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I was feeling pretty ill last night so I ended up calling in sick to work for today but when I got up I felt good enough to go to the gym, so yay, my routine wont get too messed up!! squats: 125 OHP: 60. Last time I failed at 65, and then even after deloading I failed at 60 so this time I started at 60 and did 5x5 Deads:…

yesterdays results: squat 120 bench: 70- I guess I have to move a bench under the squat rack and put a safety up because the last set was tough upright row 75 Now I have a cold and my husband is away so I cant go to the gym tomorrow as scheduled so my 3 day a week plan will have to change...

Not a great day overall for me: Squats failed 120 1setx3reps, deloaded to 115 and did the rest OHP failed 65 pounds on 3rd rep first setx2, deloaded to 60 and did 3x3 :( deadlift 100 1x5 hopefully next time is better!!

me too!!

Thanks ladies!! @Doreen: i wasnt sure my gym had them either, except for the other day when I was there I saw them for the first time and wondered what the heck they were meant for, then after everyone started talking about it I figured it out!!! That stinks for you though!!

Yesterdays results: squat 115 bench 70 rows70 or 75 I forget. I deloaded the rows because I thought it was bothering my lower back, but now I am not thinking so, so I will continue to go up. Thanks for all the tips for the squats. I will use the bar thingee to catch the barbell if I need to. I definately notice I am not…

Yes^^^ I have no spotter so I will have to figure out the safety thinggee. I saw something like a long thing metal thing in the rack today actually , but it doesnt seem like it could support that much weight, but that must be it..... Thanks again! xfitmojo: oh no! feel better!

Question for you ladies: I was reading everyones responses when I had asked about losing weight, and it seems like the majority has maintained weight and not lost inches since starting this program. I need to lose 15 pounds that I have slowly gained the past year. Maybe this isnt the program for me? I certainly dont intend…

So I am late posting but yesterday results: Squats 110 OP 55 (I failed my last time on the 4th and 5th reps and I was sore from bootcamp on sunday so I just went down to 55) deadlift 95 @tameko: I am so new to this, so cant offer any advice, but hope you feel better!!!

Has anyone gained weight doing this, even with calorie deficit??? I started SL the first week of May and weight was 173. One week later down to 172 and the past 10 days weight is holding steady at 175, which is 15 pounds higher than I was a year ago. THe scale is totally giong in the wrong direction and I am getting…

thanks!! too bad, I would have loved any excuse to avoid the row!:laugh:

Yesterday was row day for me, and I think I may have tweaked my back. My lower back is a little sore, which could just be my back, or it could be tweaked. It does tend to get sore from time to time depending on specific workouts, but its more sore than normal.... I have a hard time with form on the rows. Is it ok to sub in…

How long have you been stalled this last time???

Thank you all for the feedback!! Much appreciated. @ Josey: I have similar stats. How long have you been at this?

Thanks! I usually weigh in once per week, because unfortunately the scale to a large extent does dictate my mood but I mean at this point it cant get much worse, so I can try tracking for a couple weeks with daily weigh ins. I also measure, and those havent changed in the past 2 weeks, but I didnt check since sat. Tuesday…

Todays workout squats 105 OP failed at 60 after 4 sets: 5-5-5-4-3 deadlift: 85 I used to hate the deadlifts (at least this version, I like stiff legged deads) but I am starting to really enjoy them!! Hate hate hate rows.....

OKAy. I am FREAKING OUT:noway: HELP!!! Did a metabolism reset for 6 weeks and went from roughly 167 pounds to about 173. 2.5 weeks ago I started cutting back on calories, and decreased intake from about 2250 down to 2100 or so. After 1 weeks I lost a pound down to 172. week two gained .2. TOday I get on the scale and it…

I dont get soreness either. I was wondering why as well.....hmmmm

Today I did : squats 100 lbs by the end I was really feeling it! Bench press 45 rows (hate these) 70 or 75lbs I forget So I have officially been doing this for 2 weeks. How long should I expect to either gain/maintain weight? When should I lose?? I expected to not lose intially due to water retention, but how long does…

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Finished OP today after I failed last time!!! Squats 85 OP55 Deads: 80

mamamud: Thanks!!! I was sure i would not be able to up my weight on OHP and I did, although the last set I only did 4 reps. I really am loving stong lifts!!!!! Do you know how long before I should see results re: measurements?? I am afraid to get on the scale because I dont want to see that is has gone up, but I know that…

Hi there. I started SL almost 2 weeks ago. I have some equiptment at home, but no squat rack or bench. I definatley would not be able to do this without those. i actually joined a gym for this very reason! I started it at home without the rack, but once the weight got up there i couldnt get the weight over my head to squat…

I have a hard time keeping track of my weights. I have it written down at home, but I believe it was something like this: squats 85 bench 55 rows ?70 I have a hard time with the rows. I dont feel like my form is good with the pendlay rows. i tried putting plates down but that didnt seem to help. I just feel like I could…

I have SL again tomorrow. Its squat/row/press day. I like chest presses, hate rows. I am really enjoying the program, just started a week ago, but have yet to be sore afterwards??? Maybe that will come with higher weights???

Today was my 4th workout?? I think...either way I failed at OHP :sad: :sad: I amsuper competitive so I hate to even fail against myself. BUt its ok. I'm over it now. squats: 80 OHP 55 failed last set, could only do 4reps. deads: 75 So i guess now when I go back to OHP I keep the weight the same?? Re: bulking/cutting: Sorry…

I just started SL and I usually run 15-20 miles per week. I dont have any races upcoming so I plan to focus more on SL than running, so I probably will cut down to 12 or so miles per week, spread over 3 days. I dont want to hinder my SL progress though. I dont know what the recommendations are for days between SL…

thanks!!!! (I hesitated to use 'toned' too :laugh: ) does gain lean muscle work better?? :wink:

Question for trainers/experienced lifters: Can you lose fat and get toned doing something like Strong Lifts and eating at a small deficit (like TDEE -100 cals)?? Thanks!

I am new at this. What do you mean by stacking plates under the bar?? what is hook grip? Also if anyone can help, does anyone have trouble with pain on the upper back where the bar sits during squats?? i am only squating 65 pounds now and its already getting uncomfortable.... Also how do you know if your form is off doing…