No, im not claiming that I know more than Sheiko. These modifications are for convenience, not results.
Also, I’ve read some reviews and consolidating exercises seems pretty common
this bootlegged version was working for me last time and I’m confident about being able to complete the reps with good form. One thing I could try is to follow the rep scheme, but do them Emom style or something like that
If it is working, then soldier on.
Consolidating may be common, but that does not mean it is a good idea. 2x8 is by definition more difficult than 4x4, at any weight. Those sets aren’t supposed to be difficult., that is probably why they were set to 4x4 in the first place.
As far as EMOM goes…does the program call for that? I could see doing them on the warmup stuff, but not when it gets heavier. Unless the program says to do so.
You changed the exercise selection, the rep scheme, and the exercise sequence (and most likely rest periods). It’s a completely different program with a completely different training effect.
Are all these changes time concerned or do you think they are improvements? How much time do you have?
In fact, something being common often means it’s a bad idea
You read my mind. I was going to say something about all the common people I see at the gym doing common things and getting common results.
Mostly time concern. I get an hour at a time and I could go back in the afternoon (I do) but I only time in the afternoon is 4-5 pm, in which case, I have to wait in line and wait for a barbell, getting a squat rack or bench is pretty much a no go. That’s why I do higher rep good mornings- I can take the weight from the floor and feel comfortable enough not to need a rack
I got lucky yesterday and got a rack so instead of lunges, I did front squats
To be clear, I wouldn’t be consolidating if I didn’t know I could consolidate without sacrificing form. To me,switching to 2x8 isn’t such a big deal when I’ve done 10x10 at the same weight
In later weeks, there are higher weights where I am not confident, in that case, I will not consolidate
These aren’t specified, it’s more “take as long as you need”
With that logic, I can just take my skip all my press warmups and do 50 for 20 reps, because I totally know I can do that no problem! Except that will ruin my topsets, which is the actually the most important part of my session.
Why not choose a program that you don’t have to modify so thoroughly to fit your limitations?
Do you have one you would suggest?
All I want to do is get back to and exceed my old strength levels.
Doing this was yielding great results for me before I was interrupted by COVID
The big difference this time is that I don’t feel crushed by the work
The common person doing common thing is usually slacking off and skipping compound exercises though
Before that it was to not gain bodyweight unless it was pure muscle.
At one point it was to hit bodyweight multiplier lifts in the big 3.
I feel you may fear success, and see fit to frequently change goals so that you can change methods and ensure you never reach them.
Old strength levels refer to the bodyweight multipliers
Since covid shutdowns started, I’ve been itching to get back to what I’m doing now
Cutting out the rest of that sentence is quite disingenuous. You stated you are wanting to focus on the press as well.
I still have the first goal.
I know you’ll just say “eat more” but I can’t keep up with your level of volume and intensity to justify your approach.
@jskrabac put it well some time ago
I am not in any way advocating my approach. I have frequently told you NOT to use my approach.
You hear what you want to hear Anna. When you stop doing that, you will get far.
You aren’t, but it seems to be working extremely well for you. The results you are getting are the ones I want
You just cut off the second half of that statement again
Emm… I don’t recall this…
In past interactions, whenever I’ve made complaints, pwn usually responded with “eat more”, which i interpreted as eating as he does
I don’t think you understand the “why” things are done the way they are in your program. Someone on a conjugate program could perform their 8x2 speed squats as 1x16 without sacrificing form but it wouldn’t satisfy the “why”.
I agree 1 hour is not enough to complete your workouts. Why not get your main lifts complete, as prescribed, in one hour and then go back later in the day for your assistance work? The sequence of the main lifts is also performed the way it is for a reason. Squat-Bench-Squat allows for more rest than Squat-Squat-Bench. Your reasoning for this change makes sense but maybe consider adding an extra 5 minutes rest between the Squat-Squat.
Why are you attempting to interpret a statement that requires none?