No I have not!
At the moment, no time to even think about it. This Thursday I’m going to deadlift instead of squat, if my hamstring doesn’t feel injured still, just to see how that feels. But at this point I’m not committed even to a general direction. Continuing to eat big, gain weight, and push the squat up seems like a reasonable plan, but at the same time it wouldn’t take much to convince me to get back to moving lighter weights faster for a while. Would you or @wiseman83 like to suggest my next few weeks? Oh but you already said SS haha!
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Maybe try prepping the eggs the night before and then just microwave them quick in the morning? Or change up your breakfast - do the Wagon Wheels, you could probably eat those on the way to work without jeopardizing the safety of yourself and everyone else on the road. Safety first, my dude. Safety first. lol
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If I were you I would deff not run super squats right now. For a program like that I would only run it when I had time to give it full attention. Just the eating alone doesn’t fit well with a busy family life.
Pretty sure @wiseman83 said to keep what you are doing now or run it again.
Looking back through your log it has been more than three weeks since you did multiple sets of reps above 255. If it were me I would run a 4 week block and have a little more volume at your top weights. Something like:
Week 1 - 3 sets of 4 at 235
Week 2 - 4 sets of 4 at 245
week 3 - 4 sets of 4 at 255
week 5 - 4 sets of 4 at 265
and then add some lighter volume later in the week. Say 3 sets of 8 at around 210.
Get in 4 solid weeks and feel good, and then the next block you increase or maybe run a 7 week peak. Thoughts @wiseman83 ???
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Yeah that’s a good plan there Simo.
Only thing I might change is an extra set in week 4 to really peak you out.
7 week peak is too long for Most people. I find alot of the guys who don’t perform well on meet day most of the time have run a peak that was too long. 2-3 weeks is great. With simo we ride that mother fuckken intensity and volume almost right into Comp. He always wanted to die. But performed well. Haha. Plenty of time to die after was my thinking. 
What was the 7 weeks referring to Simo? Sorry if I’ve missed it, is there an event or a goal date for something at that point?
If not, definitely give Simo’s idea above some thought mate. 4’s on first squat day. 8’s on second (not looking to break blood vessels on this day - just healthy volume adding squats, rpe 7-8 bullshit).
3 sets in week 1.
4 in week 2 with a 5% load increase.
4 in week 3 with a 2.5% load increase.
5 in week 4 with an optional 2.5% load increase depending on difficulty of previous week.
You’ll be in a nice position to peak then. Or could run it again for a laugh with 5-10 more lbs.
If peaking, use similar strategy in a heavy and light day, but use triples, into doubles as the weeks progress. Then drop a set from week 4. And use 5-6 reps on the lighter day. Same idea.
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With regards the 7 weeks, No date in mind. I was really thinking run a second 4 week block and then 3 weeks with some higher singes or doubles before testing. Really I was just trying to slow down the race and give JDM time to have a good go at 315.
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@simo74 @wiseman83 thanks guys. I’ll do this. It looks like something i can do without killing myself. 4 weeks as outlined above, 4 more weeks with a bit of an increase, then 3 weeks tapering triples/doubles. Easier sets of 8 on the volume days, make that sets of 5/6 during the last 3 weeks. E-book!
Will commence Monday.
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Wednesday 5/4
4x8 barbell rows
4x20 leg extensions
Just a quick dose between other obligations
Friday 5/6
Deadlift:
Sets of 4 up to 315, single at 335.
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@simo74 @wiseman83 when i start the squat progression you outlined, how would you feel about me using the squat weight each week for deadlifts, say 4 sets of 5? A useful accessory or junk volume? Or any other accessory recommendations? (i know Simo loves the BSS, and i know they work)
When you say use deadlift as an accessory do you mean after the heavy squats ?
I wouldn’t deadlift on heavy squat day but I have added deadlift to the volume squat day, or on its own day. It depends how many days a week you are training.
I like Bulgarians on heavy squat day but if done properly they do produce a fair amount of soreness.
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You could use the same weight for deadlifts. But like SimoJackedMan said, I wouldn’t do it on the heavy day.
How efficient is your deadlift? Is it Way stronger than your squat? Or not much stronger/equal?
If it’s sort of equalish, I wouldn’t do it more than once a week. Which could be in there lighter/easier squat day.
Still leg dead’s or BSS on the heavier squat day can work. Depending on your weaknesses, and of course your ability in those two exercises.
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Thanks you two.
Those heavy squat weights would be easy deadlifts. But based on your comments ill do tgat only on the light squat day, and will do light sldl or bss after heavy squats.
The worst soreness I’ve had in my life, and its been several times, was from bss.
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Lol jk jk
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5/9/2022
Monday
SWSP w1d1
That’s Simo’s and Wisey’s Squat Program 
Squats
Warmup sets, then:
3x4x235 - no problem with these. Last set really focused on dropping deep into the hole and bouncing out.
DB Rows 4x3x90lb SS with the squats
SLDL or RDL (I still don’t know the difference, and I’ve watched the videos)
8x135
8x185
8x225
BSS
8xBW
2x8x60lb (in front rack position)
Drenched in sweat doing these, they really hurt the soul. And never get easier.
DB Bench press
10x55s
2x10x65s
Getting a little pumpy in here. really feeling the stretch at the bottom position.
Feeling good today.
Weighed 203 on the scale at the gym. Been eating tons of crap, not just meat but cake and pie too.
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That’s a good start and exactly what we want.
Let’s keep that feeling all the way through. Make sure you try to rest and keep getting the protein in.
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5/10/2022
Not a real session, unfortunately the baby wouldn’t allow it. But I did this in the morning:
(Giant set)
Upright rows, 3x8x70
Curls, 3x6x70
CGBP, 8x95x 8x115, 8x135
He wouldn’t let me continue.
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With him looking at you in that cute face and awesome PJs, who would want to?
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Mate - I’m not gonna lie seeing this photo makes me miss having babies about the house.
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5/11
Chinups 5x5
Calf raises 5x5
Bench press 5x5 135, 155, 175, 195, 195
Some biceps and triceps pumpy stuff, no big deal.
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5/12 Thursday
Squats 4x8
135, 185, 195, 205
Felt great.
BNP
5x10
45, 65, 75, 75, 65
Right shoulder wanted to mive the wrong way, felt like i was hust a few degrees away from injury. May need to stick with regular press…
Deadlift 5x5
235
Laterals, standing and leaning a bit.
Few pullups.
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