aussieluke
Level 4 Valued Member
Hi all. Sorry for long post. I've reached a point where I need help with PTTP.
Quick history: Did crossfit then Starting Strength 3 years ago. Max DL 315 x 5, press 135x3x5. BW 220. Age 29.
Done 2+ years of KB work, mostly folowing PM, ROP or DMPM. Lost weight, current BW 185. Age 32.
Acquired barbell and played with various lifts for about 6 weeks, including 50/20 program, then started PTTP doing barbell deadlifts and barbell military press, using 5, 3, 2 at same weight. I recently added chins between press sets, these are super easy.
PTTP summary so far:
DL
135
140
145 (too easy)
200
205
210
215
220
225
215
220
225
230
235
220
230 (not easy but not hard)
MP
95
100
105
110
115
120
125 (hard)
115 (easy)
125 (not as hard), 10x5 70lbs
115
120
125
130 (+ 1,2,3 pullups)
135 x 4, 3, 2 (+ 1,2,3 chins) This was a big PR, previous best press was 60kg at 100kg BW
135 x 3x3 (+ 1,2,3 chins)
140 x 3x3 (+ 1,2,3 chins) ...this was today.
My problem is the press. I've PR'd with 135 for 4, 3, 2. Then started the next week again at 135 and only got 3x3.
I tried to push through today after lots of food with 140, but again got 3x3 and the last rep was a grind and a half.
How do I progress?
I probably should drop the load back but I really don't want to go below 135 again as its always been such a barrier for me!!
Could I stick to 3x3 for a while and start eating more?
Or do I have to drop the load some?
Could I take it much easier on deadlifts and concentrate on progressing the press?
I have no means to bench or floor press safely at home otherwise I'd switch or alternate.
I have a 24kg kb that I can press for many reps, and will have a 32kg (on order) by next week.
Any help appreciated, thanks.
Luke
Quick history: Did crossfit then Starting Strength 3 years ago. Max DL 315 x 5, press 135x3x5. BW 220. Age 29.
Done 2+ years of KB work, mostly folowing PM, ROP or DMPM. Lost weight, current BW 185. Age 32.
Acquired barbell and played with various lifts for about 6 weeks, including 50/20 program, then started PTTP doing barbell deadlifts and barbell military press, using 5, 3, 2 at same weight. I recently added chins between press sets, these are super easy.
PTTP summary so far:
DL
135
140
145 (too easy)
200
205
210
215
220
225
215
220
225
230
235
220
230 (not easy but not hard)
MP
95
100
105
110
115
120
125 (hard)
115 (easy)
125 (not as hard), 10x5 70lbs
115
120
125
130 (+ 1,2,3 pullups)
135 x 4, 3, 2 (+ 1,2,3 chins) This was a big PR, previous best press was 60kg at 100kg BW
135 x 3x3 (+ 1,2,3 chins)
140 x 3x3 (+ 1,2,3 chins) ...this was today.
My problem is the press. I've PR'd with 135 for 4, 3, 2. Then started the next week again at 135 and only got 3x3.
I tried to push through today after lots of food with 140, but again got 3x3 and the last rep was a grind and a half.
How do I progress?
I probably should drop the load back but I really don't want to go below 135 again as its always been such a barrier for me!!
Could I stick to 3x3 for a while and start eating more?
Or do I have to drop the load some?
Could I take it much easier on deadlifts and concentrate on progressing the press?
I have no means to bench or floor press safely at home otherwise I'd switch or alternate.
I have a 24kg kb that I can press for many reps, and will have a 32kg (on order) by next week.
Any help appreciated, thanks.
Luke