Originally Posted by
grand666
Hi,
I started this week to implement the first method of Advanced Novice programming to squeeze out more numbers on the bar. I'm doing a top set of 5s for squats then 2 back-off sets at 5% reduction. Deadlifts was suggested to be on Wednesdays first so that I'm fresh and can continue to get 5 reps out, with one back-off set.
In theory, it looks like my LP is running good. Am I too ambitious to squat 405 and pull 500 for 1RM by December based on my numbers?
Will my gains stall too quick and I might have to push the goal out a bit? I know people are different, there isn't a hard and true answer, just looking for folks with experience and opinions.
When I stall again I'll implement the second method which is 3x3 on squats, and if deads max out too, top set of 3-5, then two back-off sets as was suggested to me.
Third method will be to do the 3x3 and less frequency, exactly like PP suggests. In theory, it works and I think it'll happen.
Current lifts:
Squat: 1x5 @ 345lbs, 2x5 @ 325lbs
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 420 (last one was 2x3 @ 425 but I'm not supposed to do that)
Bench and OHP got late starts due to my shoulders and my coaching sessions, working through the rehab of them before I go on LP with bench and OHP.
Stats:
Male
6'4
243lbs
31yo
If there are opinions on how how to taper towards my "max PR" day that would be appreciated too. After that I"ll switch to HLM for sure.