F me in the a

SS A last night - got rocked, combination of getting close to my actual 5RM and feeling tired all day

Squat 285 3x5 Fail (5-2-2)
Press 150 3x5 Fail (3-3-3)
Deadlift 345 1x5 Fail (1x3)

Decided to cut back the deadlift to focus on better technique, also decided to try the deads with my lifting shoes on with a double overhand hook grip, that probably made them a little harder than they needed to be. I was reading through the SS FAQ the other day and Rip talks about how you shouldn't work to failure on any set, partially cause it takes a huge toll on the CNS and also because your form inevitably breaks down and because your bar speed ends up approaching 0. I'm going to drop my squat 15-20lb as well because my last reps have been getting exceedingly slow and I think my actual 5RM right now is probably around 295. Trying to do 3x5 at 97% (285) of my actual 5RM is a recipe for slow reps and shitty form at my current stage. I'm gonna keep the press at 150 next time because I think if I feel a little better I'll be able to hit 3x5.