JUNE 7
Squat:
45x5x2
55x5
65x5
70x5x3 W
Overhead Press:
15x5x2
35x5
45x5x3 W
Deadlift:
145x5 W
I am 28 years old a novice with Starting Strength. I have weak knees and used to be active as a child. I had just gotten back into exercise again by running. It was kiiling my knees and I was not getting the results I wanted. (Obviously) My husband began Starting Strength and he kept sending me different videos and articles suggesting that I watch/read them. He had bought the books and everyday would ask me if I had read them yet. A couple of my main concerns with lifting were my knees and bulking up. I finally gave in and excited to begin my training. We decided to do it together and he has been my rock and a great training partner.
JUNE 7
Squat:
45x5x2
55x5
65x5
70x5x3 W
Overhead Press:
15x5x2
35x5
45x5x3 W
Deadlift:
145x5 W
JUNE 9
Squat:
45x5x2
55x5
75x5x3 W
Bench Press:
45x5x2
50x5
55x5
60x5x3 W
Deadlift:
115x5
135x5
150x5 W
JUNE 11
Squat:
45x5x2
65x5
80x5x3 W
Overhead Press:
30x5x2
40x5
50x5x3 W
Note: Had issues with balance and wrists. Started my work set to heavy at first and adjusted the weight. Work set 1- After I had adjusted the weight, it went really well. Work set 2- Dropped the bar on the 4th rep. Work set 3- Lost balance on the 4th rep and did 6 total reps. Were there issues because I started too heavy to begin with? The gym I go to didn't have a 15 lb bar which is what I started with last time. The lightest bar they had was 30 lb.
Dead Lift:
115x5x2
135x5
155x5 W
JUNE 14
Squat:
45x5x2
65x5
75x5
85x5x3 W
Bench Press:
45x5x2
55x5
65x5x3 W
Note:
Had trouble controlling the bar on the last set.
Dead Lift:
115x5x2
140x5
160x5 W
JUNE 16
Squat:
45x5
60x5
75x5
90x5x3 W
Press:
30x5
45x5
55x5x3 W
Dead Lift:
115x5
135x5
150x5
165x5 W
Note:
Dropped hips! Keep a horizontal back until the bar lifts from the floor!
JUNE 18
Squat:
45x5
65x5
80x5
95x5x3 W
Note:
First set, stopped at the bottom on rep 5. I was able to get back up after taking a quick breath.
Bench Press:
45x5x2
60x5
70x5x3 W
Dead Lift:
115x5
135x5
155x5
170x5 W
Note:
I am having trouble with the hook grip.
June 21
Squat:
45x5
65x5
85x5
100x5x3 W
Press:
30x5
45x5
60x5x3 W
Assisted pull-ups
JUNE 23
Squat:
105x5x3 PR Woohoo!
June 25
Squat:
110x5x3 PR Woohoo!
Bench:
75x3x3 Had a lot of trouble getting past 3 reps in each set.
Dead Lift:
175x5
June 28
Squat:
115x5x3 PR Woohoo!
Press:
Goal was to do 65x5x3.
The first two sets I only got 2 reps. Backed the weight down to 60 and did 60x4 and 60x5. Frustrating couple of workouts with the different presses. Help! Thoughts on what I can do for this issue?
Assisted Pull Ups
June 30
Squat:
120x5x3 PR Woohoo
Bench:
75x5x3
Repeated the weight since I had so much difficulty last time. I destroyed the weights... It was hard, but I managed to do it and I feel so happy about it. I am still worried about the next time I go to do either the bench or overhead presses.
Dead Lift:
180x5