Rovert's cliched New Years Resolution Starting Strength p

[Rovert]

Another not so great training day. In an effort to avoid the busy hours I hit the gym towards closing. Gym closed 15 minutes before scheduled so I didn't get to my deadlifts

Week 2

January 15, 2014

Squat 215x5x3
Warm up 45x5 115x5 165x3 185x2

Bench Press 150x5x3
Warm up 45x5 90x5 125x3 130x2

Squats were a struggle. I've been increasing by 10 pounds for each workout but I think I will reduce it to 5 pounds from here on our.

[Rovert]

Week 2

January 17, 2014

Squat 220x5x3
Warm up 45x5 120x5 170x3 190x2

Press 90x5x3
Warm up 45x5 65x5 75x3 90x5x3

Deadlift 205x5x1
Warm up 95x5x1 160x5x1 180x3x1

All the lifts went smoothly

[Rovert]

Week 3

January 20, 2014

Squat 225x5x3
Warm up 45x5 125x5 175x3 195x2

Bench Press 155x5x3
Warm up 45x5 95x5 120x3 135x2

Deadlift 225x5x1
Warmup 95x5x1 180x5x1 200x3x1

I couldn't complete my last set on bench press. I couldn't get the bar all of the way up on my fifth rep. I think I didn't rest enough before my last set. The form on my squat broke down on my last rep. I'll try to videotape it next time to get some feedback. I increased my deadlift by 15 pounds and it felt good!

[Rovert]

Week 3

January 22, 2014

Squat 235x5x3
Warm up 45x5 130x5 180x3 200x2

Dumbbell Press 100x5x3
Warm up 80x5 90x5

Chinups 8x1 6x1 5x1

All the lifts went smoothly.

[Rovert]

Week 4

January 29, 2014

Squat 245 x 5 x 3
Warm Up 45x5 13x5 185x3 205x2

Bench Press 160 x 5 x 3
Warmup 45x5 100x5 125x3 140x2

Deadlift 230 x 5
Warmup 95x5 185x5 205x3

I only completed 4 reps on my last bench press set. Otherwise the lifts went smoothly.

[Rovert]

Week 4

January 31, 2014

Squat 250x5x3
Warm up 45x5 135x5 190x3 210x2

Press 100x5x3
Warm up 75x5 85x2

Chinups 3x1 2x1 1x1

I couldn't complete the last rep on my press. The last set of squats were tough but I finished with solid form.

[Rovert]

Week 5

February 05, 2014

Squat 255 x 5 x 3
Warm Up 45x5 13x5 185x3 205x2

Bench Press 165 x 5 x 3
Warmup 45x5 100x5 125x3 140x2 195x1

Today was a mess. Unsurprising since I haven't been working out consistently. I'll have to make some changes to my schedule to ensure that I always get my workout in when I need to.

Anyway, I couldn't complete the last two sets of my squats. I made it to the fourth rep on the second set and the third rep on the third set. I'll stay at 255 for my next workout.

I made a mental error and accidentally added 30 pounds on my bench press working set. After fixing my mistake I did my regular workout but couldn't finish the last rep of my last set.

I also think I may be spending too much time in between sets. I usually take between 3 and 4 minutes in between my working sets. I'm usually in the gym for around two hours which I feel is too long.

[Charlie Davies]

Great progress so far!
3 or 4 minutes isn't too long. Getting all your reps in each set is way more important.

For a squat session, I'll do something like: 45 x5, 45 x5, 95 x5, 135 x5, rest 2 minutes & put on belt, 185 x3, rest 3m, 225 x5, rest 4m, 225 x5, rest 4m, 225 x5

Often the really strong guys have to rest even longer between sets, up to 7 or even 10 minutes.

[Mugaaz]

Insane progress on squats. Jesus, I feel bad now.

[Rovert]

3/19/2014


I predictable fell off of the wagon. Today was my first day back.


Squat 225x5x3
45x2x5, 80x1x5, 120x1x3, 160x1x2

Bench Press 145x5x3
45x2x5, 65x1x5, 90x1x3, 120x1x2

Deadlift 225x5x1
75x5x1, 110x3x1, 160x2x1

All the lifts felt surprisingly well. Lets Gooo!