Hi everyone! First post here, mostly for accountability.
I did 4 weeks of 5x5, starting from empty bar on all lifts, except deadlift which started at 95lbs. Then I switched to Starting Strength LP, skipping stage one and going straight to alternating DLs and PCs, and have been doing that a little over 3 weeks. I’m 25, 5’7’’, 136lbs guy (only a couple pounds heavier than when I started, which isn't ideal)
Weights when I switched from 5x5 to SS (basically just meant doing 3 sets across instead of 5, and subbing PCs for Barbell rows)
Squat 125*3*5
Bench 85*3*5
PC 75*5*3
Press 75*3*5
Deadlift 155*1*5
3 weeks later:
Squat 170*3*5
Bench 105*3*5
PC 110*5*3
Press 82*3*5
Deadlift 185*1*5
I think I increased weight too fast on power clean, so repeated the same weight last workout. All other lifts feeling manageable (RPE 8ish). Increasing 5lbs/workout on squat and bench, 10 on deadlift, and 2lbs on PCs and Press. Definitely know I have a lot left in my LP, but will need to eat to support.
Let me know if you have any thoughts! Will try to update semi-weekly.