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06-28-2013, 12:59 PM | #71 |
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I've been pretty lazy the past few months, but I was on a strict strength training regiment for over 2 years. Based around four core lifts (standing press, deadlift, bench press, squat) and complimented with assistance work and cardio. I went from 5'8" 210 lbs of fat to a lean 165 back up to 185 lbs of muscle. Having been off it for a while, I'm back up around 200 again, but about 80-90% strength remains. Working two jobs killed my momentum and it's been a struggle to get back into it, even after going back to just one job. Deadlift was always my favorite and heaviest lift.
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Bump to an old thread, curious how everyone out there is doing.
I started the Creatine Monohydrate intake for the winter and strength is already increasing (attribute that to an increase in Cals/Carbs along with the creatine).I have been hitting the big movements, twice a week now, which I always read to try and avoid doing, too often. My workout cycle has changed a bit, here is the new routine. Legs (Low Bar Squats and Sumo Deadlifts) – Chest (flat Bench press, barbell, emphasis on pause reps to build strength) – Back (Emphasis on conventional Deadlifts, getting stronger here, along with my squats!) – Shoulders (standing overhead press, this is a difficult movement for me, strength is abysmal compared to my other lifts) – Arms/Forearms (this is a miscellaneous day). Throughout the week I mix in Abdominal and Core work where needed and will often do light squats for 20+ reps during a workout for some cardio/stretching/form check. Front squats and Ab wheel may be the best ab exercises I have ever done. I encourage everyone to change up those routines! Lift some heavy weight and keep the form in check. I have been mixing in Front Squats and Sumo Deadlifts…two exercises I don’t do a lot of, and I feel it is helping me elsewhere. My sumo deadlift is maybe 75-85% of my conventional deadlift, but hard to keep the proper form. As for the front squats, pathetic, maybe 45-55% of my back squats at this point. What are everyone else’s plan for the winter? Gain weight? Cut some fat? Gain strength? I am working towards the impossible, as will everyone else, gain muscle and strength without the fat. I suppose a bit of the fat is ok this winter, should be a cold one. |
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