Before even covid began, I started doing strong lifts 5x5. I liked its simplicity. I got the app because I really like when working out not having to think about weights, or tracking, or whatever exercise I need to do — I want to focus on form and technique, so I let the app worry about the details.

During covid when all the gyms were closed, I bought a bunch of weights (way overpriced) and did my lifts in the garage. When we moved houses, I dedicated a basement bedroom to my gym and have inconsistently lifted strong lifts 5x5 ever since. But as time as gone on, I’ve become a little bored with the program and how long it takes.

Enter Strong Lifts 5x5 Ultra. It splits the workouts, and puts them across 4 days instead of 3. I de-loaded heavily and have started from the beginning. I am a big believer that consistency beats intensity and am hoping that more consistently lifting more days of the week (for shorter time each one) will be a better work out. Day one, check!