That would be the most barebones program you could make. Max snatch clean and jerk and front squat each session. Stop after 3 misses. Use fractional plates and you may be surprised how much mileage you squeeze out of that
"And you listen because.." because when I program for myself, my joints become more fragile than the blocks of chalk I'm using and also, I'm a dumb rock
Yall are who ill be getting my programs from for a long while..as a youth American lifter who lost his sauce. Your first Block for WL has looked close to my youth coaching. Thanks yall from TEXAS
Well, that’s just some extra confirmation, along side my (slow, talentless, old person) progress, that I’m not programming myself like a feckin ideeeyit! Which is nice, like! 👍
Great Video Guys - I am one who does set my training now after being coached for a year. As I have a great spreadsheet for tracking and setting my program (Upper Lower split 6 days a week - 3 heavy - build over 4 week cycle), it makes it easy to manage. It is something I have thought about as not being an expert - I will eventually need to be coached again just for general strength and fitness for the key point for me on this video was - Where am I currently at! thanks.
Nice vid lads. I’ll apply what you’ve said to my new program of alternating hand figure of 8 round each leg kettlebell swings for 13 minutes everyday and see how it improves my rugby game.
In my experience the point on not using old 1RMs rings painfully true. I plugged in a month-old 1RM (achieved through copious caffeine use) for my second go at the RTA squat program and got my ass handed to me by week 2. Learned a hard lesson, but hey, certainly wont make it again. Also, if one is able to grind singles well above their predicted 1Rm, but is especially weak at repping lower weights (for example, can grind out 125 for a single but can’t double 111), would it be prudent use a lower weight as a “max” for a program, i.e. basing percentage work off of 115 or 120, rather than 125?
Is it really necessary to set a deadline for your training? I find it hard trying to predict my training outcome for when to switch from volume to intensity and what i should expect, many months in advance.
I actually like 6s more than 5s i feel like it’s noticeably better balance of strength and hypertrophy. Get bit of a pump on. 3s or 4s for strength work
I tried the RTA Backsquat and died/failed on week 7 day 2. I just couldn't handle it that weight for 5 x 5 even though I had done it for a 3 x 3 the week before. My right knee had started hurting and then my left hip also started aching. Probably some strength imbalance or improper form but the pain become too real after a while and I decided to quit there. Tbh not sure if the RTA is for me as it just seems like too much.
What do you boi's think about using a generic training program and making slight modifications to suit your situation? (I can't afford a coach or a personalised program so this is what I do currently, I feel like it's my best option).
