Pics & My Lifts - How am I doing?

[willowUK]

Just thought I would fire a quick message up with a few pics & questions
(I have included a 'starting pic' so you can see where I have come from)

(Sorry for poor quality pics - taken this morning on camera fone - I will try to get some better ones taken by the GF soon - Im not pumped or posed so apologises in advance)

Quick history:
Age 31 ... 5ft7" .... Currently 179pounds
Used to play rugby - gained weight after stopping - got into BB'ing
Started at 15.5stone (217pounds) ... Cut to 12.5stone (175pounds)
Now lifting for size/strength&lean muscle

Current Sups:
Sci-Mx 100% Whey
ALRI Primed (Pre-workout)
STOKED (Test Booster)

Thinking of doing a 'cycle' of H-Drol or P-Mag in the coming months.
(Any thoughts on which is better for my goals - See above)

I would like some constructive advice on my pictures & lifts please:

MAX DUMBBELL BENCH - 80kgs (40kg DB each hand) X 5Reps
MAX FREE WEIGHT BARBELL BENCH - 80kgs X 10Reps
MAX SMITH MACHINE BENCH - 100kgs X 8Reps
MAX SQUAT - 100kgs x 5Reps
MAX DEADLIFT - 110kgs x 5Reps (grip failled - straps just purhased)
MAX KNEELING MILITARY BARBELL PRESS - 60kgs x 8Reps

 

[lemke28]

Definitely some visible progress from the before picture. Keep up the good work

 

[RepThat20]

looks good man.definitely can see the progress

 

[Beater]

agreed, you are doing great man. keep up the good work. Whats up with the wheels though?

 

[willowUK]

Thanks for the comments and feedback.
Nice to know im heading in the right direction and the changes are noticable.

As for the wheels/legs ... I will post some pics up shortly.

When I was play rugby my legs/thighs were massive - when I originally cut the weight mainly through running I think - my legs shrunk.

Im now hitting Squats/Leg Presses/Deadlifts/calf raises & leg extensions hard to get them to grow ... trying the 5x5 to stimulate some growth & seems to be working for now

On a side note - I purchased my first set of straps for the deadlifts & added 20Kg to my lift straight off - Well Chuffed !!!

 

[KgTomCat]

good progress man! consistency is key, so dont give up!