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Ruckingisthewaytogo
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re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 12/8/25 at 1:42 pm to scfan2001
Appreciate it! I bought and started it. Really enjoying this one.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 12/2/25 at 8:26 am to Displaced
Has anyone run Dr Jacked remastered? Does anyone know what muscle groups it targets/general structure of the days. Debating if I want to do that or FOTH 2 which has 3 press and 2 pull days, so I get that. Looking for something that has slightly higher volume as my sleep is still not completely settled with a 5 month old rather than running something higher intensity. Will run DB Strength 2 after this as a three day and then prob Strongville or PS2 afterwards in the new year.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 11/17/25 at 2:24 pm to Canuck Tiger
I’m on week three of Filling out the Hoodie, and really enjoying it. Recovery has been good with a newborn. It’s my first time running it, and it’ll go into the rotation.
I peeked through the programs I have which is getting close to all of them. Best you’ll get is a program where pull ups/chin ups every other workout, so something like Oak Tree could work well.
I peeked through the programs I have which is getting close to all of them. Best you’ll get is a program where pull ups/chin ups every other workout, so something like Oak Tree could work well.
re: What is your goal calorie deficit for weight loss?
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 11/17/25 at 2:22 pm to SETH6180
The answer is no. Fitness trackers are only directional accurate, if that, so in the example you describe. You use a BMR calculator, be conservative with your estimates because the TDEE includes your expenditure. Take 500 calories off of your TDEE number and eat that, if your weight does down it’s fine if it doesn’t take another 100 calories off.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 9/30/25 at 9:34 am to jose
100% agree if you have the time to do Squatober do it. I hit a new 1RM max last year and would be doing if it if I had time to lift 5 days a week. I have most of the PPSA plans and same first time seeing zerchers, which means a good chance they'll be programmed this year.
I've just started turnt up since I can realistically lift 3x a week for prob the next month or two.
I've just started turnt up since I can realistically lift 3x a week for prob the next month or two.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 9/18/25 at 2:23 pm to biggles1883
How do you like the updated prequel program? I prob won't be doing it in October this year, baby is 2 months old and I have been in the wilderness for the last few months. Been running db strength, but don't have the time yet for 5 days of lifting a week or have enough sleep to recover properly. It's a blast though. I did it last year and will prob run Squatober in Jan.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 7/24/25 at 11:22 am to jose
I would say it's pretty doable with minimal equipment at home, but it depends on your setup. I only have kettlebells and dumbbells so I'm picking between the 6 work outs that use those.
You'll rarely need anything more than a barbell, a bench, occasional cable/band push downs but you can sub that out if you want. It really depends if you want/can do deadlifts at home but otherwise you'll feel like you got something in and also dealing with a lack of sleep. It's def more pick and choose like the workouts on his instagram page. Let me know if there's anything else you want to know?
You'll rarely need anything more than a barbell, a bench, occasional cable/band push downs but you can sub that out if you want. It really depends if you want/can do deadlifts at home but otherwise you'll feel like you got something in and also dealing with a lack of sleep. It's def more pick and choose like the workouts on his instagram page. Let me know if there's anything else you want to know?
re: The Greyskull Methods- A Primer
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 7/24/25 at 11:08 am to lsu777
Appreciate it. Just shot you an email.
re: The Greyskull Methods- A Primer
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 7/23/25 at 3:31 pm to lsu777
Thanks. Also, I didn’t know he was doing that? I preordered the last book (garage methods) hard to believe it was almost 10 years ago. Was debating asking since I never got that book.
