4x5, 3x5 HLM Email next step

[Michael Loucas]

Hi Andy,


Male, 238 about 5'11


I'm using the HLM template you emailed out a couple months back (4x5, 2x5, 3x5). I failed to complete 4x5 at 415 on squat, 190 on press, and 1x5 at 430 on deadlift this week. I got 5-5-4 on Squat, and Press was difficult so I ended up doing 4x3, deadlift I only got 1 rep (I completed all reps the previous week, 5 or 2.5lbs lighter)


Last Successful week (M-W-F):

Heavy Squat: 4x5 @ 410
Heavy Press: 4x5 @ 187.5
Heavy Deadlift: 1x5 @ 425


Light Squat: 2x5 @ 325
Bench: 4x5 @ 225
Chins


Medium Squat: 3x5 @ 370
Medium Press: 3x5 @ 170
Medium Deadlift: 3x5 @ 370



What do you suggest as a next step? 1 heavy set with backoffs? Or drop to 3 rep sets?


I appreciate everything you do on this forum and on your website!


Thanks

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

If you want a full and detailed HLM program, just check out this: http://www.andybaker.com/product/garage-gym-warrior/

13 weeks and periodized to a peak. You can re-use multiple times. It cycles reps so you aren't just adding weight to 5s every week.

[davetooch]

If you want a full and detailed HLM program, just check out this: Garage Gym Warrior ? Andy Baker

13 weeks and periodized to a peak. You can re-use multiple times. It cycles reps so you aren't just adding weight to 5s every week.

Hi Andy, i wanted to send you a message but your inbox was full. I am in a similar situation to the OP but had a question about the garage gym warrior as it says for lifters over 40. For someone younger (29) switching from adv novice to HLM, this would be good start?

[davetooch]

If you want a full and detailed HLM program, just check out this: Garage Gym Warrior ? Andy Baker

13 weeks and periodized to a peak. You can re-use multiple times. It cycles reps so you aren't just adding weight to 5s every week.

Hi Andy, i wanted to send you a message but your inbox was full. I am in a similar situation to the OP but had a question about the garage gym warrior as it says for lifters over 40. For someone younger (29) switching from adv novice to HLM, this would be good start?

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Hi Andy, i wanted to send you a message but your inbox was full. I am in a similar situation to the OP but had a question about the garage gym warrior as it says for lifters over 40. For someone younger (29) switching from adv novice to HLM, this would be good start?

Yes. It can work for lifters of any age.

[Michael Loucas]

Thanks Andy, I just purchased it. I'm going to estimate my 1RMs off of my 4x5 weights, even though they're not true 5RMs and start tonight. I'm hoping that will be light enough so I don't burn out too quick.