Lulli's Log

[ludebrosse]

Bio: Age 32 Weight: 202 lbs Height: 6'4"
Measurements
June/4/2018-
Neck: 15 3/4"
Chest: 41 1/2"
Arms (w/ arms extended): 12 3/4"
Forearms: 11 3/4"
Waist: 35"
Quads: 21 3/4"
Calf: 15"
Bandonkadonk: 39 1/4"

Workouts
6/4/2018
SQ 225 3x5 I was pressed for time because of work. So I found this weight by making pretty big jumps. I will pay for this come Friday.
Press 115 3x5
DL 275 x5

6/6/2018
SQ 235 3x5
Bench 195 3x5
DL 285 x5

6/8/2018
SQ 245 x4 (Only four because I hurt myself here is the link---> YouTube)
I know its sucks but I'm happy this happened with small weights now rather than later. I have to go back and really work on my form and mental model of the lift. Please help me out with my lift's. After I rest for a week from the gym I would like to start posting all my lifts so I can get stronger and prevent this from happening again. Thanks a TON.

[carson]

Welcome. Obviously you know not to make too great a jump in weight. What jumps did you make on the squat? What exactly was the "hurt"? Was it a stretched or pulled muscle or something more serious?

If your time is rushed you may want to consider a four day routine. I would consult a Starting Strength before switching to that. If you can do the program as written at least during the novice stage it's always better.

Your squat is about an 1" or so too deep which is not what usually happens to new people. Have a SS coach check it if not in person, which is always best, but online if not.

You body weight is a bit slight for your height but again, if you do the program as written and eat as suggested you will gain some weight as you gain strength.

[ludebrosse]

Thanks for the response. I didn't get a notification that you commented. I think will will take your advice and go meet with an SS coach to look at my form.

[ludebrosse]

Only addition to this workout is 5 minutes of jump rope.

7/9/18
SQ: 255
Press: 115
DL: 275

Back still felt tight. After the workout it felt ok.

7/11/18
SQ: 265
Bench: 200
DL: 285

Feeling sore but my lifts feel great

7/13/18
SQ: 275
Press: 120
DL: 295

Better but not great

7/16/18
SQ: 285
Bench: 205
DL: 305
The 2 days off did a body good. Lifting felt almost easy but I'm trying really hard to focus on my form.

7/18/18
SQ: 295
Press: 125
DL: 315

My back felt a little tight after my 2nd Squat workload set. My focus has shifted from how many 45's I have on a bar to just getting stronger.

[ludebrosse]

7/20/18
SQ: 305
Bench: 210
DL: 325

7/23/18
SQ: 315
Press: 130
DL: 335

7/25/18
SQ: xxx
Bench: xxx
DL: xxx

Comment: Didn't get to go to the gym. Never thought I would be so mad. The rest of my day was f*cked.

7/27/18
SQ: 325
Press: 135
DL: 345.


Week 3 wrap-up: Missed one day but the following workout I felt like a monster. My back issue is pretty much gone. I don't think I'm eating enough. I recently started looking into the keto diet. A forum post suggested having my coffee with coconut oil (390 cal). I do that now and its great. This weekend I plan on getting a lot of steak and chicken and reducing carb intake. I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning to see if I've gained enough weight.

[carson]

You are making good progress. I hate missing the gym even after 5 1/2 years. Still, sometimes a day off for rest is beneficial.

[ludebrosse]

You are making good progress. I hate missing the gym even after 5 1/2 years. Still, sometimes a day off for rest is beneficial.

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Nice to know someone shares my pain!

[ludebrosse]

7/30/18
SQ: 335
Bench: 215
DL: 355

8/1/18
SQ: 345
Press: 140 (4,3,0) I really tried to push but it just wasn't happening.
DL: 365

8/3/18
SQ: 355
Bench: 220
DL: 375

8/6/18
SQ: 365
Press: 140 (5,5,3)
DL: 385

8/8/18
SQ: 375 (5,5,0) Wasn't a good day. I recorded my last set and I realize I wasn't going low enough on the video. I did 5 shitty squats but none were complete. I was 2-3 inches too high. I was really at my max capacity at this weight.
Bench:225 (5,4,3)
DL: 395 (3) So close to the 400lb club.

I weight 208 now.

[carson]

You may be nearing the end of the novice linear progression. Confer with a Certified SS coach to guide you toward an intermediate program.

[positronbomb]

You probably shouldn't be doing deadlifts 3 times a week at those weights.
You're probably in a state of overtraining.
Take a week off and follow the program correctly.
You should be following the phase 2 schedule, possibly even phase 3 schedule, which would mean doing deadlifts once a weak at phase 3, not 3 times a week that you're currently doing.