DRW204
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same. still doing conventional, but feel far more comfortable doing sumo, and can do quite a bit more volume.I'm a long limbed mofo so I pull sumo
same. still doing conventional, but feel far more comfortable doing sumo, and can do quite a bit more volume.I'm a long limbed mofo so I pull sumo
Way to get after it DRW204. That's some decent strength
Finally switched up my programming after 4 years. I'll give it some time before drawing any conclusions.
Goals are to maintain strength but improve conditioning (and lean out a bit)
Also started tracking macros again... it's been a while
reviving this thread a bitnot sure if people still lifting...
lifting has been....inconsistent to say the least. messed up my rotator cuff so my bench has been a disaster. lost some lb over the spring-summer (20-30lb). but pound-for-pound still as strong as i was prior, might be even a little stronger.
latest workout
sumo deads
462x3
437x4x-5-8
deficit conventional: 392x3x5
some split squats, db straight leg dead lifts
have OHP tonight.
reviving this thread a bit
sumo deads
top-set: 462*8
447x4x5-8
deficit conventional 367*3*6-8
sick from covid? how are you finding it being back with breathing and whatnot? heard from a few gym buddies it took a couple weeks to get their breathing/cardio back.So I got sick right at Christmas, and basically missed two weeks in the gym. Then i made it maybe a week and got in that car accident. So three weeks out of about 4.5-5 weeks I completely missed the gym. I had managed to get my bench to 205lbs for 8 reps for the first time in my life. The set back really knocked me down a peg. Hopefully by the end of February i can surpass those numbers and continue to make progress in my biggest weak point… legs. Lol
sick from covid? how are you finding it being back with breathing and whatnot? heard from a few gym buddies it took a couple weeks to get their breathing/cardio back.
bench last night
277x7
paused: 267x3x4
close-grip: 252x3x5
incline db: some reps x 3
incline flys: lots of reps x 4
if he's interested get him on a proper routine. not sure how old or long he's been lifting. but 6'3 235 he probably has tons of room for strength+hypertrophyYou folks push remarkable amounts of weight. My youngest kid can really bench a ton of weight, but he's a big lad - around 6' 3" and 235. Plus he's super young.
hit arms (hypertrophy) Wednesday. Day off + Massage yesterday. Sumo deads + yoga tonight prior to what is expected to be a debauchery of a weekend
if he's interested get him on a proper routine. not sure how old or long he's been lifting. but 6'3 235 he probably has tons of room for strength+hypertrophy
ah okay. swimmers probably have great body flexibility and motor control. olympic lifting he could probably do real well inHe's a swimmer.. just finished 4 years at the U of Calgary varsity team, and graduated. For a while they had him in middle distance (200 fly was his thing), and he did some lifting, but then switched him to sprints and he starting doing lots of weight. Bottom line - knows more about it than I do.
Yeah. These days have been just gong by feel really. More hypertrophy work. I used To do my own version of 5-3-1.Just got back on the weights after injuring my left shoulder at jiu jitsu 6 weeks ago. Had an ortho appt this week and will hopefully end up in an MRI tube before my shoulder is either completely healed or my arm falls off altogether. Will have to stick to squats/deads and shoulder rehab for a few more weeks. I'm back on the mats but just doing classes and drilling, no rolling yet.
@DRW204 do you do your own programming? You're a strong mofo
I've also followed versions of 5/3/1 for years - trying to make gains while not burning out at my age (47) is a balancing act.Yeah. These days have been just gong by feel really. More hypertrophy work. I used To do my own version of 5-3-1.
Love strength training however think my body is reaching its limits. Fighting and clawing for an extra 5-10 lb on my 1Rm just doesn't appeal to me anymore. So just trying to go for more reps and set PRs for deadlifts these days. Think around October 2022 I peaked around 472-482 for 5*10 on Sumo deads (beltless, straps). Hit 422*5*10 couple weeks ago, and 442*5*10 this past week. So we'll see what we can do. I was doing alot more stretching and hot yoga last year so want to get back into that.
Kind of don't enjoy barbell bench or ohp right now so just on DBs
You have access to a Safety Squat Bar? Really good squat alternative if your shoulder is messed/mobility issue.
I've never really been a trap bar person but I do get the benefits. Less taxing on the lower back. I used to do trap bar carries for girp work..... Might get back into that now that you mentioned it lol.I've also followed versions of 5/3/1 for years - trying to make gains while not burning out at my age (47) is a balancing act.
I looked at safety bars right after my injury but surprisingly, the external rotation to grip the bar while squatting isn't uncomfortable. I mostly took the time off because loading the bar was painful, but it seems better now. I should probably invest in one anyway, along with a trap bar for DLs. I hear it's a game changer for guys my age.
The only reason I'm still trying to claw out strength gains is because I know that sarcopenia and strength loss as we age are inevitable and I'd like to keep doing my physical hobbies for as long as I can. If I can train BJJ and bow hunt until I'm 80, I'll be a happy dude.