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Last workout of first cycle tonight; that's six weeks 'proper' plus this week which is deload.
Slow steady progress in everything so far, but that's not difficult as I didn't set a high starting point.
I'm sticking with small increments as prescribed, apart from deadlift where I started too low. I'm only jumping 10 kgs instead of 5 but expecting it to help a little. If not, I'll do a greater increase again next cycle.
Very pleased with how it's going, though I'm also going to switch to low carbs to see how that works out.
While it's going well like this I love it.
Slow steady progress in everything so far, but that's not difficult as I didn't set a high starting point.
I'm sticking with small increments as prescribed, apart from deadlift where I started too low. I'm only jumping 10 kgs instead of 5 but expecting it to help a little. If not, I'll do a greater increase again next cycle.
Very pleased with how it's going, though I'm also going to switch to low carbs to see how that works out.
While it's going well like this I love it.
LordGrover said:
Last workout of first cycle tonight; that's six weeks 'proper' plus this week which is deload.
Slow steady progress in everything so far, but that's not difficult as I didn't set a high starting point.
I'm sticking with small increments as prescribed, apart from deadlift where I started too low. I'm only jumping 10 kgs instead of 5 but expecting it to help a little. If not, I'll do a greater increase again next cycle.
Very pleased with how it's going, though I'm also going to switch to low carbs to see how that works out.
While it's going well like this I love it.
Good going Slow steady progress in everything so far, but that's not difficult as I didn't set a high starting point.
I'm sticking with small increments as prescribed, apart from deadlift where I started too low. I'm only jumping 10 kgs instead of 5 but expecting it to help a little. If not, I'll do a greater increase again next cycle.
Very pleased with how it's going, though I'm also going to switch to low carbs to see how that works out.
While it's going well like this I love it.
But why switch to low carb if you don't have to? Carbs are awesome, and should be kept as high as you can get away with IMO. Low carb sucks ass.Thanks dude.
Looks like we're different then. I've messed about with macros for many years, starting with good old Atkins in the 90's. I just get leaner and have more energy when I cut starchy carbs and up my fat intake. The other benefit is I don't need to faff about counting calories - I can eat as much meat and veg as I like and don't store body fat.
I only go back to carbs when I get lazy - it's so much easier to fill up on rice, potatoes and pasta but I invariably get fatter and slower.
Looks like we're different then. I've messed about with macros for many years, starting with good old Atkins in the 90's. I just get leaner and have more energy when I cut starchy carbs and up my fat intake. The other benefit is I don't need to faff about counting calories - I can eat as much meat and veg as I like and don't store body fat.
I only go back to carbs when I get lazy - it's so much easier to fill up on rice, potatoes and pasta but I invariably get fatter and slower.
didelydoo said:
I'm not a big fan of 5/3/1 anyway- no where near enough intensity & volume for my liking.
You're right. Again.
Made steady progress up until Christmas and was fairly happy, until I checked back. It's painfully slow - better suited to someone with a stronger base than me. If your press is already at bodyweight or more then a few pounds a month/six weeks is good progress, but at my level it feels too slow.
The other issue for me is I've found it a bit tedious, though I may return to it if/when I get properly strong and fail to progress with whatever I do in the future.
For the time being, I'm switching back to an old favourite, SL5x5. Squatting three times a week should up the intensity nicely.
LordGrover said:
You're right. Again.
Made steady progress up until Christmas and was fairly happy, until I checked back. It's painfully slow - better suited to someone with a stronger base than me. If your press is already at bodyweight or more then a few pounds a month/six weeks is good progress, but at my level it feels too slow.
The other issue for me is I've found it a bit tedious, though I may return to it if/when I get properly strong and fail to progress with whatever I do in the future.
For the time being, I'm switching back to an old favourite, SL5x5. Squatting three times a week should up the intensity nicely.
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