Skelly on the SS noob gain train here I read the sticky, but

Start comfortable and below that max effort. Don't be tempted to increase the weight more than the prescribed amounts. If you rush it, you're more likely to stall and fail reps.
You will make more consistent progress for a longer time if you keep your ego in check.

>>39007699
I will assume you started with the weights that were suggested for you.
>should i be doing the heaviest possible weight that i can muster, shaking and struggling
yes. you will eventually come to that point and that is ok.
however, when you start to get form breakdown (depending on exercise) it is regarded as a fail.
I typically go with 80%. If I hit depth in 4 of my squats in my last set and I'm unsure if I hit depth in my last one, it's ok. When it's more than that, it's a fail.
record yourself and watch it.

squat: not hitting depth
ohp: over arching back
bench: no straight diagonal line, too much shaking
row (I do SL): using the posterior chain too much >15%

>>39007699
You shout not do that in every set no, the last rep and the last set should be where you can't do another one.

thanks guys. another question, i usually go to the unigym early in the morning at 6am.

do i have to eat breakfast? i usually stuff myself the night before i sleep, take a huge shit then go to the gym. having breakfast means waking up too damn early

>>39007929
as in, will the lack of breakfast affect my lifts, even though i just ate a ton of food 10 hours earlier before sleeping

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Squats still count if the bar is lopsided when i go up, r-right guys?

How do I stop tucking my legs to the inside when squating?

>>39007945
It's fine, unless you feel tired halfway through you workout. In that case, eat before going to the gym.
>>39008926
Deload to a weight you're comfortable with, think with all your might about keeping your legs out to the side throughout the entire movement, then build up to your old PR again.

>>39008926
Point your feet outward, not too much

>>39009037
Thanks fampai, will do my best

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