Just keep going, Rich. And get in the habit of not letting "drop the weight down" enter your thoughts, unless it's an injury or prolonged absence.
A few thoughts -
- You're already stronger than you think, especially with the seated 105lb OHP. Based on both of your presses, you started your squat and deadlift too low.
- You can take a bigger jump on the deadlift vs the squat for several sessions. By the time you end your NLP, you should see a 50-80lb difference between your deadlift and squat.
- re: back angle on the squat - there are multiple cues that can help you get more horizontal - "shove your gut between your thighs," "nipples to the floor," and the most crude one "point your asshole to the wall." All are quite effective at the appropriate time and all require that you are shoving your knees outward (not forward) as you descend. All of that will help add to that exquisite hamstring soreness for a few sessions.
- Get some videos posted over in the Technique forum soon (one lift per post, and make sure you read and adhere to the Required Reading post first). The sooner you get eyes on your form, the easier it is to fix any issues before they become a problem. Better yet, if you can manage it, hire an online coach or see one in person.
I started this journey several years ago, just a couple of years older than you are now. I came from an endurance background, rarely spending any time lifting a weight. I thought I was strong. Now I know that I wasn't. Weights that I thought when I started would be lifetime goals are now warmup weights, even as I am inconsistent (by choice) with my training year-round. So the key for you to stay consistent and get your form checked by other eyes.
Welcome! And Keep At It!