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@4eyedfenix If you're seeing progress then technically no. Looks like alot of junk volume though.

@kent1956 Looks like an insane amount of volume per session, not something I would try or recommend, I think you could probably cut the amount of sets in half easily and still get a pretty hardcore workout. But if you're healthy, happy and making progress then you're winning for sure.

@nirt The per session volume is high but not crazy but I'd say it's probably overkill for a beginner. I'd say the chances of you overworking by doing only two sessions a week and neglecting legs as a beginner is extremely low. If you are able to match or beat your previous performance each...

@hollowcreed You're unlikely to lose any gains training 3 times a week assuming you're hitting the minimum threshold for muscle maintenance which is pretty easy to meet. However with 10 years training under you're belt I think it would be very unlikely to make any gains on anything less than...

@cathyj Alot of people probably can get get big from doing 5/3/1 but I think in pure bodybuilding terms it's not optimal. If you want size and strength then it may be perfect for you. I ran various versions of 5/3/1 years ago as a late beginner/early intermediate, it worked for a time but...