Well I just started it for back squat, but I added 40lbs to my front squat last month 🙂 Partly due to the program but also due to LJ helping fix my form

That's great progress!So, I am rather unfamiliar w/ Smolov...I just have read it's suposed to help put more weight on your squat.Is it a program more for the novice or advanced? Also, is it just good for increasing squat weight? I am just curious b/c I am currently running Westside and I like to change it up after about 12 weeks on the same power lifting routine. Often I do bodybuiding workouts for a month to give me a break. Might look into this tho.Thanks.-Z

Yeah well its a really simple program but Id say its for advanced because of the volume it involves, squatting 4 days a week is rough if your recovery and eating isn't up to par. http://joshmahony.com/weights/smolov_jr_old.php I would add 10lbs a week.

Geez that looks rough. Thanks for the calculator, that'll be perfect a 3 week workout (trying something new). I will definately add this one to the quiver.  😉Just curious do you PL or are you just trying to bring the sqaut up just because?-Z

Well I just started it for back squat, but I added 40lbs to my front squat last month 🙂 Partly due to the program but also due to LJ helping fix my form

That's great progress!So, I am rather unfamiliar w/ Smolov...I just have read it's suposed to help put more weight on your squat.Is it a program more for the novice or advanced? Also, is it just good for increasing squat weight? I am just curious b/c I am currently running Westside and I like to change it up after about 12 weeks on the same power lifting routine. Often I do bodybuiding workouts for a month to give me a break. Might look into this tho.Thanks.-Z

Yeah well its a really simple program but Id say its for advanced because of the volume it involves, squatting 4 days a week is rough if your recovery and eating isn't up to par. http://joshmahony.com/weights/smolov_jr_old.php I would add 10lbs a week.

Geez that looks rough. Thanks for the calculator, that'll be perfect a 3 week workout (trying something new). I will definately add this one to the quiver.  😉Just curious do you PL or are you just trying to bring the sqaut up just because?-Z

No problem man, its brutally awesome 🙂 And no I don't PL but even as an aspiring Bber having a really strong foundation should be my goal now, and I wanna bring all my big 3 lifts plus OHP cause they all suck hahaDo you PL now?

Yeah a lot of BB used to be PL or do both (more so in the golden age). A good foundation is essential. My OHP is my worst lift as well.....good that it's not counted anymore (for me anyways)lol.Yeah I just got into it and looking to do my first meet sometime soon. I am at heart more of what I like to call a Power Bodybuiler lol, as I cannot shake my volume, drop set, post exhaust, etc..... loving roots.-Z

Yup all the good ones at least lolThats sweet man, what have your changed diet and training wise since switching to a more PLing goal?

Training wise I've stepped back on volume and do a lot more intensity work. Using Westside you max twice a week on Bench and Squat/Deadlift. I stretch a lot more and have to really listen to my body when handling heavy weights often.Nutrition wise I haven't changed much as far as carbs dispersed throughout a week. I cut back my total by around 200-300g b/c my total work volume is lower. Now I load up more the night before the next evening's  workout b/c I seem to need them more for fuel than recovery. I used to dump most my carbs after Legs and Back on CBL Heavy Duty..now I load most of them up b4 Max Bench and squat/DeadLift days.-Z

Yup all the good ones at least lolThats sweet man, what have your changed diet and training wise since switching to a more PLing goal?

Training wise I've stepped back on volume and do a lot more intensity work. Using Westside you max twice a week on Bench and Squat/Deadlift. I stretch a lot more and have to really listen to my body when handling heavy weights often.Nutrition wise I haven't changed much as far as carbs dispersed throughout a week. I cut back my total by around 200-300g b/c my total work volume is lower. Now I load up more the night before the next evening's  workout b/c I seem to need them more for fuel than recovery. I used to dump most my carbs after Legs and Back on CBL Heavy Duty..now I load most of them up b4 Max Bench and squat/DeadLift days.-Z

That makes a lot of sense, good to know man. Westside seems really complicated, I ve read up on it briefly but much more complicated than I like. Good luck with pling man!

Westside will make your head spin, you thik you've got it down then you end up beind dead wrong!lol!Thank God for Ibob and him answering all of my gazillion messages, b/c he has used it in the pat. It helps to have someone w/ experience. He also gave me a word doc that details Chad Wesley Smith's (Juggernaut) take on WS w/12 full weeks of workouts (which was a huge help). If you are interested one day just hit me up.good luck w/ the BB sir.-Z