It sounds like what I have experienced. I’m going to give this a try. Thanks.
I was “running out of gas” as described on page 190 of “The Barbell Prescription” under “Getting unstuck:”. 1. Excessive training stress within the workout.”
I no longer feel “out of gas”, but it didn't help my presses changing to the. (4 day novice Type 1 w/ three day pressing rotation page 208 TBBP example 20-6) even though I was squatting 2 days a week 3x5…
I’m going to try your suggestion. 3D 2-Day Novice but run it every other day alternating. If i feel like need 2 days off ill do so after four alternating workouts.
Workout A
Squat 3x5
Bench 3x5
Lat Pulls 3x8-10
Workout B
Light squat 3x5
Press 3x5
Deadlift 1x5
I think slightly more deadlift frequency will be good also even if i can only add 5lb every other workout after time. Ill keep adding 5lb though as long as i can obv.
Also ill be looking into a T clinic.
For me it is. Even at 145lb I was in the mid 20% (skinny fat) body fat range. Body fat goes straight to my gut and chest mostly. I don't care about abs or bf but I’ve been VERY under muscled my whole life. Long arms and legs and very small bones and frame. Prior to starting training my dr was on me for an A1c at “pre diabetic” level (too much bf to muscle) so I hope the training and eating healthy help keep it at a good level even though I have gained more fat but more importantly muscle too. I do not eat any junk. I get my 200g of protein from eggs, turkey, chicken, beef and salmon, cheese and no sugar yogurt. Carbs are oats, rice, quinoa some fruit and salads. Lots of nuts also. Im in a 500/day caloric surplus. I cant drink milk as it bloats me and makes me feel like shit since I was 39. Im eating more and better than I ever have. My progress is far slower than average I understand but I’m making progress and Im determined to never quit. A year from now i’ll be a different person. After 4 months I already am. I’m in the bottom 1% of the muscel building genetic pool and started very late after not living the best lifestyle for 20 years but I’m grateful for finding Starting Strength via TBBP..