I tried to follow the guidelines for the second block of I/CAT. I think the main problem was doing both SQ and TBDL on the same day 3 times a week. For me, trying PRO with the hypertrophy option and no TM was an example of not thinking.

I tried to do the hypertrophy option for Operator PRO. It became very clear within a week that this was overly optimistic on my part. So diverted, finished the block closer to Op DUP. Imaginary interview with the voice of reason (VOR). VOR: don't you usually use a TM when running OP I/A? Me: yes. VO...

Doing some pretty intense SE!

Excellent work!

I have not made the switch. But if it is your knees, I don't think the BSS or any lunge variation is going to solve things. Maybe. They tend to be hard on knees, and if you have any knee instability they can be riskier than regular squats. Certainly the approach you are taking is well thought out. I...

Looks like you've adapted to the Bulgarian cluster. Impressive weights for all that.

Why do you think it is the rollouts and not all the skating?

That's really pretty good for the first workout back after a flu or something like that.

Jerry good choice, good reasoning. All that walking is great. Idea for your knees - try doing romanian deadlifts. Go light, don't think about weight or reps. Just perfect form and notice that your range of motion will naturally increase during the set. Don't force this, just let it happen. You can d...

Smart. Those first couple days back are going to be special.