re: PPSA: Everyone doing their own plan

After week 2 you kinda get used to it.

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Do pretty much all of these plans involve deadlifts? That’s the only lift I never cared for and never do. If so I’ll just have to learn

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I only have a few of the plans, Grasshopper, Jacked Up Joker, Let's Get Peachy, Pool Season 1 and 2, and the original Oak Tree. Out of those, Jacked Up Joker is the only one without deadlifts. Jacked Up Joker has 2 days with BB RDLs, but no traditional deadlifts.

Grasshopper and Peachy have deadlifts 2 days/wk.
Pool Season 1 and 2 has 1 day/wk.
The original Oak Tree has 7 deadlift days (this is not setup on a weekly schedule).

Day 13 of Pump City done. Definitely one of my favorites I've done so far.

I think I'll be taking a break from PPSA programs to run the Juggernaut program for a 2-3 months.

Power was off yesterday, so we left to stay at my moms. So today was the seesaw day 2. Bench/squat was pretty easy, but I’m being mindful of bar speed on squats, and I’m competition pausing my bench.

If you’re having to add weight to bench dips why not just do real dips? Way less strain on shoulders, and it’s badass to add weight and let it dangle on a chain like you are dropping your nuts on the earth.

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If you’re having to add weight to bench dips why not just do real dips?

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It's been a few months since I did regular dips. At that time I did them assisted with a counter weight. I know bench dips aren't 100% BW since your heels are still touching, but I'll give regular a shot next time.

Finally got to run "They Call me BENCHamin". It's a LONG one for sure. Took me right at 1:55. I started with 2 min rests, but cut it down to 90s about midway. Its definitely a lot of bench. I pushed it and added 1 rep at 95%. Went for a 100% rep, but it wasn't happening today. I also wasn't paying attention and did chin-ups as 4x4 instead of 4x3. Overall I pushed the weight a little higher on everything. Feel like a good supplement to "Let's Get Peachy".

Warm Up
4x20 Empty Bench Press
4x20 Band Face Pulls

Bench Press
4x10 47-50%
4x7 55-58%
4x5 63-66%
4x3 73-77%
4x1 82,85,88,90% (5x1;added at 95%)

8x10 BB Bent Row

SS
4x3 Strict Chinup (wasn't paying attention and did 4x4)
4x20 BB Shrugs

SS
4x10 Skullcrushers
4x20 Cable Pushdowns

Only a week until Benchamin Franklin 2 drops! I have my eyes on that one and might run it for a while to bring up my stubborn chest and bench. It sounds robust, excited to check it out.

Today I’ve got Pool Season 2 w2d3. Liking this plan a lot so far. I’m currently in a cutting dilemma, I just started a mini cut about 5 days ago but I get torn between losing some chub or bulking to all out monster mode. Probably will cut just a bit before bringing back the food. Happy lifting all.

The see-saw is pretty easy as far as main lifts go, but it's what I like. Easyish squats, 3 times a week. Also a good program to use while I'm doing sandbag stuff. Me and my son are really enjoying the sandbag. We are using 100lb bags, which is good for him but a little easy for me except I'm way out of shape.

Just downloaded Benchamin Franklin 2, plan is very flexible. The only tough part for me is the DL and BP supersets, I might need to buy more plates.