So here's an overview of what happened:
At the beginning of this thread I was 180lbs with the following 5RMs:
Bench - 180
Squat - 245
DL - 275
OHP - 105
Row- 170
At the end of the bulk I was 220lbs with the following 5RMs:
Bench - 225
Squat - 295
Deadlift - 345
OHP - 135
Row - 215
Despite getting quite stronger, I had gained wayyy too much fat. I mean I was benching 225 for reps sure but it was my own bodyweight. I ended up doing a keto cut for about 6 months and lost 40 lbs back to my original weight of 180lbs.
I became quite lean at that point but my 5RMs were about the same as they were when I started bulking, although that may have had more to do with the fact that fat is a shitty fuel source for explosive workouts and thus my nervous system just wasn't well adapted for it.
I quit the keto diet about 5 months ago and ive basically had no workout/diet plan this whole time. Strangest thing - I've lost a bit of definition/leanness, gained strength, but remained at the same weight. Not sure what to make of that.
Now my 5RMs (still strict forms) are roughly:
Bench - 190
Squat - 255
Deadlift - 315
OHP - 120
Row - 185
For now my goal is to get leaner while maintaining or improving my strength/endurance.
If someone has a suggestion for a good workout program I'm all ears. I need to fuckin pick something. Might just give madcow another shot.
This program by Layne Norton also looks excellent, but it seems better suited for bulking.