this thread i has nothing to do with junk washing trolls so I apologize in advance. I'm bored and need a new workout. I just did about 10 weeks of stronglifts 5 x 5 and have completely lost enthusiasm for it. Stalled out on the overhead press after about 6 weeks, never really stalled out on anything else but it's just so draining that after awhile I can't mentally get up to do the squats etc anymore, plus I've got some nagging rotator cuff pain that was getting worse and the squats were starting to bother my hip so worried about injuries. Old age sucks. Anybody know any new-ish decent workouts, preferably that will hold my interest for about 5-6 weeks? Would like to find something that doesn't rely too much on heavier (max or close to max) weights since I just did that.
Squats are an awesome exercise. There is a program where you do 20 reps of perfect form squats and slowly raise the weight maintaining 20 reps. Not the vomit inducing set that a 5 rep squat lift is. RC pain tells me to avoid the overhead stuff and possibly you are lowering to far on dips (if you are doing them) Not sure where you lift but I still love doing the westside stuff with chains and bands attached to the weight. Tell me what specific lifts you do and I will suggest some to freshen up your routine.
When I got back into it a few months back I was advised to choose between stronglift and Real Fast Fat Loss http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/real_fast_fat_loss I choose RFFL. I had done circuit training before, and hiit before, but not together in one session, and it was very exhausting. From there I learned about complexes which are probably the most brutal thing that I have attempted. I'm reading this book, New Rules of Lifting, and I found it both entertaining and informative. It emphasizes the 6 basic push/pulls for functional strength. http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lif...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278466628&sr=8-1
Do pushups, you would only be 6 inches off the ground arms fully extended. That shouldn't be a lot of strain for your rotator cuff.
I've heard Insanity is good. p90x has always gotten good praise. I'm on the max-OT program. I work on one muscle group per day generally (chest, shoulders, back, legs) with the exception of arms. I do biceps and triceps on the same day. I've noticed it's taking forever to do abs in the gym so I might start utilizing the ab river x program instead. I run..interval training style 5 times a week.
multiple WHITE partners. Also if it isn't too spensive, try bowflex. Looks interesting enough. Even Chuck Norris uses it.
www.yale.edu/gradrugby/WS4SB.pdf Westside for Skinny Bastards Part 3 has a good weight training regimen.
I prefer a 3 day split, I have a feeling doing the full body was a factor in your burnout. Full body routines also require you to do basically all compound exercises because of time limitations. Here are some exercises I really like. Push: Dips (make sure to not go very low as it is bad for shoulder) Bench with chains or bands (this will keep your shoulder ok by allowing you to lower the weight at the lowest point of the movement and increasing when leverage works in your favor.) Skull Crushers followed immediately by close grip bench to failure. Front raises Tricep pull downs Pull: Sitting cable rows (alternate tucked elbows and elbows raised) Deads Lat pull downs (only to the front) Hammer curls Legs: 20 rep squats Lunges Leg press If you seriously want a one day split I will try to pick and choose.
Here's a bunch of workouts: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hitprog.htm I've messed around with a few of these; it's really more about maintaining consistent control throughout each rep (5 seconds up, 5 seconds down for example). It's a nice change for the summer. The thing I like about some of these workouts are the single sets; makes the workout go a lot smoother, at least for me. I hear you on the getting tired of the same old routine. I had been doing "iso" groups for a few months (arms one day; chest another; back another; shoulders...), but it just got monotonous, though I personally feel "better" about myself for the mere fact that I'm doing something productive for an hour or two 5-6 times a week.
So it's established that you're bored, but other than that, what is your goal/objective ? i think most people will ask for a new bulking rountine, a new fat loss routine, etc. but you havent identified what you want from your workout. That's probably the most important thing.
I did Stronglifts for about 5 months in 2008, then I started doing my own homemade routines (with 4 day splits and more focus on individual body parts). After 2 years of tinkering, I've returned back to Stronglifts once more. However, before starting Stronglifts, I tried this workout for one week: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/4-day-power-muscle-burn-workout-split.html it has sets of 3-5 at heavy weight, 6-12 at intermediate weight, and a burn set of 40 at light weight for each day. I gave up on it after 1 week b/c I didn't feel like it was doing much for me. I wasn't tired after working out (I prefer the heavy weights, 5 rep methodology). But check it out... this might be what you're looking for after finishing stronglifts.
For those who have done or are doing Stronglifts, are you pretty satisfied with the results? I just started it a few weeks ago.
