5/3/1 Assistance Work Question

Training Powerlifting
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Starting 5/3/1 this coming Monday. Just wanted some feedback to make sure I’m on the right track.

I will be following the 5/3/1 and the simplest strength assistance program. I just wanted to see what you guys thought of my other assistance work for the days I train. Please give me feedback.

Squat day
Straight Leg Deadlift SST
Hamstrings- Pull-throughs, bands curls, 3x10
Lower Back- Hyper extensions 4x8
Power Shrugs 3x15-20
Abs- Ab wheel 3x20

OH Press Day
Close-grip bench or boards SST
Lats- Standing T-bar rows 3x10
Upper Back- Kroc rows or Sup.Row
Reverse flies-4x10-15
Triceps- Cable Press-downs 4x25
Biceps- Hammer curls or SB Curls 3x15

Deadlift day
Front Squat SST
Hamstrings-Good mornings 5x5
Lower back -Hyper extensions 3x12
Power Shrugs- 3x15-20
ABS- Decline Crunches 3x20

Bench day
Incline Press SST
Lats- T-Bar pull-downs 3x12
Upper back-Straight Bar Row or face-pulls 3x12
Triceps- Band Pressdowns-4 sets of 25
SB-Front Raises 3 sets of 15

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I swear this topic is repost every week… not being a dick but did you even attempt the search bar.

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Yes I did. I just wanted to make sure I was on the correct path.

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Looks good, just tone down the assistance work if you start to feel beat up. But it looks pretty reasonable.

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[quote]navid123 wrote:
Looks good, just tone down the assistance work if you start to feel beat up. But it looks pretty reasonable.[/quote]
Thanks man!

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Go train for six months and find out for yourself if you are on the right track.