Bill's Training Log - Just Beginning Starting Strength

[motor1]

I am a 55 year old male, 210 lbs, 6.0 ft. After not having lifted any weight in 30 years I started training in January of this year. For the first 6 months I worked with a trainer who focused on a bodubuilding routine and the use of many machine exercises. Some how I came upon the Starting Strength site. I decided to contact a Starting Strength trainer in my area. I began working with Staci Rudnitsky on June 19th. I took a 4 hour indrotuctory session and was very pleased. Her focus on the technique requirements and her teaching capabilities impressed me. I signed up for an additional package of sessions. Her guidance is helping me to progress.

Initial Session
1. Squat - 185 x 3 sets of 5
2. Deadlift - 255 x 1 set of 5
3. Bench Press - 100 x 3 sets of 5. I've got some tendonitis in the left arm
4. Press - 65 x 3 sets of 5

After 6 training sessions
1. Squat 205 x 3 sets of 5
2. Deadlift 275 x 1 set of 5
3. Bench 135 x 3 sets of 5
4. Press 105 x 3 sets of 5

[carson]

Good decision to go with Starting Strength. Good lifts thus far. Keep up the good work.

[motor1]

Making progress. 6th session with plans for 3 workout per week. Ist entry should have been noted as including the first 5 training sessions

Squat 3 sets x 5 x 210
Bench Press 3 sets x5 x 145
Deadlift 1 set x 5 x 280

[Str8shutr]

Very nice numbers for so early in the program...well, I guess you had all that bodybuilding type stuff going on for six months...

Keep up the good work!

[motor1]

Friday morning training. Need to stretch out my back a bit more but still a good day.

Squat 3 sets x 5 x 215
Press 3 sets x 5 x 110
Deadlift 1 set x 5 x 285

[motor1]

Thanks. I guess the bodybuilding exercises at least got the muscles reactivated.

[motor1]

Log for Monday morning 7/14/2014. The weekend rest was beneficial.

Squat 3 sets x 5 x 220
Bench Press 3 sets x 5 x 150. Left arm and shoulder still tender but not as bad as last week.
Deadlift working set 1 x 5 x 290

[motor1]

Log for Wednesday 7/16/2014
Squat 3 sets x 5 x 220. Depth was much better. Its a matter of comitting on the first rep. Rip's video on hand/arm position on the bar was very helpful. I had less pain.
Press 3 sets x 5 x 115
Deadlift 1 working set 5x 295

Got the fish eye from the early morning cardio crew regarding my use of chalk, despite cleaning the bars, plate and floor. I lift in West Milford NJ. If anyone can recomend barbell friendly gym in this area I appreciate it.

[motor1]

Log for Friday 7/18/2014
I had no idea what to expect when I started this traing program a month ago. I'm pleased with my progress to date.

Squat 3 working sets x 5 x 225
Bench 3 working sets x 5 x 155
Deadlift 1 working set x 5 x 300

[motor1]

Training for 7/21/2014
Squats 225 x 5 x 3 sets. Worked on bar position and squat depth. Much better
Bench 160 x 5 x 3 sets 160
Deadlift 305 x 5 x 1 work set