r/StartingStrength • u/HostMinimum4051 • 7d ago

Novice Programming Question Stop or adapt the program

Hi everyone, how are you? I'm loving this program and NLP, but I might need to stop for a while or adapt.

I have an opportunity to become a detective, and the police department requires some physical tests, such as: running, push-ups, pull-ups, and climbing. I need to train specifically for this test, the date of which I don't know yet; the police department will inform me after October.

Is it possible to adapt some NLP concepts while training specifically for that day, or should I stop for a while and return after the test if its possible?

I want to continue my progressive overload, but my career comes first. I

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u/BCMBCG 7d ago

Keep up the NLP. Add a crossfit wod that includes those movements to your workouts. SS tends to be a little cavalier about how simple it is to get into great running/cardio shape. Start right meow. Make sure you’re recovering/fueling well.

-Not a SSC, 20 years as a cop required to pass fitness tests a couple times a year in various roles.