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  • I remember your previous posts and you may be suffering from a case of fuckarounditis. If I were in charge of your recovery plan it would look exactly like this:

    • Install Boostcamp
    • Run Phraks Greyskull for 6 months
    • Run one cycle of Super Squats
    • Eat a moderate surplus

    Once you are strong from Greyskull and mentally strong from Super Squats, you are free to resume PPL or some other bodybuilding routine to focus on some lagging body parts, but you should build your foundation with the barbell first. You want to be in the gym 6 days a week, so your non-greyskull days should be spent on conditioning. Running, air bike, heavy bag, weight vest walking, rucking, stairs, burpees, etc.

    A note about Super Squats - Taking your 10 rep squat max and doing it for 20 reps, increasing the weight every workout… this will change you. You will understand what true effort is and how much further you can push yourself than you ever expected. In my opinion every lifter should run it at least once. I did it with the one gallon of whole milk per day, but that’s really optional.

    I really believe you’re currently majoring in the minors, and should really consider this plan or something that looks very much like it. When you can do 1/2/3/4 (1 plate overhead, 2 plate bench, 3 plate squat, 4 plate deadlift) then create your own program if you want, not before.





  • It’s kind of a cliche, but lifting has changed my life immeasurably for the better. It was something to do during covid instead of just drinking, but now it has become my passion. When I’m not lifting I often read about it which helps keep me occupied. I became motivated to improve my recovery between workouts, which lead me to eat better, sleep better, and is powerful motivation to avoid alcohol too. The physical transformation has been shocking, in a good way. Every time I see old friends, family and coworkers they inevitably do a double take. The money saved from not drinking let me build a home gym. But to start a gym membership costs less than a night out. If you’ve ever considered it I would highly recommend it