5 x 5 Classic - Day 6 (22/4/09)

Squat - 5 x 5 (92.5kg)

Power Cleans - 5 x 3 (55.5kg)

Overhead Press - 5 x 5 (50kg)

Squat felt pretty good however knee's starting to go inwards as i approach the last set. I've been pushing it out to activate the glutes and hams.

Power cleans felt nice and sharp however starting to get a little back pain which is annoying. Will work through it regardless. Technique is coming along. Can't wait till it becomes second nature however. Having to think about a move while executing it leaves no room for error especially with such a complex wee move.

Press was nice although had to clean and press due to the squat rack being used. Gave it that extra burn.

5 x 5 Classic - Day 5 (20/4/09)

Squat - 5 x 5 (90kg)

Bench Press 5 x 5 (70kg)

Deadlift 1 x 5 (110kg)

Squat felt the easiest today by far. The volume is starting to pay dividends and legs are starting to kick in the work capacity. Deadlift felt pretty good as well. If I can steer clear of injuries I could see me beating a few PB's.

5 x 5 Classic - Day 4 (17/4/09)

Squat - 5 x 5 (87.5kg)

Power Cleans - 5 x 3 (52.5kg)

Overhead Press - 5 x 5 (47.5kg)

Squat is definitely coming on again. Flexibility is starting to kick in as well. Can feel the hamstrings getting stronger.

5 x 5 Classic - Day 3 (15/4/09)

Squat - 5 x 5 (85kg)

Bench Press - 5 x 5 (65kg)

Deadlift - 1 x 5 (105kg)

Squats starting to settle now. Getting back into the groove.

5 x 5 Classic - Day 2 (13/4/09)

Was now definitely back in the zone at this point. Getting quite worried though because my lack of glute and hip flexibility is beginning to rear its ugly head. Have embarked on a new flexibility program designed to deal with this.

Squat - 5 x 5 (82.5kg)

Overhead Press - 5 x 5 (45kg)

Power Cleans - 5 x 3 (50kg)

Squats felt real heavy for some reason. I seem to have adopted a solid powerlifting stance in my quest to pull of an 'ass 2 grass' squat. Can really feel it in the hamstrings.

5 x 5 Classic - Day 1 (10/4/09)

Just started back training after a 2 week flu induced lay off. Couldn't wait to get back to the gym and what better program than to start with the classic 5 x 5 program.

Squat - 5 x 5 (80kg)

Bench Press - 5 x 5 (60kg)

Deadlift 1 x 5 (100)

As you can see I started of with some good sturdy weights that would get me right back in the zone. It was a solid session and it felt good to get back in the gym