Syrak's Starting Strength Log

[Syrak]

I followed the Starting Strength Novice Program a few weeks in January 2011, but switched to kettlebells due to training ADD.
I decided that I wanted to be big and strong instead, so here's my SS log.
I am 20 years old, 6'0, 200 lbs, 23% fat.
I will be writing my weights in kg since I live in Europe (Denmark). The numbers in parenthesis is the weight I will be using next workout.

Friday's workout:
Squat: 60 kg (62,5)
Press: 25 kg ( 27,5)
Pull-ups

Monday's workout:
Squat: 62,5 kg (65)
Bench press: 40 kg ( 42,5)
Deadlift: 50 kg (55)

Wednesday's workout:
Squat: 65 kg (67,5)
Press: 27,5 kg (30)
Power clean: 40 kg (42,5)

Due to my fat I am not doing GOMAD, but eat everything I can get my hands on (rather clean), and still drinking a fair amount of milk. I would estimate that I eat 5000 calories a day.

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 67,5 (70)
Bench press: 42,5 (45)
Deadlift: 55 (60)

It is SO hard to hold back when I could probably use almost twice the weight, but I think it will be better for me to get some consistent increases for a while, which is the same reason I only increase my squat by 2,5 kg each workout, as opposed to the 5 kg jumps Rip recommends in the first two weeks.
I have a lot of focus on form, and believe that it is good. I will be training with a coach on monday, so that he can correct any minor flaws I may have.
Squats feel a lot harder than when I did them about half a year ago. Back then, I started with 80 kg, and progressed rather quickly to 120 kg. I think maybe it has something to do with them not going quite below parallel back then. Anyways, it is SO good to be back!!!

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 70 (72,5)
Press: 30 (32,5)
Power clean: 42,5 (45)

KB swing: 45/30 @ 16 kg

Good workout. My training partner told me that I squat too deep, and should cut them off. That's probably why they felt so hard.

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 72,5 (75)
Bench press: 45 (47,5)
Deadlift: 60 (65)

Had a trainer with me and my training partner today. I got some minor corrections, such as still squatting too low. Felt really good after cutting them off. I felt a little discomfort in my knees, but it wasn't too pronounced, so I guess it was just me not paying enough focus.

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 75 (77,5)
Press: 32,5 (35)
Power clean: 45 (47,5)

Nothing special about today's workout. Everything felt pretty good. I haven't trained since wednesday, but will just move my workouts the next week, so I will still be training, and have also this week, trained three times each week.

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 77,5 (80)
Bench press: 47,5 (50)
Deadlift: 65 (70)

Like last workout, nothing special to note about today. Squats were surprisingly easy, much easier than they were before. I think this has something to do with the fact that I slept 10,5 hours straight last night, in comparison to my usual 9 hours (this includes having to get up several times each night.) Good workout.

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 80 (82,5)
Press: 35 (37,5)
Power clean: 47,5 (50)

Presses were a little hard towards the end. Power clean felt VERY good, I can see my technique improving each time I do them. Awesome workout.

[Syrak]

Just weighed in at 93,5 kg today (with clothes on, mind you). This translates into approximately 8 lbs of weight gain since the beginning of august, with my waistline staying about the same. Booyah!

[Syrak]

Yesterday's workout:
Squat: 82,5 (85)
Bench press: 50 (52,5)
Deadlift: 70 (75)

Nothing special to note

[Syrak]

Today's workout:
Squat: 85 (87,5)
Press: 37,5 (40)
Power clean: 50 (52,5)

Presses were very hard, but I think I still have 3-4 sessions left before a reset is needed if I keep my food intake up.