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Just a quick post to let my BodySpace friends know that I successfully made it through Week 10 of my 12 week 5X5 training program.   

Week 10 started off tough on Tuesday with flat bench and rows but ended well yesterday with all exercises being completed.  

Here is where I am at to date (Start to Current weight): 

Full squat from 290 to 362.50 lbs (going strong) 

BB bench from 225 to 281.25 lbs (getting really tough) 

BB bent over rows from 185 to 231.25 lbs (getting really tough) 

BB deadlift from 271.25 to 338.75 lbs (hard!) 

BB incline press from 195 to 243.75 lbs (going strong) 

BB curls from 90 to 112.50 lbs (going strong) 

Skull crushers with EZ bar from 105 to 132 lbs (getting tough) 

Smith machine behind the neck BB press from 150 to 187.50 lbs (going strong) 

My strength gains have improved by 25% since starting the 5X5! 

I’ve been told that the last two weeks of this 5X5 really separate the men from the boys, wish me luck! 

-Jeff