Tommy Helms
First Post
Hello...just joined Strongfirst. Looking for some guidance. I am a male 54 yrs old, 6'1", 270 lbs. 38% bodyfat. Never worked out in my life. Type 2 diabetic for 20 yrs, had 2 smallest toes amputated on my right foot 2 yrs ago. My balance is still decent, thankfully. My diet and blood sugar are good now...I eat one meal a day in the evening...no snacking.
I also have frozen shoulder syndrome in both shoulders...I can't hold a barbell behind my neck...not enough flexibility and painful. I think I could do Zercher squats though. It's also hard to bench press with a barbell. I can manage it with dumbbells without too much pain. And I've tried Romanian deadlifts since I'm not flexible enough to do regular deadlifts with good form
I'm not interested in getting ripped. I'd just like to get stronger so I won't become a burden as i get older.
I've started walking 2 miles a day, and that's helping me feel better
I've read Pavel's PTTP, Alexander Faleev's 5x5 program, Stronglifts 5x5 program, Marty Gallagher's Purposeful Primate, and Steve Justa's Rock Iron Steel...and I'm just a little overwhelmed and confused on where to start
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
I also have frozen shoulder syndrome in both shoulders...I can't hold a barbell behind my neck...not enough flexibility and painful. I think I could do Zercher squats though. It's also hard to bench press with a barbell. I can manage it with dumbbells without too much pain. And I've tried Romanian deadlifts since I'm not flexible enough to do regular deadlifts with good form
I'm not interested in getting ripped. I'd just like to get stronger so I won't become a burden as i get older.
I've started walking 2 miles a day, and that's helping me feel better
I've read Pavel's PTTP, Alexander Faleev's 5x5 program, Stronglifts 5x5 program, Marty Gallagher's Purposeful Primate, and Steve Justa's Rock Iron Steel...and I'm just a little overwhelmed and confused on where to start
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thank you