New Squat PR

Just squatted 97.5 100 to come on Monday! Better eat to recover in time.

New Squat PR

Just squatted 97.5 100 to come on Monday! Better eat to recover in time.

New Squat PR

Just squatted 97.5 100 to come on Monday! Better eat to recover in time.

Squat Fail

I just failed 97.5 squat. I failed the 1st set on the third rep. I succeeded the 2nd set (but my technique wasn't great) I failed the 3rd set on the 3rd rep. Can't wait to try it again Friday!

advanced routine

I've been on the advanced starting strength routine for a few weeks now. Basically it involves a de-load on the squat on day 2 of the workout week to 70-80% of the 5rep max. On Monday my squat was 92.5. So today, I de-loaded to 70KG which is 75% of my 5 rep max. The reason I enjoy this is because I am not pushed to my limit but still find it challenging. This gives me a mental breather where I am not pushing myself to new limits every time I step inside the gym. Additionally, it allows me to focus on technique to help ensure that the next time I do increase to a new highest weight, I'll go in confidently with the correct technique at the forefront of my mind. 95KG coming up Friday.

Failed my squat today on 92.5 on 5th rep, 1st set. Dropped the weight down to 90 and killed it. Took it back up to 92.5 for the 3rd set and I just lost it on the 5th. My diet yesterday was pretty bad – I had been to the dentist and had some work done which affected my ability to eat. Back on it today! ....... I did a poor effort on diet the day prior - it was because I visited the dentist and the work done affected my ability to eat and get the nutrition I required. .... On a positive note, I set a PR for overhead press at 42.5

Monday weigh-in

Hi Coach, Did my workout today. Did 90 squat (bad form on 2nd set, nearly failed) and 40 overhead as I wasn't comfortable with my form last time. I also did 3 chin-ups. Current weight 79.4 Previous week's weight 78.8 Current waist 34.5 Previous week's weight 34. Any feedback?