Quote: (08-12-2014 04:40 PM)BasketBounce Wrote:
Squat: 240 lbs
BP: 180 lbs
Deadlift: 250 lbs
Standing Press: 85 lbs
Pendlay Row: 100 lbs
Started back in May. Think I'm stalling. Especially on bench press, I just can't seem to go past 180 lbs without compromising form. The fourth lift rep is always SO hard.
Pretty certain that my technique is fine because I don't have any pains. I also deload monthly just to be on the safe side.
Planning on eating more protein and maybe incorporating some other upper body exercises because I don't have the neck, upper back, and shoulder size that I want yet. Suggestions on excercises? I'm thinking weighted pull-ups might be the way to go.
At the end of the day, what I want is optimal health...the amount of weight I lift does not matter. Am I overthinking things?
Edit: This is the starting strength program by the way
Not trying to be a dick, but your numbers are terribly sub-par, considering you weigh 207# and you've been on the program since May. I have some questions:
1. Are you doing the program and performing the lifts EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED?
2. How old are you?
3. Do you have a coach?
4. Do you tape your lifts (iPhone, camera, etc.)?
5. Do you keep a log?
6. How much food are you eating/day?
7. Are you tracking your food intake?
8. How old are you?
9. Do you squat/press/deadlift/clean in weightlifting shoes, and do you have a 4" (non-tapered) belt?
10. What was your experience level with training prior to SS?
11. Have you
read this article?
12. Do you have the book?
13. Have you read the book in it's entirety?
14. How much sleep are you getting on average?
15. What do you do for work, and what is your general stress level?