Too Much In One Session?

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Currently, I’m doing something like:

Day1 - Deadlift & Bench Press
Day2 - Squat & Pull-ups
Day3 - Whatever, maybe a CrossFit workout or a 30 minute run
Day4 - Deadlift & Bench Press / Press
Day5 - Squat & Pull-ups / Row
Day6 - Whatever, CrossFit, other aerobic workout, possibly even not train
Rinse and repeat

Is there any downside from a strength gain perspective to doing aerobic work immediately after strength sessions? For example, if I finished my Day1 lifts, then did a 20 minute AMRAP with light weights/body weight movements, then did some GPP work to finish, is that going to hinder my strength gain? Should I always leave my aerobic work for it’s own session at another time or on another day?

The only way I could see it negatively effecting it is if I fatigue muscles or muscle groups in the AMRAP that I need for the following days’ lifts.

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Is there any downside from a strength gain perspective to doing aerobic work immediately after strength sessions?

Depends on the specifics of the aerobic work and the person, but usually not. It also doesn’t appear that maximal strength is your priority given the programming here, but hard to say without knowing more.

For example, if I finished my Day1 lifts, then did a 20 minute AMRAP with light weights/body weight movements, then did some GPP work to finish, is that going to hinder my strength gain?

It’s probably fine and I wouldn’t worry about it.

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Thanks Jordan, keep up the good work! :wink: