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Thoughts on my program?

Posted on 7/7/19 at 9:46 pm
Posted by NewOrleansBlend
Member since Mar 2008
1206 posts
Posted on 7/7/19 at 9:46 pm
I've read a lot on here and have absorbed some of the knowledge you guys have to offer but would like some input on what I've been doing the last month.

First, a little about me. I'm 36, 6'2 175lb, have a preexisting left meniscus tear that causes mild pain intermittently. My goals are 1. hypertrophy and 2. strength while avoiding injuries. I work 7 on, 7 off, 12 hours a day so when I'm working need to limit it to probably 30 minutes, off weeks can go 1-2 hours if need be.

I like the GSLP program and am incorporating linear progression and AMRAP into my routine. The only issue I have with the standard GSLP is that it's 3 days a week. I feel like I NEED to do something every day to have a daily routine, relax and maintain discipline. I'm a little OCD for good and for bad. If I only do 3 days a week I know I'm not going to stick to it. So I've made some variations to GSLP.

So here's what I've been doing:
-2 day split
-Workout A:
Alternating between Squat and Deadlift (in 2:1 ratio) 2x10, 1xamrap
Military press 2x10, 1xamrap
2 sets each of tricep extensions and bicep curls
-Workout B:
Bench 2x10, 1xamrap
Chins 2x6 (can't do 10 chins), 1xamrap
Core work with situps, medicine ball rotations, etc
-"amrap" is last rep that is a struggle i.e. 2 seconds or so to complete a bench rep. I probably leave an extra rep out there most times
-increase weight WEEKLY by 5 lbs on bench/press and 5-10 lbs squat/deadlift

I'm usually a little sore every day but feel like my muscles for the target lifts of the day are rested.

What do you guys think of the volume and intensity? I really don't know if it's too much or not enough at this point. I appreciate any advice you guys have!

This post was edited on 7/7/19 at 9:55 pm
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
37942 posts
Posted on 7/7/19 at 10:24 pm to
I think you are fine doing that, but if you can do a different variation of the main lift for the repeating days.

So for example press

Day 1- standing barbell press
Day 2- z press
Day 3- push press


Squats
Day 1- back squat
Day 2- front squat
Day 3- Bulgarian squat

So on and so fourth.

Also you may want to look into nsunslp as I believe he has a 6 day version. Or you could just stick to the aesthetics template of gslp and hit the conditioning on the other 3 days. That would prolly give you the best results so long as the conditioning was quick, hard and conducive to your goals.
Posted by NewOrleansBlend
Member since Mar 2008
1206 posts
Posted on 7/8/19 at 11:02 am to
Thank you very much! Will incorporate those into my routine.
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