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Rampage's 5x5 log

Rampage

Rampage

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Stats: 21 years old, 5'10 & 165lbs
Been working out for 3 years, but stopped for 8 months and now back at it!

Thanks for dropping by, this is my new log, and my first time doing actual program/routine.. Before it was just random shit i did lol.
this was suggested by my fellow broski PoB who said i should change up my routine and try the 5x5, looked into it and was very interested in trying it out. Big shout out to oldschool for laying out the basics for me and explaining to me how to start.

30 min before workout: Some creatine and amino essentials.

Saturday
Squats:
2 warm up sets with the barbell - 5x

115 x 5 for 5 sets, was quite easy.

Bench press:

2 warm up sets with the barbell - 5x

135 x 5 for 5 sets, also quite easy

Barbell rows:
just stretched a little

115 x 5 for 5 sets <- form was definitely not right, but was my first time doing it with the barbell.

Abs: Ab crunch machine
3 sets 8 reps @ 60lbs

Felt awesome after my workout.
Work out length: around 40 minutes.

Half a cup of oats and a shake right after.
 
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Grumpyfit

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Looks like a good one. Might try myself.
 
PillarofBalance

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5 x 5 is a solid routine. If you put the effort in you will get strong and you will get big. Good luck Rampage!
 
oldschool1967

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thanks for the shout! you will be a mass monster in no time, patience and persistence are rule here!..and calories.
 
Rod crowley

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Im game for this.sounds like a winner.
 
BrotherIron

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5x5 is a tried and true program for beginners. Def put in the time and you'll reap the rewards.
 
Rampage

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Well I'm not really a beginner, been working out for almost 3 years now lol

The only part I'm not feeling right now is working out only 3 days a week :l
 
BrotherIron

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Well I'm not really a beginner, been working out for almost 3 years now lol

The only part I'm not feeling right now is working out only 3 days a week :l

Putting time in a gym without a plan doesn't get you far as you've found out. Now with a plan you'll accomplish more in 1 year than your past 3.

You'll need those days off to recover from your training. Remember more isn't better and you grow outside the gym.
 
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PillarofBalance

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Rampage - new program and a new me -5x5

Well I'm not really a beginner, been working out for almost 3 years now lol

The only part I'm not feeling right now is working out only 3 days a week :l

You are still a beginner you'll see :) now go lift something!!!
 
Rampage

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Monday: Day 2

Deadlifts:
135 x 5 (5 sets)

Question: Since the order of my exercises is: deadlifts, military, dips, curls, what happens if someones on the military press after im done my deadlifts?
Luckily this guy was finishing up right when I got there:D

Military press:
warmup: 45 x 5
95 x 5 (5 sets)

Dips:
Bodyweight (165lbs x8 ) 3 sets

DB Bicep curls
50 x 8
50 x 8
50 x 6

After workout, 1/2 cup of oats and a protein shake.

So far I'm loving this program, knowing exactly what exercises I need to do really makes a difference for me.
 
athens

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5X5 is a great simple straight forward training routine that will build muscle and give you strength.
 
Excessiveone

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Monday: Day 2

Question: Since the order of my exercises is: deadlifts, military, dips, curls, what happens if someones on the military press after im done my deadlifts?
Luckily this guy was finishing up right when I got there:D


So far I'm loving this program, knowing exactly what exercises I need to do really makes a difference for me.

This last sentence says it all, your on your way!

As for the Shoulder press concern, ask to work in if the military press is being used or use db's for seated presses.
 
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