Tyrone

[Tyrone]

Squat: 3x5 135.0kg/297.6lb
Press: 3x5 48.5kg/106.9lb
Chinups: 4x3

Technically only did 4 on my last squat set since a guy I was sharing the rack with thought I needed help on my fifth rep and assisted me when I was halfway up.

[Tyrone]

Went for some rowing today. 8x500m with 3:30 rest. Was never that good endurance wise but was dissapointed I could only manage a 1:52/500m split. Been a long time since I've rowed and I've put on a lot of weight so I guess it's to be expected.

Body weight this morning was 93.1kg.

[Tyrone]

Squat: 1x3 137.5kg/303.1lb
Bench: 3x5 70kg/154.3lb
Chinups: 4, 3, 3, 3, 2

Failed fourth rep on squats. Don't know if it's because of the rowing two days ago (seems unlikely) or because I ate a bit less (like 3300). I thought it'd be fine since I've put on so much weight already but if I fail again on Tuesday, I'll bump it back up to 4000+.

[Tyrone]

Squat: 1x5, 1x3, 137.5kg/303.1lb
Press: 1x2 50kg/110.2lb

Failed again on squats and also on press.

Seems ~3000 calories isn't enough, even when my bodyfat is approaching 30%. Will move back up to 4000+ immediately, take two days off and move back one session in my squat progression. Didn't deadlift today as I didn't want to risk missing it, will do it on my next session on Friday.

Bodyweight is 93.0kg

[Satch12879]

Have you checked out this:

The First Three Questions | Mark Rippetoe

?

There is a break point in terms of calorie consumption and body fat percentage. That being said, you may be over estimating that number.

Post a form check video to the coaches' section. Your form may be at issue.

Keep going though! Good work.

[Tyrone]

Hi, thanks for the reply.

Yes, I've read the article. I rested close to 15 minutes before my second set of squats today and always rest about 10 minutes. I take 10+ minutes usually on press/bench also unless I find the weight quite easy. And I'm microloading both.

I can't say I'm very good at estimating bodyfat, but with a large hanging belly, I can safely say it's above 25%.

While I doubt it's what's limiting me in this case, probably a good idea to get my form checked. Definitely think there's room for improvement.