Question on the Blueprint Periodic

[Linkiroth]

I've been looking on the forum for at least an hour for information on the BP Periodic so I just decided to ask.

When running GLP 1 & 2 during feast phase, do I both bench AND squat according to the pattern listed in the book or is it a single lift programme? Thanks in advance for the help!

[bigpelo]

You should do a two days split routine. One day squat, the other bench press or something like that.

Don't forget to rest between workouts!

[Linkiroth]

Thanks for the reply, bigpelo!

So it's something like:

Monday: BP GLP w.o 1
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: SQ GLP w.o 1
Thursday: Rest
Friday: BP GLP w.o 2
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: SQ GLP w.o 2
etc..

[bigpelo]

Yes

You can also do 1on 2off, depends on your recovery speed. Doing HIIT cardio during some of your off days is also good for preventing fat gains and increasing cardiovascular health.

[Linkiroth]

Awesome. Thanks for the help. I'm really looking forward to starting my BP run in a few weeks. Putting it off so that when 3.0 drops I can make modifications according to Rob's recommendations.

[sovabrat]

Don't put off what you can begin today! I think you should start now to learn famine and your body's reactions to it. BP 2.0 is solid as a standalone. Heck, you could even modify your feast halfway through. My two cents.

[RobRegish]

I've been looking on the forum for at least an hour for information on the BP Periodic so I just decided to ask.

When running GLP 1 & 2 during feast phase, do I both bench AND squat according to the pattern listed in the book or is it a single lift programme? Thanks in advance for the help!

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[Linkiroth]

I've been looking on the forum for at least an hour for information on the BP Periodic so I just decided to ask.

When running GLP 1 & 2 during feast phase, do I both bench AND squat according to the pattern listed in the book or is it a single lift programme? Thanks in advance for the help!

Sorry about this but... please PM me the last name and MONTH you bought under at PayPal.

Hope you understand...

Totally understand. PM sent.

Don't put off what you can begin today! I think you should start now to learn famine and your body's reactions to it. BP 2.0 is solid as a standalone. Heck, you could even modify your feast halfway through. My two cents.

I'm wrapping up a routine that leads directly into my prep for my (military, annual) PT test. Once that's done, it's off to BP!

[RobRegish]

You should do a two days split routine. One day squat, the other bench press or something like that.

Don't forget to rest between workouts!

bigpelo = Mixelflick, Rob and all 3Faces of Fear(tm) in the answer department!!

Good thing too, things are gettin' bizzee!!! Today? I'll be on "Superhuman" satellite radio again, talking about The Blueprint!!

Thanks again bigpelo (and others!).

Can't say it enough!!!

[beefcake66]

I'm not exactly following the periodic...
I'm doing GLP 1 after the bridge though, and I'm going to save GLP 2 for a second feast phase. Because personally, it would be way too long of a feast for me. I think my body works better in short phases.

The BP Periodic is set up to go straight through, or take a break though, right?

[Linkiroth]

I'm not exactly following the periodic...
I'm doing GLP 1 after the bridge though, and I'm going to save GLP 2 for a second feast phase. Because personally, it would be way too long of a feast for me. I think my body works better in short phases.

The BP Periodic is set up to go straight through, or take a break though, right?

I believe so.

With proper supplementation (and food) with the intent to gain strength (with minimal concern for weight gain/loss) would it be possible to (if not inadvisable to) run the sessions as full body workouts? Has this been done?

EDIT: Question answered elsewhere. Decided very against this.

[Street-dreams]

I'm not exactly following the periodic...
I'm doing GLP 1 after the bridge though, and I'm going to save GLP 2 for a second feast phase. Because personally, it would be way too long of a feast for me. I think my body works better in short phases.

The BP Periodic is set up to go straight through, or take a break though, right?

I did my first 2 runs like this myself..

1st run glp 1


2nd run glp 2


3rd run im going back to a modified #1

[RobRegish]

I'm not exactly following the periodic...
I'm doing GLP 1 after the bridge though, and I'm going to save GLP 2 for a second feast phase. Because personally, it would be way too long of a feast for me. I think my body works better in short phases.

The BP Periodic is set up to go straight through, or take a break though, right?

A. Either or. Some may need to initiate Famine after GLP II. If you need any guidance well, you know who to ask...

[Linkiroth]

Just for clarification because I feel that the BP is not terribly clear on all this:
In general, prior to performing the chosen loading pattern, we perform the normal feast "bridge" workouts (as outlined in the feast stickies) in order to establish a 1RM.
Following these "bridge" workouts and the establishment of a new 1RM, we rest for X number of days and then begin our loading pattern of choice (in this case, GLP #1. But the other protocols would follow the same principles) using our new 1RM as a guideline. In the context of the Blueprint periodic (is that camelcase?), we then proceed with our new 1RM (105% of 1RM established in the bridge) from GLP #1 to GLP #2 and so on into the Russian programme and finally 10% solution. (with the caveat that most people will break between GLP #2 and the Russian programme to fast and return to feast)

Is that how I am to understand it? One would not simply jump into GLP#1 after the fast?