DTFP Novice Training Log

[tcchappelear]

Thanks Bill. I have to admit that I didn't see your reply until after my return workout after 10 days. Here is what I sent with:

Squat - 225 x 5 x 3
Bench - 205 x 5 x 3
DL - 315 x 5

This equated to 80% of squat, 88% squat and 88% of DL.

Good to be back at it and I will ramp back up over the next two weeks.

[tcchappelear]

I had to take 10 days off so came back with a deload - this is workout 2 coming back.

I completed this workout Wednesday, December 4:

Squat: 235 x 5 x 3
Bench: 210 x 5 x 3
DL: 325 x 5

Question I am asking myself is 'Hos strong so I need to be?'

Anybody who has run this program knows that the weights get heavy after a while. I am 56 years old and a pretty avid golfer. Lifting to be healthy and strong for life and golf moving forward and really enjoy lifting. I am just wondering at what point I say this is enough?

I set a goal for 300/250/400 work sets on S/B/D which would be stronger than I have ever been. At 5'9, 245 I could stand to lose inches from waist which would contribute to better health.

I am just trying to get my mind wrapped around what my priority should be which I know is a question only I can answer.

Going in tomorrow for 245 squat and press of around 125 probably. Probably won't DL tomorrow.

I will work out next M-W then going to SS Columbus for S/DL Training Camp.

[tcchappelear]

Saturday a.m.
12.7.2025

Squat: 245 x 5 x 3
Press: 115 x 5 x 3

Also did some work with speed sticks golf drills to increase swing speed. Walked 30 min. on treadmill...

[tcchappelear]

Wednesday a.m.
12.11.2025

Squat: 255 x 5 x 3
Bench Press: 215 x 5 x 3

Also did some work with speed sticks golf drills to increase swing speed.

[tcchappelear]

12.12.2024

OHP: 120 x 5 x 3
DL: 335 x 5

SS Squat/DL training camp Saturday in Columbus.

[tcchappelear]

I enjoyed the Squat/Deadlift Training Camp at SSColumbus over the weekend.

My feedback on squat consisted of the following: adjusting foot position a slightly, knee position over feet, start at 0 degrees (straight up vs. bent over), knees first as I initiate the squat, tempo and I was actually going a little too low.

Feedback on deadlift: narrowed my stance a bit, eyes more downward, start closer to bar, keep my position in between reps (I have been standing and straightening knees.)

Also got some feedback on my stalled press. I haven't been pressing enough so I decided to add a medium press day into the week. This week will look like this: Monday - Heavy Squat and Medium Press, Tuesday - Heavy Bench, Wednesday - Light Squat, Heavy DL, Saturday - Medium Squat, Heavy Press, Medium Bench

I made the SS Report on the website - they posted a pic of me squatting during the camp...

Yesterday, got back in the weight room:

Squat: 255 x 5 x 3
Press: 122.5 x 3 x 3

Will bench 225 x 5 x 3 today.