These numbers, Am I wrong in thinking 5/3/1 could be a good fit? He seems a little too strong to get big gains on SL or SS
Have you tried squatting more than once a week to see if you get better gains from it?
TS' squat is an obvious weakness and so he could likely see better gains with more frequency in the lift. There's a reason most beginner programs have squatting multiple times a week.
That's why I asked, too. Most people who aren't squatting multiple times per week have been at it for a while. If TS can handle more squatting and would benefit from more squatting, then why not?
Okay, then why would less squatting frequency be a better option than more squatting at the same intensity, for a beginner?
Not arguing, just curious.
Maybe that's what his recovery can handle.
But first, I'd like to see the guy's workout, diet, and rest. Without more information, it's tough to make any call. You're just too eager to tell someone to add volume. I'm saying don't do that.
I know elite powerlifters who only lift once a week.
Tom Platz only squatted twice a month.
I had been focusing on lifting heavy to get big for a year or so
Barbell Squat: I do 225 on a 5x5
Barbell Deadlift: I can do 315x5
Barbell Bench: 225x7
Day 1:
Barbell Squats 5x5
Hack Squats 4x10
Interval running on treadmill (2 minutes fast-paced walk, 2 minutes sprint, alternating for 30 minutes)
Day 2:
Barbell Deadlift 5x5
Pull-ups 3x10
Interval running on treadmill (2 minutes fast-paced walk, 2 minutes sprint, alternating for 30 minutes)
Day 3:
Barbell Bench Press 5x5
Incline Bench Press 3x10
Interval running on treadmill (2 minutes fast-paced walk, 2 minutes sprint, alternating for 30 minutes)
Day 4:
Barbell Military Press 5x5
Shoulder Shrugs 4x10
Interval running on treadmill (2 minutes fast-paced walk, 2 minutes sprint, alternating for 30 minutes)
From that information I would suggest to up his squat frequency.