SS Program no modifications

[BradBv]

I'm Brad from Edmonton AB Canada.
Been lifting aimlessly for about 10 years.
Began starting strength Dec 1 2016

Age: 26
Height: 6,2
Weight: 214lbs
Body fat: 14- 16% (calipers)

My first session was as follows
Squat 225 3x5
Bench 185 3x5
Deadlift 225 1x5

Press 105 3x5

Personal records before SS
Squat 355 x1
Press 150 x1
Bench press 240 x1
Deadlift 415 x1 or 385 x4

I'm probably nearing the end of the novice phase but intend to milk SS for all that I can. No modifications I will do the program as written by Mr. Rippetoe.

[BradBv]

Now in phase 2
Up 4lbs over Dec to 218lbs
Today's lift:
Squat 325 3x5
Bench 195 3x5 (failed 215 3 seperate days so took 10% off and will ramp back up)
Deadlift 350 1x5

[BradBv]

Squat 330 3x5 *pr
Press 132 3x5 *pr
Power cleans 155 5x3
Chins 7 5 3

Notes: squats are getting heavy, approaching the end of lp. Press went well, used my home made 1lb plates. Went lighter on power cleans. Had to correct an arm pull.

[BradBv]

Phase 3 of the program

Tuesday Jan 10

Light squats 275 3x5
Bench Press 200 3x5 very easy
Deadlifts 355 1x5

[BradBv]

Friday Jan 13 17

Squats 330 3x5 (Form corrections)
Press 135 5, 4, 2
Chins 8, 5, 3
Glute ham raise 8, 8, 6

[BradBv]

Mexico vacation followed by the flu. 10 days off.
Read most of practical programming during my time away from the gym.

[BradBv]

Wednesday Jan 25
Reload week
Squat 300 3x5
Bench press 205 3x5
Deadlift 315 x 5

[BradBv]

Friday Jan 27
Light squat 275 3x5
Press 130 3x5
Chins 7, 4, 2
Ham/glute raise 3x 10
Notes: serious case of DOMS. Bringing in light squat day mid week.

[BradBv]

Tuesday Jan 31
Squat 315 3x5 correcting a knee cave habit at harder reps. Focusing on "knees out" instead of "hip drive" as that que causes my knees to come forward.

Bench Press 210 3x5 rpe @7. This is my previous pr and it moved easy today.

Power cleans 155 5x3. Working on catching the bar on my shoulders instead of hands which was causing elbow pain. Went about 2 for 3 every set, not perfect but improving.

PRs coming soon.

[peez]

Good work so far - now the fun really starts!