re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Summer Stacked day 1 felt great. I super set the bench with the OHP to speed it up sine I was late getting to the gym and I also did triceps bench pushups from Benchuary instead of EZ bar skull crushers. Felt great today.

Day 3 sucked

Finally in the last week of Garlic Milkshake. This is my first time on a 3 day/week plan. I'm not going to lie, the extra rest day a week is nice.

After focusing on bench for ~10 weeks (and getting sick in the middle of that), I was pleasantly surprised how quickly my squat recovered. Today ended with 1@97% (on squat and bench) and it moved great. Deadlifts on the other hand have not been pleasant. I'm not looking forward to them on Friday. Starting week 4, I noticed either missed reps and/or a breakdown in form. The plan alternates between traditional and sumo deadlifts; so far I'm not a fan of sumo deadlifts.

As of now, I plan on running Hypertrophy next. Moving my bench TM up, deadlift TM down, and not sure if I'll hold or go up slightly on squat.

Day 6 done and had to take a minute to recover. High volume legs always get my heart going. Decided to increase weight on the split squats to 45's. even at 135 the 20-rep squat spiked my heart rate. Running it 4 days a week so either PPLP or PLPP and a 97% TM. Next week is going to be interesting with 92% on bench which is 240.

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Really like how compact this program is. I had asked earlier about a program I can run since we're expecting, and I think I've found it. Really loving the program right now.

Legs are always going to get you. Summer Stacked Days 7- 9 completed. Day 7 really hammered the chest and triceps but enjoyed it. Day 9 seems like leg day hits the hardest especially as it gets hotter so I might need a bring a banana or something since I usually like training fasted, which so far has been a poor idea.

Halfway through Summer Stacked, Day 12 which is a leg day. Really like the program so far. Will rerun it after I finish and will move into the main rotation after baby arrives. Leg day is always intense, squat, front squat, bulgarians and KB swings, but feeling good and heading to the pool now. Have a good weekend baws.

Hey man. Wanted to say thanks again for introducing PPSA to the board, I’ve been his programs since and love them. Question, found out Friday that I have a 5mm excursion in my left meniscus and most likely a tear; did this playing golf of all things. I’m currently doing summer stacked and was hoping to get your input on subbing deads with chins as I can’t pull from the floor without my knee screaming. Thanks again

Just finished day 9 of Summer Stacked. I was doing squats for damn near an hour. My legs were on fire after that drop set of 1x10 at the end.

I'm really liking this program so far, but its still second to Arm Farm, but it is a close 2nd.

Is it on the outside of the elbow? Do you have pain on the outside with wrist extension?

Aaron just dropped a new plan on his website. "Strength on the Go" has DB only days, KB only days, Upper Pull/Upper Push/Total Body , Etc. Honestly perfect for someone who is a dad or travels a lot like I do with my job these days. Went ahead and bought it for when I am stuck in a hotel or only able to train 1-2 days in a week.