A thank you and an SS progress report

[JakePatrick]

Hi all,

I've been following this forum for a while, and this is my first post. I don't even have a question, I just wanted to say thanks to Coach Rip and thanks to everyone involved in making this forum such a useful resource.

I also want to brag on myself, and on Starting Strength, even if my numbers aren't anything special yet.

Cumulatively, I have worked the Starting Strength routine for about two, perhaps two and a half months. I did a half-assed attempt for part of February, and some more half-assing it in April and May. Looking at my logs (www.jakepatrick.wordpress.com), it?s apparent that I didn?t give the program an honest shot until the beginning of June, since when I?ve been consistent and focused.

Here?s what my progress looks like. All weights listed are working set weights, not one rep maxes. I have no idea what my 1RM is for any of these lifts.

Starting:
Squat- 185
Deadlift- 295
Press- 95
Bench Press- 165
Power Clean- 135
Bodyweight- approximately 195

Currently:
Squat- 255
Deadlift- 340
Press- 132
Bench Press- 210
Power Clean- 160
Bodyweight- approximately 217

Total lbs. increase so far:
Squat- 70
Deadlift- 45
Press- 37
Bench Press- 45
Power Clean- 25
Bodyweight- approximately 22

[Mark Rippetoe]

Nice job. Good initial progress, valuable habits learned.