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Originally Posted by missjane
I've got about 2 years of solid lifting under my belt, but still consider myself somewhat of a beginner -- always continuing to learn, for sure! But, I got my spreadsheet/template all worked out today and with the accessory exercises each workout (doing 4x a week workouts), I think it will work great for me. Once I finish UD2 and transition to maintenance or bulk, I'm going to start 5-3-1....probably October 1. I've got some definite strength goals to meet by the end of the year, and I am thinking that 3 cycles/months of 5-3-1 will help me achieve some of them.
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Just doing the program for 3 months I don't think is really what its made for, more of a long term, yearly plan, for best results at least. 3 months is not really enough time to get deep into the weight progressions imo.
I am a fan of 531.. very basic, and it will work. I think its perfect for a lifter who wants to be strong and athletic with only a modest amount of time spent in the gym.
Alot of people think its the be-all-end-all powerlifting program, and I don't feel that is true. I think a competitive powerlifter can use it, but a little modification may help out some, more specifically more singles on the '1' days, instead of trying to get more reps in the final set.