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re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted on 1/9/26 at 6:13 pm to
Posted by scfan2001
Piedmont, SC
Member since Jun 2023
53 posts
Posted on 1/9/26 at 6:13 pm to
Looks like PPSA is writing Benchuary this year. Should be good.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33051 posts
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:21 am to
I didn't like the programming for it last year, so I skipped it.

I would be interested this year, but I'm about 2 days from finishing Benchamin franklin. I was gonna FOTH next, but I may jump in for benchuary if there is a squatober vibe to it. Love the vibes in that thread where everyone is working out together.
Posted by scfan2001
Piedmont, SC
Member since Jun 2023
53 posts
Posted on 1/10/26 at 9:58 am to
I wasn't a fan of the programming last year either. I started the year on a mountain dog program but may pause it to give benchuary a shot if, like you say, it's similar to squatober.
Posted by Ag_16
Your moms house
Member since Oct 2019
3755 posts
Posted on 1/10/26 at 5:14 pm to
Is benchuary the same as Squatober, bench everyday? And they post them on insta?
Posted by scfan2001
Piedmont, SC
Member since Jun 2023
53 posts
Posted on 1/10/26 at 7:20 pm to
I don't think the guy last year programmed bench every day, but I'd assume he will. I'm sure it'll be posted the same as squatober. Hopefully someone here posts them, I don't do facebook, instagram etc.
Posted by jose
Member since Feb 2009
29729 posts
Posted on 1/12/26 at 11:24 am to
It was bench MWF with legs mixed in. But Tues/Thurs was back and always had a bunch of pull-ups.
Posted by DaftSpunk
Member since Aug 2025
3 posts
Posted on 1/13/26 at 1:11 pm to
I loved it, have run it twice, I was just a solid machine after doing it. Sadly got some tennis elbow from going too heavy on the reverse curls that had my wrists breaking form. Dumb. It is really long, and when you get to the cardio you feel almost done… just like 200 reps to go. ??
Posted by Ninjava
Member since Jan 2026
1 post
Posted on 1/16/26 at 11:51 am to
I am on round 2 of DB Strength and have really enjoyed it. I love the format of upper push upper pull with some form of legs every day.

Looking to get back to the barbell with Grasshopper and then Arm Farm (I’ve seen so much praise for Arm Farm on this thread, excited to get there in the spring)
Posted by Samso
nyc
Member since Jun 2013
5069 posts
Posted on 1/19/26 at 12:05 pm to
Back on Garlic Milkshake.

Anyone ever use Smith machine for Bulgarians? I’m terrible at these (can’t balance) but using smith as a “cheat code” has helped a ton.

This is one of the best exercises to blow up legs IMO. Understand I’m not getting full benefit from working “stabilizers” or whatever by doing it free weight but don’t really care - legs so sore.
Posted by biggles1883
Member since Feb 2025
52 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 3:17 pm to
Thoughts on STAGM? I bought this plan last year but still haven't ran it
Posted by Miner
Birmingport
Member since Nov 2017
1517 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 5:28 pm to
Im running it now. I like it a lot. Was very conservative on my training max. So I'll probably rerun it and go up a decent amount. First time ive done Bulgarians, and yeah, my balance sucks, too. I use a db, and support myself with the other hand.
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
9227 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 6:23 pm to
I’m halfway through Welcome to Strongville and really liking it.

The “staircase” is fun and carries every workout is a nice bonus.
Posted by stoov
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2010
672 posts
Posted on 2/2/26 at 7:14 pm to
Just finished garlic milkshake. I liked the 3 day plan and full body aspect of it. Keep trying the Bulgarians you’ll get used to the balance. Just go slow and light weight until you get it. I used to hate them. Now I look forward to them. All in all I really enjoyed garlic
Posted by DaftSpunk
Member since Aug 2025
3 posts
Posted on 2/12/26 at 4:22 pm to
I’m looking for some guidance on which plans are more time-consuming vs which are more streamlined? Or even just about how long it took you to finish an average workout from any given program? I love the style but sometimes really get stuck at the gym forever.
Posted by OysterPoBoy
City of St. George
Member since Jul 2013
44943 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 12:23 am to
Strongville is about 90 minutes. I think pool party was around 60 if I remember correctly
Posted by rmc
Truth or Consequences
Member since Sep 2004
27370 posts
Posted on 2/13/26 at 7:52 am to
quote:


I’m looking for some guidance on which plans are more time-consuming vs which are more streamlined? Or even just about how long it took you to finish an average workout from any given program? I love the style but sometimes really get stuck at the gym forever.


Right now he is programming Benchuary. 2 weeks in and if I've had a workout over 55 minutes its been because I walked on a treadmill for 20 for cardio.

I ran FOTH and Oak Tree Remastered. Both of these usually, but not always took me over 1 hour to complete probably 90 minutes on some days depending on how much I rested between sets.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 8:44 am to
Hey guys. I Recently got into PPSA and I’m doing Benchamin part 1 but now my wife is interested in a dumbbell program. Would you start her with 1 or 2? For those who have done both, which would you say is more geared towards women? Her setup includes power blocks and an adjustable bench. Thanks.
Posted by Canuck Tiger
Member since Sep 2010
1808 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 9:22 am to
Dumbbell strength is one of the harder programs if you keep track of weights and really push yourself. I'd do 1 then when I got tired of repeating it do 2.

//Edit I haven't run it completely but when I have travel and have to lift in hotels I have run it for a week at a time and it's pretty solid
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 9:23 am
Posted by b_w
Member since Dec 2016
311 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 9:56 am to
Haven’t done 2 but the first one is great. My 13 year old is on his 3rd time through and really progressing and getting stronger
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 10:05 am to
Thanks guys. I’m going to get her started with 1 and go from there.

Now For myself. Im more focused on upper body strength right now. How would yall rank these on which to try next. Arm farm, FOTH, and elbow meat?
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