Micro plate deadlift and Squat

[Matthew Spicka]

I have read on this form that you may not want to micro plate these two lifts and stick to 5 lb jumps. Less than 5 lb jumps do not produce adaptation. Thoughts?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Depends entirely on your age, sex, and bodyweight.

[Matthew Spicka]

Age 45
Sex M
Weight 210-215

Squat 255 3x5

[Mark Rippetoe]

I don't think squatting 257 x 5 x 3 would be a productive use of your time. You should be able to make 5-pound jumps up into the mid-high 300s.

The First Three Questions | Mark Rippetoe

[Matthew Spicka]

Sounds good. I guess it's time to put on the belt. Wasn't sure I could make it to 350 on the NLP.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Maybe you won't. But you haven't tried yet, so you don't know.

[Matthew Spicka]

Maybe you won't. But you haven't tried yet, so you don't know.

Just finished my workout and completed a 5 lb jump. So this time I did it.

I also re-read the The First Three Questions and I believe I am not eating enough.