New Training Ideas After Cycle

sparks2012

sparks2012

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Alright guys and gals, I'll be finishing a PH cycle mid-May, and coincidentally it'll be time to switch up my routine as well. Looking for ideas from the esteemed members of this community to choose a program, or rough outline/training philosophy and I'll follow it and even log it. Main goals are size, but I'm not opposed to a more directional approach to strength training. Perfect opportunity for those of you who haven't tried a program yourself yet, but want to see potential results. Keeping a log and posting regular update pictures would also help keep me accountable in the process. Hope to see some good ideas in here!
 
Aleksandar37 said:
What have you tried and had the best success with?
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In general, standard hypertrophy training, pyramids, etc. I usually use a mix of a bunch of different things, right now I'm focusing on time under tension and slower reps, good progress so far, but like I said I'm open to suggestions.
 
Rodja said:
If you're making progress, then why switch?
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By mid May I would've been on the same program for three months, and it's based off the same stuff I've been using for 4-ish years. Just looking for a change, some fresh ideas. I do understand why you're asking that question though.
 
sparks2012 said:
By mid May I would've been on the same program for three months, and it's based off the same stuff I've been using for 4-ish years. Just looking for a change, some fresh ideas. I do understand why you're asking that question though.
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I, like most powerlifters, have been using the same program for years (6 in my case).

I'd recommended squatting and benching twice a week as a start.
 
Rodja said:
If you're making progress, then why switch?
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^^^ this. Especially coming off a cycle. If you stay with it you can better maintain your strentgh and muscle. Changing your stimulus along with your hormones all at once might be a bad idea bro.
 
EMPIREMIND said:
^^^ this. Especially coming off a cycle. If you stay with it you can better maintain your strentgh and muscle. Changing your stimulus along with your hormones all at once might be a bad idea bro.
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Interesting. Didn't think of it that way, I figured a new stimulus would be the way to go. I tend to adapt fairly quickly, but I guess smaller changes over time would be alright. Thanks for the info man.
 
Rodja said:
I, like most powerlifters, have been using the same program for years (6 in my case).

I'd recommended squatting and benching twice a week as a start.
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I already squat twice a week, I've done that for a while now. I mainly did that to try and catch my legs up to my upper body. Don't know if I'd incorporate another bench session until I'm comfortable with the proportions of upper/lower body.
 
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