Progress from starting strenght.. (1 month..) also.. I stalled on bench.. critique.

[DjWiggins]

3.16.13 I weighed 146-147 and started starting strength with the following stats

Starting stats
-Squat 3x5 = 75
-Bench 3x5 = 145
-Dips 2x8 = 35
-Deadlifts 1x8= 65
-Standing Military press 3x5= 65
-Pendlay Row 3x5= 95
-Chin ups 2x8= 25

new current weights.
4-16-13 weighed 154.5 dry in morning.
-Squat 3x5 = 145
-Bench 3x5 = 180 I stalled.. 4 days ago I did 175lbs @ 2x5 and 1x4 I couldnt get 5th rep, I figured i didnt wait long enough between sets. Anyway today I benched 180 1x5 1x3 1x3 I couldn't get 2 more 5's So its time to reset weight? I read drop 20% and start back up, but thats only 145lbs roughly I do that no problem. But should I start back at 145 and increase 5 pounds per workout again? What would you do.
-Dips 2x8 = 50
-Deadlifts 1x8= 145
-Standing Military press 3x5= 105
-Pendlay Row 3x5= 125
-Chin ups 2x8= 42.5

Sad.. I really dont see much difference.. but I am a lot stronger thats for sure.
http://i.imgur.com/92OaA2S.jpg

[onelifenoregret]

Lower the weight. Work back up. Make sure you're eating in a calorie surplus. 5x5 is a strength routine not a bodybuilding routine it's not meant to make you bigger per say. Also it's only been a month it takes time to build muscle, a lot of time. Be patient and stick to it

[Gunstream]

I wouldn't deload yet. You still added weight. Do the same again next workout and see if you hit your 3x5. If you don't improve (stay at 1x5, 1x3, 1x3) then I would consider deloading and ramping back up again.

[DjWiggins]

I wouldn't deload yet. You still added weight. Do the same again next workout and see if you hit your 3x5. If you don't improve (stay at 1x5, 1x3, 1x3) then I would consider deloading and ramping back up again.

Like I did the 180x5 the first set, it was relatively easy, I was shocked.. then 2nd set, (waited plenty of time) it was so hard.. 3x180 is all i could get.. then i waited a long time too for 3rd to try to pump out 5 on my own, but i also died after 3.

So your saying go ahead and shoot for 180 again on the 20th? (next bench day) and if I dont manage goal of 5 again, then drop probably 15 lbs and then work back up?. Yeah I am definitely in a calorie surplus. I am gaining weight steadily too I feel great even though. not much looking different. I really feel great and its a good feeling.

[onelifenoregret]

Like I did the 180x5 the first set, it was relatively easy, I was shocked.. then 2nd set, (waited plenty of time) it was so hard.. 3x180 is all i could get.. then i waited a long time too for 3rd to try to pump out 5 on my own, but i also died after 3.

So your saying go ahead and shoot for 180 again on the 20th? (next bench day) and if I dont manage goal of 5 again, then drop probably 15 lbs and then work back up?.

If you can't get the weight for the desired reps for all of the sets youre supposed to do then it is too heavy. What's so complicated?

[DjWiggins]

If you can't get the weight for the desired reps for all of the sets youre supposed to do then it is too heavy. What's so complicated?

Nothing really, just looking for opinions. I've read 20% is what you should deload, but 145lbs is roughly 20% decrease but thats far too light. Think a drop to 160 then pick up is ample? or should i really do a 20% decrease.?
I had no issue getting 170 3x5x3 so 160 would give me an additional 2 days of building on top of it.

[philribeiro1]

did you use to workout when you were younger? or was this your first time working out? Cause a starting of 145 bench its pretty good in my terms. I started at only 45 3 and a half months ago and now only at 100, im guessing its because im still young? and 3 and a hlf months ago was the first time i ever benched

[onelifenoregret]

Nothing really, just looking for opinions. I've read 20% is what you should deload, but 145lbs is roughly 20% decrease but thats far too light. Think a drop to 160 then pick up is ample? or should i really do a 20% decrease.?
I had no issue getting 170 3x5x3 so 160 would give me an additional 2 days of building on top of it.

I just looked it up and it says a 10% weight drop if you fail. I'd drop to 160 and work back up

[DjWiggins]

did you use to workout when you were younger? or was this your first time working out? Cause a starting of 145 bench its pretty good in my terms. I started at only 45 3 and a half months ago and now only at 100, im guessing its because im still young? and 3 and a hlf months ago was the first time i ever benched

I've always been able to do 100 push ups straight my entire life, even right now i can drop and do them. and with that being said I should'nt have stalled so early.. I was aiming for straight 200 before a stall. but I will drop 10% to 160 and continue on.! so solution fixed. Hopefully was a small stepping stone that will be overcome shortly with the deload.

Your age may have something to do with it. you've doubled your bench.! that in itself is impressive.

[veggie530]

I've always been able to do 100 push ups straight my entire life, even right now i can drop and do them. and with that being said I should'nt have stalled so early.. I was aiming for straight 200 before a stall. but I will drop 10% to 160 and continue on.! so solution fixed. Hopefully was a small stepping stone that will be overcome shortly with the deload.

Your age may have something to do with it. you've doubled your bench.! that in itself is impressive.

I think you're reading too much into it. Everyone has a bad day of lifting.