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Been A While

Postby rizon » Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:59 am


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Hello everyone, I hadn't been to the gym in about a month, I had been on the SL 5x5 Beginner program. The week I got back I started about 10 lbs lighter than where I ended before I had left the gym for a little while, and it feels alright, a little shaky with the squats though. I was wondering if I should start all over with just the bar or if I should keep going where I'm at.

Squat - 235 lbs
Bench - 190 lbs
Overhead Press - 95 lbs
Deadlift - 235 lbs
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Re: Been A While

Postby lovestolift » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 am

I don't think a return to the bar is necessary unless your form is terrible, but I would recommend 60-70% of your last working weights. Ten pounds less than you were doing with a month off is probably too much.
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Re: Been A While

Postby Portillo » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 am

Deload to a weight that you feel comfortable with and that you have perfect form with.
Stats:
Bench: 97kg
Squat: 112kg
Deadlift: 117kg
OHP: 55kg
Dips: 40kg
Pull-ups: 22kg

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