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.