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re: Pen and Paper Strength App

Posted on 8/11/22 at 8:15 pm to
Posted by burgeman
Member since Jun 2008
10567 posts
Posted on 8/11/22 at 8:15 pm to
Pregame is only 4 days a week if I remember right. Squatober is 5, other than that it's pretty close to Squatober programming.
Posted by DarthRebel
Tier Five is Alive
Member since Feb 2013
25828 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 6:27 am to
To the people doing PPSA, do you really just use pen and paper or do you have a favorite app you use and manually input the plan into it?

I have ran a lot of 531 and love the app to track progression of the cycles, do not know if that is relevant with PPSA since it appears to be run this for a month?
This post was edited on 8/12/22 at 6:31 am
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43482 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 6:46 am to
I dont have a printer so I have been writing it out in a notebook to keep in spirit with the program.

I might make a spreadsheet for future iterations.
Posted by Gings5
Member since Jul 2016
11656 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 7:07 am to
I keep the program open in the files section of my phone and make record of the weight in notes.
Posted by ODP
Conroe
Member since Oct 2015
2035 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 7:48 am to
quote:

o the people doing PPSA, do you really just use pen and paper or do you have a favorite app you use and manually input the plan into it?


The very first rule of PPSA, is to literally use a pen and paper.
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
15077 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 8:11 am to
I usually draw it on the white board for when I’m actually lifting so I don’t have to look down at small print the whole time.
Posted by mjp504
Member since Sep 2012
51 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 8:18 am to
I saved the pdf into the notes app on my phone and use the pencil function to write in the spaces provided. Not the best for handwriting but it works for me
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38069 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 9:00 am to
quote:

The very first rule of PPSA, is to literally use a pen and paper.



Yep, old school baby!!

I like to print 3 programs together and then go get them bound at FedEx store and keep track that away.
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36158 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 10:52 am to
quote:

The very first rule of PPSA, is to literally use a pen and paper.


Thankfully I have a laser printer at home and then I use a refrigerator magnet clip to hold my workout sheets together then stick them to the rack or bench with a pen keeping them from flapping in the wind.

I think I am the only one in my gym doing it this way.
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43482 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 12:28 pm to
WK5 done

5 sets of 8 back squats at 65% got spicy.. good leg pump
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36158 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 12:41 pm to
Just picked up "Elbow Meat" and thankfully I did since there is an exercise that is unclear:

Behind Butt BB roll up, I am trying to figure this exercise out. Does anyone have a video or gif on how to complete this? Is this just rolling the BB in your hands behind your back?
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38069 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 4:52 pm to
It's just behind the back forearm/wrist curls.
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43482 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 5:55 pm to
I only have a few weeks of grasshopper left..recs? Filling out the hoodie caught my eye.

Ive yet to ever bench 225 (current Max ~205), so im tempted to hit a bench focus

Hell increasing training maxes and repeating last 4 of grasshopper probably not a bad idea even
This post was edited on 8/12/22 at 6:20 pm
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36158 posts
Posted on 8/12/22 at 9:28 pm to
quote:

Ive yet to ever bench 225 (current Max ~205), so im tempted to hit a bench focus


All of the PPSA programs include some bench, I just completed Pool Season II and I think I bumped up my max bench.

I’m starting Elbow Meat on Monday in hopes that I can possibly add an inch to my arms. Currently sitting at 17 cold and obviously would like to add onto that but am I out of my mind?
Posted by bamaguy17
Member since Jul 2022
1282 posts
Posted on 8/13/22 at 9:06 am to
Wife wants to start lifting. She’s a former athlete, but hasn’t lifted or exercised in 20 years. What would be a good program to start with, if there is one. She’s normal size if that matters.
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43482 posts
Posted on 8/13/22 at 10:22 am to
Grasshopper is the beginner program. Just start her very very light so she doesn't quit because of soreness.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38069 posts
Posted on 8/13/22 at 12:48 pm to
Grasshopper as hulk said, maybe even twice. Then hit up the two glute programs.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38069 posts
Posted on 8/13/22 at 12:49 pm to
quote:

I’m starting Elbow Meat on Monday in hopes that I can possibly add an inch to my arms. Currently sitting at 17 cold and obviously would like to add onto that but am I out of my mind?




1" is a shite ton in a month. I would look to add that over next 60-90 days. 18" arms are no joke.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
38069 posts
Posted on 8/13/22 at 12:50 pm to
quote:

I only have a few weeks of grasshopper left..recs? Filling out the hoodie caught my eye.

Ive yet to ever bench 225 (current Max ~205), so im tempted to hit a bench focus

Hell increasing training maxes and repeating last 4 of grasshopper probably not a bad idea even


What are the goals right now?

I know you started Grasshopper after some time off, but are you planning to go back to crossfit?

Or just want to lift and look better? You still in a deficit?

Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
36158 posts
Posted on 8/13/22 at 12:59 pm to
quote:

1" is a shite ton in a month. I would look to add that over next 60-90 days. 18" arms are no joke.



Ok, so it's definitely within the realm of possibility before Xmas.
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