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Sorry, guess I should've clarified, it isn't super important to me to make a lot of progress at this point. I'd rather lose the weight and build back up. You said maintain those lifts to at least...

Hey question - I was thinking about starting this program. I've been doing Davis' intermediate program but lifting 4 times a week while cutting has been a challenge for me.

I'm thinking about...

I miss bulking on this program so much. I switched to the intermediate program and it is so hard for me to have the energy to squat twice a week while cutting and even my upper body days are a...

Yes.

These are all 5 rep maxes

Bench: 120 -> 200
Incline: 105 -> 170
Squat: 165 -> 255
Front Squat: 155 -> 195 (225 1rm)

This was over the course of about 6-8 months. Basically all while...

These workouts are nuts. Keep it up, Squid! I'm still keeping tabs!

Figured I'd post an update on here.... and I may actually decide to keep this live again.

I switched over to Davis' intermediate program, so I've been hitting the gym 4 times a week now and...

Hammies are drying up by the second here, Beard.

Hi Davis - for the intermediate program, do you still recommend the same reset as the beginner program? I.E. two fails and then drop 15%.

mirin that Front Squat and those RDLs. Keep it up, man!

So damn close to getting 250 on back squat. Got my first two sets, but couldn't get out of the hole after 3 reps. Already anxious to do it again on Monday next week.

There are definitely days when I'm not feeling it, but generally, if you ensure that your diet, sleep and form are on point, you should be progressing. Even if it takes a little time.

I reset at front squat twice at 185 before finally completing my sets. Got to 195, almost did 3x5 last week, today I only got 5/2/3. Looks like I'm resetting at 195.

I think if I was doing a...

I prefer crossing my arms, but I think you're right about the challenge of keeping your chest up with it. I find my form really struggles the heavier I get without using a belt. With a belt I can...

I'm embarrassed to say I've been virtually ignoring my core isolation exercises the last few weeks. I need to start getting up earlier to include everything.

You're hitting them with other exercises, so it isn't a necessity. Due to time, a lot of mornings I don't have the ability to get to all of the isolation exercises. Hasn't affected my progress...

For those that have been doing this program for a substantial amount of time (probably greater than 3 months).

What has the progression been like for you as it has gotten heavier?

I finally got...

85% of what you think you can do with reps.

As Time said, it gets heavy pretty quickly.

Some perspective, you can do this program on a cut, I've basically eaten maintenance over the course of...

Few things are as mentally rewarding as a nice fresh restart.

Totally, I was lifting without structure or purpose for way too long. I'm about 14 weeks or so into this program and it has changed and improved everything from my form to my strength and...

Was on vacation in New Orleans this past week and consuming a ton of calories. Basically used it as a deload and got started again this morning.

I finally hit my 180lb Front Squat today. The...