my Rippetoe gym journal..

[carlsuen]

well.. i've decided.. it's the holidays now for me.. so after next week i'm gonna start the SF 5x5.. so the following week will be a rest for me.. i think i'm only gonna go for a swim and cardio.. so my new journal will be up soon..

 

[asdfzxcv]

Nice work on the deadlifts,dont worry about the red marks you will get used to the bar grazing you in time.At least doing the Rippetoe program gave you some experience with the major lifts which will prove useful as you transition to the single factor 5x5.You should be able to run the 5x5 longer then the rippetoe program.

Also,you mention a 110-120lb man squatting 495 for reps which I think is somewhat questionable.Was he going all the way past parallel or was he doing a piss weak quarter squat?I ask because that is a 4-4.5times bodyweight squat,which would be impressive even for a high tier powerlifter or olympic lifter,let alone your average gym patron.The world powerlifting record for a 123lb man in the squat is 644lb set by Andrzej Stanaszek which would have most likely been done in full powerlifting gear which would have helped a bit,so you can see why I am somewhat sceptical.

 

[carlsuen]

kg's...

 

[asdfzxcv]

Oh I see,still quite an impressive squat in that case.How deep did he go on the reps?

 

[carlsuen]

all the way.. really impressive.. the whole weight area practically froze just to watch him squat that weight.. and he only used a belt.. i'm thinking of getting one too..

right.. so i'm starting the SF next week.. how much weight should i lower at my current lifts? 10%? 20%?

 

[asdfzxcv]

I started about 10% below my current PR's and built up to them over about 4 weeks.The first week or two should be very easy to complete.

 

[nelmsjer]

carlsuen, don't worry about a belt. Unless you're constantly doing 1RM, it is far, far better to train without one.