Originally Posted by
ajbroe
I'm coming off my first powerlifting meet, having run a linear progression after a 4-month layoff from lifting (just started training in April 2013). It's starting to take too damn long to train sets across near a 5RM given my work and family obligations. With that in mind, I was looking at running a compressed 5/3/1-5's progression style template.
Monday: Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Press 65%x5, 75%x5, 85%x5
Wednesday: same lifts, 70%x5, 80%x5, 90%x5
Friday: same lifts, 75%x5, 85%x5, 95%x5
Add 5 pounds to the TM for all lifts, and recalculate for the next week. I though this would give me a good mix of volume and frequency, without completely wiping me out or taking too much time. Am I nuts - is this too aggresive?
Background:
33 y.o. in December, 5'10", approx. 250 lbs.
Competition lifts: 365# squat, 245# bench, 455# deadlift
last press session was 145x5x3