Sonofanump;787738 wrote:That article implies that cardio has no use in an exercise plan. I disagree. I am in the belief that you need cardio (both endurance and HIIT), stretching (preferably yoga) and strength training. To each his own.

Sonofanump;793396 wrote:Is cheese paleo? It's a good protien in my book.

I Wear Pants;793440 wrote:I guess it depends on what the goal is.

Sonofanump;793479 wrote:To live a long, healthy and enjoyable life.

BR1986FB;794268 wrote:I actually finally took the "plunge" this morning and worked out at 4:30am. I want to do the LeanGains fast the "right" way and was only getting in 14 vs 16 hours of fasting. I ate last night at 7:30pm and won't eat again until noon today. Let me tell you that these old bones were not made for repping out on squats with 350 lbs THAT early in the morning. Deadlifts, on Mondays, are gonna suck. With it supposedly going to be 95-98 degrees today I'm kinda glad I did.

Raw Dawgin' it;794382 wrote:Are you doing the 5x5 with 350? If you are then damn. I started doing the 5x5. I usually do pull ups and ab workouts after the 3 5x5 exercises. I'm impressed that i can get a good workout doing just 3 exercises. I started the 5x5 doing squats of 225. I'm doing 245 now for for my 5 sets. My goal is to get to 300. I've done reps of 275 so i think following the plan it's doable.

BR1986FB;794398 wrote:I'm doing the Madcow5x5 which is a little more advanced. You ramp up to the last set. I start out with 135, then 225, 275, 315 and finish with 350. It's been about 3-4 years since I've done free bar squats so I'm trying to work my weights back up to respectability. That squat weight is actually kind of embarrassing. I got 435 for my last set of 5 on deadlifts Monday. Gonna take awhile to get back up to regular weight.

I scrapped the bench press in this workout because I've had recurring front delt issues over the years. I subbed it out with weighted vest pushups and replaced the overhead press (also hurts the front delt) with standing dumbbell presses. I also follow up Saturday & Weds workouts with weighted vest pullups & abs. Am thinking about adding weighted vest dips after Monday workouts.

Raw Dawgin' it;794438 wrote:damn....

BR1986FB;794440 wrote:I also weigh about 225 so those weights aren't that impressive....yet.

Raw Dawgin' it;794449 wrote:I haven't maxed out in a while since i usually lift alone. I can feel a difference already doing the 5x5 and it hasn't been two weeks yet. My goal is 300 on squat and dead lift. I weight 185 so i'd be happy with that. My biggest weakness has always been benching so i'm hoping this routine will get me over the hump with that.

The StrongLifts 5×5 Program. So here’s the Program. 5×5 stands for 5 sets of 5 reps with the same weight. Start with the empty Olympic Bar (45lbs) on all exercises then add 5lbs per workout. On Deadlifts start with 90lbs and add 10lbs per workout (1 set of 5 only!). I warn you, SL5x5 is harder than it looks.

OneBuckeye;794459 wrote:I am looking at stonglifts 5x5 website. According to it I should not be doing the madcow because I am 175 and haven't done heavy lifting in years (just P90x). Where do I start? I assume I should follow the link below, but it seems a little to beginner. Also I have a 300lb olympic weight set and 25lb dumbbells and a curl bar for the olympic weight set. No bench no squat rack. How can I do this.

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

BR1986FB;794464 wrote:You're going to need a bench and a squat rack. The program suggests you start with the bar and move up 5 lbs per workout when you can get 5 sets of 5. I agree that it's "too beginner" in that case. Start out with weights that you can get 5x5 and move up from there.

BR1986FB;794453 wrote:That overhead press sucks, imo. Too much torque on the lower back.

I lift alone and have used my Smith Machine in the past but since switching to this I've gone with the free bar. I've always been a natural squatter & deadlifter. Bench is always tough with myself having longer arms.

OneBuckeye;794486 wrote:How much rest between sets do you target?