Day 1

It all begins here I suppose.  While I did build up some base of strength over the last six months, this is the start of the real training.  Workout A: Squats, bench, and deadlifts.  I really had no idea what weight I’d be doing my work sets at, so I worked my way up slower than I usually will during warm up sets.  I purposely didn't go up to a weight that I felt was my true 5RM, but I got close.  Form and technique was paramount, and the weight will ramp up fast, so no big deal.  I’m not going to bother divulging the warm up sets; just my work sets.

Squat: 135 x 3 x 5

Bench Press: 155 x 3 x 5

Deadlift: 185 x 1 x 5

Ever see a person who benches more than they squat?  Now you have!  That shouldn't last long, but it definitely shows just how ineffective my apartment’s gym is (and only able to squat with 50-pound dumbbells).  I had no delusions of iron pumping grandeur, and overall this is kind of what I expected as far as weight.   Using various 1RM calculators, my total weight for the big three movements--maybe I should call them the Trio of Glory from now on--should be around 535-560 lbs.  Weak.  I have a LOT of work to do.  But again, this was expected, so if nothing else my motivation has increased by at least 17%.  Maybe even 19%.