Kaisersemmel
Level 2 Valued Member
Hi everyone!
I have 3 questions about the PTTP program.
1. How much cardio is acceptable and when should you do it? So far I have done a 10 minute warm-up on the treadmill before my workout but I would like to bump my cardio up to the 30-45 minutes of steady state cardio 3-4 times a week that is often recommended. I train at the gym at my work place during lunch break and it would be convenient for me to address both lifting and cardio during that time period. But is it a good idea to do both so close together?
2. Can I add some extra upper back work like pull ups and rows? So far I have done curls but I guess I could drop them for something a bit more useful given I spend a lot of time sitting and think my posture and upper back are somewhat under developed.
3. Are there updated guidelines on programming using the PTTP format? I think the linear cycles should work for some time but the more advanced cycles from the book look a lot more complicated.
Some background info:
I am 29 years old and started lifting in August using the PTTP program. So far I have alternated between a 2 week block of {Incline Bench Press, Conventional Deadlift, DB curl} and {Flat Bench Press, Sumo Deadlift, BB curl}.
My top weights so far:
Incline Bench: 70kg x 5,3,2
Flat Bench: 77.5 x 5,3,2
Conv. DL: 110 x 5,3,2
Sumo DL: 110 x 5,3,2
I have 3 questions about the PTTP program.
1. How much cardio is acceptable and when should you do it? So far I have done a 10 minute warm-up on the treadmill before my workout but I would like to bump my cardio up to the 30-45 minutes of steady state cardio 3-4 times a week that is often recommended. I train at the gym at my work place during lunch break and it would be convenient for me to address both lifting and cardio during that time period. But is it a good idea to do both so close together?
2. Can I add some extra upper back work like pull ups and rows? So far I have done curls but I guess I could drop them for something a bit more useful given I spend a lot of time sitting and think my posture and upper back are somewhat under developed.
3. Are there updated guidelines on programming using the PTTP format? I think the linear cycles should work for some time but the more advanced cycles from the book look a lot more complicated.
Some background info:
I am 29 years old and started lifting in August using the PTTP program. So far I have alternated between a 2 week block of {Incline Bench Press, Conventional Deadlift, DB curl} and {Flat Bench Press, Sumo Deadlift, BB curl}.
My top weights so far:
Incline Bench: 70kg x 5,3,2
Flat Bench: 77.5 x 5,3,2
Conv. DL: 110 x 5,3,2
Sumo DL: 110 x 5,3,2