Hello Barbell Medicine! I began SSLP about seven weeks ago. I came into it from being approximately one year into another program and began with:
Squat: 225lbs
Press: 120lbs
DL: 310lbs
Bench: 205lbs
I was able to progress my squat to 290lbs where I ran into my first incomplete set of 5, 3, 5 ( due to poor balance on the second set. I then missed one week for a vacation and reset my squat back to 280lbs. I have now made it to 300lbs for 5, 4, 4 and repeated 300 lbs at the next session only getting 5, 3, 3. I reset my weight back to 285 last night and performed 5, 5, 5. My question is should I switch to the light squat day when I run into my next incomplete set? I found the chapter in “practical programming” a little vague on when to switch from resets to a light day.
I’m now at:
Squat: 285 lbs (second reset)
Press 142.5lbs (have made one reset)
Bench press: 220lbs (will be re-attempting 225 for a second session tomorrow)
DL: 350lbs
I am a healthy 35 year old male, 6’2" 225lbs injury free and have been mindful of quality nutrition, maintained my weight and been very consistent with training. I also incorporate 40 minutes of jogging on non-training days.
Any advice is greatly appreciated from you!
Thanks,
Dave