Thanks Murphy I will try to be slower and focus on one thing at a time while keeping tight.

I did a quick 3×5 that day to see where I was at after not lifting since March, but I usually run minimalist reverse pyramid program I’ve picked up from a few books. It generally takes about 45-60 minutes 3 times a week, which works for my goals of general strength/fitness while on a cut.

Monday
Deadlifts 2×5+
OHP 3X8+

Wednesday
Bench 3×8+
Rows 3×8+

Friday
Squats 3×8+
Chin-ups 3×8+

The goal is to complete the first set with listed number of reps, say 8 for squats, then decrease the weight by 5-10% for the following 2 sets, while increasing the reps each time. Squats might like look 100×8, 90×9, 80×10. Once I can achieve the goal reps of the first set, I will increase the weight the following week by 5-10 lbs. If I consistently fall too far below the goal reps of the first set, I decrease the weight.

Before running this, most programs I used were 3×5 variations, like Starting Strength.