You’ve clearly shown the ability to then cut back as required - however why bulk? Don’t let that little wolf voice win… or convince me otherwise 
If you want to get a heap done in a short time then super squats does fit the bill. If you follow the full program and really push the upper body stuff hard you will grow all over. I like @T3hPwnisher idea with swapping squats for trap bar. You could always do one lot of 6 weeks with the trap bar. Change onto something for 6 weeks and then go back and run it with squats.
If you don’t want to go down the super squat path I would just pick a few compound movements that I wanted to get really strong in and then run 2
Blocks of 8 reps per set; 2 at 6 reps and 2 at
4 reps. 4 weeks per block no deload that’s 24
Weeks of programming. Add some high volume pump accessories and work them really hard. and eat like you mean it.
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And how does this method progress? When and how does the weight rise. And with what work sets is trained.
He’s likely talking about a form of triple progression. You won’t add weight until you hit the rep goal in all of your sets. For example:
Block 1+2
4x8
First week might go 8, 7, 7, 7
Next week might go 8, 8, 7, 7
Third week might go 8, 8, 8, 8
Add weight
Block 3+4
4x6
6, 5, 5, 4
6, 6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6, 6
Add weight
Block 5+6
4x4
3, 3, 3, 3
4, 4, 4, 3
4, 4, 4, 4
etc.
He might also mean 1 block 8, 1 block 6, 1 block 4. Repeat.
That kind of stuff just periodizing a rep range. I actually use similar myself.
People will often add 5kg/10lb when lowering the rep range.
If I’m wrong, then my bad. But still… it’s a great method.
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Let’s say your three movements are squat bench and deadlift (just picking these because they are most common, but it could be power clean, overhead press and RDL’s).
I would do one movement per day.
First block is 4 weeks. 4 sets of 8 reps each week. I would then add some accessory work to this, 3 exercises 3 sets.
The weight for the main movement would be programmed to progress 5kg (10lbs) each week.
Week 1 - 100, week 2 - 105, week 3 - 110, week 4 115.
I would then repeat this block but increase the weight in week 1.
Week 1 - 105, week 2 - 110, week 3 - 115, week 4 - 120.
That’s your two blocks of 8 done. Now you move to 4 sets of 6. You essentially do the same but increase the weight again. Then again when you move to the blocks of 4. How much you increase the weight between the blocks would for depend on how hard or easy the last block was. This requires a little auto regulation but it’s not that hard.
For the other 3 accessory movements I would just do 3 really hard sets, maybe 3-50 method, or 3 sets to momentary muscle failure or use some intensification methods like paused reps or partials. Basically 3 sets to give a really solid pump.
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I need to @raven78 mate
I hit 45 next year and this is one last shot at glory
The wolf isn’t giving up
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Cheers @simo74 brother. I was hoping you would chime in.
I think I’m now leaning towards a 12 week hypertrophy block straight into an 8 week strength block then rinse and repeat
I’m going to try and squeeze the 20 Rep TBDL in 2 times a week during the hypertrophy block then go with your progression scheme during the strength block
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Same here, all us young un’s born in '78… @SvenG also fits this bracket.
I reckon you’ve got a good 45 more or so in those legs though… still here and will be following along.
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Try EMOM or circuit-style for your barbell/strength work. Do a set of TB DL’s, then a set of weighted dips, then a set of weighted pull ups. Get 5x5 done of each in 25 minutes. Strength and conditioning. Then do some accessory pump work or loaded carries or swings to finish.
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This is a great idea however I wouldn’t get anywhere near this in the gym I’m training at. It’s packed 
I’ll second what Rob has suggested.
Honestly 2-3 exercises max per session mate will get the job done. Or In the case of Supersquats, use the abbreviated version which is 4 exercises. Be in and out in no time.
Still watch your YouTube vids.
Still make me sick. Haha…
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Cheers @wiseman83 mate I appreciate it
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Oh well gym time has taken a hit
The wee man has chickenpox and I’ll have to watch him the whole week
Gonna hit the kettlebells hard this week
Probably run Tower Of Babel a couple of times
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Has anyone seen this video by Jordan Peters?
Very interesting
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I ran this in my log from 8/20/2022 to 9/25/2022. Can’t wait to go back to it.
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I came up with a cool simple workout i mostly do after my leg training.
1 pushup 1 squat. 2 pushups 2 squats. Up to 15 pushups and 15 squats and then back to one. Totals of 225 of each. I used to complete this in 20mins. Yesterday i did in 17mins and 28 seconds.
I just find it a cool way to finish legs because legs get some burn and they are already done after deadlifting and squating. And i also pump some blood back in my upper body. Super simple and fun.
Just wanted to share. Just wanted to let u know, im still doing this.
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Awesome work @hankthetank89 my man
The simple approach bears the most fruit.
Keep going brother. You have got this
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Not posted a workout in a while
This was hard going
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That won’t even make half a sandwich
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