I've honestly felt a bit worried that I'm 'programme switching' (although TBH I’ve got bigger worries
) but I just reviewed my training log - I've been doing S&S training for 15 months.
While it has (moderately) improved my strength I have struggled to stick with the programme - and I think that’s because swings suck hahaha.
I've learned enough to realise that daily training is a great way to build up 'easy strength'.
I think I will enjoy the carry-squat approach, but that I do need to include swings, so I'm going to sneak some into my 'Cooked Eagle'. It feels a bit like hiding vegetables in a tasty dinner.
Also - as my sights are set on the DJ strength standard no. 3 I also need to incorporate some more presses too.
Trial: I will keep the underlying Carry - Squat (i.e. Eagle template), but using the carry sequence from Cook Carry (OH - Rack - Suitcase).
THEN adding 2 swings & 1 C&P in between each movement / hand-swap.
This will mean… Each sequence will include 24 swings, 12 C&P, 6 carries (3 L / 3R) and 30 squats.
I'll aim to steadily increase squats from 5to10 per set which will bring me up to 60 squats (i.e. closer to the number of FSQ in the Eagle).
At this point I think you'll agree it's mangled
way beyond a Cook Carry / Eagle hybrid... So I'm going to call it Eagle Stew haha.
As this is a complete cluster-**** of a programme I don’t expect much - but I am sure I'll learn from it!
Limitations
The only thing missing is a Row, so I'm going to do some row ladders before (or after) and off-set these with either PU or loaded TGU.
What's going to happen?
Who knows!