I was able to hit 225 lbs. one rep max on barbell bench Dec 2022 which was 30 lbs. more than I had ever maxed previously.

This was the slow, steady plan that got me there. After a shoulder injury, I’m back on that plan and just completed 9 x 3 @ 150 lbs. and repped out my 10th set with 8 clean reps.

Should I take the same path with squats and deadlifts? My squat game is lacking, but I feel good for having had a microdiscetomy (L5S1) four years ago.

Current stats:
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 235 lbs.
Age: 47

5/3/1

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And am I adding on 5 lbs. each week or another approach?

Here ya go. Do that and you’ll get stronger.

Thank you

5/3/1 is probably one of the most versatile systems you can use. I did really well with it but haven't used it on a long time.

The big thing for me is schedule. Lots of weeks I can't adhere the schedule and then the whole thing gets thrown out of whack.

I’ve found that if I just pick up where I left off, it works fine, even if it’s not exactly on the right schedule.

Ok, really though, have any of you guys personally hit PR's with 5/3/1?  

The real thing, 33 reps from 65%+, over the course of 3 fucking weeks?  And you hit a PR?

Week 1         Week 2     Week 3    Week 4
Set 1 65% x 5 70% x 3 75% x 5 40% x 5
Set 2 75% x 5 80% x 3 85% x 3 50% x 5
Set 3 85% x 5+90% x 3+95% x 1+60% x 5

This......caused enough stress to elicit a recovery and adaption response?  Ok then.

And to the question OP, adding weight, you're adjusting monthly.  Which is a fucking waste of your time.

Linear progression -> weekly progression -> then do whatever works for you cause you know better.  

 

Yes, you will PR like a motherfucker with 5/3/1.

When though?

Yeah, I know Wendler says starting low gives you months of progression, well it's true, when start so far below your potential of course you're going to (re)progress.  And yes, for someone at the edge of their recovery/potential, monthly PR's are great!  Actually amazing, because you've likely not seen a PR in years.

Let's say your a little old, a little busted.  Let's face it, linear progression would put you in the ground in 2-3 weeks.  But you can handle weekly progression.
 
EDIT:

It's been two month OP, how and what you do'n?