Aaron
Level 4 Valued Member
Hello good people.
I've posted here from time to time over years about two or three protocols. Either ROP, S&S or PTP. These, in my humble opinion, make up some of the best strength protocols that have helped with my martial arts progress.
Of these, ROP, makes my body feel and look the best. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I've been on and off this program several times since first reading ETK more than 10 years ago, and I keep stalling half way through my 70 pounders and either take time off or move to something else.
Today, I completed my first five ladder easy day with the 70 since starting the program again...meaning one rep per side, five times. I believe that I'll stick to it this time and finally progress to the 88, but I've got a question.
I am not sure if its the BJJ practice a few times a week or what, but my shoulders are constantly smoked. I'm wondering if I should do another round (5 weeks) with this weight before moving up....I am not really owning it yet.
What do you think?
How about after I finish 5 of 5 I rewind to week 5 of 3 for the heavy day and progress again to help confirm the strength?
I'd really like your opinions.
Also, something I've never noticed before, and maybe you guys have, the ladder step cycle is very close to some of the cycles in PTP. I guess what works just works.
Thanks!
Aaron
I've posted here from time to time over years about two or three protocols. Either ROP, S&S or PTP. These, in my humble opinion, make up some of the best strength protocols that have helped with my martial arts progress.
Of these, ROP, makes my body feel and look the best. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I've been on and off this program several times since first reading ETK more than 10 years ago, and I keep stalling half way through my 70 pounders and either take time off or move to something else.
Today, I completed my first five ladder easy day with the 70 since starting the program again...meaning one rep per side, five times. I believe that I'll stick to it this time and finally progress to the 88, but I've got a question.
I am not sure if its the BJJ practice a few times a week or what, but my shoulders are constantly smoked. I'm wondering if I should do another round (5 weeks) with this weight before moving up....I am not really owning it yet.
What do you think?
How about after I finish 5 of 5 I rewind to week 5 of 3 for the heavy day and progress again to help confirm the strength?
I'd really like your opinions.
Also, something I've never noticed before, and maybe you guys have, the ladder step cycle is very close to some of the cycles in PTP. I guess what works just works.
Thanks!
Aaron
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