Question on 5/3/1 while on AAS

**xephonics** · 01-15-2010, 12:22 PM

I just started the 5/3/1 routine, and I am liking it. Currently I'm not on a cycle, and my next one starts beginning of April (My cycle will be wk 1-4 30mgs/day of Halo, wk 1-12 Test E 500mg/wk)

My main question about the routine while being on a cycle is this: he consistently states to only go up 10lbs on lower body, and 5 lbs on upper body every 4 weeks. (Well not technically 10lbs on each workout, 10lbs on the 1rm you use to calculate your weights for the workout.) This has me wondering if I would be wasting gains while on AAS, as I know those numbers will no coincide with my strength gains.

So should I increase the weights more if I'm on AAS during the routine? Or should I stick to his 10 and 5 lbs increases?
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***Doc.Sust*** · 01-15-2010, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by xephonics

I just started the 5/3/1 routine, and I am liking it. Currently I'm not on a cycle, and my next one starts beginning of April (My cycle will be wk 1-4 30mgs/day of Halo, wk 1-12 Test E 500mg/wk)

My main question about the routine while being on a cycle is this: he consistently states to only go up 10lbs on lower body, and 5 lbs on upper body every 4 weeks. (Well not technically 10lbs on each workout, 10lbs on the 1rm you use to calculate your weights for the workout.) This has me wondering if I would be wasting gains while on AAS, as I know those numbers will no coincide with my strength gains.

So should I increase the weights more if I'm on AAS during the routine? Or should I stick to his 10 and 5 lbs increases?
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that the major malfunction with the 531, cookie cutter programs are far from an exact science. use more weight if you feel good less if u feel weak. my advice, use a better program

**xephonics** · 01-15-2010, 05:59 PM

it seemed to have good reviews from a lot of people, and wendler seems to be a decent lifter.

But I do agree with you on the lifting more if I feel more. Though his main point about the routine is slow progress to prevent plateaus.

I guess we'll see. I'll post my results.

**BBronco** · 03-25-2010, 02:17 AM

a better program like what?can you please point me in the direction of 1?ive been doing 5/3/1 and have been getting good consistent gains.If i could find something more effective id be more then happy to try it

**Akron45** · 08-10-2010, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Doc.Sust

that the major malfunction with the 531, cookie cutter programs are far from an exact science. use more weight if you feel good less if u feel weak. my advice, use a better program

I really feel that is where 5/3/1 really shines... the fact that it ISN'T a cookie cutter program. Sure, you have your 3 set percentages but the rest is entirely up to you.