HumanWithoutIdentity's Training Log

[Humanwithoutidentity]

Intro
CPA who sits at a desk all day long. Was an athlete in high school and was into CrossFit in mid-20s. Since got married, had a few kids, and career took off. Built garage gym so I could workout but be flexible on time. Couldn’t keep up intensity on my own and gym started to collect dust (plus I lost the desire to do crazy shit).

Heard about Rip and the SS program. Have been at it and following for a few weeks. Using the SS app but figured posting here would help with accountability.

Had a spinal fusion (c5/c6) in 2012. Pretty much fully recovered with some residual mid back and neck pain. Been to PT few times since 2012 with minimal long-term benefit.

Stats/Data
Gender: Male
Age: 32 (33 in a few weeks)
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 240lbs as of 10/1/18

Plan

Short-term:
1. Following program exactly
2. Don’t bother counting calories/macros but focus on cleaning up my diet.

Long-term:
1. World domination

[Humanwithoutidentity]

9/3/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 135 lbs
Press: 3x5 @ 80 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 135 lbs

Comments: First day. Trying to figure it out.

9/5/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 140 lbs
Bench: 3x5 @ 95 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 145 lbs

Comments: None

9/6/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 145 lbs
Press: 3x5 @ 85 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 155 lbs

Comments: Probably shouldn't have done two days in a row but work is busy and have been playing in men's baseball league.

9/12/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 150 lbs
Bench: 3x5 @ 100 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 165 lbs

Comments: None

9/14/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 155 lbs
Press: 3x5 @ 90 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 175 lbs

Comments: None

9/19/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 160 lbs
Bench: 3x5 @ 105 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 185 lbs

Comments: None

9/20/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 165 lbs
Press: 3x5 @ 95 lbs (First set failed @ 2. Should have rested longer)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 195 lbs

Comments: Crappy workout. Tired and knee really sore from catching at baseball.

9/26/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 170 lbs
Bench: 3x5 @ 110 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 180 lbs

Comments: Had brain fart and didn't realize I accidentally went down to 180 on the DL. No big deal. Careful with knee.

9/28/18

Squat: 3x5 @ 175 lbs
Press: 3x5 @ 95 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 190 lbs

Comments: Press went better than I anticipated. Knee felt pretty good. Working on icing/stretching out knee.

[Humanwithoutidentity]

10/1/2018

Squat: 3x5 @ 180 lbs
Bench: 3x5 @ 115 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 200 lbs

Comments: Good day. Knee hurt when warming up but as I added weight pain went away - that was odd.

[carson]

Welcome. I recommend you go see a Starting Strength Coach ASAP. He/she can keep your technique on track and help you prevent injury. Check the coaching section for a coach near you.

[Humanwithoutidentity]

Thanks. Nearest one is about 2 hours away. Can I post videos here and ask for comments/critiques?

[carson]

2 hours isn't very far if you go occasionally for a check or a consult. Online coaching is always available. Posting here can be helpful but we aren't coaches.

[Humanwithoutidentity]

10/3/2018

Squat: 3x5 @ 185 lbs
Press: 3x5 @ 100 lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 210 lbs

Comments: Really struggling with press. Afraid to push hard, arch back, and get hurt. Need to slow my roll on OH presses.