austin3d
Level 3 Valued Member
Hello,
First, I'm truly blessed to have found StrongFirst recently and have been on a deep dive on every video and blog I can read. I believe this is going to be the start of a journey I have been longing for for many years.
I'm almost 50, 6'3", 190 lbs, slim body build. My goal is to get strong and stay strong.
I have attempted many workout programs only to burn out or get an injury due to no pain, no gain mentality and pushing to point of failure. I would never leave my workout feeling energized but instead exhausted or injured and even feeling angry sometimes. Many times, I would go home and pass out and take a nap.
I've gravitated towards the barbell because it feels great. My current routine is Squats, Deadlifts, and Bench Press, M-F. I squat and bench press 2x per week (1 heavy day, 5x5 and one light day, 5x4) and deadlift 1x per week. I ride a bike for 15 min. before beginning.
Two questions about this routine:
1. As much as I enjoy it and feel energized after my workout is over, Is it necessary to incorporate other workouts I enjoy like push ups, dips, pulls ups, ect?
2. What advice would you have on adding a cardio routine to this workout? Along the same though process of not going to point of failure, I would like to have a similar cardio plan mixed in that leaves me feeling good. I love to hike, and hike about 3 x week for about an hour. I'm wondering if that would suffice the cardio piece.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
David
First, I'm truly blessed to have found StrongFirst recently and have been on a deep dive on every video and blog I can read. I believe this is going to be the start of a journey I have been longing for for many years.
I'm almost 50, 6'3", 190 lbs, slim body build. My goal is to get strong and stay strong.
I have attempted many workout programs only to burn out or get an injury due to no pain, no gain mentality and pushing to point of failure. I would never leave my workout feeling energized but instead exhausted or injured and even feeling angry sometimes. Many times, I would go home and pass out and take a nap.
I've gravitated towards the barbell because it feels great. My current routine is Squats, Deadlifts, and Bench Press, M-F. I squat and bench press 2x per week (1 heavy day, 5x5 and one light day, 5x4) and deadlift 1x per week. I ride a bike for 15 min. before beginning.
Two questions about this routine:
1. As much as I enjoy it and feel energized after my workout is over, Is it necessary to incorporate other workouts I enjoy like push ups, dips, pulls ups, ect?
2. What advice would you have on adding a cardio routine to this workout? Along the same though process of not going to point of failure, I would like to have a similar cardio plan mixed in that leaves me feeling good. I love to hike, and hike about 3 x week for about an hour. I'm wondering if that would suffice the cardio piece.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
David