Which intermediate program?

[Littlesimongeorge]

I'm now approaching the stage where I'm thinking about the move into intermediate training. A 1.5BW squat for me is 190.5kg (418lbs) and I'm currently squatting 167.5kg (369lbs) for 3x5. My current squat is without a doubt hardwork, but I have more in the tank. My goal is actually to try and hit 200kg (440lbs) before hitting intermediate if my legs will let me.

I like the look of Bill Starrs intermediate as well as the SL intermediate. I've also noticed quite a few people are using 5-3-1.

What I wanted to know is which intermediate program have some of you guys gone for and what were your reasons for choosing it.

[pangram]

I can't say I have gone for one, but I have the book : Eric Cressey's Maximum Strength - I also see Mehdi blogged about it.

[holvoetn]

First let me applaud the fact you are determined to go for 1.5BW using regular SL 5x5 (using 3x5, but hey ... )
Far too many people switch without getting the most out of the program they are currently on.

Having said that, I am currently on SL Advanced combined with Coan/Philippi deadlift routine for Day 2.
I have looked at 5/3/1 as well but not too much in detail yet (will have to get the e-book sometime in the coming weeks).

Reason: it is quite simple, a continuation from SL 5x5 Beginner and it allows to swap some exercises if you know what you're doing.
The only struggle I still have with it is what needs to be done if you stall. For now I took the assumption my starting weight needs to be lowered.

[Gal]

Texas Metod or Bill starr will be a good start for a first intermediate program.

[polk]

I can't say I have gone for one, but I have the book : Eric Cressey's Maximum Strength - I also see Mehdi blogged about it.

I have to second this. I've done 2 rounds (32 weeks) of this. Tough as hell it's but absolutely worth doing if you have time to do 4 sessions a week.