Question about 5/3/1 variation

[Nick Klemetson]

Hi Andy,

Congrats on getting through all the PPST3 work. Looking forward to the final product!

Down to business... doing 5/3/1 by the book. Got through one cycle, but I'm disappointed in my squat regressing. TM took me to 320x5, but today I almost puked doing 275x5.

I'd like to add another back squat day, but I'm not sure how to implement it. This is the current template...

Monday
Main: Overhead Press
Assistance: Close Grip Bench

Tuesday
Main: Deadlift
Assistance: Front Squat

Thursday
Main: Bench Press
Assistance: Incline Bench Press

Friday
Main: Squat
Assistance: RDL

Thoughts on implementing more back squats? Or should I just leave things as they are and let the progression take care of itself?

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Just ditch the front squats and back squat before deadlifting.

[Nick Klemetson]

Sounds good. One follow up... should I do the 5/3/1 template for squats twice per week or do you have a different set/rep scheme you'd recommend for Tuesday squats?

[Culican]

Just ditch the front squats and back squat before deadlifting.

What weight would you use for the squats on the deadlift day relative the the squats on squat day and what volume? (So as to not negatively impact the deadlifts, which are the main lift for that day.)

[Andy Baker (KSC)]

Sounds good. One follow up... should I do the 5/3/1 template for squats twice per week or do you have a different set/rep scheme you'd recommend for Tuesday squats?

Just do like 3-5 x 5 with a moderate weight. This is your recovery/technique day. The actual 531 squat day is your hard day that produces the stimulus