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thanks sir... i appreciate your input..

i'll discuss all your queries in my next post...

and thanks for being proud of me... it DOES mean something to me

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When i began this program (8 weeks ago), i was 5'7 @ 75 kgs... now, 8 weeks later i'm 5'7 @ 79 kgs....

when i did this program, i was not doing it from a "bodybuilder's" perspective..

my one and only goal with this program was to improve my strength....

so pardon me if i dont focus whole-heartedly on its effects as far as my body is concerned..

moving on, here WERE my 1RMs when i began this program:

Single Rep Maxes At The Beginning of Mark Rippetoe's Program:

Squat = 90 kgs = 200 lbs
Bench Press = 90 kgs = 200 lbs
Deadlift = 120 kgs = 265 lbs
Military Press = 55 kgs = 120 lbs
Underhand Barbell Rows = 70 kgs = 155 lbs

i know i basterdized the program a little bit now and then...but i dont think it ruined my results AT ALL...

having listed my 1RMs, i think it is a must that i list the weights i took at the start of the program:

Weights Lifted At The Beginning of Mark Rippetoe's Program:

Squat = 60 kgs = 130 lbs
Bench Press = 55 kgs = 120 lbs
Deadlift = 100 kgs = 220 lbs
Military Press = 30 kgs = 66 lbs
Underhand Barbell Rows = 60 kgs = 130 lbs

now, i know some of these lifts were added by me later into the program...but they've helped me a lot with my muscle imbalance problem..

now, these are my best lifts on the program:

Best Lifts on Mark Rippetoe's Program:

Squat [3x5] = 115 kgs = 250 lbs
Squat [1x4] = 125 kgs = 275 lbs
Bench Press [3x5] = 80 kgs = 175 lbs
Deadlift [1x5] = 135 kgs = 300 lbs
Military Press [3x5] = 65 kgs = 140 lbs
Underhand Barbell JS Rows [1x5] = 90 kgs = 200 lbs
Overhand Barbell Rows [1x5] = 80 kgs = 175 lbs

now, according to http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/1rm.htm , these are my new 1RMs:

NEW Single Rep Maxes on Mark Rippetoe's Program:

Squat = 135 kgs = 300 lbs
Bench Press = 90 kgs = 200 lbs
Deadlift = 150 kgs = 330 lbs
Military Press = 75 kgs = 165 lbs
Underhand Barbell JS Rows = 100 kgs = 220 lbs
Overhand Barbell Rows = 90 kgs = 200 lbs

having said that, let me make it easier and give an accurate detail of how much i have improved..

Improvements on Mark Rippetoe's Program:

Squat = 45 kgs = 100 lbs (99 to be exact)
Bench Press = 0 kgs = 0 lbs
Deadlift = 30 kgs = 66 lbs
Military Press = 10 kgs = 22 lbs
Underhand Barbell JS Rows = 30 kgs = 66 lbs

Therefore, TOTAL load increase on ALL core lifts = 115 kgs = 255 lbs (253 to be exact)


i dont know if my total load increase is supposed to be good or bad, but hopefully, someone will let me in on it....

now, my views on the program: it is awesome... i think is a good time to comment on my BODY right now... apart from a 4 kg increase in weight, i've lost 0.5" on my arms :eek:, lost 0.5" on my waist , and put on 0.5" on my chest.... i am pretty happy with the results - especially my thighs: 26" @ 5'7 and 170 lbs..!!!

i know i gave this program my 100% and there is nothing that i regret doing - including the goofy shit i did in the beginning...

as far as "whats next on the chopping block..?" goes: Pendulum Bodybuilding By Christian Thibaudeau

the reason why i'm doing this is because its got me doing a new workout per week.. and there's no squatting 3x a week till i'm 3 weeks into the program.. and that really helps...

i dont mean to insult the program, but i need to stop squatting 3x a week... its beginning to get to me... i mean, its no joke to psyche yourself upto to set new PRs almost EVERY workout..!!!

anywayz, i think i've done justice to the program... and i would to thank everyone who has helped me with my progress: 0311, Kane and especially Eric

i will begin pendulum on May 19th (or the first monday following that) at which time, i will be bringing this journal back to life...

even though i have exams, i DO plan on working out.... though not on any specific program..... and i wont be putting my freakish workouts here (sorry), but you WILL find this journal live and kicking after May 19th...

Congragulations, Anuj. I had already looked at your numbers so they weren't a big surprise, but to tell you the truth I had thought I could have made math errors on some of them!

You've come a long way during this program both in strength and in attitude. I'd venture to say you've gotten more out of this then you ever had before. I too am proud of you for sticking to your guns on this. I think it will be that much easier in the future for you to follow through.

Given you mentality on this program and the fact that you went all out and milked it for all it was worth, I wonder how close you came to overreaching and how that affects what you should do between now and the start of your pedulum. Pehaps 0311 will have something to say in that regard.

In any case keep a journal of what you do in the interim even if you don't post it here.

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If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.

good job man. Like Eric said, you have come a long way in everything. Keep up the good work.

thanks for your support and kind words eric and dave......

i take back what i said about not posting what i do here, because i will... but there is no specific program which i will be on, so you will probably find me doing random stuff....

yessir, i have.....

you know, i finally understand why you guys keep saying "stick" to one thing... its because of the knowledge one gains while sticking to a program... i mean, my knowledge has increased so much if i compare it now to when i begain the program... its like, try to get DEPTH in knowledge by sticking to one program and as for WIDTH, the more programs you excel in gaining DEPTH, the more the width of your knowledge will be

sorry to make this long....and once again thank you for your kind words Eric and Dave

i hope so.....

but thank you EVERYONE

Great job bro. Those numbers are real impressive. Shit man, you beat me for strength gains hands down (except on bench ). Now you know why we are all adament to get you on the right track and stick with a program. Again, great job and I look forward to seeing your progress on your next routine.

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thats amazing progress. Excellent job

thanks kane and verb

Excellent job Anuj, your strength gains have been phenomenal!

Good luck on your finals.

thanks a million.....