With starting strength you're meant to add 5lbs every workout,

>>42655698
Once you're able to complete the set

>>42655698
>With starting strength you're meant to add 5lbs every workout, but what if you're not able to complete the set because of it?

If you read the book, you'd know the answer to this question.

>>42655709

I have 4 other books I have to read and study to get a job before I'll have time to read ss, I already ordered it I just don't have the time

>>42655706

thanks for the help

>>42655734

Good. You should read it as it explains the program in extremely great detail.

Key point is when stalling and/or missing weights. Give yourself a few more workouts where you make sure your recovery and nutrition is on point. If you still fail, you may have exhausted your noob gains. How long have you been lifting?

>>42655770

I've been dicking around for awhile, on and off, with literally no gains. I'm taking the time now to do as much research as I can instead of half-assing it.

For example, I just now learned that you're meant to take a 5min+ break between sets instead of 30 seconds like I've been doing. I would also increase the weight by 5lbs a week (5lbs plates meaning 10lbs total) and get pissed off and quit when I didn't see progress and kept stalling after a week.

>>42655698
lurk more

>>42655829
Eat more. Sleep more. Make sure your form is good.

>>42655829
30 seconds? Jesus Christ. 90 sec is pretty much my minimum. At higher weights you will be doing more lie 5 min.

I just got my bench up to 5x5 at 210 lb.

Am I still beginner strength? Should I be finding something intermediate? Drop setting?

I just went up from repping 185lb in the last month after a good year of fuckarounditis and no progress. Also lost weight 185->175, but last month progressing in lifts.