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    I am currently doing advanced novice on the squat and progressing linearly on the rest of the lifts.

    Squat current 5RM - 305 lb
    DL 5RM- 315
    BP 5RM - 200
    OHP 5RM - 145

    I will have to switch to TM for squat by the end of August. I read up that section from PPSt, but what % of 5RM weight as done on intensity day is squatted on the volume day?
    Essentially,
    1. if my intensity day 5RM is 400 lb , what will i squat on volume day?
    2. What jumps do i make between workouts?
    thanks
    Last edited by metermanja; 07-19-2010 at 02:11 PM. Reason: clarification

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    Enough so you can get five sets of five reps.

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    Nevermind your current (or future) 5RM. Take your last SS workout, back off 10-15% and do 5x5.

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    I backed off 40lbs first time I tried, and found it hard, because I was dealing with risidual fitigue from killing myself milking the last few lbs out of the SS routine. the week after, I had an especially easy 5x5 squat session, so this week I shortened the difference to 27lbs, its working well for me.

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