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Old 09-26-2007, 01:07 AM
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Thanks Eric,

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

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Old 09-27-2007, 02:26 AM
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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.
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Old 09-27-2007, 03:45 AM
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Awesome lifts bro!!

Nice work 140kg squat is hyoooge!!
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Old 09-27-2007, 03:59 AM
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Thanks Mate!

This program has been great. 160 squat is the new goal.
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Old 09-27-2007, 12:02 PM
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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.
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Old 09-29-2007, 11:36 PM
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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.
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Old 09-30-2007, 01:23 AM
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I am only resting 2 minutes between sets
Any reason why? I usually give it 3 mins + especially on later sets.
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Old 09-30-2007, 02:23 AM
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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.

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Old 09-30-2007, 02:35 AM
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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!!
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Old 09-30-2007, 07:06 PM
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Hey Hopper,

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