LRB/365 manual is in the works. Basically, I'm going to lay out a whole year of training, phase by phase, that helps you plan to get stronger, leaner, and bigger over the year. It's especially meant for the guys and gals who may not have aspirations to compete, but love the iron and want to get better just as badly as those who do compete. Lots of lifters (and lifers) love the iron and what it does for THEM, and don't give a shit about competing (for reasons of their own). I always recommend competing in something because it will give new life to your training and drive. However, some don't have the time or inclination to do so, and that's just fine, because you should only be moving the iron and doing your conditioning work FOR YOURSELF.
So the 365 manual will lay out the various phases to get you better over the next year, and to a level you have not been to. My goal is to have this out by December to you guys can really digest it for a while before starting it. I would want to crunch as many questions into December as I could, so that those of you who are going to do this, have a very clear vision of what your training will look like each day, month, week, and for the year, and what your very clear and specific goals are.
I am not going to overload you with information in this manual. I want to keep it short and to the point, and give a guideline on how to structure your training for the year. So I will talk about the phases, why you are doing them, and how you should set goals for each.
Included will be diet, what to do if you get off track in a phase, go on a vacation, or have an interruption in your training.
SPPC check in!
Since we just finished another block of the SPPC challenge, it's time for a check in. I know there are still some guys who have had the stones to be continuing with this, so I want to hear from you and how your progress is going.
Hey paul, I have been doing the SPPC and I just hot some PRS last night. I had a test day and I hit 2 PRs in bench, A PR in deads and a PR in OH Press. I think I'm in good shape to hit my goals by the end on the year (I'm going February to February). The goal for my next cycle will be to hit 300 on bench which would be 1.5x BW and one of my goals for the year. So it's going pretty darn well
ReplyDeletethat's awesome, Victor. I don't think we've had a quarter the entire year where guys didn't hit PR's. Usually at lower bodyweights too.
DeleteLooking foward to the 365 manual. Is it going to be specific for beginners, intermediates, advanceds or there's no such thing?
ReplyDeleteI covered that pretty thoroughly in SLL. This is for guys who already have SOME "base" of training.
DeleteYeah, I know. I bought the SLL. I was just curious about the LRB/365 manual.
DeleteHmmmmmmm.....I might could split it out into two sections. 1 beginner, and 1 intermediate and advanced.
DeleteThat would be great for us newbies.
DeleteYeah, that would be great for everyone.
DeletePaul I didn't really do SPPC, but I wanted to chime in about the 100-rep challenge. I structured my light days after Jim's article as soon as I read it, so about 2-weeks now. In my best infomercial testimony voice: "Since starting the 100-rep challenge I'm so sore I can hardly lift a fork to my mouth, which is great for a fatass like me!" Honestly though, it's awesome, my morning workouts are quick and to the point and I've done enough work to make walking and/or lifting anything heavier than my keys kinda tough. I was wondering if you plan on talking more about it here or will you leave that all to Jim W?
ReplyDeleteThanks for all you do and the knowledge you pass out so freely! And yes, I am also looking forward to LRB/365.
Being upset about the soreness from 100 rep sets seems to be the flavor of the week right now. It will pass. I actually enjoy it.
DeleteI'm not upset, like you I enjoy it. Most want instant results from workouts, well there it is. No you won't get "ripped" instantly, but the soreness is instant feedback saying you accomplished what you walk in the gym to do.
DeleteI just started the Wendler 100 rep routine (and I know you're not supposed to switch shit, but we don't have a prowler so I flip some heavy-ass tires instead) and I haven't felt this sore since the first time I started doing Stronglifts two years ago. I can't wait to see how this is after the cycle is complete!
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ReplyDeleteWe have established a monthly contest at our gym, and the first challenge is the Poundstone curls. We do them once a week as a finisher during the last workout of the week do it doesn't interfere with training. It seems to be helping my tendinitis in my elbow. So far I'm up to 85 reps, next week will be 100. Love the book and blog.
It's done the same for just about everyone that has really put in some effort with them.
DeleteThanks for the support!
Looking forward to the yearly plan. Side note: Just about to finish week 6 of Strong15 in the lead up to a meet and everything's going well.
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long time lurker. I'm very much looking forward to your 365 book. Can't wait!
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