Bob Fitz Training Log

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Hi All

Started strength training 6 months ago, initially used the Stronglifts app then switched to Starting Strength after doing a bit of research. Learned the lifts from Youtube videos but then thought I should get some coaching after receiving unsolicited advice from a “gym bro” re how my low bar squat was all wrong :roll_eyes:. Found the only SS coach in Australia (Joe Pemberton in Sydney - top bloke) and signed up for some online coaching which was invaluable in correcting my technique, though it is still a work in progress.

Recently commenced the Bridge program V1 and am about to start week 4 tomorrow. Current stats are (sorry about the kgs but just multiply by 2.2 for lbs):

Age: 55
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 90kg

Squat: 85kg x 5 x 3 sets
Press: 43kg x 5 x 4 sets
Bench: 59kg x 5 x 4 sets
Pendlay: 61.5 x 8 x 3 sets
Deadlift:: 117.5kg x 5 x 3 sets

Happy with how the program is going but squats are my weak area, hoping to smash through the 100kg mark over the next few weeks.

P.S: 3-0-3 tempo squats are killers :hushed:

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Bridge V1 Week 4 Day 1 - Mon 25/9/17
Belted Squat
80.5kg (177.5lb) x 5r
85kg (187lb) x 5r
87kg (192lb) x 5r x 3s

Felt good, got bounce out of the hole and used hip drive. Sup squat work seems to be working well.

Close Grip Bench
60.5kg (133lbs) x 4r
62.5kg (138lb) x 4r
64kg (141lb) x 4r x 3s

Bench is going ok though still have a tendency to relax scaps at top of lift. Maybe caused by over extending on lift?

Deadlift Rack Pull

109kg (240lb) x 7r
112kg (247lb) x 7r
116.5kg (257lb) x 7r x 2s

Deadlift felt good.