Wednesday Nov 18th/2009

Seated DB Shoulder Press
20lb x 8
30lb x 5
40lb x 3
50lb x 1
60lb 5x5

Well this was heavy as shit but I finished. Pretty happy about it.

Deads
bw squats 2x5
mobility work
60kg x 5
100kg x 3
120kg x 2
137.5kg (~303lb) 5x5

I finally figured out why people flex outwards with their feet. Glute activation! I was planning to hit 140kg today but my buddies didn't end up coming today so I thought I'd hit an intermediate weight. I'm glad I did because it was a pretty heavy pull.

Pull Ups
bw 5x5

I really die off in the last 2 sets but I did complete.

EZ Bar Curls
75lb 3x8, 1x7

Thoughts

Well I switched all the rice out to pasta and I think my body is thanking me for it. I feel alot better all around. Hopefully by friday my weight has stabilized and we'll see where I'm really at.

I picked up some supps today. I got some ephedrine, some caffeine, and some fish oil. I already am taking a multivit, protein powder in the morning, and gainer right after the gym. I'll pick up some aspirin to go with that ECA stack soon.

I'm kind wondering where to go to next. This is my 6th week on the 5x5 and I think my body will need a deload soon. I'm thinking about just taking a week to hit some reasonable singles as sort of an acclimation week and also a volume deload. Then the next week go for maxes on everything. Any thoughts?

I think I would then like to follow that up by switch to a 5x3 style program. I think less volume while trying to lean out is probably a good idea.

All thoughts or criticisms(sp?) welcome.

IW