TSA doing 5/3/1.

Maybe it's genetics.

But as long as you hopefully find something that works, then that's fine.

Damn them south Asian genetics.

Also feeling very sore today after the workout, much more than usual.

Your body is fried, not surprising given its Ramadan.

You break your fast at around 8?, and what time do you go to the gym?

I'll echo what has already been said and think you're jumping into an intermediate program too early. I'm not surprised your deadlift is stalling when you do it 3rd, plus it's ramadan. You can't reasonably expect to progress during ramadan. You're going to the gym having had not enough sleep, no food/drink for a hell of a long time (seems like you're gyming in evening). You will not be at your best.

Progression requires adequate food and rest. You get neither during ramadan.

My advice would be to stick it out until the end of ramadan, then get yourself back into it with a good diet and good sleep, and add accessory movements. Many of us (myself included) have made excellent progress with ICF - though feel free to do something else,
ensure you're doing the key compounds + a few accessory movements each session.

I know several people who have moved on from beginners programs too early, and all of them regret it later down the line.

8 I wish. It was 9.34 today. I go to the gym about 7 well that's when I set off, I like to take a long slow walk so get there for about 7.20. Spend about 10 minutes putting my converse on as I don't like walking in them too much, and I find it extremely difficult to put them on (They're the high tops). And start workout about 7.30. It lasts about an hour to 1 hour 15. and walk home for about 9.10, pray. Update/Rant on log and eat.

Yeah first weeks workouts weren't too bad I think I'm on the third week and it's really starting to take its tole on me if I'm honest but after Friday, there's only about 10 days left so just got to push through it.

Your stagnating performance is unavoidable IMO.

Just keep at it, and I'm sure you can push through your plateaus after Ramadan.

Also, you know you can reset more than once. But save that for after ramadan.

for now, maintain your strength.

The things is I've been stalling since before ramadan for a 1+ month now. The progress I was making at the start of ramadan wasn't really progress, I reset by 10% and was working my way up again.

I genuinely feel I cannot progress any more with this. It's really taking its tole on me, mentally having been stagnating for 1+ month now.

What's your diet/sleep/recovery been like?

In Wendler's 5/3/1 you only increase the weight every month. That's slower than even incredibly bad progress on LP.

Obviously we can't stop you from trying it out, but I will reiterate that there are a lot of people out there who moved onto an intermediate program too soon and regretted it later on.

Absolutely dire workout today. FAILED everything.

Squat: 112 x 5 x1
112.5 x 3 x 1
Dropped to 100 and did 2 sets of 5.

OHP: 42.5 x 3 x 1
Dropped to 37.5 and did 2 sets of 5.

DL: 125 got the bar like 2cm off the floor.
Dropped to 112.5 and did 1 set of 5.

I've been stuck on this for like 1.5 months, have repeatedly dropped weight by 10% and built up but no progress.

Been reading up about a new programme and will be doing Jim W 5/3/1 after I've read his book so Monday most likely.

Sick and tired of this ****ing stagnation.

I feel like I was Brazil today and the weight room was Germany, and Germany had their way with me. I feel exploited.

**** **** **** **** ****.

bro, you gotta use that fine creatine or gorilla blood to get the gains of life

Are you actually getting 3000 calories (counting everything meticulously), or are you guessing?

Bench is probs form, I stalled around there for ages before I learnt proper grip, set up, form etc.

You're not ready for an intermediate program yet, your lifts aren't high enough.

Contrary to one of the posts I wouldn't deadlift first, you'll not be able to squat after. Benching first is fine though.

Have you tried deloading??

Are you actually getting 3000 calories (counting everything meticulously), or are you guessing?

Bench is probs form, I stalled around there for ages before I learnt proper grip, set up, form etc.

You're not ready for an intermediate program yet, your lifts aren't high enough.

Contrary to one of the posts I wouldn't deadlift first, you'll not be able to squat after. Benching first is fine though.

Have you tried deloading??

Also fasting is really starting to take its toll on me. But only got one week left so just need to man the **** up and push through it.

took the words out of my mouth!