Training
Ok, it is day three and I am still sore AF from Monday. It's fine, GPP usually is a miserable shock to my body the first week and everything settles down after that. Come to think of it, every block transition is pretty brutal on the body as you are READY for something new and have a tendency to push just a little harder.
Coaching
So, we have made available the IPA powerlifting team programming to the entire gym. Basically, I am offering everyone their programming for a super cheap price. Now, this includes EVERY program I have written for them the last year which includes every block from GPP to a meet peak. We currently have 3 members that are on GPP and what I have noticed here is newer individuals to the demands of this volume do everything they can to "just get through".
A while back I would argue this is wrong and should be corrected. Now, my philosophy has changed and I think it is a good thing. For me and my crew, however, I think we are past the "push through" stage. What I mean by this is, GPP is to build up a base and if you are doing movements poorly during a base building phase your foundation is unstable. Thus, single leg and arm work need to be done meticulously with good form just like the squat. Rotational or anti-rotational exercises should be done strictly to really focus on the areas we are trying to develop and determine what else has broken down from our last strength accumulation phase and meet.
If you are new, learn how to work and finish. For those that have been in the sport a while and truly understand why you are doing this, do not just go in and try and make it through anymore. Do all your movements to build your base with intent
Workout
A1) Banded GHR 3x12: BW
A2) Goblet Split Squats 3x12: 30
A3) Reverse Hypers 3x12: 4 plates
A4) Banded KB Swings 3x12: 30 + green
B1) DB Iso Lat. Raises 3x12: 10
B2) Lat Pull Pulldowns 3x12: 120
B3) Upright Row 3x12: 40
B4) Landmines 3x12: 45
KB HIIT 6 min
