Slim Dude Attempting to Lift Heavy Stuff

[purebred]

Welcome to the forums!

As of now, I don't think there is an SSC in the South Florida area. However, based on this fairly recent inquiry, there is a coach well-versed in Rip's method within the region.

Thanks a ton for this post! This would be MUCH more practical than a trip to PCB or Jacksonville! u duh balm.
Really appreciate your help!

Welcome to the program. As you've heard already, you'll get a wealth of knowledge in the forums here. I'm just shy of 5 months in and stronger than I have ever been. Just hit a 310lb deadlift at almost 40 years old (not impressive around here...but probably stronger than any of my family members/friends/coworkers).

In addition to reading the book, watching all the videos, and trying to get a coach. I'd highly recommended recording your sets (with your phone is fine) and closely watching. It took me months of doing this to get my Squat & DL form looking remotely decent. Even now I still record (and later delete) every single set, so I can constantly fine tune/tweak/check for squat depth.

Lastly, the generally accepted protocol is to list Weight (including the bar) X Reps X Sets. So 3 sets of 5 squats at 235lb would be 235x5x3. If you follow that nomenclature, you'll get much better feedback from people. I'm not sure about the others, but I love reading these logs, however when a log is difficult to understand....I tend to give up on it. And then you lose a great/FREE valuable source of info.

Good luck man!!!

Thanks for your input! Regarding the nomenclature, I will make it a point to keep records of my lifts as suggested. I am definitely going to be having someone record me this Friday. I need to, man. I'm getting a bit frustrated with my form.

[Randy Scheingold]

Good deal. for me, when I do videos, I just rest my iphone against a waterbottle, sitting on either one of those boxes/stands people do the jumps on....or sitting on an unused bench. usually not a problem, unless the gym is packed.

[purebred]

Good deal. for me, when I do videos, I just rest my iphone against a waterbottle, sitting on either one of those boxes/stands people do the jumps on....or sitting on an unused bench. usually not a problem, unless the gym is packed.

I'll put my creativity to work when the time comes! I'm just looking forward to having my form assessed.

[purebred]

Bought a gallon of organic whole milk last night to begin go mad today. I'm going to start off with about 1 liter today and work my way up. I wonder if I will actually need the lactose / casein digestion pills I bought at CVS yesterday if I'm gradually increasing my milk intake? I guess we'll find out!

The Starting Strength book also arrived today and I have then making some highlighter markings on key points for the squat and bench list. I will continue going through the book as the day progresses.

[markgibbins]

Sound like you're starting right! I'm just starting with the whole milk too, only half gomad here though. Let's hope our stomachs can handle it

[purebred]

Sound like you're starting right! I'm just starting with the whole milk too, only half gomad here though. Let's hope our stomachs can handle it

Did approx. 1L whole milk a few hrs after lunch w/a cap of protease+lactase. Everything went relatively fine. Will try another liter after tomorrow's session.

[purebred]

10/9
Squat
85x2x5
85x1x4

Press
65x3x5
*Grip issues

Pull-ups
3x6/7/6

GHR
25x3x10

10/12
Squat
95x3x5
* I may have found the appropriate bar placement on my back and emphasizing the "elbows up, chest up" cue. What a difference it made on the ascent/descent when focusing on keeping the way on the middle of my foot.

Bench
85x3x5
* skipped some warm up sets by mistake and added weight too quickly to the bar. This may have affected my form. Still experimenting with grip widths. I need to read up more on the bench section in the SS book.

Deadlift
135x1x4
145x2
150x5
*talk about fatigue.. I had to set up practically every rep towards the end of the second to last and the last sets.

Got some Vitargo (unflavored) and Xtend (watermelon) to try out for my morning sessions. Yesterday's session took place in the afternoon and I did notice a bit more energy than the usual morning session. Going to experiment with dosages but it seems like 1 scoop Vitargo and 1.5 scoops Xtend will be my starting point.

[carson]

You will need to eat carbs and protein before workouts and protein after. It's not simply that you are way way underweight but unless you wish to pass out during the lifts you must have food in your system. Try oatmeal with protein and coffee before you do morning sessions and meat afterwards.

[purebred]

You will need to eat carbs and protein before workouts and protein after.

Could you specify what part of my post your reply is geared towards?

[carson]

The note that said that you are not used to eating before exercise.