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Adam Franklin
If you are going to do the 3 day TM, I would recommend starting your squat intensity day at 365lbx5 (your previous 3x5 work weight) and your volume day at 325lbx5x5 (80 to 90% of your intensity day). This will build in a bit of a deload, and it will allow you to get accustomed to the added volume of 5x5. You should be able to make 10 lbs jumps for a few weeks, but be prepared to switch to 5 lbs jumps. You will be up to 365lbx5x5 before you know it!
Also, be ready to spend some effort outside of the gym on recovery (food, sleep, relatively low stress, etc...). Volume day on 3 day TM is brutal. You can run the 3 day TM out, then move to HML, 4 day TM, 1 lift per day, or any other intermediate-type program.
I just notice your squat and deadlift are really close together. Have you have your form checked our for both? Typically, this is a sign that your squats are high or your deadlift form is jacked up. This is not always the case, but it is a trend...