the footy?? What a devistating weekend it was for us Power faithful!!

09-30-2007, 07:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 278 Country: Gender:	Hey Hopper, Nah dont really follow the footy. I didnt even watch the grandfinal. Heard about the thrashing though.............

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