Thinking too much about lifting/not enjoying it

[CalebM]

Caleb, you're just not trying. How much do you weigh?

That's nonsense.

I've only been at it 3 months and every workout I'm adding weight to the bar. I thought that was the point.

[CalebM]

Caleb, you're just not trying. How much do you weigh?

238lbs

[asm44]

That's nonsense.

He's right, as is evident: Clarification re reset

Like I said there, no one goes 5,5,2 on squats because they aren't strong enough.

[CalebM]

He's right, as is evident: Clarification re reset

Like I said there, no one goes 5,5,2 on squats because they aren't strong enough.

Right about what?

You were right. I redid the same weight on the squat and got the 3 sets of 5.

[Mark Rippetoe]

The First Three Questions | Mark Rippetoe

[CalebM]

The First Three Questions | Mark Rippetoe

Question 1 - I'm resting 7 mins between sets.

Question 2 - I'm only adding 2kg on the squat and deadlift and 1kg on the press and bench press. Press is the only genuine stall thus far which I'm going to do 5x3 tomorrow as the first change. The 5,5,2 on the squat wasn't a genuine stall. This was down to feeling low and tired on the day and a terrible second rep where I fell forward and had to save standing it up. Maybe mentally it fu*ked me too.

Question 3 - I'm getting over 200g protein a day and plenty of carbs.

These are the heaviest weights I've ever lifted (except the deadlift) and I'm pleased.

Where else am I not trying hard enough?

Thanks

The First Three Questions | Mark Rippetoe

Sleep is 9 hours a night.

[asm44]

Right about what?

That you're not trying.

You were right. I redid the same weight on the squat and got the 3 sets of 5.

Yeah, so unless you were cutting your rests incredibly short the first time, you tried harder the second time.

Squatting is hard and no one is going to tell you anything on here that'll make it easier. Keep doing it. It won't get any easier, only harder, but it becomes easier to try. Or it doesn't. Most people, even the ones on this board, can't really grind true 5RM squats. Read the latest Jim Steel article on effort.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Where else am I not trying hard enough?

The reading and communication part.

[Steven Kalin]

That's nonsense.

I've only been at it 3 months and every workout I'm adding weight to the bar. I thought that was the point.

Man, what a reply. That is some Luke Skywalker to Yoda shit right there.

[TheChubbyViking]

You’re getting some pretty harsh replies. I’m not saying they’re incorrect—I really don’t know, only you can know. Perhaps a verbal slap in the face is what you most need, although I know from personal experience that sometimes, when in a mental funk, those well-intentioned harsh exhortations can just compound the problem.

So for a slightly softer approach: I’m right there with ya. I find myself looking forward to days I don’t lift and being nervous on the nights before the days I lift. Let’s keep grinding it out. The weights will probably never feel easier, but hopefully we can build the habit of sticking with those really hard sets and enjoying the rush that comes with completing them. I’m in your corner bro—best of luck to us both!