Moving from Strong lifts 5*5 app to Starting Strength app

[FrankMcD]

Hi all,

I'm moving from the SL app to the SS app. If you were in my shoes how would you go about selecting starting weights for the exercises in SS?

[Adam Franklin]

Assuming you have good form, use your current working weight from SL and be more aggressive on your progress (20-10lb jumps on squat/DL, 10-5lb jump on press/bench). Learn how to power clean!

If your form is jacked up, follow the teaching progression in the book (or see a coach), and during your first workout at each lift titrate the weight up until the bar slows. That's your first work set.

[FrankMcD]

Thanks Adam. I'm fairly content with my form so I will give your first suggestion a try!

[Fiddler]

Do you video your work sets? If not, you might be surprised! There's a lot more to good form than you might think, and it all makes a difference.

[FrankMcD]

I don't Fiddler. Practicalities of my gym (4 cages almost always being used) mean it would be awkward for me to attempt.So, whilst content with my form I'm certainly not complacent and would not be at all surprised to learn that there are adjustments I could make to improve.

A little while ago I was squatting 102.5kg/226lbs for my work sets. It was reading Starting Strength and watching some Rippetoe videos which opened my eyes to my hubris and I know I HAVE improved my form on all exercises from what it used to be like.I'm basically not quite as full of shit as I used to be and that's great; my stats are very modest but I value them more.

If I get an opportunity I will video my worksets.

[Fiddler]

FWIW, I'm always having to correct depth and other form details. All it takes is a little tripod and a cell phone. It's a lot easier to stay on track than to get back on track.