# The Bridge GPP day question **URL:** \ **Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\ **Created:** [August 21, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-day-question/6821 "2019-08-21T01:14:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nontheism](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c37758/32.png) [@nontheism](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/nontheism)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-day-question/6821/1 "2019-08-21T01:14:31Z")
Hi, I’m currently on week 3 of the bridge. However, I think I may have been doing the GPP day incorrectly. For the 7 minutes AMRAP for rows or chins, do you set a timer for 7 minutes and then do as many reps as you can in submaximal sets until the 7 minutes is up (so there would be like 10 seconds between each set). Or do you set a timer for 7 minutes, do a submaximal set, pause the timer while you rest, and then resume it when you start your next submaximal set? Likewise, for the ab work. I can probably hold a plank for 30-60 seconds before it gets really difficult. I have been setting a 7 minute timer and then holding a plank for 30 seconds, resting for 30 seconds and so on until the 7 minutes is up. Is this correct, or should the 7 minutes be the actual time I am holding a plank altogether? Thanks, if any of that makes sense! ---
**Author:** ![LeahBBM](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/leahbbm/32/17_2.png) [@LeahBBM](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/LeahBBM)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/the-bridge-gpp-day-question/6821/2 "2019-08-21T02:56:51Z")
Hello! Your question does make sense. The protocol is to set the timer for 7 min and let it run for your work and rest. No need to stop and restart the timer. You are correct with the sub-maximal sets, and as you continue to progress with GPP, you’ll aim to add reps to your total completed (or planks held) for the time.