Props to the OP for being extremely patient. I would have blown a gasket very early on.
Reading comprehension is low in this place. Every conceivable question has been answer, and yet 80% of the way through, people asking about the rep scheme. OMG!
I didn’t read every post, but I did scroll through most of it because I saw a few modifications as I went. The last one I saw was pure gold for more PL specific assistance.
I will be running this. I may cut a few accessories. I’m kind of a minimalist trainer, but love the 531 strength scheme. I was looking at doing Wendlers Frequency Project, Mad Cow, or Texas Method, but then saw this. It’s perfect timing. I love frequency and volume.
I have been lifting for better than 10 years,but due to some serious injuries, have had to start from scratch a few times. I’m now healed and have spent 2 years working very slowly on making sure I strengthen up in a very slow and solid manner. I’m there now, and ready to explode.
Trying to work back up to 1,000 lb total. That’s my goal for this year. This program should get my there. I believe hypertrophy is the secret to building strength and this program has it.
Was on 5/3/1 with 5s Pros (static sets of 5 on all percentages). Went fine my first week but I felt it was too boring and slow.
Started out my second week of this program and gotta say it's far more fun than the other 531 templates. Got in an easy 8 reps on my final deadlift set and broke my ORM. Gonna finish my cycle on this and use genewest's template for at least two more.
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