dgg training log

[dgg]

Well.. it's time to begin! I'll use this log to track progress on the 5x5 stronglifts program. I'm really looking forward to building up strength as I feel far below what I should be doing.. but hey, that's why I'm here. I appreciate any feedback or pointers.

Current stats: 46 yrs, 170lbs, 5'8"; name is Dave

Day 1 (all in lbs):

- mobility warmup
Squats:
warmup: 2x5xbar, 5x75, 3x105
worksets: 5x5x125

Bench Press:
warmup: 10xbar, 5x85,3x125
worksets: 5x5x135

Barbell Rows:
warmup: 8xbar, 3x65, 2x85
worksets: 5x5x85

Dips:
4x8xbodyweight
- will do reverse crunches tomorrow with 20min cardio.

Trying to figure out some stretch goals.. so far thinking for 5x5:
Squats: 225 (this would be bar + 2 45lb plates each side)
Bench: 185
Deadlift: 275
BBR: 115
OHP: 115
Chinups: 3x6x25
Dips: 3x6x45

[dgg]

Sat, Oct 24th:

- mobility warmup
Squats:
warmup: 2x5xbar, 4x75, 3x105
worksets: 5x5x130

Overhead Press:
warmup: 5xbar, 5x65, 3x80
worksets: 5x5x95

Deadlift:
warmup: 5x135,5x140
worksets: 5x145

Chinups: 7/6/5

[migwickert]

Hey Dave,

Welcome, you're coming along. I recently started a log and know these logs will help me build consistency. Plus, it nice to document progress and later review how far you've come. All the best on reaching your goals.

[dgg]

Thanks for welcome Miguiel. I agree on your point of tracking and progress..

Today, Monday Oct 26th workout:

- mobility workout
- squat rack in use so did squats end of workout

Bench Press:
- warmup: 10xbar,5x95,3x120
- worksets: 5x5x140
Barbell Rows:
- warmup: 8xbar,4x75
- worksets: 5x5x90 (have to dig into finding out proper form for this one)
Dips:
- 3set total: 10/15/12 = 37 (will move to 10lb db)
Squats:
- warmup: 2x5xbar,3x75,3x95,2x115
- worksets: 5x5x135

- will do crunches tomorrow morning with 20min cardio

I'm off on a 2 day biz trip Tues & Wed and looking forward to Thursday and continuing progress in another workout.

[dgg]

Just starting to watch Rippetoe's Starting Strength dvd and it's great - really breaks down the form and I learn so much more from seeing it vs just reading his book. I realized I was doing the squat wrong! and no wonder it feels uncomfortable. Going to watch this dvd over next couple days and ensure I only increase weight on the lifts if form is proper. I heard of this dvd on this forum I think so thanks to whoever posted referenced it!