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@andywatson Yes! Overhead pressing seriously makes me feel like a superhero! And, no worries on your program- do what works! I only do 3 days a week of PPL, and it hasn’t stopped me from making progress! Thanks for the kind words!

@hebahesh Love: kettlebell (I have an 8kg/17lb one, but would like another one- both heavier and lighter), thick workout mat (yoga mat? I don’t use it for yoga, haha) for the floor when I do exercises, air pods/wireless headphones, a good gym logging app, a very bright (usb rechargeable)...

@phausof Thanks so much! Also, a fist bump to you, as a fellow PPL beginner! We got this!

@ysam44 Thanks!

@all Glad you got someone out of it! And yes, just go out there and pick something!!

@teatimebabe28 I’m really glad you liked the example! And, to each their own! The phone really helps me workout (and the apps make nice graphs and keep a good log), but I understand it’s not for everyone. Pen and paper gets the job done just as well!

@justrhi The motion seems really similar to me (between a May pull down and an actual pull/chin up; there’s just a pulley in the machine that switches the direction) - the movement, and the amount of weight you’re hoisting in a pulldown seems like a good match for a pull-up. I weigh about 75kg...

@justrhi That’s a great question. In my opinion, no! In fact, a chin up is my actual fitness goal that I am working towards. I replaced chin ups in the program with the “Wide Grip Lateral Pulldown.” 3 sets of 12, trying to increase the weight every week or every other week. Hope that helps!

@annm You’re seriously welcome!!

@tannerking1 Hey, don’t worry! I couldn’t start with the bar either! I just did a dumbell in each hand, and practiced the motion anyway, and I got there (and you will too)! You got this; great job!

@aimingforheaven Thanks for the recommendation!

@reanimatedradio PPL took me about 45-50 minutes and GZCLP takes 25-30, which I like, because then I can do cardio after if I feel like it, or just have a shorter day (but still feel like I accomplished something)

@reanimatedradio I think it’s enough for me, but if you don’t like it after a while, switch to something else!

@reanimatedradio Glad the post resonated with you! Since writing this post, I have switched to GZCLP, because I found the focus on the accessory muscles in PPL was making the workouts drag. I am making slow and steady progress, and have increased my weight on main lifts by about 5kg each (but...

I am making this post mostly because I wish I had read something like it when I first started. So, I assume there are lots of others like me: people who want to workout, specifically with a strength training program, but who find themselves in an endless loop of reading the sidebars/lurking in...