need some direction

[Baz70]

Hey Andy, I am 47 y.o. active construction worker. getting back under the bar after 6 years of not lifting. I previously did SS off and on for years to supplement a competition based martial arts program. I was able to make some solid gains, even at 41 and training 6 days a week between everything. I was at the intermediate level when I stopped (divorce).
I have started SS again. I am a month in and feel like I have completely overtrained my lower body already. I started with modest weight and everything was going as per the program. The last 4 workouts I have been getting consistently weaker in the squat and DL. I eat like a horse and have gained 4 lbs of bodyweight, my upper body lifts are on track with zero missed reps.
the past few workouts my squat has gone from 220x5x3 down to I could barely manage 205x3x3 today, I used 205 thinking it would be easy to get 5 reps... no way, it was miserable.
Deadlift was 270x5x1, now I can't break 255 off the floor and can only manage 235x4x1... meanwhile upper body is cruising along 5x3 adding 5 lbs to bench and 3 lbs to press. .
I am open to suggestions on any of your programs or the online club. I lift at home, and only have a rack and a barbell so far, with more to come as funds permit.
Thank you very much, Chris

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

You might see if you do a little better on a HLM program for your squats and pulls. You can keep upper body on LP. Garage Gym Warrior is the HLM program that I sell on my site.

I also have articles on my blog about HLM and how to set up your own program with those concepts, but GGW is laid out pretty clear for you.

[Baz70]

great, thank you Andy. going to get GGW, I look forward to getting back on track with your program.