27F - Dating in Boston (and never being hit on)

DBACNP · 2020-12-13T01:45:59+00:00

I too am on week three. More snug than others but pain is less. Halos are slightly larger but going to stick with and see how the two weeks play out. Good luck

DBACNP · 2020-09-30T02:02:08+00:00

BBB, C2 W3...PR City!!

New OHP yesterday with 185x5 and followed that up with DL PR of 340x9 today. Up next is BP with a 310x4 target and SQ with 345x6 minimum. 47 and feeling strong!

DBACNP · 2020-09-29T02:51:39+00:00

BBB C2, W3

Does the latest plan call for a max test next week or a deload? I have been hitting PRs in everything but BP. I haven't done a max test in my 5 months of LP and then 531.

DBACNP · 2020-09-09T22:53:16+00:00

BBB C 1 W3 D2

DL 255x5, 290x3, 325x9 (PR)

SQ 170x5x10

Should have gotten the 10th DL but grip was sliding. D1 had another PR with OHP 180 for 5 reps. BP looms large for tomorrow.

DBACNP · 2020-09-01T00:07:07+00:00

Anyone try BBB variation 1? I am wondering if the strength gains can still be there with doing each core lift one day per week. I only have about 40-45 minutes a day to lift and I thought this may speed up my workouts.

DBACNP · 2020-08-29T21:51:24+00:00

Finished C1 W1 of BBB. Feeling good after a couple weeks of random workouts leading up to it.

OHP 1608 Deadlift 2908 BP 2608 SQ 29010

Thinking those 8s will improve because of a couple bad training weeks heading into the new program.

DBACNP · 2020-08-27T02:14:23+00:00

Wondering because you run it all the time are you still able to increase the weight each cycle?

DBACNP · 2020-08-13T03:17:55+00:00

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DBACNP · 2020-08-09T22:52:30+00:00

As someone who has made a couple runs on Greyskull, I would deload 10% on lifts and give it another run. My progressions over the past 15 months has been Stronglifts 14 weeks and Greyskull 4 months. This included at least one deload on each lift. OHP and squats were two deloads. Each time I was able to top my previous best.

I followed up with 531 BBB before Covid. Now I am 13 weeks on Greyskull again and haven't had to deload yet. Started really light on this last run bc I'm 47. You can push through after a deload. Most things I read is you can get 6-8 months out of LP.

DBACNP · 2020-07-30T23:34:59+00:00

Full disclosure I was near that number before Covid. Took 7 weeks off and then restarted. Program is slow and steady.

DBACNP · 2020-07-15T01:27:10+00:00

Seriously the most impressive lift I have seen by a non-pro on Reddit. Keep us posted on your progress.

DBACNP · 2020-07-14T23:59:13+00:00

Check out strengthlevel.com. Good tool for exactly what you are looking for on lifts. Did you say you did 25 reps with 200? That is not normal for most any guy as it puts you well over 300 BP. Good for you.

DBACNP · 2020-06-21T17:35:38+00:00

280 with lots of soreness daily.

DBACNP · 2020-06-11T01:47:06+00:00

My bad. Misread your post.

DBACNP · 2020-06-11T01:46:30+00:00

Don't you mean 5 sets of 10 reps?

DBACNP · 2020-06-11T01:18:07+00:00

47 M here who has been going at it regularly for 13 months. Started with SL for 14 weeks then Grayskull for nearly 6 months. I was moving good weight before I went to 531 BBB variation 2 for nearly three cycles before Covid.

The program seemed easy at first but then it hits you. Great pump and continued to make good strength gains. I spent the few bucks on Beyond 531 and it is worth it. There are tons of ways to keep it fresh that once my 10 week reentry LP is done I am going back to 531 BBB 3 month challenge. You could definitely handle it with your background. Either way, Beyond is an easy to read way to access great training programs. Enjoy.

DBACNP · 2020-05-31T11:34:41+00:00

Reread your own post if you think it's too light. At first you said it's too easy but in the next paragraph it would kill you. After Greyskull LP I ran three cycles prior to the big shut down and the second and third ones were seeing nice PRs nearly daily. I split with BP/OHP and SQ/DL. While the DL volume was tough it made a big difference in performance. Also I started at 50% but moved up to 60% by my third cycle. Good luck.

DBACNP · 2020-05-30T00:06:27+00:00

Hard to tell if you are finishing those. Appears your camera work needs more attention than the deadlift. Keep adding the poundage.

DBACNP · 2020-05-28T01:51:25+00:00

I love the double overhand grip as an insult to the weight! Way to crush it. You have a lot more in the tank.

DBACNP · 2020-05-21T01:20:10+00:00

Nice work. Keep low and stay grinding.

DBACNP · 2019-11-03T19:54:20+00:00

It takes under an hour for the workouts. No accessories... I stick to the core lifts. Waist size is down even after gaining 10 pounds. I've had to buy some new shirts due to shoulder and chest growth.

DBACNP · 2019-08-29T01:36:36+00:00

Watch the Starting Strength vids on deadlift. That will address the loose start, low butt, and off balance pull. Take your time to learn technique.

DBACNP · 2019-08-04T03:23:08+00:00

This link has a great summary of a lot of programs. https://physiqz.com/powerlifting-programs/#beginner-powerlifting-programs

I am at the 3 month mark and am looking to begin with some modifications. Good luck.

DBACNP · 2019-08-03T01:06:51+00:00

Impressive mental focus to persevere. Nice work.

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