A variation of 5x5 animal mass version
http://www.bodybuilding.net/training...t-5x5-854.html

I need to put together the plan for the next 5-6 week loading phase. I'm leaning towards sticking with a similar plan as in the 1st post here, except adding the squat back on the 2nd day because I have a rack now. See any where for improvement? I'm always open to suggestions.

umm...not sure i am one to talk about suggestions....what i would like to know is: have u hit any new PRs? how long have u run this program and what is ur increase in total poundage over the big three right now???

Let's see.......
Run for almost 3 months now.
Yup a few PRs (squat, bench, & rows), but for the rows, I am new too, so am playing it safe & squats haven't gone A2G ever, nor have I done them since high school 10+yrs ago. I was a quad/ham extension only pussy. :lame:

A2G (Start=135lb, Current=160lb)
Bench (Start=210lb, Current=225lb)
Rows (Start=95lb, Current=120lb)

all 5x5 at the same weight.

Pretty good so far to me.

its AWESOME progress!!! keep it up bro...u post on any other forums???

Yup.

Good luck on your finals.

thanks...which other forums do u post on??? pm me if u dont wanna tell me right away

5-wk loading phase.

Specific goals for this phase:

• Don't slack on cardio.
• Keep improving diet.
• Keeping increasing weight.

Sunday's results:
A2G 5x5 @160
Flat Bench 5x5 @220
Bent Over Row 5x5 @120
Dips 3x10 @ bodyweight
Swiss Ball Crunch 3x15 @bodyweight

Thoughts:
Almost didn't get the last 2 reps on last set of bench. Without a spot, it was scary to say the least.

Tuesday's results:
Standing Military Press 3x5 @130
A2G (-20%) 5x5 @125
Dead Lift 5x5 @160
Pull ups 5x5 @ bodyweight
Alternating DB curls 3x8 @35
Standing DB Calf Raises 3x8 @45

Thoughts:
Blasted!

Thursday results:
A2G 5x5 @160
Incline Bench 5x5 @185
Bentover Rows 5x5 120
BB Shrugs 3x8 @ 170
DB Oblique Side Lifts 3x10 @ 50
Bodyweight Triceps extensions 3x10 @ (bodyweight)

Thoughts: