Road to novice

[adm]

Male, 34 years old
189cm (6'2")
97kg (214lb)

desk worker, sedentary lifestyle

(just to share how it goes)

[adm]

Squat: 60kg (132lb)
Press: 25kg (55lb)
Deadlift: 45kg (99lb)

[adm]

Squat: 65kg (143lb)
Bench press: 49kg (107lb)
Deadlift: 57kg (125lb)

[adm]

Squat: 69kg (151lb)
Press: 29kg (63lb)
Deadlift: 63kg (138lb)

[adm]

Squat: 71kg (156lb)
Bench press: 51kg (112lb)
Deadlift: 67kg (147lb)

[adm]

Squat: 75kg (165lb)
Press: 35kg (77lb)
Deadlift: 73kg (160lb)

[adm]

Squat: 79kg (173lb)
Bench press: 53kg (116lb)
Deadlift: 77kg (169lb)

[adm]

Squat: 83kg (182lb)
Press: 37kg (81.4lb)
Deadlift: 81kg (191lb)

First problems with squat but managed to do 3x5. Press felt really heavy. Deadlift still relatively easy.

[adm]

Squat 87kg (191lb)
Bench press: 55kg (121lb)
Deadlift: 87kg (191lb)

Squat was challenging, the first rep of the first set was not deep enough but after that I managed to do 5 reps and the other two sets. Bench was heavy but each set seemed to be easier. Deadlift felt really heavy for the first time.

[adm]

Squat: 89kg (195lb)
Press: 39kg (85lb)
Deadlift: 91kg (200lb)

The worst session so far. I failed the last rep in the first set. I think my grip/shoulder position was not good enough. I took 2 extra minutes break and repeated the set. It was difficult but I managed to do 5 reps and then two other sets. I believe I need to use a bit wider grip and better control positions of elbows. Press was extremely heavy, I barely managed to do all the reps and sets, not satisfied with form either. Deadlift was not at the limit level yet but it was close.

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Body composition
Total: 95.8kg (210.8lb)
Fat: 19.6% 18.8kg (41.4lb)
Lean: 80.4% 77.0kg (169.4lb)