24y/o male. 6'0". 235lbs.
First day of "SS" programming. Novice 5x3 work sets.
Squat 135x5x3
Press 65x5x3
DL 185x5x1
In my second set of squatting I may have only done 4 reps. Not sure. I have a lot of trouble counting reps because I am trying to focus on technique. Squat and press technique are very hard for me to grasp. I need more coaching.
Sets of 5 feel like they are pushing me to the brink of death. Can't imagine doing anymore reps.
Any encouragement is appreciated. Usually I am in a poor mental state at the gym because I am so unsure of what I'm doing. Today I wanted to just leave after the second squat set because I wasn't sure if I even hit all 5 reps. My coach has told me to keep going even when I feel like this, so that's what I'm trying to do. Hopefully I will get strong this time (have known about SS and tried it off and on for 5 years).