Thanks guys, but I didn't exactly go in cold and start with this workout. I worked my way back up over the last few weeks, just didn't log the workouts here.
Trust me, my first workout after the break was not nearly as impressive (and I did have DOMS for quite a few days) but I do feel that the time off may have actually worked to my advantage and my strength has come back quicker than I expected.
Last week I did a workout from the Waterbury Method which called for 10x3 squats. I did 2 sets of 3 at 275lbs and 8 sets at 315, but I have been trying to concentrate on front squats to avoid any extra stain on my lower back.
My current best front squat is 315 for 1 and I feel that I will be able to improve on that number very soon. I think I'm going to stick with the 5x5 scheme for a while and see what kind of results I can get from it.
I'll keep you guys posted on the job search.
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