My approach to lifting so far..

The current program that I am working is 531.  Previous to this point "Starting Strength" was recommended by the friendly kids at /r/fitness and on many basic strength forums across the net.  For anyone else starting out in the world of strength training I can't recommend it enough.   It provides good solid foundations.  For those of us who are a little more visual, you can check out the DVD

For those who want a good overview of some Rippietoe's wisdom (and reasoning to buy the book or DVD check out the following links)

• Squat video
• Deadlift video
• Overhead Press video Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3
• Power Clean
• Bench Press Part1 Part2

Enough of the astroturfing, the Starting Strength book is a worthwhile read and a good reference for when you want to go back and check form on the common lifts.    The 531 program and ebook does not cover the same ground as the starting strength program.  The 531 book expects you to know good form and no longer be making linear gains.from your lifting.

I'm going to make a post at the end of this first loop of 531 regarding my experiences thus far.

Start at the beginning.

I believe that I may have come to the limit where I think my "linear gains" are.  I've previously been following Mark Rippetoe's "Starting Strength" program that has carried me to a point where I can no longer see linear improvements in my strength.  This may not be the case but the three weeks of having to deload my squat has made me think otherwise.

The nice people of #weightroom have recommended that I choose another program, and it looks as though the 531 by Jim Wendler .

Unlike Jim, I'm not a competitive powerlifter and I'm am not all that strong to begin with, however for tracking purposes here are my current statistics:

• Power Clean:   5 Reps x 60kg
  
• Deadlift: 5 reps at 130kg
• Standing Overhead Press: 5 reps at 75kg
• Squat: 5 reps at 130kg  (Ass to grass)
• Bench: 5 reps at 90kg
• Pull ups - 50 at bodyweight
• 3km in 30 minutes

My Goals:

• Power Clean:   5 Reps x 80g
• Deadlift: 5 reps at 160kg
• Standing Overhead Press 5 reps at 100kg
• Squat: 5 reps at 160kg 
• Bench: 5 reps at 110 kg
• Pull ups - 5 @ 40kg
• 10km in 45 minutes

The more I think about it, the more solid these goals become.  I don't think that any of them are un-achievable,  but having them all at once is the real challenge.  Thanks to fitemil from #weightroom for helping me revise my goals to being more realistic.

I'm going to start posting some photos and videos for form and comparison.   Throw a comment down if you think my goals are unreasonable or too easy for a 12 month period.  Remember that I'm aiming to be able to do all of these in one sitting, not bulk up and trim down to trick out improvements.