Talk about novice progression!

[Predapex]

First post so figured id make it my testimonial. I am sure it sounds about like most but figured I would share.

40 yo 155lbs.
Squat 160
Bench 145
Dead 250
OHP 90
Row 135

41yo 175 lbs Completing 24 Sessions TODAY
Squat 275
Bench 200
Dead 360 1RM 405
OHP 125
Row 190

I was in great shape to start with. I have virtuously "exercised" for the last 20 years, but i was a cardio sapling. I began my journey by search the internet for a program. I sifted through the billions of ton of BS and found a group of people that all seems strong, knew wth they were talking about and for the most part trained with their shirts on. They all had one thing in common. they were associated with Mark Rippetoe and SS. Hmm...Ok.

I ordered the book and started lifting. My form was horrible and I could not move any weight. My squat looked like 14 yo girl doing the stinky leg.... so i read the book again and watched every video again. I got back under the bar and kept lifting. I got stronger and stronger. I started moving some weight and my body was feeling great.

Today, my legs rub together at the top, girls stare at my ass like its a rare Micheal Kors purse and I had to buy all new suits. I am no longer a sapling.

Now I plan to add back the cardio even though my "abs" are more defined than ever and I have not done a lick of cardio.

Also, I had back surgery about 15 years ago, laminectomy. I had stiff left leg and some mild pain. Now that pain is almost completely gone. I do not stretch or foam roll or any mobility, and I promise you my muscles are more useful and usable than ever.

Thanks SS! Onward to 300 lb squat and 500lb Dead.

[Stvn]

Congratulations! Some nice progress there.