[quote]SteelyD wrote:
Looking good over here scott[/quote]
Thank you sir.
Sat. Jan 29
seated row 5x12
Box Squat (80%) 305x5x3
Speed Bench (52%) 205x9x3
Speed Deadlifts (70%) 360x6x1
pullthru 3x12
Mon.Jan 31 (w3d1)
HS highrow 6x6
2Board Bench 345x5x3
Speed Box Squats 270x7x2 (70%)
3Board Bench 365x3x3
reverse flyes 3x15
rope pushdowns 3x15
Mon Feb 21 (w1/d1)
HS high row 6x8
1 Board 325x5x3
Speed Power Squats 235x5x3
3 Board 335x4x4
dmb flyes 3x15
rolling tri-ext 2x10 1x16
Tue Feb 22 (w1/d2)
HS low row 6x10
Sumo/Conv Deadlifts 405x5x3
Incline Bench 135x5x5
Deficit Conv. Deadlifts 265x5x2
gm 3x8
reverse curls 1x15 2x10
Been busy like crazy with my kids. So I’ve had no time to hit the gym or do much. Trying now to get it all back. Usually I never do these 2 days together, but my schedule gave me no choice. I did not bench today like usual – too much yesterday, and shoulder was tender.
Those are two rough days back to back. the DL’s in particular look badass.
Hi, I’ve been away for awhile, family stuff etc… lifting inconsistently. So now I am trying out the 5/3/1 for Powerlifting. I’ll try this for the next few weeks or so, and see how I like it and hopefully make some progress.
Based on his 90% max starting weights, mine ended up being MP 185 / Dl 445 / BP 340 have not done squat yet…
Here are my first 2 days…
MP (75x5 95x5 115x3) 130x3 150x3 165x14 (left lots in the tank) 130x10
DMB incline press 80x5x10
Cable curls 105x5x10
a1)Lat raise 3x10
b1)rear delt raise 3x10
Sumo Deadlift (180x5 225x5 270x3) 315x3 360x3 400x7
GM 155x4x10
BRows (touch the ground) 155x2x10 175x2x10
Leg Curl 105x4x12
Abs
So far just playing with the numbers on the assistance work. I don’t want to push it to hard on it, plus I need to get mp GPP up so i can get used to the minimal time between sets.
Today is the Bench day.
I’m abit confused about the 100 rep tris and facepulls. Not sure if I am supposed to use a weight that would allow me to get 100 in a row or just work up. Ill figure out what feels right when at the gym.
Bench Day
Bench Press (135x5 170x5 205x3) 240x3 275x3 305x5 (had a few more in me) 240x10 (after each set I did chin ups)
DMB Press 100x5x10
HS CSRow 270x2x10 320x3x10
Tri-Pushdowns 150x100 (25/42/56/68/79/89/100) (7mins)
Face Pulls 100x100 (35/53/70/89/100) (4mins)
I know it was stated that whenever pressing, do either chin-ups or lat pulldowns. On the DMB presses I figured that was what the chest supported row was for (hence only chins done for the intial BP).
I’m not sure if this is what he meant by 100reps of Tri/FP, but it seemed like the logical thing to do.
If anyone knows better feel free to let me know. Thanks.
welcome back, looking strong.
Thanks Pete.
MP 75x5 95x5 115x3 120x5 140x5 160x10 (135x10)
DMB Incline Press 80x3x10 85x2x10
Cable Curls 105x3x10 110x2x10
A)Lat Raises 3x10
B)Rear Delt Raises 3x10
Very suprised I could not do more than 10reps@160 considering I did 14 at 165 last week.
Sumo Deadlifts 180x5 225x5 275x3 290x5 335x5 380x8
GM 135x4x10
BRows(off of ground) 155x4x10
Leg Curls 110x4x12
Again was suprised with my deadlift (I figured Id get at least 15reps at 380 
) A couple of things I have noticed that I probably shouldn’t do is wait 45-60s for each lift. I re-read this book and see I should be using more time.
I need to also get accustomed to the MP/Benching mixed with the super sets as they are killing me. No A/C in the gym. I also will pick my battles with the extra sets.
Anyone else doing this?
Hey!!! WELCOME BACK.
