47 yr old with sore joints

[Trolllund]

My lifts are:
Bench 245 x 3
Squat 275 x3-5
I have done well on the SS program. But I am starting to feel it in my knees and shoulders. As much as we all want to think we are now "advanced", I am still making gains on SS, so I am not quite ready to throw it aside. I know one of the options is the "heavy- medium- light" schedule. But what about keeping the program the same and just taking and extra rest day? In other words 1 day on, 2 days off all the time. Mondays I always come in strong after the weekend. Why not make every day a "Monday"? Any "cons" to this plan? My work schedule does not follow a 7 day week, so why should my workouts?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Sounds like you're not working out of the books.

[Krump]

Trolllund, You may want to considered the advanced novice program outlined in PP 2nd ed. pgs 110-111. Also, the first few pages of "The Intermediate" chapter discuss programming relative to the week. Also pay attention to the section on "scheduling" starting on page 117. I think you will find your answers there.