So I’m doing BBB now for 4 cycles with 60% on the 5x10 sets and and got some nice results. Means I’m going to do this as long as I’m having fun with it.
-I’ve read that Jim is doing 50 chin ups as warm up before going to the main lifts. Is that recommend for all 4 training days or only upper body days?
-He also said he’s doing sets of 10 between each pushing sets. That means he’s doing 150+ chin ups on OHP/Lat day?? … isn’t that a bit over the top?
-Then he said one should not do more as is written in the BBB template but on the BBB 3 month challenge it is okay to do curls/triceps/face pulls if you’re not going all out at these? I’m a bit confused…
First off, if you are getting results and enjoying the process think long and hard before adding something that might not help and might hurt.
Second, I believe some of these suggestions are a few years old and things change and evolve. Normally these days 3 assistance categories are recommended for each day (push, pull, singleleg/core). With a template like BBB you will need to cut back a little on assistance work. Jim has already answered similar questions regarding BBB if you do a quick search.
Finally, if you do the search and find your answers, don’t just add a ton of stuff you haven’t already been doing. Starting light and progressing slowly doesn’t only apply to the main work.