re: Pen and Paper Strength App

thats a first

what you could do is sub out bench for overhead press

if you did that, something like strongville would be good too. big back billy is a good program though

Finished up SuperSet this weekend. Enjoyed it very much.

I decided to go with Filling Out the Hoodie next.

So I'll do FOTH the next 4 weeks

Take a deload week

And them run oaktree for the final 6 weeks of the year.

First Program:
Grasshopper:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130

Current Program:
Filling out the Hoodie
Deadlift: 210
Back Squat: 185
Bench: 135

Did Fillin out the Hoodie last month. Enjoyed it but liked Pool Season II better which I’m doing for second time now.

Thinking about Mass that Lasts next. Anyone try that one and have comments about?

Just bought elbow meat, thanks to you guys.

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I just don't know what order of operations is best in terms of the PPSA programs. I probably own half of them. Thoughts/guidance appreciated,

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I'll piggyback with you here. I'll be 50 in a couple weeks. No real injuries except nagging psoas (case of the sore arse) tightness/pain.

I don't really want to lose or gain weight. Just add and maintain lean muscle mass going into oldhood.

I don't like gyms but I go to the Y twice a week bc it's next door to my boy's school and I stick around the area while he's in school. So captive audience and no excuse. I have some kettlebells and dumbbells on the front porch that I use with no real plan or consistency. Willing to invest in a good basement gym.

Trail running and downhill skiing are my favorite activities but I need a SIMPLE strength-building program to help avoid injury and get my hips/glutes in shape. And need to increase flexibility. And some cross-training like swimming/rowing/biking.

But really everything but trail running, skiing, some mountain biking and open-water swimming is borderline miserable for me. That's why i want to keep it simple and/or come up with a way to trick my brain into consistency.

Not really meant as a reply to this post - but couldn't figure out how to post without replying....

I have a question about progression from month/month and program to program. I've seen the recommended +5 lbs for upper body and +10 lbs for lower body after completing a program. Not sure whether that came from PPSA or 5/3/1... but my question is that wouldn't the program you are following potentially impact this and call for a program specific approach? For example, if you just completed Benchamin Franklin I would think that maybe your bench max may have gone up by more than if you just finished Squatober or another lower body focused program. And your squat max would probably go up more after Squatober as opposed to Arm Farm, etc. etc. Thoughts?

I loved elbow meat. One of my favorites.

Coming off Squatober, started Benchamin Franklin 2 this morning

Day 1: it's a good full body workout, finished in just under an hour

Loved having the squats and DLs in this program, but coming off Squatober, it's nice to know they aren't in EVERY workout

Do y’all have any recommendations for YouTube and/or podcast content? I’d love if AA had a recurring podcast where he shared advice and content related to his programs. Some of the content I’ve enjoyed is starting strength, renaissance periodization, Alex Bromley, and Jeff Nippard.

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Yall said that benchamin franklin 2 takes about an hour or so a day?

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I tend to take longer than what the plan shows and I averaged 1:15.

I think I'm going with Silverback. Probably start tomorrow.