This I like, help me Obi Wan.I reckon I'm almost better off training closer to my maxes all the time - using wave periodisation of 3-4 week cycles more like original Westide principles or 5/3/1. This way even if something unexpected comes up, you're closer to your prime and detraining effect is way less pronounced. Or even Sheiko might still work, where the intensity does not change much - only the volume is manipulated.
This I like, help me Obi Wan.
I get a major detraining effect when my 11 week PPP cycle gets interrupted. I'd love to have something that would keep me making gains even if I was cycling every three weeks. I was thinking of going back to a 5x5 system so I always had some volume and only test 1rm when I've had a good few months straight.
Unfortunately, I get sick, my kid/wife gets sick, my businesses explode (as now), I travel with work, I work long hours or any other host of issues. I'm committed, but I don't have the flexibility or stress levels I had when I was a teen/twenty-something. Life gets a whole lot harder as you get older and take on a lot more commitments.
Cheers,
Mike
The importance of progression may help out a lot of noobs. Most I see on the gym do not progress or have a really bad plan (read no actual plan) to progress. Following a plan of progression.
Consistency has already been stated, if you can make people consistent though you have a billion dollar idea that I would not share with anyone.
I'd be interested to know how many keep a log book in their gym bag.
I do, has everything in there: warm up, stretches, mobility, pain and of course all my workout details.
This I like, help me Obi Wan.
I get a major detraining effect when my 11 week PPP cycle gets interrupted. I'd love to have something that would keep me making gains even if I was cycling every three weeks. I was thinking of going back to a 5x5 system so I always had some volume and only test 1rm when I've had a good few months straight.
Unfortunately, I get sick, my kid/wife gets sick, my businesses explode (as now), I travel with work, I work long hours or any other host of issues. I'm committed, but I don't have the flexibility or stress levels I had when I was a teen/twenty-something. Life gets a whole lot harder as you get older and take on a lot more commitments.
Cheers,
Mike
Love itI've been writing a log for the last 25 or so years!
I still have these log books, even my first one.
This is my recent one
The plates on the bar recorded only.
Progression and recording the weight and rep's is the key to my training longevity, not as much as I used to lift, but it enabled me to continue lifting three times a week using three different templates.
I've been writing a log for the last 25 or so years!
I still have these log books, even my first one.
This is my recent one
The plates on the bar recorded only.
Progression and recording the weight and rep's is the key to my training longevity, not as much as I used to lift, but it enabled me to continue lifting three times a week using three different templates.
Why are you not getting stronger?
Because you have a chest and tri's day.
Why are you not getting stronger?
Because you have a chest and tri's day.
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