stolpTDI's SS Log

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Workout Six: 4/20/11

Squat: 185lb
Bench: 135lb
Pull-ups: -70

I think I'm going to find a local SS coach to help with form and to learn PCs.

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Workout Seven: 04/22/11

Squat: 195lb
Press: 95lb
DL: 225lb

didn't do dips as I was pressed for time.

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Workout Eight:

Squat: 205lb
Bench: 145lb
Pull ups: -70lb - these were surprisingly difficult until I realized that I've gained around 10lb since starting SS again. Need to watch what I eat a bit more.
Clean Drills

Weight is at 219 up from 208-210 a couple of weeks ago. Looks like I'm adding muscle and keeping the fat I already had, which sucks but I'll be patient, eat clean, and see what happens.

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Workout Nine:

Squat: 215lb
Press: 100lb
DL: 235lb
Dips: -40

First workout with Rip's shoes: what a difference between bare feet and shoes. Wow. And chalk is amazing. Going to progress with 5lb jumps on the squat, Deadlift is still feeling really good with 10lb jumps, so those will continue for a little bit longer.

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Workout Ten: 05/02/11

Squat: 225lb
Bench: 155lb
P Rows: 135lb
Clean Drills
Pull ups and Chins 2x to failure.

I missed a workout to go camping, and was able to make Monday's squat numbers regardless. Good workout, and need to get to the gym earlier so there are fewer people near the rack when doing cleans.

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Workout Eleven: 05/04/11

Squat: 230lb
Press: 100lb
DL : 245lb
Dips: -40 3xfailure

Things are starting to get heavy, and I find that I must push myself harder in order to get through the gym doors. Also need to keep focusing on form, and buy micro plates for the press. Weight is 214.

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Workout Twelve: 05/06/11

Squat: 235lb
Bench: 160lb
Clean: 95lb

Need to work on cleans, and I damn near pulled my shirt over my head doing one. No more loose polyester shirts, as bar stability during the squat was lacking.

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Workout Thirteen: 05/09/11

Squat: 240lb
Press: 105lb 5/5/3
DL: 255lb
Dips: -30 2xfailure, -40 2xfailure.

Little too much warmup on squats today, I think. Time for those microplates!

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Workout Fourteen: 05/11/11

Squat: 245lb
Bench: 165lb
Clean: 115lb
Chins: -70 7/5/4

Finally getting the hang of the clean, and pulling from the floor is a big help. The workout is taxing, and my recovery could use a little more work (sleep). Rip doesn't kid when he says that after 6 weeks things get tough.

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Workout Fifteen: 05/13/11

Squat: 250lb
Press: 105lb
DL: 265lb

Holy elbow pain Batman!