12-year-old's progress after 1 year on SS
Well technically, 10 months on SS and 2 months on the Texas Method. This shit works. I wish I had found lifting this young. Just happy to be able to pass on what I have learned to these kids! We adhered to SS about 90% just adding some Prowler sprints, Olympic lifting, and conditioning once in a while to keep him from getting bored.
September 14, 2011 -----> September 23, 2012
Age: 11 years, 7 months --> 12 years, 7 months
Body weight 89.2 lbs ----> 119.6 lbs
Squat 3x5 @ 45 lbs ----> 1x5 @ 240 lbs (2x bwt)
Press 3x5 @ 35 lbs ----> 1x5 @ 102.5 lbs
Bench 3x5 @ 45 lbs ----> 1x5 @ 135 lbs (paused 1st rep)
Deadlift 3x5@ 65 lbs ----> 1x5 @ 275 lbs / 1RM 303
Clean ----> 1 @ 170 lbs
He set a few National and American powerlifting records this year, and even better he LOVES it. Just wanted to thank Rip and give a testimonial that this shit can work for anyone.