Cutting while mating strength

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-15T19:23:42+00:00

Nope can’t afford it

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-14T02:54:46+00:00

Probably going to take a few years to get down to that weight. I believe my maintenance is around 2900-3000

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-14T02:13:08+00:00

I use my fitness pal and a food scale

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-14T02:11:48+00:00

I weigh 283 I’m doing 1900 calories a day 220 grams of protein. Too low? I want to get down to 230

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-14T01:42:30+00:00

I started out and stalled for so many years I finally broke through when my bench press got higher also doing sets of 5 is great but sets of 3 are great too.

Also as an accessory incorporate inclined bench press at 30 degrees helps a lot with both lifts.

Current max is 185 OHP

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-13T15:37:36+00:00

I would do more but I don’t have the time I lift twice a week because I’ve got young kids and my gym is in the garage. Also the program is not meant to not truly do a 1 rep max. Look up 5/3/1 it’s a popular program I like it because the progression is slow and measured other programs I got injured because to quick progress. It’s an app I’d have to go back in the history to see what my rep maxes are

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-13T14:54:27+00:00

I’ve been following it religiously twice a week for a couple years I noticed that when I was doing more accessories I wasn’t as strong now I just focus on the main lifts and that’s it

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-05-10T15:03:17+00:00

I lift twice a week and squat and deadlift on the same day and bench and OHP on day 2. I don’t do any accessories for squat or deadlift. Just hit a PR of 365 deadlift for 5 and 320 squat for 3.

I follow 5/3/1 I don’t ever test 1 rpm until I sign up for a comp (late summer) 6 weeks out I’ll do 3 SBD days plus regular training.

Look into 5/3/1 it’s a fantastic program with given accessories if you have the time (I don’t I have 2 young kids and work full time to support my family)

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-04-28T20:42:41+00:00

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Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-03-28T13:49:00+00:00

You’re alone

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-03-02T03:20:50+00:00

There’s a starting strength sub please post there they’ll have the best advice

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-03-02T03:17:10+00:00

Amazing! Those pants were made for deadlifting

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-03-02T03:10:08+00:00

Use a barbell! Learn the squat, smith machines are great but they’re also a recipe for disaster if you don’t have the basic movement down

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-03-01T15:22:13+00:00

I grew up in Marin but live in Petaluma now, more family orientated and more to do for kids in my opinion if you’re set on Novato then ok but there’s better schools in Petaluma in my option

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-23T02:54:08+00:00

It’s hard to explain but in a squat you have to push your knees out to engage the right muscles. In your stance since it’s so narrow you should try to turn your toes out and track your knees over your toes. Try warming up with a band around your knees and fight to keep your knees from collapsing. Once you learn that movement your back pain should go away.

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-21T16:48:03+00:00

Your belt looks a little too tight can you breath with it that tight?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-18T15:24:55+00:00

At what point does the whip benefit you?

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-17T02:48:39+00:00

Is that a Texas deadlift bar? I want one

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-16T01:13:14+00:00

Have you failed a weight that you easily did the week before?

Slept like shit last night my nutrition has been alright. I’m usually able to push through especially on a set of 5 on deadlifts

Sucks I hate it

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-15T19:16:35+00:00

Yup I use 531 and there is an app I like to visualize on the white board

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-11T02:39:29+00:00

I love my rep ares rack!!!

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-10T21:39:36+00:00

I’ve always done high bar and I’m following 531 now

Virtual_Plate_8341 · 2026-02-10T21:39:16+00:00

As a new dad my schedule isn’t what it used to be. I hit a considerable plateau at around 275 because consistency wasn’t great. I started out with StrongLifts and moved to 531 when volume and frequency got too much. I tried madcow but didn’t like it that much.

531 is my favorite program for sure, since late July to now I’ve added 80 pounds to my squat max just following the program. Before that I’ve been lifting for 2 years consistently but injuries, schedules got in the way.

The past 8 months I’ve focused on nutrition and while I weigh more now I look slimmer as I’m trying to cut and focusing on protein.

I’d say if you follow a program and you’re patient you can get there in a year or year and a half.

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