I've followed Madcow 5x5 Intermediate for a month and made some nice squat/DL/OHP (still no bench) gains, but I've decided to take a break from that for now in favor of PHAT, aka I don't know what half of these exercises want me to do because I'm using strange machines for all of them...
But, hopefully I'll be able to see progress quicker because of the whole hypertrophy thing. Also five days a week in the gym is a bit more satisfying to me.
EDIT:
Fuck dumbbell bench.
By that I mean I tried to do it alone and almost died. Otherwise, I feel like it hits my chest more than barbell benching--this might be what I need to break my plateau. I threw up 70s today for 1x5 and 60 for 2x7, once I get used to it hopefully my upper body will finally catch up. Also 45x3x7 on seated dumbbell shoulder presses felt good too.
But, hopefully I'll be able to see progress quicker because of the whole hypertrophy thing. Also five days a week in the gym is a bit more satisfying to me.
madanthony Wrote:Eh, I'm just aiming for maintenance until I move back out the 'rents place. I'll look into SS/some problem DO YOU EVEN LIFT program once I've gotten past this transitory portion of my life. My diet will be perpetually pomegranatety while living with my parents. My habits are associated with locations.It's entirely possible to progress on Convict Conditioning, and it's not hard at all to switch over to something like SS once it's available. Starting Strength is just that--Starting.
EDIT:
Fuck dumbbell bench.
By that I mean I tried to do it alone and almost died. Otherwise, I feel like it hits my chest more than barbell benching--this might be what I need to break my plateau. I threw up 70s today for 1x5 and 60 for 2x7, once I get used to it hopefully my upper body will finally catch up. Also 45x3x7 on seated dumbbell shoulder presses felt good too.