Low Fatigue 4 Day Off Days

[bhosmer]

I've got two questions really here, one should be relatively easy:
1. I've poured over the 4-day low-fatigue book, but I can't find the recommended "off" or "rest" day like some of the other templates?

2. I also came across this post recently: https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/fo...h-least-effort
I'm intrigued by it as well and it sound quite similar to Tactical Barbell's Zulu Template which is meant for a more conditioning-focus.
I'd like to increase my running a bit for a break and to continue to progress with it. I'm finishing the free strongman for the second time around and I purchased the strongman and low-fatigue templates.

Do you have suggestions for modifying either the full strongman or low-fatigue for a running focused block or two? I don't compete and enjoyed strongman a lot since I think I got burned out on SBD.

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

BHo,

For the off days, I would recommend lifting M/Tues and Thurs/Fri or similar, where Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday would be the off days.

For the second question, I think you could go two different ways. First, you could just do running for the programmed conditioning and get a good bit of progress there. If you want to do even more running, I'd skip all the strongman-specific conditioning work in favor of running/traditional cardio. For the Low Fatigue template, I'd get rid of all the supplemental work in favor of additional conditioning after a 4-6 week lead in period where just the programmed conditioning is running.

It really depends on your current level of conditioning and where you're trying to go. Unfortunately, it's difficult to make specific recommendations without knowing more about the individual.

-Jordan

[bhosmer]

Cool, thanks Doc.

I find conditioning to be much easier to get back, especially during weight loss. You've given me a couple of options to work with here.

Thanks for what you do and for all of the great content.

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Thank you! Let me know how things go.