Log - Sat., 11/20/10

Weight:  225.2 lbs.

That's better!

Workout:

(~3:00 rest)

squat, 225 - 3x5
press, 125 - 3x5
power clean, 155 - 3x5
chin-up, BW - 3x5

Comments:

The deadlift volume on the 10x3 program was killing me.  With RDLs considered, I was doing 60 heavy reps per week.  That was fine last time I did the program and my worksets were 275 for deadlifts and, I believe, 225 for RDLs, but at the weights I can move now, it just wasn't workable.  My back was permanently fried and I felt ground down.  Of course, on a diet, I cannot eat to recover. 

Someone on TA suggested that you should lift for strength, eat for body fat (diet, gain, etc.).  Of course, many people have said very similar things, but I decided to switch things up and see what happens.  So, this is basically a Starting-Strength-inspired program.  I'll increase the weight when I can do all sets with perfect form, but I know there will be a limit to that.  My press can move up right now for sure.  Squats and cleans need a little more work.  The chin-ups needs a good bit, but continue to improve.