6 Month workout progress
6 Month workout progress
This week marks the end of 6 months of working out after a ~10 year hiatus. I started out with the goal of getting as big and strong as possible in 6 months. I didn’t really care about losing weight so much, I just wanted a strong foundation and as much lean mass as possible. To that end, I chose to use a modified version of Madcow’s 5×5 (http://www.wackyhq.com/madcow5x5/geocities/table_of_contents_thread.htm).
Here are the results, starting with the lifts:
Lift
Beginning Max
Current Max
Difference
Squat
230×5, slightly above parallel
350×5, ass to ankles
>120
Deadlift
200×5
320×5
120
Bench
205×5
300×5
95
Bent-over Row
90×5
215×5
125
Shoulder press
85×5
155×5
70
Here are the measurement differences:
Measurement
Beginning
Current
Difference
Bodyweight
292 lbs
282.8 lbs
-9.2 lbs
Shoulder Circumference
57”
57”
–
Shoulder Width
N/A
23”
N/A
Chest
51.5”
52.75”
1.25”
Waist
52.5”
50.5”
-2”
Biceps
17.5”
18.75”
1.25”
Thighs
27.5”
28.25”
.75”
No pics, right now I am still way too fat to feel comfortable posting them. I have them for comparison though, when I get to my goal weight (hopefully in the next 6 months).
UPDATE: Here is a link to my current progress post, which has pics dating all the way back to the beginning.