mdg's blog for 26-Jun-07

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I am starting on a strength program similar to Mike's strength-specific program in articles, but also with pulldowns and some other changes. Here is my plan for the load phase that I just started yesterday. After the load phase is complete I'll start on peaking phase where I'll be maxing out. Week 1. Monday-Wednesday-Friday Squat 5 sets of 5 reps, 135 lbs Bench 5 sets of 5 reps, 125 lbs Deadlift 5 sets of 5 reps, 225 lbs Pulldown 5 sets of 5 reps, 150 lbs Week 2. Monday-Wednesday-Friday Squat 5 sets of 5 reps, 140 lbs Bench 5 sets of 5 reps, 130 lbs Deadlift 5 sets of 5 reps, 235 lbs Pulldown 5 sets of 4 reps, 165 lbs Week 3. Monday-Wednesday-Friday Squat 5 sets of 5 reps, 145 lbs Bench 5 sets of 5 reps, 135 lbs Deadlift 5 sets of 5 reps, 245 lbs Pulldown 5 sets of 5 reps, 165 lbs Week 4. Monday-Wednesday-Friday Squat 5 sets of 5 reps, 150 lbs Bench 5 sets of 5 reps, 140 lbs Deadlift 5 sets of 5 reps, 255 lbs Pulldown 5 sets of 4 reps, 180 lbs Yesterday's deadlifts were harsh. i used to lift 400lbs long back but haven't done them in a long time. i chose 225lbs as 55% but there's no way my max is anywhere close to 400 now cuz 225 kicked my ass. mike, if you read this, should i stick with 225 or go lower?

Comments for this blog entry.

mike on 27-Jun-07

Good to see a new blog -- thanks for starting it and good luck on your strength program!! As far as whether you ought to stick with 225lbs for deadlifts for the beginning of the load phase... I would give it one more workout at 225. If again you feel that you're coming too close to failure (when it really should feel more like a warm-up), then you will probably want to drop deadlifts to 185-205. Again, good luck and I'll be checking in to follow your progress.

mdg on 28-Jun-07

thanks, mike. i did 225 deadlifts again and they went a little better. i will stick with 225 for the first week and increase as i outlined