From Weak 40 year old to Starting Strength Samurai

[samuraimilkman]

THUR Feb 13th BW 82.8kg

SQUAT
67.5/77.5/87.5/97.5/107.5kg 5x5

OHP
46.25kg 6x3

CHIN UPS
8,8,6

Remembered how to get a real tight core for squat so these were fine then on set 3 of OHP remembered to really tighten the glutes and felt significantly stronger. Gotta stay tight.

[samuraimilkman]

SUN Feb 16th BW 83.0kg

SQUAT
70/80/90/100/110kg 5x5

OHP
46.25kg 7x3

DEADLIFT
120kg 1x5 w/straps

Getting heavier so the workouts are taking a little longer than i'd like.

[samuraimilkman]

THUR Feb 20th BW 82.2kg

SQUAT
112.5kg 1x5 (5RM)
90kg 1x8

OHP
47.5kg 5x3

CHINS
8,8,8

[samuraimilkman]

SUN Feb 23rd BW 83.0kg
90mins

SQUAT
75/85/95/105/115kg 5x5 (NEW 5RM)

OHP
47.5kg 6x3

DEADLIFT
122.5kg 1x5 w/straps (NEW 5RM)

Solid workout. 2 days a week is working out great for me. Recovery is excellent and I know I still have some room to progress.

[samuraimilkman]

THUR Feb 27th BW 83.2kg
75mins

SQUAT
117.5kg 1x5 (NEW 5RM)
90kg 1x8

OHP
45kg 3x5

DUMBELL SNATCH
16kg 3x5

DB snatches were a load of fun. Too hesitant to try snatches with a barbell but want to do something more explosive so I decided to start these.

[samuraimilkman]

SUN Mar 1st BW 83.6kg
90mins

SQUAT
80/90/100/11/120kg 5x5 (NEW 5RM)

OHP
47.5kg 7x3

DEADLIFT
125kg 1x5 w/strapz (NEW 5RM)

First time squatting 120 and managed five OK. Gotta admit they were a little high though.

[samuraimilkman]

WED Mar 4th BW 83.6kg

DB SNATCH
18.25kg 6x3 L&R

On holidays so can add a few workouts here and there to my main two.

[samuraimilkman]

SAT Mar 7th BW 83.2kg

SQUAT
110kg 3x5

OHP
45kg 3x5

DEADLIFT
127.5kg 1x4 +f

Head wasn't in the game today.

[samuraimilkman]

WED Mar 11th BW 82.4kg

DB SNATCH
18.25kg 5x3 L&R

CHINS
8,8,8

[samuraimilkman]

THUR Mar 12th BW 82.4kg

SQUAT
122.5kg 1x3 (NEW 3RM)
90kg 1x10

OHP
48.75kg 5x3