I might try something like that
From my limited experience so far: itās a fantastic set up, and really, really tough. Iāll copy the link below and tag a few people who have experience setting this type of training up. Itās important to note for you that this type of programming includes conditioning built in, it doesnāt need any extra work bolted on on off days.
I was thinking of doing a circut if jump squats, shrimp squats and lunges after my pistols on my ālighterā lower body days as volume work, for my heavier days, I plan on sticking with sprints, rdls and maybe some jumps.
Also, what do you think of a push-up circut to spice up upper body days?
Whatās really frustrating is that thereās a gym nearby, but I canāt go 
As everyone is returning or has access to a barbell, Iām feeling left behind
Itās not forever.
Be aware that my advice is purely based on my own, limited experience. You have access to my log, so itās up to you to decide how much thatās worth.
My 2c are that shrimp squats and pistols are essentially party tricks that reward balance and practise over strength. Iāve always been able to do pistol squats, especially with weights and I donāt find them a useful muscle or strength building tool.
My thoughts are that your āmain movementā should ideally be something with a full squat pattern, ideally something like goblet squats or double racked kb squats. If you have to push reps up to the 20-25 range for multiple sets, so be it. That will keep you practising the things you need to practice once you can barbell squat again. Your supplemental/assistance work will then fix weak points and fill gaps in your training. It should all have a purpose, rather than being there because itās a lower body movement you know how to do. You need to work on explosiveness, so jumps and ballistic hip hinges are good. You need a solid core, so do some core work (front and back). You need strong legs so do some leg work. RDLs will do well for hamstrings, bulgarians seem to be regarded as king for bodyweight quad work and will pull you out of your lunging comfort zone. Iām more than happy to write a short program for you if that will help push you out of your comfort zone a bit.
I would forget heavy and light days because you donāt have enough weight to do a heavy day. If you need variety, just alternate exercises.
I think that, as above, everything in that circuit needs to have a purpose.
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Meh, theyāre fun and pinky likes them
Good point, Iāll probably start switching out āvolume ā pistols out with high rep goblet squats
I guess I just need to toughen up and do them 
that and ab work- honestly, I should find a program for abs
Sure! Itāll be good to switch things up.
I have a 25lb kB and a 45lb kB
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As I say, itās just my opinion. You have my lifting resume above for what itās worth.
You and me both.
Iām just picking up little man so I wonāt be posting much until tonight. Iāll have something sensible for you by then. What are your weak points on the back squat? Where do you fail?
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Midway out of the hole in the squat, off the ground in the deadlift and midway off the chest in the bench
Well, pwn said that anything can work and Iāve been training pretty much the same way for a very long time so simply switching things up will probably result in progress
Iām really hoping my training does that because itās definitely not enjoyable.
Thanks for the tag man. Iād encourage anyone considering running one of Brians programs to pay the man for a personalized version before asking for my advice though.
@Frank_C I think it depends on the needs of the trainee. You probably donāt need dedicated conditioning, anna certainly doesnāt, I probably need all I can get.
@mr.v3lv3t Thatās a great call. My thoughts were to give anna a chance to get some thoughts from someone whoās actually run a full program before diving in.
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Gotcha! Well, if anyone ever needed a shot of adrenaline into their training approach Brians programs are a great choice. If you sandbag any of the workouts, youāll resent yourself for it, but itās all youāll want to do once your first 90s rest period is up.
His programs are mentally challenging in ways I hadnāt dealt with when I used 5/3/1 or a few of Thibs programs. Each portion of the workout feeds into the next so by the time you get to the conditioning work, or the assistance if you put conditioning at the beginning, youāre totally spent, but itās not over.
Had I not made an honest attempt at honoring his programs, I think Iād still be trying to figure out what āhardā training is.
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So Iāve had a few plans written out and I just donāt know enough about your strength levels to be able to write a sensible program that pushes you hard in the right direction. Iāve done several but Iām not confident enough that they wouldnāt do more harm than good and I really donāt want to do that, so Iām going to back out of the full program and leave you with my advice above.
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This is the bit that Iām still trying to teach myself, to be honest. Itās a totally different kind of hard work to, say, Mass Made Simple which is a fairly pedestrian workout until those final set(s) of squats. After todayās session, I just wanted to go lie down and nap for a bit and if Iām honest with myself, I had more to give.
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This is how I always feel 
I just donāt get how ppl push so hard
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There were a lot of occasions, typically after the deadlift days, that Iād walk upstairs from the basement and fall asleep as soon as I sat down somewhere.
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The good news is that you donāt have to destroy yourself to make progress.
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When your results from not putting it all out there are as sub par as mine, you become inclined to believe that putting it all out there might be the solution.
I would likely feel differently if i looked like you.
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To be fair, your programs as of late seem to be infatuated with leg work whereas mine are the opposite. Iāve been punishing my shoulders all year and itās finally starting to pay off. If all else fails, hit the delts.
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