IIRC, @LoneRider has been doing something similar.Has anyone alternated blocks of S&S and ROP?
How long did you spend on each block?
How did it go?
One thing I always planned to do, but never did, was doing S&S swings most days along with the original ROP pressing plan. You could do get ups on variety days.Has anyone alternated blocks of S&S and ROP?
How long did you spend on each block?
How did it go?
I have ROTK. I saw it recommended two week blocks.IIRC, @LoneRider has been doing something similar.
Personally, I have just begun alternating ROP and KBSF Plan A/B (LCCJ) in two week blocks. It is kind of an A+A single bell version of ROTK. Currently in my second strength block (ROP), and I like it.
I would opt for 2 week blocks. The first week of each block should be a bit easier than the second.
Another idea could be to alternate S&S with IC (Iron Cardio), with 3-5 sessions per week, depending on recovery.
If you go for four week blocks, you should keep some maintenance practice of the side dish. (Like some easy S&S sessions on ROP variety days or 10-20 C&P singles with your ROP bell on S&S off-days.)
This podcast offers some interesting insights on block training:
The Strength Connection: #90 - Fabio Zonin: The Forgotten Programming on Apple Podcasts
Show The Strength Connection, Ep #90 - Fabio Zonin: The Forgotten Programming - Jul 22, 2022podcasts.apple.com
And reading ROTK will also help you.
That’s a thought. But I also think the 10x10 swings on S&S has a lot of merit. Someone’s probably going to tell me to pick one or the other and stick with it. If I had to pick one then it would be S&S.Why not do TGU on the ROP variety days then?
The short answer is I want the benefits of both the getups in S&S and the presses/pullups in ROP.
I used the Rite of Passage alternating with the BJJ Fanatics Beginner KB program (built around the goblet squat, swing, and getup) on a routine basis until Army Reserve matters intervened and I have routine barbell access for a while.IIRC, @LoneRider has been doing something similar.
Personally, I have just begun alternating ROP and KBSF Plan A/B (LCCJ) in two week blocks. It is kind of an A+A single bell version of ROTK. Currently in my second strength block (ROP), and I like it.
I would opt for 2 week blocks. The first week of each block should be a bit easier than the second.
Another idea could be to alternate S&S with IC (Iron Cardio), with 3-5 sessions per week, depending on recovery.
If you go for four week blocks, you should keep some maintenance practice of the side dish. (Like some easy S&S sessions on ROP variety days or 10-20 C&P singles with your ROP bell on S&S off-days.)
This podcast offers some interesting insights on block training:
The Strength Connection: #90 - Fabio Zonin: The Forgotten Programming on Apple Podcasts
Show The Strength Connection, Ep #90 - Fabio Zonin: The Forgotten Programming - Jul 22, 2022podcasts.apple.com
And reading ROTK will also help you.
So many programs to choose from, I want to do them all.IIRC, @LoneRider has been doing something similar.
Personally, I have just begun alternating ROP and KBSF Plan A/B (LCCJ) in two week blocks. It is kind of an A+A single bell version of ROTK. Currently in my second strength block (ROP), and I like it.
I would opt for 2 week blocks. The first week of each block should be a bit easier than the second.
Another idea could be to alternate S&S with IC (Iron Cardio), with 3-5 sessions per week, depending on recovery.
If you go for four week blocks, you should keep some maintenance practice of the side dish. (Like some easy S&S sessions on ROP variety days or 10-20 C&P singles with your ROP bell on S&S off-days.)
This podcast offers some interesting insights on block training:
The Strength Connection: #90 - Fabio Zonin: The Forgotten Programming on Apple Podcasts
Show The Strength Connection, Ep #90 - Fabio Zonin: The Forgotten Programming - Jul 22, 2022podcasts.apple.com
And reading ROTK will also help you.
Ah yes the Moscow on the Hudson referenceSo many programs to choose from, I want to do them all.
If you’ve seen the video of ETK, remember Pavel’s joke at the end of the video about the guy from the “old country” who moved to America; “Coffee or no coffee”. 200? varieties and he lost his mind.
I feel like that sometimes.