I’ve come to realize that from training the deadlift and squat heavy in the same week I’m not exactly able to recover well enough from session to session. I eat like a pig, On average I get a good amount of sleep (7-10 hours) I’ve drawn up some programs that generally follow something along the lines of
week 1
monday
heavy squat set + backoff sets
light deadlift
wednesday
squat variation for 5x6-8
deadlift variation for 5x6-8
week 2
monday
light squats
heavy deadlift top set + backoff sets
wednesday
squat variation for 5x6-8
deadlift variation for 5x6-8
The heavy top set is always 85%+. I’ve added in light variations on a different day so that I’m still getting in a fair amount of frequency, but am able to recover from week to week. I also just flat out enjoy lifting heavy. Lots of included posterior chain work (e.i GHRs, RDLs, Back Exts, good ol’ leg curls)
Have any of you guys trained in a similar manner, or at least alternated heavy lower body movements? Any other suggestions are definitely welcomed guys. I appreciate any help.