KIS

Something has been sitting in the back of my mind for the past week or so. It's been like a small thorn embedded in my foot. You don't feel it all the time, only when there is a bit of pressure on the spot.
Well, I finally started to give it some attention.

I have been so caught up in trying to somehow include all my conflicting goals and workout options that I broke my own programming principle number 1: Keep It Simple.

It's not always possible to have a really simple program, but 90% of programs should be simple.

Goal: Get Big\Strong? Use Basic Barbell Exercises. Squat, Deadlift, Press, Bench, Row, Chin.
Those exercises pretty much cover the bases. Perhaps you need a little bit of accessory work.
But, it should be supplemental.

I've started working this into my workouts, and it will be more visible in the next cycle.
Guys like Dan John, Jim Wendler, Mark Rippetoe, Bill Starr have layed the foundation.
All we really need to do is build on it.

Will there be more Bodyweight and Kettlebells in the future? Yes.
(Even in the Barbell program, there will be some bodyweight work).
But, for now, I think it's best to focus on one goal at a time. And maybe a supplemental goal.

Goal: Get Strong. (ie Back to strength levels I had before my country shift).
Supplemental: Get Bigger.
Tools: Barbells and Food.
So, the next couple of weeks will determine the success of the approach.