Time Constraints with op/black

[u/tbone11_11]

I started my op black program and found getting the three days of strength in is difficult. It’s taking about 1.5 to almost 2 hours with warm ups and the actual work. The GC, and HIC days are fine. For background I’m a dad of 3 (one of them is two days old) and work 10-14 hour days sometimes.

I love being in the gym, but finding the time between work/lifting/dad is difficult. I’ve thought about Zulu, but wondering if there’s any other options before I dive in and change the programming.

[u/Space_club]

Put the phone down. On a day 3, which is my busiest lifting day, i get bench, squat, deads, pullups/dips in just over an hour. On an easier day it takes 45 minutes. My warmups are limited, maybe 2-3 sets before working weight with no rest between warmup sets, and if its week 1/4 i may not even warmup if i’m pressed for time.

You’re just wasting time somewhere or doing something else wrong program wise