re: The Greyskull Methods- A Primer
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 7/23/25 at 9:51 am to Blue52
Did anyone here grab strip? Saw that it was released but want to know if it’s more like his power building book? Does it assume you’re familiar with his methods? Can we get a quick review? Thanks.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 7/23/25 at 9:12 am to AyyyBaw
It has become my favorite PPSA well maybe between it and pool season, but it’s straight to the point. I missed the last three days of Summer Stacked as baby girl was born a couple of weeks ago so I’m running strength on the go for a few weeks until we get settled.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 6/13/25 at 2:44 pm to Ruckingisthewaytogo
Halfway through Summer Stacked, Day 12 which is a leg day. Really like the program so far. Will rerun it after I finish and will move into the main rotation after baby arrives. Leg day is always intense, squat, front squat, bulgarians and KB swings, but feeling good and heading to the pool now. Have a good weekend baws.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 6/9/25 at 3:45 pm to jose
Legs are always going to get you. Summer Stacked Days 7- 9 completed. Day 7 really hammered the chest and triceps but enjoyed it. Day 9 seems like leg day hits the hardest especially as it gets hotter so I might need a bring a banana or something since I usually like training fasted, which so far has been a poor idea.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 6/3/25 at 2:37 pm to jose
Day 6 done and had to take a minute to recover. High volume legs always get my heart going. Decided to increase weight on the split squats to 45's. even at 135 the 20-rep squat spiked my heart rate. Running it 4 days a week so either PPLP or PLPP and a 97% TM. Next week is going to be interesting with 92% on bench which is 240.
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Really like how compact this program is. I had asked earlier about a program I can run since we're expecting, and I think I've found it. Really loving the program right now.
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Really like how compact this program is. I had asked earlier about a program I can run since we're expecting, and I think I've found it. Really loving the program right now.
re: Trimming up/plateau advice
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/29/25 at 3:49 pm to Draco Malfoy
What are you doing for your exercises? You say arms, back, shoulders, etc, but what are you doing (machines, dumbbell, etc) at what weight? Have you increased the amount of weight you are moving? Or post your workout plan?
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/26/25 at 10:23 am to cfish140
Called an audible and started Summer Stacked instead of Strongville today. Snagged it yesterday. Def feels like an intensity program. He suggests using a true max or 97% tm if you’re training 3-4 days a week. I’m using 97% let’s see how it goes.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/22/25 at 10:12 am to Ruckingisthewaytogo
Looks like he's dropping another program Monday, Summer Stacked. PPL program, wonder how it's going to be different than Pump City. Maybe more strength focused than hypertrophy, but I'll grab it.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/17/25 at 1:47 pm to BrewDrees95
Do you enjoy running or do you feel you just need to add cardio to help with weight loss? Are you training for a sport? Just some questions for when people ask about adding running. Caloric deficits are going to be king here to get/keep things going. Walks (10k steps) are good, rucking is good, 10-15 minutes of hiit are good too. Depends on what the purpose is.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/13/25 at 2:37 pm to lsu777
@LSU Appreciate it.
Wrapping up Oak Tree Remastered this week. Prob running Strongville starting next week unless there's a program party?
Wrapping up Oak Tree Remastered this week. Prob running Strongville starting next week unless there's a program party?
re: If you have not read "Outlive" by Dr. Peter Attia
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/13/25 at 1:49 pm to Brobocop
Really good book. I also follow his podcast, wonder what else he does for those who sign up for his concierge medicine. I think in general he covers a lot of stuff that you should be thinking about if you're on this board and getting close to your 40s, maybe 30s depending.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by Ruckingisthewaytogo on 5/1/25 at 1:55 pm to Ruckingisthewaytogo
Currently running Oak Tree Remastered and just finished Day 13. Have been running it 3x or 4x a week and should wrap up in 2 weeks. Debating if I want to run Strongville or Periodic Table of Thickness next. Little bit of fomo because we are expecting later this summer don't think I'll have as much time initially to run those so wanted to do them at least once.
Any new-ish parents here? Any suggestions of workouts I can do with some flexibility or can be pretty quick like 45 minutes? One of the reasons I doing Oak Tree now to get a feel for it.
Any new-ish parents here? Any suggestions of workouts I can do with some flexibility or can be pretty quick like 45 minutes? One of the reasons I doing Oak Tree now to get a feel for it.
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