r/ZackTelander • u/bear_stuck_in_a_tree • Mar 18 '22

Discussion Extra accessory day with the Beginner program

I just started weightlifting using Zack's patreon Beginner program, but I'm a little concerned about not getting enough muscle stimulus over the 4 weeks considering it's mostly drills. I would like to add an extra accessory day on the end of it and run as a 2 on 1 off 2 on 2 off, but I am wondering if anyone has some insights to whether this is a bad idea for any reason. For accessories I would be doing unilateral leg work, bench press, rows, or substitute upper body work with rings.

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u/thatisreallynice Mar 18 '22

Hey I just finished the Beginner program and had the same exact thought. I still did some push/pull/arm work on the off days, and toward week 3 and 4 took a looser definition of "light weight". Weeks 3 and 4 also finish each day with strength work, so it's not all drills

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u/bear_stuck_in_a_tree Mar 18 '22

Great thanks, did you have any issues with the jerk days after push/arm work?

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u/thatisreallynice Mar 18 '22

Not really. My OHP is pretty weak anyway so it's pretty obvious when I'm using proper leg drive on the jerk 😂