So, I just finished up a PTTP cycle of deadlift and decided I am going to give this a try. I finished the last cycle at a 5RM of 280 lbs, so using that number and an online calculator it estimates my 1rm at 315 lbs so that is what I based my calculations on. For anyone who cares, I have created a quick spreadsheet to see how this corresponds to a 4 days forward/3 day back wave on the regular PTTP wave progression. The bottom line, is over a 6.5 week timeframe (necessary to finish the last wave instead of stopping right at 6 weeks), the total weight lifted for this inverse progression is 83,500 lbs and 350 reps, vs PTTP at 77,000 lbs and 320 reps. That is starting at 70% of my 1rm for both progressions (225lbs) and using 10 lb jumps with Steve's plan 3 days a week, and 5 lb jumps with PTTP plan 5 days a week.
Am I correct that if I can recover OK, even though the overall volume and tonnage is fairly similar (less than 10% difference over a 6 week period), by concentrating the work on 3 days instead of 5 it should elicit more hypertrophy than the regular PTTP?