Stronglifts 5x5

shodan

Back at the gym in the morning. If I'm honest, I think my back is going to give out before anything else. Been doing some carpentry style DIY today and the back is sore. I have a lot of back problems, which were meant to put me in a wheelchair by the time I was 13 but I'm 38 now and so going strong (well, getting there).
I only mention this because I don't know if it's incorrect form but I really feel the weight of compression when doing squats and overhead lifts. Not so much with the squats but deffo with the overhead press.
Last time I found sucking my stomach in and tensing my core really helps, which leads me to think maybe poor form...

reiteration

had a good session - and legs were better than I expected...


Squat
5x5
73.5
Bench Press
5x5
68.5
Barbell Row
5x5
55

I found breathing really helps - as what th guy on the 5x5 video said - so, on squats, when standing - hold your breath (take a deep breath), then breath out when standing back up

and this is interesting on squats... only saw it last week...

reiteration

but just seen this video whish says the opposite of what the guy states on the 5x5 stronglift video... wil ltry it out on thursday...

Showoff

5x5 stronglifts doesn't say to breathe in on the way down? I think he says to take a breath and hold it, I might be wrong, I've not checked?

reiteration

yes, sorry - you're correct

shodan

Good workout today. Wasn't really feeling it but made some good progress. Worked hard on my form and boy, did I know when I got it right! Wasn't exactly easier, but it wasn't as hard, if that makes sense.
It also helped me through the 42.5kg OHP. In fact I world aay the form made ALL the difference.

reiteration

good work... I should be doing the 45kg OH press tomorrow night - but I think that will be my weakest area...

Showoff

These were my last lifts all 5x5:
Squats 115kg
OHP 50kg
Deadlift 122.5kg
BP 60kg
Barbell Row 72.5kg

But as I've only been to the gym once in the last 3 weeks and that was 2 weeks ago, I'm going to drop back 10% on the workout today.

reiteration

great stuff - but isn't you BP lacking somewhat?

Showoff

Yes it is. I hit a bit of an early plateau with the BP which I'd just got over before my cough/cold and holidays got in the way. I've always had strong legs.

It's also a bit of a mental issues I think. I had a similar struggle with the OHP, but with that when you fail you can just bail out easily, wait a few minutes and try again to get the set completed and get stronger for next time. With the BP a fail without a spotter worries me even with the catcher bars, so when I failed I just stuck at that weight for a while until it was easier then moved up.