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Originally Posted by Soulman
Well, if done properly 5/3/1 will produce less sets at fewer reps than TM will, so that sounds kind of weird. Properly done 5/3/1 implementations in H&F seem to get at least 3+ reps on the last week on the last set, and more on previous weeks. So, TM will mean you work closer to your max.
The 5/3/1 lower body training is surprisingly aligned with my current training. In fact, my last couple of leg workouts have been 5/3/1-ish. I was happy to see Wendler recommending the type of workout to which I'm accustomed and assistance lifts I already do (hanging leg raises, good mornings, pull-ups, etc). I am slowing aligning my workout to prepare for the switch-over, assuming I decide it's something that will work for me.
I really like the idea of a deload week. I'm also good with the two to three conditioning sessions. I can do the HIIT sprints, distance runs (at least until I feel it's no longer strengthening my legs and is simply cardio), and sprints up hills and stairs that I do now.
I'm not as sure about upper body, though. Standing overhead presses may be okay, but I'll not be doing heavy benching. I may try close-grip bench instead.
Should be fun.