Yeowww I started 15s after 13 day SD

[imported_domineaux]

I did my last workout of 5s two weeks ago today.  I started back this morning 3rd cycle after the SD.  
I'm basically starting @ 70 to 75% of my 5RM, which I attained at the end of my 5s.
The weight wasn't near as tough as the cardio-breathing. My recovery definitely was'nt anerobic enough for me.  
I've been on the treadmill at 6-7 degrees of elevation 3.5 MPH for 1 hour x 7 days a week during the SD.  I thought I'd coast right through the 15s, since I'd been holding my own with the treadmill duing the SD = whew was I wrong.  

I was having to hold for 2 to 3 minutes between sets for recovery, which has never been the case for me.  
I'm thinking the SD is a whole lot more than I suspected as far as putting my body back into 'let's build some muscle stage". The D in SD does stand for de-conditioning. LOL
Regardless, I walked away after completing about 10 exercises.  I usually do 14 to 16, but my gas tank was empty.
I'm not a slacker. I can tell you I did all the exercises properly with max effort and sweat. I sure don't feel like a muscle man now...I feel like I've been pulling a plow. LOL
I'm sure this will get better, since in the past it has. I just thought I'd share it, maybe it'll hit someone's hot button. LOL
I hope someone can enjoy misery...

 

[semajes]

I have a similar response after SD (mine lasts 17 or 18 days). When I come back to the 15s, I feel like I'll never be able to keep increasing the weight with each workout. But I do. Each workout remains difficult all the way through the cycle. I think that if you've properly SDed that this is how it goes. I don't think that the first couple of workouts in a rep range are supposed to be easy; and if they are, I feel like something is wrong (weights are too light, sd wasn't long enough, etc.).

 

[imported_dreadrok]

im clustering the 15's ala vicious and those are hard as all get go. 14 day sd+clustered 15's = sore

 

[imported_dkm1987]

Quote[/b] (dreadrok @ May 17 2005,4:53)]im clustering the 15's ala vicious and those are hard as all get go.  14 day sd+clustered 15's = sore  

"Clustering 15's ?", he say's with an inquisitive expression.
Why?

 

[imported_dreadrok]

cuz vicious said too =D... he told me why but it was all sciency.... ill look for his response and post it later.. =D
but it feels it working good thats for sure

 

[imported_domineaux]

Just finished my 2nd day of 15s after the SD...

I was so friggin sore this morning I could barely get out of bed. I immediately tried a few squats just outta the sack, and could barely get down and up. Wow! sore sore sore.

Regardless, I grunted my way to the gym.

Interesting...I was able to do a 10 exercise workout with an additional 2-1/2, 5 or 10 pounds per exercise. It was tough, but doable.

I'm not half as dead on my feet as I was after the first day of 15s after the SD. I just finished gagging down a protein shake...by gagging I mean it was NOT on the top of my list of fun things to do. LOL

So...off I go to work, all primed and prepped.