Is Basic Boring?

Do you thrive on variety? Do you hate it when nothing changes. Do you love things being new?
Although it pays to keep abreast of developments and to be aware of the latest research, it's not necessary to try to implement it.
It's not terribly exciting to have your workouts planned out in advance and to know exactly what you will be doing until the end of the Summer.
But, it is usually more effective to do so. Say what you will about "shocking" your muscles, or "adapting" to your plan, mostly it's a desire for variety.
Your mind controls your muscles, and as long as you have a form of progression in place for your program, your mind is probably reaponsible for a lack of progress.
If you can keep your drive and motivation high, you will make progress.
It's often better to make a little progress on a basic plan, than no progress on a fancy high-variety one.
The guys with the fancy plans and the attempt to include all the latest research in their plans are often the guys who are at the same level year in and year out.
Don't make that mistake. Progress is the way you measure the success of a plan. Not weekly progress, but monthly and yearly progress.
It might be boring, but if it works there is nothing to complain about.
If you need more stimulation, take up a hobby, or learn something new.
Training is to achieve goals, not for being entertained.