tfarny starts starting strength
Hi all:
New to this forum and pretty new to focusing on getting strong. I am 39, have not ever really lifted before, and my efforts at health have always been half-assed. I was healthy in my 20s like everyody I suppose. I'm a hardgainer, ectomorph.
I started lifting on Stronglifts 5x5 two months ago and came here when I wised up. I'm doing SS + assistance exercises pretty close to Mark's plan:
A
Squat 3x5 (started 95, now 160)
Bench 3x5 (started 95, now 160)
Power clean 5x3 (Just started, 105, form stinks)
Inverted rows (aussie pullups) (12 on first set, usually three sets)
Weighted pushups (35 lbs, 8 5 5)
B
Squat 3 x 5
Press 3 x 5 (started 64, now 100)
Push Press 2 x it depends (115)
Deads 1 x 5 (started 135, now 205) been doing 2 x 5 because it feels dumb to put it all away after warming up and getting set up.
Pullups (9 strict dead hang full chins on a good day, first set) 3 sets x f
Bridges (10 sec each alternating: elbows, hands, l. side, r. side) 3 x failure
Nice to meet everyone, I'll post more later. Any comments or criticisms welcome.