Exhausting Linear Progression

[SeanThornton]

So, half a year later without lifting, and I'm still skinnyfat (probably) and weak.

Back to the barbell now.

The important thing is, you're back. Focus on the second statement, and not the first one

Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing more update from you.

Bob

[spamuel]

The important thing is, you're back. Focus on the second statement, and not the first one

Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing more update from you.

Bob

Thanks man, any support is much appreciated!

[spamuel]

Feeling strong. Workout completed today:
Spamuel's Starting Strength, Day 1
5:40 p.m. (33 min) - 2380 kg
Squat
2x5 65 kg
1x10 65 kg
Overhead Press
2x5 30 kg
1x10 30 kg
Deadlift 1x6 80 kg

First workout done. Legs feel pretty dead this evening but then work was tiring today.

[spamuel]

Feeling strong. Workout completed today:
Spamuel's Starting Strength - Phase 1, Day 2
5:34 pm (40 min) - 2977.5 kg
Squat
2x5 65 kg
1x10 65 kg
Bench Press
2x5 55 kg
1x10 55 kg
Deadlift 1x7 82.55kg

How do I avoid scraping my shins with the deads? Do I need to be doing them without boots on? Too much of a heel maybe.

[Dillon Spencer]

You're probably opening your hips early. Press the bar off the floor with knee extension first, and finish with hip extension.

Scraped Shins on the Deadlift | Nick Delgadillo

[spamuel]

Thanks for the link, I'll have a read today.

[spamuel]

Feeling strong. Workout completed today:
Spamuel's Starting Strength - Phase 1, Day 1
5:26 pm (1 hr 20 min) - 2850 kg
Squat
2x5 70 kg
1x10 70 kg
Overhead Press
2x5 37.5 kg
1x6 37.5 kg
Deadlift 1x10 85 kg

Deads much better today. Focussed on 'leg pressing' the bar at the start.

Somehow I'm eating more, lifting more, but bodyweight still going down!

[spamuel]

Feeling strong. Workout completed today:
Spamuel's Starting Strength - Phase 1, Day 2
5:19 pm (37 min) - 2400 kg
Squat
2x5 75 kg
1x10 75 kg
Bench Press 3x5 60 kg
Deadlift Skipped 90 kg

Unfortunately I had to skip deads today, and didnt push the AMRAP onthe bench.

[spamuel]

Feeling strong. Workout completed on Fri, Jun 7, 2019:
AMRAP Starting Strength - Phase 1, Day 1
4:38 pm (39 min) - 3140 kg
Squat
2x5 80 kg
1x10 80 kg
Overhead Press
2x5 40 kg
1x6 40 kg
Deadlift 1x10 90 kg

[spamuel]

Feeling strong. Workout completed today:
AMRAP Starting Strength - Phase 1, Day 2
4:24 pm (27 min) - 3585 kg
Squat
2x5 85 kg
1x10 85 kg
Bench Press
2x5 62.5 kg
1x8 62.5 kg
Deadlift 1x8 95 kg