Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.
Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:
If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Mike talks about how American Powerlifters have been so focused on all this extra back work with tons of rowing, while the better powerlifting countries (Russia) almost exclusively leave out extra back work. You get a stronger back by deadlifting and squatting heavy. The extra work/volume with things like rows can be counter-intuitive with programs that run high volume dead/squat workout. The recovery from the extra back work decreases your body's readiness for the other lifts which require all those muscles. Makes a ton of sense. So on this run, I am really going to minimize the extra bullshit.
Sounds like a plan to me. Cutting out unnecessary bullshit has always appealed to me! [Reply]
Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs:
Simply Red has taken a bold step and hired a personal trainer at LA Fitness. He plans to get jacked as FUCK. Bitches gonna be MIRIN' so hard.
But first he would like to know if you kind gentlemen have any recommendations for hand care due to the rough bars of free weights?
Use chalk when needed. Gloves do not help grip and are made for pussies. Don't be a pussy. Cut off callouses once a week to flatten them.
I pay 0 tomorrow is a 1 on 1 sess with a trainer. I go to a gym in Westport on Saturdays they do a free fitness boot camp for everyone. I pay like 30/mo for the gym membership. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Use chalk when needed. Gloves do not help grip and are made for pussies. Don't be a pussy. Cut off callouses once a week to flatten them.
Haven't ran in 3 years and I'm about 10 pounds heavier now. I decided to limit my first run to 20 minutes and made it 2.1 miles. Not very good, but actually better than I expected considering I've been inactive for so long. I've also been doing some lifting, but I really need to get over my hatred for crowds in the weight area. Been cutting those sessions short.
Oh well... overall a decent first week back. Time to get nice and bronze this weekend. [Reply]