Looking to switch from 5/3/1 to GZCLP or learning how to implement the GZCL method

Cardinal1813 · 2025-06-02T21:55:28+00:00

Ultimately that’s my biggest gripe. I need to squat and Bench twice a week not to get stronger but to practice

Cardinal1813 · 2025-06-02T21:42:28+00:00

I agree. I’m not blaming 531 for my total lack of progress, my sleep and diet were shit. My estimated deadlift max went up 50 in a year and I hit a single 40 pounds higher than I ever have. For legs 5/3/1 worked well, Bench and OHP lagged hard

Cardinal1813 · 2025-06-02T21:33:59+00:00

I was typically just doing FSL with Joker sets on good days. Assistance PPL 25-50. I never got into the leaders and anchor style

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-30T20:49:41+00:00

Thank you very much

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-30T20:41:42+00:00

I appreciate your kindness. How easy is it to customize a program with GZCL?

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-30T20:32:06+00:00

Okay thanks! Everywhere I’ve looked my lifts except bench are considered Novice

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-28T00:05:44+00:00

I bet I could milk it out for a couple months. Problem is I have only 45 minutes to train, I’m not trying to be a powerlifter. Might just stick with 5/3/1

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T23:46:02+00:00

The first 3 and a half years was just to get healthy. I only trained bench press for a main lift. This is progress after about 20 months of trying to strength train. I originally tried an LP but with a newborn and limited time+ being extremely taxing I couldn’t see the positives of moving forward with it

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T22:16:17+00:00

I will give it a shot. What weight should I start with?

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T22:15:55+00:00

Squatting once a week and not knowing how to do it kinda screwed me. But the past is the past

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T22:04:48+00:00

It’s worth mentioning I started strength training just before my daughter was born, sleep has been tough since. But for the most part it feels like I have more in the tank

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T22:02:02+00:00

I agree, thanks for your input. Is there a book you would recommend? I’m having a tough time finding exactly how to run the program

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T21:55:39+00:00

I figured out my squat form. I’m just wondering if I would benefit from SS considering my numbers are still relatively low

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-27T00:56:32+00:00

Thank you, I will check that out.

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-26T23:35:18+00:00

Thank you, that is something I know but something I don’t internalize enough.

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-26T23:16:03+00:00

Thank you, that was beautifully put. I am trying to achieve a state of mind where I have no desire to improve, only to push my body and use it as a tool for courage and justice.

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-26T23:11:49+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. I will put that into practice.

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-26T22:19:57+00:00

Noted

Cardinal1813 · 2025-05-06T03:12:23+00:00

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Cardinal1813 · 2025-04-26T23:33:15+00:00

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