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?)