Tom's LP Log

[tjt564]

I've been 'working out' since 15. I started training in September of 2015 - a few months after turning 18. I'm starting this log now - 5.5 months into LP - to keep myself accountable & progressing. I weighed 87lbs when I entered high school, when I left I was 150lbs of empty body-building training. I picked up Starting Strength in August of 2015 and decided to give it a go when I started college in September. I have had many bumps in the road since, however, this program has given me significant boosts in my self-esteem, self-confidence, and my personal image. Currently I am taking the Spring semester off (went to NYU in the Fall) because I must work to pay off my tuition debt before I can transfer to Baruch (much more affordable thankfully). Consequently, I am seeking work (should be starting by next week) & I am focused on my training. With the background info out of the way, I'll start my log with today's lifts.

Current Lifts (02/15/16)

Squat: 255 X 5 X 3
Bench: 215 X 5 X 3
DL: 255 X 5 X 3
Press: 115 X 5 X 3
Power Clean: N/A (Will begin learning it this Friday)

[tjt564]

02/17/16

BW: 174lbs
Squat: 260 X 5 (first set), X 3 (second set), X 4 (third set).
Bench: 215 X 5 X 3
DL: 265 X 5 X 1

After failing at 260 & resetting down to 235 a week or two ago I was remarkably disappointed at this showing for my Squat. I didn't sleep well & I had a long call with some difficult people right before my training. I will try 260 again on Friday and will post form checks so I keep myself accountable. I also have to start eating more as I've been stuck in the mid 170's for a while now. Bench felt good, DL was tough but moved well.

[carson]

Welcome. It's good to start young. Usually Dead numbers are much higher than Squat numbers so don't get discouraged about your squat numbers. Keep up the good work. I remember working my way through college. It was quite challenging but it can be done.

[peez]

Welcome to the forum, tjt! You've come to the right place, good luck with your training & job hunt! Have a look at the "To be a beast" article by coach Jordan Feigenbaum - Nutrition is important also.

How tall are you?

[brkriete]

Good luck with your training - you are on the right track!

[Agilic]

Welcome and good luck

[tjt564]

Welcome. It's good to start young. Usually Dead numbers are much higher than Squat numbers so don't get discouraged about your squat numbers. Keep up the good work. I remember working my way through college. It was quite challenging but it can be done.

Yeah, for some reason my deadlifts have always been weak but I am trying to change that! And I hear you, it's tough but thankfully I am employed now and working on getting back into school so I can work on my degree. Thanks for the support!

[tjt564]

Welcome to the forum, tjt! You've come to the right place, good luck with your training & job hunt! Have a look at the "To be a beast" article by coach Jordan Feigenbaum - Nutrition is important also.

How tall are you?

Finally got hired as a sales-person at Home Depot so it's a start! And this place truly is a gold mine of great info and great people. I'll check out the article now and I'm 5'7-5'8. I just bumped up calories to 4,700 so I can get up to 185-195.

[tjt564]

Good luck with your training - you are on the right track!

Thanks! Hopefully I can get back on track with this Squat!

[tjt564]

Welcome and good luck

Thank you!