I stopped my first cycle of starting strength due to form issues and am starting back up (previously 5RM squat was 220, bench 210, deadlift 215.) I'm starting at 195x5 bench, 205x5 deadlift, and 165x5 squat (my only exercise where form was a serious issue). I should be done with the 24 workouts but the second week in March.
Is it realistic to expect the follow numbers by mid March?
Bench: 245x5 (probably optimistic but I don't want to set the bar low not going to be upset if I miss this goal as much as the others)
Squat: 265x5
Deadlift: 315x5
I'm 6' 182 13% BF right now bulking.
I also want to set some slightly longer term goals.
Does it seem to realistic to aim for Squat 295x5 and Deadlift 365x5 by mid/late May? I want to finish as much bulking as possible before summer. I didn't miss a single rep on squat or deadlift first cycle through Starting Strength. I just want to know what I can expect to newbie gains and how quickly I should expect these to taper off especially with my deadlift and squat.
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Thread: Are these realistic goals?
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01-13-2011, 06:11 PM #1
Are these realistic goals?
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01-13-2011, 07:31 PM #2
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I am a little concerned with the squat numbers bro. I suggest you really focus on building the legs up. Review the form videos and make sure you are really hitting the muscles. Squats are the king. Make sure you give them their proper respect. Keep hitting it hard and you will meet your goals. Be patient and steady.
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01-14-2011, 03:09 AM #3
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01-14-2011, 08:30 AM #4
Doesn't matter what the goals are or the time frame they are in. You'll push yourself that much harder to reach them if you are lagging behind. Even if you don't hit them in the right time frame you can say "hey, I just put on 30 lbs for my squat in this time frame". Gains are great, goals just work as a standard to push yourself towards.
If you don't hit your goal in the timeframe, take the gains that you've made and use that as a guide for setting another goal and then go out and get it.
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01-15-2011, 03:29 PM #5
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01-16-2011, 05:34 PM #6
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