Jim Wendler's 5 3 1 Program

Starting 1RM for each major compound movement:

SOHP 225
Bench 320
Squat 455
Deadlift 505

Calculated to 90% of 1RM for program:

SOHP 202.5
Bench 288
Squat 410
Deadlift 455

Week 1 Wave 1 went pretty good. It is a pretty taxing program that takes a lot out of you. We are doing the "Periodization Bible", which includes 3 accessory movements, 5 sets for 10-20 reps for each compound movement. These accessory exercises are meant to focus on the most worked muscles to aid in further strength and development. For example, on deadlift day, after your final set of deadlifts, you will do 1 hamstring exercise, 1 lower back exercise, and 1 abdominals exercise.

Wave 1 Week 1 - 65%x5 75%x5 85%x5(hit a minimum of 5 reps, but go as far as possible). Plus 3 assistance exercises.

Day 1 SOHP:
135x5 150x5 175x7

Assistance work:
DB flat bench. 50x20x3 60x15x2
Machine shrugs: Heavy sets, 15-20 reps 5 sets
Tricep extensions: seated overhead, using cables 5 sets, 15-20 reps

Day 2 Deadlifts:
295x5 365x5 390x8
Assistance work:
Hack Squat 15-20 reps, 5 sets
Incline situps 5x15
Ham curls 5x15

Day 3 Bench Press

185x5 215x5 245x11 245x10(didn't feel warm after 11 reps, wanted to do another set)
Assistance work:
DB incline 80x18/14/12 70x14 60x18
DB rows 120x18/14/12/10 65x15
Tri pushdowns 5x20

Day 4 Squat

265x5 305x5 345x8
Assistance work:
Good mornings 95x15
Leg press 5x15-20
Hanging leg raise 5x15

It feels good for the first time actually sticking with a program and not just "doing what feels good". I hope to see good gains with this program. I'll follow up with weekly blogs of each cycle, plus phots/videos, etc...