There is a TON of information out there. There’s about 10 coaches on this exact site that I’ve read every single article they’ve ever posted on here. From there, I’ve realized what I think would help me the most, both from inference and trying it out over the last year.
Point being, and the point everyone is making is anything will work better than program hopping and mixing programs/ not actually doing the work. Going from SS and 5/3/1, I learned a lot whether anyone believes that or not.
I realized serious squatting is the #1 most important thing for me to be doing in the gym for a billion reasons. I’ve also realized I won’t get strong deadlifting until my grip/core strength is able to rock out my bodyweight and more. From what I’ve learned reading this site and experiencing it myself, I tried to make a personal program. And it’s fine if all everyone wants to do is, say follow so and so’s program and drive that up a wall, but I also believe there is something to be said about an individual that knows his body and what works and tries to create a program based on people who know their shit, principles. What I was making for wasn’t a “here’s your problem” or heres A, B and C of what you’re doing wrong. I wanted to talk about this possible template, and what you may or may not do differently in whatever way.
How can I give you advice on a single program in good conscience when I’m convinced it’s your mindset that’s holding you back and this cycle of program hopping with lacklustre results won’t end here?
I’m not having bad results, EVERYTHING is working for me. I ran 5/3/1 and loved it, made progress. I messed up my wrist and moved home for summer so I’m working out of my garage and am limited. I also realized I was debating too much with 5/3/1 and could go a “simpler” route with a Dan John approach. His programs don’t follow much %'s and number following.
I lost any joy I had for lifting thinking about numbers, but at the same time I want to make sure my load and volume are appropriate and efficient. That’s why I’m asking about rep schemes in this post.
5/3/1 templates, there’s hundreds. Not the actual set of 5, set of 3, PR set… Your feedback isn’t helpful, I’m trying to explain why the hell I would leave 5/3/1, which I did (wrist injury, home for summer, working out of my garage) and just wanting to lift weights and not have %'s and number crunching in my head.
That’s exactly what it is, validation. What’s your point? It’s a forum, ask questions, learn from people that know more than you. See if they like your idea. Any power you have you’re using it in a pointless manner, you could actually help someone haha
Alrighty, gonna answer the questions you’ve asked so far.
Pretty much anything would work.
It’s mostly personal preference but in terms of the math, yes that’s pretty much the best way to get 25 reps. 25 is a composite number after all. It’s either 5x5=25 or 1x25=25 or 25x1=25
And again, mostly personal preference. The factors for 50 are 1,2,5,10,25,50. Try to figure it out yourself buddy.
Lift heavier weight. Do more reps. Do more reps with heavier weight. I may or may not be missing anything out, I sure hope not.
Refer to what T3hPwnisher said.
Truth.
Yes, if you’re making progress, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
If you have to ask, you aren’t ready. Stick with a pre-made program, they making a living doing this for a reason.
To summarize, do whatever you want, it’s not like you’ll listen to us anyways and I can’t fall asleep so I’m typing this long ass reply at midnight.
EDIT: I’m beginning to believe that you think I am asking this as a rhetorical question. I am not. I want to know your answer.
You think Dan John programs are the answer to your problems. To me, the logical solution when faced with that information would be to follow a Dan John program. You have elected not to do this. I want to know why. It does not make sense to me.
I don’t want to pile on with the other guys, but in all seriousness, it might be time to take a bite of humble pie and come back and reread the advice on this thread with an open mind. I can’t find a single bit of bad advice here.
You don’t have to come back with a grovelling apology and admit you were wrong or lose face in any way, the only thing I can see happening is that you will get bigger and stronger. Trust me on this.