Thanks for the replies guys
Good info - I always thought intensity was just how hard you're lifting. Either way, I think I am experiencing overtraining. I'm going to start Madcows 5x5 on monday because it has ramping sets which I like unlike Texas Method
I definitely agree with this. I'm still running the same routine but have not progressed anymore than the stats in the OP. My lifts have actually gone down since then. I took a rest week and then got sick so my rest week turned into 2 rest weeks. I am only squatting about 185x5 now and it sucks...
They are in the order of squat/bench/deadlift as a 1RM
unfortunately I got sick and my lifts regressed. I'm going to run SS to bring them back up then move on to Texas method. After that I will either run the routine I posted in the OP or 5/3/1
Thanks for the input Ric! ^
Thats what I was thinking too. Most people say to run SS until you reach the 4, 3, 2 plate standard for dead squat and bench so I thought I could make some more progress on it but i'll look into 5/3/1. i've heard good things about it
Running Rippetoes Staring Strength and with the overload scheme I don't feel like I'm getting stronger when the weight increases, I just feel my form is sacrificing. Each session my working sets are done with my 5RM weight and I try to add 5lbs next session but its getting really hard. (My lifts...
I'm running Starting Strength at the moment and my stats are 250/185/315. Does this routine look like it could be useful to me at some point or would I be better off moving on to a routine like Madcows 5x5 or Texas Method? (Once I can't progress anymore on SS)
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