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=== Assistant: Perfect! ===
Perfect! Since your goal is to max out weighted dips, pull-ups, and push-ups over 1.5 years, we’ll build a long-term plan that:
* Develops connective tissue durability early on
* Cycles through strength, hypertrophy, and peaking
* Uses progressive overload while minimizing joint stress
* Integrates with your calisthenics skill work and general push/pull training.

==== We’ll break it into 3 macro phases: ====
# Base Phase (0–6 months) – Foundation, connective tissue, joint health, volume
# Strength Phase (6–12 months) – Heavy loading, isometrics, low reps
# Peaking Phase (12–18 months) – Max strength, testing, nervous system efficiency

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Goals:
* Improve tendon/ligament strength
* Build muscular endurance
* Develop clean technique
* Prep for heavy loading

Training Style:
* High volume
* Slow eccentrics (5–6 sec lowering)
* Pauses at bottom/top
* Lots of tempo pushups, dips, and pull-ups

Example Weekly Split:

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* Maximize neural drive
* Add heavier loading
* Reduce reps, increase rest
* Start practicing with belts/chains/weights

Methods:
* Cluster sets (e.g., 3+3+2 reps)
* One-arm top holds for pull-up transfer
* Ring dips/pull-up variations for instability
* Isometric holds at sticking points

Example Targets:
* Dip: +20 kg x 5
* Pull-Up: +15 kg x 5
* Push-Up: Weighted tempo sets (slow eccentric, +20 kg)

===== Goals: =====
* Hit 1RM goals
* Peak CNS performance
* Focus on quality singles/doubles
* Recovery prioritized

Structure:
* Low volume, high intensity (90–95%)
* Practice near-max attempts once a week
* Keep assistance light (rows, pushups, triceps)

Final 3 Months (15–18):
* Peaking cycles (2-1 method): - Week 1: Heavy double - Week 2: Heavy single - Week 3: Deload - Repeat with heavier targets

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==== Let me know if you'd like: ====
* A sample 4-week program for each phase
* Specific sets/reps per day
* Integration with your calisthenics skill plan

We can also create a Google Sheets tracker if you’re down to log this regularly.