strength training template

[Blurple]

Hi Jordan,

I purchased and am currently using your 12 week strength program. I set new PRs in the squat (460) and press (245) on the test week of the first cycle so thanks for the template. I have never dealt with this amount of volume because I've been sharpening my claws with the 5-3-1 for years son. I much regret the loss of potential there. You don't know what you don't know...ya know?

32 y/o male
218 lbs of white dynamite 5'10
eat well (a lot anyway), sleep well, no major life stress, hx of central sleep apnea, hate cpap, not currently using but not drowsy during the day
ER nurse work days
happily married with 4 small children
Actual training for about 8-9 years before that just bro stuff

Squat 460
Bench 420
DL 550
Press 245

Anyway, my questions are regarding the AMRAP sets for both bb rows and rdls.

1.) I use the 3 days per week template. When I go to do the rows my back feels very weak and fatigued and I am unable to complete the sets productively due to an inability to hold my back in extension. It doesn't necessarily hurt but feels weak and uncomfortable. I have been doing db rows in its place without difficulty. I will continue to do that if you approve.

2.) Should I set a goal number for the number of reps on amrap stuff?

3.) And lastly, when I do the RDLs i have no pain during the actual exercise and it feels as if I could do RDLs all day, however the next day I have minor discomfort in the r lower back in the area of the si joint and pain in the r posterior-lateral hip about 1/3 of the way up the rom when I am squatting.

I have no symptoms when squatting heavy, rack pulling or deadlifting from the floor.

Thank you for answering my question.
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[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Blurple,

1) I would just lighten the weight and do pendlay rows. Training the back to stay in extension under load is a worthy goal, IMO.

2) Just more reps than the week before.

3) I would make sure you're not in overextension here.

[Agilic]

I would like to know the secret to how the heck this guy has 4 small children and sleeps well.

[Blurple]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

[Blurple]

I would like to know the secret to how the heck this guy has 4 small children and sleeps well.

They are 10, 9, 7, and 5 so they sleep like a boss now thankfully. There were plenty of times when I did not sleep well, trust me. I don't remember like 2 years in there somewhere but it was well worth it.