Adjusting squat routine for weightlifters

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hello BBM crew

I have a question about how to adjust the squat routine from the templates Strength1, PL2 and Strength3 for a weightlifter. My understanding is that in those templates, we have 3 days of squatting; the first is our most intense, specific day with heavy sinlge and back-off set, the second is more hypertrophy-oriented (±8-10 reps) with ramp-up sets based on RPE and the last day is more like a medium day, with ramp-up sets also based on RPE, but with less reps (±4-5) than the second day.
Since the squat for weightlifters isn’t as important as it is for powerlifters, in the sens where we are not evaluated on our 1RM squat but on our Sn/CnJ total, how would you adjust the programming of the squat?
Also, considering we train more on a 5-6 training days a week, does it change anything?

Godefroy

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I probably wouldn’t change much about the squat programming for a weightlifter save for the variations. I think maximal strength is still important for weightlifters despite not having a formal test of it during a meet.

I don’t think I would routinely program weightlifters 5-6 days/wk unless they are very advanced.