Ross, if you can get a good reason behind your programming, it might help you stay focused in your program. When I train people (not often because most are not willing to put forth the effort they need to, and I won't be associated with failure if I can help it) I always make sure that people can explain what they are doing, and why they are doing it. I'm a BIG fan of unusual methods, but I make sure that my trainees can state why they are doing the crazy crap I might have them do. It is important that they understand the benefit, and that they can explain to a questioning onlooker what is going on. Imagine if every idiot in your gym said "Why are you doing that? You will hurt yourself" or whatever. It might have you doubting your progress or safety pretty quickly, right? Once doubt factors in... poof, your success stops.

I wasn't asking to instate doubt, I was hoping you had answers