Thanks Bulldog 
Bench Press 135x5 185x5 205x3 225x5 265x5 295x7 (wanted 10) (no drop set)
DMB Press 110x5x10
HS Row 360x5x8
Tri-Pushdown 150x100 (35/52/67/80/91/100)
Face Pulls 120x100 (35/55/70/87/100)
Disappointed in the 295x7. I must be retarded or am pushing too hard on the other days or just not used to this kind of workout. Either way I’m going mental.
Nice to see you back.
You seem to be disappointed with a lot of your weights, but they all look pretty heavy to me.
Can’t help with 5/3/1 question, I only followed it for a couple of weeks, but maybe you’ve started with your maxes too high?
Squat 135x5 185x5 205x3 225x5 265x5 295x7
Squat 185x5x10
Leg Press 4x10
WS SLDL 4x10
I wanted more on the squat but I am ok.
Great lifting going on. Nice to see someone working the 5/3/1 like you are. Are you also doing the conditioning work?
I think on the 100 reps he means to do 10 sets of 10 or a set of 20 then 15 etc. I think it’s the same concept of pull ups and dips. Just do them until you get to the reps you wanted. I try to get at least 50 dips and pull ups per session but there’s no way I’m doing 50 pull ups in a row.
Wendler always says to pick your battles. You don’t always have to go all out and you can rotate your lifts around to maximize your recovery.
I’m learning a lot from reading a lot of logs and your log is definitely interesting and think you’re on the right path.
james
Thanks I appreciate the input.
I have been doing the conditioning work, but not with a prowler as suggested since my gym does not have one. I ride the bike and use the heavy bag. Not sure if this is good enough, but it is what is at my gym.
The 100 rep thing really confuses me, haha, as you can see. I may go with the 10x10 as that would easily make the weight increase for me. In the 5/3/1 PL there is no dips in the sequence that I am doing, although I could do them as opposed to tri-pushdowns. With the pullups & chins, I SS with MP & Bench and try to get as much as I can.
I’m starting to get that idea, about picking my battles. I will rotate my lifts in terms of maxing harder now. I learned that this week. I also need to rest abit more between my sets as I know Im going to fast and no A/C makes it really bad.
Thanks again.
btw - feel free to add anymore input it is especially helpful as I can always use good help.
I hate reps and, thus, the biggest reason why I’ll never do 5/3/1. If you’re getting 10 or 8 or 7 on the money set, I would think your maxes are set just fine. Doing more reps than that would seem to be building endurance rather than strength to me.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
I hate reps and, thus, the biggest reason why I’ll never do 5/3/1. If you’re getting 10 or 8 or 7 on the money set, I would think your maxes are set just fine. Doing more reps than that would seem to be building endurance rather than strength to me.[/quote]
Yes agreed. I have sorta tried to figure out how I want the reps to look like for each lift, sorta inline with what you are saying.
I also agree, I hate reps and am suffering from never doing them.
Week 3 5/3/1 (95%)
MP 75x5 95x5 115x3 140x5 160x3 175x5 (1) 135x10 (ds)
Incline Press 85x5x10
Cable Curls 110x4x10 120x10
Lat/Rear Raise 3x10
I could have done 10 I’d say on the last MP set (1rmx95%) , and I should have stuck to 3, which was my goal. I did not listen to my head. Tomorrow the deadlift.
Sumo Deadlift 185x5 225x52 275x3 335x5 385x3 425x5(1)
BBB Conv Deadlift (50%) 225x4x10
GM 4x10
BRows 4x10
Leg Press 4x12
Conditioning
I could not believe how light the 425 felt, I know I could have easily gone past 5 (shooting for 1rm 95%) so I’m pretty stoked today. My only complaint was it is just so fricken hot in my gym, almost to the point of gasping for air.
Bench Press 135x5 185x5 205x3 260x5 295x3 325x3(1)
DMB Press 115x5x8
HS Rows 360x5x10
Tri-Pushdowns 100reps
Face Pulls 100reps
I’m ok with the 325x3, if I woulda pushed for another rep or 2 I’d be gassed for tomorrow, and really i was only shooting for a single.
Squat 135x5 185x5 205x3 260x5 295x3 325x5(1)
BBB Squat 205x4x10
Leg Press 4x10
Sumo SLDL 4x10
Conditioning
I could have easily pushed atleast 2 more out of the squat, so I was really happy today. Next week is deload time. I think I have the hang of this now.
Nice work there sg! I think we may be on almost the same schedule for 5/3/1. Today is my last workout of the third week.