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Advice on adding workout class into 5/3/1

Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:31 am
Posted by NOLALGD
Member since May 2014
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Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:31 am
I've been doing 5/3/1 in various formats for over a year now and really like it, generally I do 4 days/week, 4 week cycle. Depending on the week I will add either a stretching/mobility/long casual run day or 2, depending on work and family.

I want to start a one day a week hour long strength/ endurance workout class taught by a good friend, generally its a mix of medicine balls, kettlebells, bodyweight, row machine, etc. Its a pretty strenuous class and I want to push myself, however I think the class could affect my 5/3/1 workouts, especially if I can't schedule in a rest day after.

Question: should add the workout class as a 5th day or go to 3 days a week 5/3/1 and make the class my 4th scheduled workout of the week? Or should I add it to the back end of one of my 5/3/1 days, maybe replace my deadlift accessory exercises with the class?
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66404 posts
Posted on 12/11/17 at 11:34 am to
I’d run 3 day a week 5/3/1.

I did this a few years ago with 1-2 supplemental bodybuilding type lifting days and my results were great. 3 days a week 5/3/1 is still plenty and maybe even better. More time to recover for each main lift.
Posted by NOLALGD
Member since May 2014
2229 posts
Posted on 12/11/17 at 12:01 pm to
Thanks, that makes sense. While I'm not old I'm also not young anymore and I find having enough recovery time is becoming more and more important to having a quality workout and maximizing my gym time.
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66404 posts
Posted on 12/11/17 at 1:28 pm to
I have a 3x a week spreadsheet for 5/3/1 that’s fantastic. I’ll try to host it for you guys tonight at some point. I’m just not near the computer I have it saved on.
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
9750 posts
Posted on 12/11/17 at 6:12 pm to
GTG I would interested in that when you post it!
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
66404 posts
Posted on 12/11/17 at 9:41 pm to
I’ll get to it at some point. If not tonight... tomorrow.
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