I started SL at the end of September, and just progressed to OHP at 55 pounds but only got 5,5,4,3,3 the first time I tried it (Monday). My body weight is around 137, and I'm 5'2". I am progressing on the other lifts, but this is the hardest one for me. I have never had tremendous upper body strength, but am hoping SL changes that.

I was stuck at 47.5 for a while (unable to do 5 sets of 5 so stayed there), then didn't get stuck at 50 or 52.5 (was able to do 5x5 on the first time trying it). Sounds like I need to make sure my grip isn't too wide and remember to use my whole body (squeeze core and buns). Oh, and time my rest in between to make sure it is long enough.

Edit to add that I am using large washers from Fastenal for fractionals so I can creep up slowly.

I just started my 6th week on Monday and did 60 lb OHP for the first time. Call me crazy, but even though it's the toughest one for me, I love the challenge! I look forward to Workout B every week My husband is a machinist, and he made me some fractional weights that didn't quite equal a pound (he had limited material to work with), so I add in the collars and they equal out to 1.18 lb for each one. Kind of a crazy number so I'd still like to try and find some of those washers at the hardware store.

I am so inspired by you ladies, these forum posts have helped me SO MUCH - I just want to keep going and going and getting stronger

I'm failing on OHP on the 4th set. I can do 5,5,5,4,3. Thanks for explaining deloading. It has always been confusing! Also, I will definitely try and get some fractional weights. Thanks guys!

Only at 50#. I had to buy 2.5 pound plates so I could increase my weight on this one because upping it 10lbs was too much. I felt like such a weenie.