Hard Body Training for Men?

Hi CT. I’m currently into my 5th cycle of 5/3/1 but I’m looking to try Hard Body Training for Women (for men). The heavy days of the program is similar to how I’ve trained in the past, but I have no idea of how the second ‘pump’ day will affect me. Nonetheless, I’m going to start with it after this cycle of 5/3/1 is finished. Now here’s my question: I’m looking to tackle a deadlift specific program after the Hard Body plan. I was thinking of adding in a few accessories into the program, such as single leg RDL’s, pull throughs and Nordic ham curls to prep for the high frequency deadlifting after the Hard Body Plan. Maybe something like this:
Monday:
Nordic Ham Curls before Squats 4x6
Tuesday: RDL’s 4x10 before circuit
Saturday: Pull throughs before power complex

My reasoning is that the Hard Body program might be a great way to precede a deadlift specific program.
What do you think? Is it even necessary to add in the accessories? (Edit: just read another post where you talked about substituting exercises rather than adding in exercises. How would you then substitute exercises in order to make this a better build up to a deadlift specific program? And again, would it be necessary to change anything?)

Obviously not CT but I know he does not like revisiting old programs. What I’m saying is don’t hold your breath for an answer.

your not CT, so don’t write for him please.

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Hes answered this before. He said swap out push press for bench press.

Thanks. Do you know anything about the program I’m referring to? What would your advice be? I’ve talked to a few people about this, but I’d like to get a few opinions. I love the way this program is structured, especially for what I’m looking to achieve. But I’d like to know what you think about a high frequency deadlift program after this? My guess is that the explosive work + posterior chain focus could increase the deadlift without the actual stress of doing the deadlift.

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