superdude Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I come from a running background and just finished my first marathon a couple months ago. I then started on a new program called Stronglifts 5X5 by Mehdi. I realize StrongLifts 5X5 is a different program, but I got started on NF and love this community, so posting this here. I started over with my strength training a couple of months ago when I kinda injured myself and realized I might be doing it wrong. So I watched the Starting Strength video with Mark Riptoe and learned some better technique and put it into practice. It was hard to adjust my form with lots to pay attention to, but with practice starting at a low weight, I have increased my max weights. Today I did 5 sets of 5 reps with 230lbs. That's 10 lbs over my previous max! I am still increasing by 5 lbs. every other day. After saying all that, I'd just love some encouragement to keep going. I'd love to someday get to 400 lbs. on the squat and more on the deadlift. Thanks Nerds! For the rebellion!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
breezy_bay Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Damn! That's awesome! Great job and congratulations! Quote - BaileyWorking out doesn't have to be a chore, have fun with it! Link to comment
Rooks Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Awesome work man! Doing sets with 2 plates is very nice! Keep on rolling those weights up! Quote Link to comment
Super Destroyer Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Way to go! I just started sl5x5 and got 1 plate last night. Can't wait to be as awesome as you. Let us know when reach 400. 1 Quote "It is cutting time......" Spoiler 1st challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/38089-worlds-greatest-math-teachers-quest/ 2nd Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39264-becoming-super-destroyer/ Holiday Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/41497-super-destroyer-is-staying-on-track/ 3rd Challenge (1/6/14-2/16/14): http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42105-defining-super-destroyer/ Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44212-super-destroyers-battle-log/ 4th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44345-super-destroyer-will-make-800-by-50/ 5th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46686-putting-the-super-in-super-destroyer/#entry976817 Current PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46764-join-the-800-club/#entry978826 Another PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48506-may-20-july-13-20-pound-challenge/#entry1042244 6th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48918-super-destroyer-takes-on-podgy-and-the-binge/ Link to comment
superdude Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Two plates was a milestone. 400 sure seems forever away but I'll definitely post it...hope to get up to that within a year. We'll see. Quote Link to comment
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