Advanced Novice Already?

[skjill]

Dear Rip.

Please don't ban me, or refer me to 'A Clarification', or move this thread to Repetitive Inquiries. I just want to get stronger, and that would be unhelpful. Please.

That being said, here are my stats, including weight/sets/reps of my last successful lifts.

Height: 6'3
BW: 245lbs
Squat: 240x3x5 (no belt)
Bench: 175x3x5
Deadlift: 295x5 (chalk + double overhand; no belt)
Press: 135x3x5
PC: 145x5x3

I eat roughly 5000 calories per day, including 300g of protein +/-, and am currently doing the basic novice program, alternating workout A and B, with no additional exercises.

My squat is moving at a snail's pace, both in terms of bar speed and progression. Though I've yet to stall a second time, it often takes me two or three workouts to get all my reps. I rather fail than give up, so I don't think it's just me being a pussy. Nevertheless, the grind is demoralizing.

I exhibit all the tell tale signs of overtraining, though I'm hesitant to call it such.

It appears a change of programming is in order, but it seems awfully soon. What do you think? Thanks.

PS: Yes, I use the search fuction, and I own a copy of both Starting Strength and Practical Programming. Please don't ban me.

[Mark Rippetoe]

How long are you resting between your work sets?

[skjill]

5 minutes

[Rob Miller]

OP- Years of age? (Guessing at least 4 decades)

[Mark Rippetoe]

5 minutes

And you really don't want me to put this in Repetitive Inquiries? Why not?

[skjill]

OP- Years of age? (Guessing at least 4 decades)

I'm 18.

And you really don't want me to put this in Repetitive Inquiries? Why not?

How long would you have me rest?

[Piper]

wait 8-10 minutes between sets and see how you feel. particularly for squats.

[skjill]

Would resting longer make the first set less dreadful?

[BareSteel]

Nope. Show us the weight and reps of your warm up sets. Are you already fatigued entering the first set?

[skjill]

Nope. Show us the weight and reps of your warm up sets. Are you already fatigued entering the first set?

Were I squatting 245, I would do the following, as per warmupreps.com

45x2x5
95x5
140x3
185x2

I do not feel any more fatigued after my warm-up than I do otherwise.