Could be the linear progression starting to wear you down a bit. Maybe jump on a double progression (something like 3x4-6 at 210 lbs) or 5/3/1 using 220 lbs as your training max.
I had been dreading the 230, and it was a bit of a grind. If I was eating in a surplus, Iām sure it would be different, but Iām not willing to do that right now.
If I do HLM I would do 180x5x3 next work out, followed by 235x3x3, then 235x5x3, then 185x5x3, then 240x3x3, then 240x5x3, etcā¦ I would leave BP, OHP, DL and PC in regular LP for now.
I think the LP for squats is at a point that is a bit much three times per week, and even twice a week has me dreading going, so I think I have to make a decision to either suck it up or to make a change. I know it should be fun and it isnāt right now, so Iām going to let it marinate for a few days.
Iām heading to Arizona on Monday and wonāt be able to use barbells while Iām there - Sedona only has one gym and it sucks - so I will have to take some sort of a deload. Iām going to see how I feel on Saturday or Sunday when I lift again and decide. If Iām dreading it, Iāll probably do the 185x5x3 and then work out a 5/3/1 program for when I get back. I think 220 is a good TM, and I plan on doing 5ās pro again. I just donāt want to give up on the LP for the rest of my lifts, so I might have to figure out a way to go 5/3/1 on squats and keep up the LP on the rest.
Iāll figure it out and run it up the flag pole next week.
As always, thanks!
EDIT - just went back in my log and looked at my first run at LP and I stalled at 245 that time. I did get 250x5x3 a bit later, but switched to 5/3/1 shortly after that.
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Merry Christmas 
You too brother!
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Following the myth the legend. Keep grinding broā¦
My latest progress picā¦43 4 days of keto down from 249 at xmas. Currently 239
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Ight, I should update.
Went to AZ, got all woowooed up on energy and shit, came home to an empty apartment and a shitty job and got wicked depressed.
Slowly getting out of it, but have not been in the gym in a few weeks.
Steady at 190, doing some pushups and some walking, expect to take up my NLP again this weekend.
Alive and (sort of) well, lol.
PS - Nice job @losthog, keep it up!
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1-16-2018
Not NLP2. First day back in the gym in 27 days, fucking meow.
SQ - worked up to a top set of 205x5 with BPAās and crunches in between. Thought I would only get up to 185 so this was better than I thought - until my hamstrings started quivering during OHP.
OHP - worked up to a top set of 115x5. Again, OHP seems to be one of my strongest lifts. I know 115 isnāt a lot but itās more than I should be able to do based on my anemic squat and bench numbers. Did some lat pull downs in between.
Supersetted some curls and tpd for beach benefits.
I will hit bench and deadz (maybe) on Thursday, then try to work my way back to the NLP2 next week. Realizing how much I hate dead lifting and wonder if itās just because itās after SQ and OHP that I hate it. Also wondering how long I can run the NLP with as much recovery as I need and am thinking of either double progression per @MarkKOās advice, HLM ala SS, or back to 5/3/1.
Iāll figure it out.
Going to be sore tomorrow, and sore AF on Thursday.
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Glad you got back to the gym ! The groove will come back soon Iām sure . Depression is a bitch , just be patient with yourself .
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You got this broā¦
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Youāll be OK brother, you know how to power through. Kept your squat well too.
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1-21-2018
NSWTFTI (Not Sure What The Fuck This Is)
SQ 5x140, 5x160, 8x190, 8x140 (FSL) - BPAās and crunches in between.
BP 5x100, 5x115, 12x125, 10x100 (FSL)- Kroc rows in between
I think Iām going back to 5/3/1 with SQ and BP on one day, OHP and arms and shoulders on another - dropping DLās for now.
Planning on doing 5ās Pro with low TMās to start and working up to adding FSL and Joker sets later. Today was, I think, the start of that.
Gym hasnāt been fun and I need to get back into a rhythm of going, and lifting close to max isnāt going to help that, so started off with training wheels today.
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Your squat still isnāt doing badly though, no?
Before you jump on 5/3/1 again if you can get Paul Carterās Base Building (Iāve got the e-book off Amazon) and have a read. I think it may be something that would suit you very, very well.
Iāll check it out. I used 215 as a TM but misloaded the bar at 190 instead of 180. I got eight on the AMRAP, probably had another in the tank, so it should be alright. I plan on lifting four times a a week, or so, on the two day template, so Iāll get through the first two cycles pretty quickly.
Pretty sure the BP TM was too low, suspect OHP is too, but Iāll roll with it.
Iāve figured out Iām probably better off with low TMās and less rest between sets. Keep it simple and work the beach stuff that makes me happy.
Bar speed on 190 was good. Iāll just be patient and not make going to the gym miserable. I feel like itās more important to get some momentum going right now.
Thanks!
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And, just because I feel like Iām getting fat - four mile walk today.
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I think this is better than doing the same thing on squat and deads. 15+ reps on PR sets sucks balls. Just ask @cdmac24!
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Just to out myself, Iām pretty adverse to shit that is hard. Iām much better at Joker sets than AMRAP sets.
Can you say sissy?
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Amrep test your grit. Still ok to leave 1-2 in the tank with them. But make sure it is only 1-2
Iām the same way. It seems that sets of squats over 5 reps test my commitment these days. Iām pretty sure they only reason I do AMRAP is because of my ego. If you donāt fyi it then youāre not a manā¦or something like that. I hate it.
I wouldnāt be disappointed if doc told me not to squat anymore; at least Iād have an excuse!
Yeah, I feel this way about Deadz. I actually like squatting, just not high rep. Even like 135 for ten I fucking hate. Iād rather do singles at increasing weight.
I guess thatās a function of me not being good at sets of ten, not having that metabolic pathway developed, and maybe something I should work on.
In golf, everybody likes hitting their driver, nobody likes practicing putting or chipping - yet those are the paths to better scores.
I should do more volume.
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Iām the same way which is why I like the Training Maximally template. Iām going to use the traditional 5/3/1 program once Iām back to 100% just for the sake of making myself uncomfortable.
I wonder if our preference has anything to do with our bodyās muscle fiber makeup. We all tend to gravitate towards things at which weāre good. I think itās because weāre attracted to comfortā¦and success.
Iāve always preferred short sprints over longer running. Basketball sprints are about as long as I care to go and they were always 30 seconds. Maybe itās a coincidence but maybe itās why I donāt like to go past 5 reps on squats. Guess Iāll have to time myself but I know that 10 reps takes longer than 30 seconds.