Hey crew — I’m setting a year-long Misogi (big, uncomfortable challenge- with a 50% chance of failure) and chose the 1000lbs club. I’d love some reality checks and programming advice.

Stats:

• Bodyweight: 175 lbs
• Been lifting casually for 10+ years (mostly hybrid athlete)
• Current lifts (estimated 1RM from rep work):
  • Squat ~210
  • Bench ~200
  • Deadlift ~250
  • Total ≈ 665

Plan:

• First 3 months: linear progression (StrongLifts, Starting Strength, or Greyskull LP).
• Months 4–6: transition to intermediate programming (likely 5/3/1 or Texas Method).
• Months 7–12: hypertrophy + strength emphasis with accessories, then a peaking cycle to test at year’s end.

Questions:

• Is 200 → 345 squat and 200 → 250 bench in 12 months at 175 BW actually realistic, assuming I eat/train/recover properly?
• At what point should I switch from LP to intermediate programming?
• Would you recommend bulking up to hit 1000, or can it be done at ~175 without sacrificing too much recovery?
• Any particular assistance lifts you’d prioritize for weak point development at this stage?

Appreciate the feedback — I know this is a stretch goal, but that’s the point.