First, it's a fun program. I personally feel that a training program should always remain "fun". If "fun" is no longer in your weightlifting vocabulary, then the time spent sweating, bleeding and straining under the barbell isn't worth the effort. Instead, training truly becomes a "work"out and that's not an enjoyable endeavor. This program was a breath of fresh air and "fun" throughout.
Secondly, having to perform partial variations of the classic lifts made the program much more enjoyable and refreshing. Furthermore, it gave me an opportunity to address technical flaws, which the other programs didn't allow. For example, the hang snatches and cleans helped address my insufficient speed in the reception of the barbell. It was great to have a couple workouts dedicated to addressing this particular flaw.
Third, after the abusive amount of squats from the previous "Undersetting Program", it was nice to deload on the squats. This slight reduction in the repetitions and weights was restorative and helped with recovery from each training session.
Finally, I was delighted in the projected 2.5kg increase that the program provides for each of the classic lifts. Over the course of a month, an increase of 2.5kg is reasonable, manageable, and a down-right smart approach to maintaining momentum in both strength gains and totals on the platform. The smaller goal setting coupled with the novel exercises made this program a success and completely stress free!
Would I recommend this program? You bet your ass I would and I'm so pleased with the "Conceptual Program" I'm running it again. "If it isn't broken, don't fix it" is the motto, so I'm undertaking the "Conceptual Program" for a second time. I'll start posting up the new training sessions within the next day or two.
Now go lift something REALLY HEAVY!
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