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Posted on 3/17/26 at 10:50 am to
Posted by scfan2001
Piedmont, SC
Member since Jun 2023
53 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 10:50 am to
I purchased it, but haven't ran it yet. Curious if the workouts will be in the 90 minute range for this one.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38054 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 12:08 pm to
i havent purchased it yet, need to though. I havent purchased the last 4 programs.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 5:23 pm to
Posted by bayouhulk
Houma
Member since Jul 2025
11 posts
Posted on 3/18/26 at 2:14 pm to
I love the PPSA workouts but struggling to get them done in an hour. Has anyone got an opinion on which one is best to complete within an hour? I used to have more time when i was doing turnt up but now im strapped for time.
Posted by biggles1883
Member since Feb 2025
52 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 9:25 am to
Curious why you haven't been buying the new programs? Have enough of PPSA in the stash already?
Posted by biggles1883
Member since Feb 2025
52 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 9:27 am to
Arm fam and pump city I usually finish pretty quickly. I remember the OG brickhouse being a little shorter most days but its supposed to be a 5 day full body split so thats the tradeoff
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 9:29 am to
quote:

love the PPSA workouts but struggling to get them done in an hour. Has anyone got an opinion on which one is best to complete within an hour? I used to have more time when i was doing turnt up but now im strapped for time.
I’m on week 3 of Benchamin and it takes anywhere from 60-90 min. Day 4 of each week is a mother fricker with super high volume so that one is 80 - 90 min. I try to keep that one for a day that I’m off of work.

Really enjoying the program though. I would like to repeat it but not going to push my luck with the shoulder issue so I’ll prob just to Arm Farm after next week
This post was edited on 3/19/26 at 9:30 am
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38054 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 9:56 am to
quote:


Curious why you haven't been buying the new programs? Have enough of PPSA in the stash already?


ill be honest, i have been so busy with my kids i have not been working out as much and i have pretty much every program from them but the last 3-4.

I am trying to get in 3-4 times a week right now but plan to really hit it hard starting monday. I was had some things health wise that scared the ever loving frick out of me that took priority too. luckily turned out to be nothing but an infection but hearing the words "we need to rule out cancer" scared the ever living frick out of me and had me just concentrating on not doing anything that could affect blood levels.

but all thats over so working my way back

tldr: I have been a fat pussy lately
Posted by Miner
Birmingport
Member since Nov 2017
1517 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 11:43 am to
Glad to hear everything is ok. I really appreciate the info you put out here. I dont post much, but i read it!
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38054 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 11:57 am to
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Glad to hear everything is ok. I really appreciate the info you put out here. I dont post much, but i read it!


Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36144 posts
Posted on 3/19/26 at 9:10 pm to
quote:

but all thats over so working my way back


Life happens but great that you’re getting back into the gym. I spiraled for a bit around my recent trip but have decided to dial it in until my next trip.
Posted by bayouhulk
Houma
Member since Jul 2025
11 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 2:02 pm to
Thanks, i have ran those in a few months. I tried Pool season 1 and it took way longer than i expected but i liked it. Im just trying to get back to PPSA with the short amount of time i have now to workout.
Posted by MarkInTable
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2016
167 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 3:16 pm to
Finally got some adjustable dumbells and am running stronger than a garlic milkshake. Depending on how long I warm up I've been anywhere from 60-90 minutes. It helps if you have the equipment to superset 1 & 2 even though they aren't listed as supersets.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 3/20/26 at 4:13 pm to
For those who have ran Arm farm, what’s the workout length on average?
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38054 posts
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:17 am to
depends on rest times, but 40-60 min
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:10 am to
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depends on rest times, but 40-60 min
Perfect. I’ll be wrapping up benchamin this week and starting AF next week.
Posted by Bleed P&G
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2003
3118 posts
Posted on 4/15/26 at 1:41 pm to
Does anyone have a recommendation for a PPSA program that has more of a chest and back emphasis?
Posted by cfish140
BR
Member since Aug 2007
9165 posts
Posted on 4/15/26 at 2:53 pm to
Big back Billy
Filling out the hoodie

Last week of summer stacked. Been working a shite load so kinda took it easy and only went 3-4 days a week so pretty much just maintained. Nice, basic PPL program. It does use the German 10x10 format some days which I’m not a huge fan of but it wasn’t every workout like jacked up joker which was miserably boring. Also a great program for time restraint as all the workouts are 60 min or less.

My right rotator cuff has been giving me issues to where I couldn’t even do the OH barbell press. I may take a break from the barbell and do DB strength next or go to a 3 day like stronger than a garlic milkshake since I’m about to go on turnaround and sleep will be at a premium
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59567 posts
Posted on 4/15/26 at 4:45 pm to
quote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a PPSA program that has more of a chest and back emphasis?
Benchamin Franklin is ALLOT of chest and good bit of back. I enjoyed it
Posted by bayouhulk
Houma
Member since Jul 2025
11 posts
Posted on 4/17/26 at 12:25 pm to
Switching to dumbells and avoiding barbell for any pressing I’ve the past two weeks has made my shoulder feel a lot better.
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