On the topic of program hopping I just read about a program on CT’s ThibArmy site that guarantees strength and size gains in 12 weeks if you follow it to the letter. So tempting… I’m a sucker for guarantees.
On the plus side (or downside), I can’t do the program because it requires deadlifts, squats, and loaded carries. I’m still stuck with machines for most of my work—but it’s tempting to modify it (but then I wouldn’t be following the directions).
God dammit you’ve piqued my interest haha
It reminds me of The Complete Power Look but it starts with lower percentages. It still drives up the intensity while decreasing volume through the phases. The simplicity of it is what’s appealing. And the guarantee.
So I’m definitely writing out a program with CT’s workout. He gives some options for accessory lifts. I won’t be able to do the workout for awhile but it’s still fun to plan ahead.
But…
You realise you have already forfeited the guarantee right… Don’t really mean to burst any bubbles…
I’m not doing the program…yet. Just looking ahead. I’m stuck with my machines for the foreseeable future.
Can’t we all just get along 
Shotgun being the zebra!
Today was fun
Benched to a top set of 92.5kg for a strong paused 6 with a rep or two spare
2 max rep sets of db press
412 seated cable row and triple push down
312 db shrug and lateral raise
Then 3 rounds of 10 reps
Deadlift, row, hang clean, push press, squat
Which was fucking rough haha
4x12
3x12
Not a 412lb lift haha
Mobility/balance type day?
3 rds
20 KB swings
5 chins
10 push-ups
Focused on every rep being perfect, hinging explosively on the swings and really contracting my glutes
Starting each chin with a scrap retraction into a smooth rep with a squeeze at the top and putting my scaps in my back pocket
Pushups were dead stop, slow lowers with a hold in high plank at the top
My body felt legitimately great after this, like bodyweight yoga almost
Then did 100 paused cable face pulls and called it a day
Should be nice and fresh for tomorrow
Limber 11
jumps 4x6 with 7kg dbs
Box Squats 7x142.5kg, 5x152.5kg, 3x160
Super set
Back extension 3x12
And
Med ball Russian twist 3x15
Then 1 mile run
Time as very slow after the squats and lack of conditioning (aka hard conditioning) in monilith
Something like 6:50 ugh
Yes, so slow. Can’t believe you weren’t under 5 on that mile.
Before the surgery I was training to get my mile below 8. Yes, I needed to improve to achieve that.
Now that I think about it, I’m pretty terrible at just about everything we discuss around here. Where’s the basketball forum for men over 30?
6:50 mile for me would be nice…I did a 6:30 one day a few years ago. I’m good with 8-9 now
100KB swings
100 rear delts
100 calves
Good times, just weak point pump I guess, nothing that required any real focus
Bday workout
Bench
6x85, 4x92.5, 6x100kg
2 sets incline db press Max reps
4x10 db rows superset
4x10 rope push down
3x10 barbell shrugs superset
3x12 incline db rear delts fly
4 sets of barbell complex
Okay for a natty 30yr old
Happy bday man!! Have a good one
