dfanelli83
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Decided to start a training log here since bodybuilding.com went down recently and not sure if it will remain up or not. I'm 40 years old and have been training for about 25 years. Since around Covid time I have been training in a home gym with a mix of kettlebells, Calisthenics and a trap bar. I also like rucking and sandbag carries. Don't have any specific goals other then getting stronger and building/maintaining muscle mass. I'm 5'11" 202 lbs currently and plan on keeping my weight between 195 - 215.
I play slow pitch softball and baseball throughout the year.
In the past few years, I haven't really been following any plan, and instead mostly just getting work in. A lot of the time my training is similar to Dan John's Easy Strength, but I'll have periods of time where I focus on bringing something up or vary things a bit.
This past month or so I've been experimenting with starting to ramp up the volume a bit and also have been gradually trying to get in "running shape" with a few short runs/sprints per week (its mainly my calves/feet that need the conditioning there).
I started a thread a few weeks ago concerning some of the initial trials in this type of training. After going through this for two weeks, I've made adjustments and have a full "program" following this type of training.
This is the general format I have set up with 3 main workouts a week and 2-3 easier workouts on other days.
I play slow pitch softball and baseball throughout the year.
In the past few years, I haven't really been following any plan, and instead mostly just getting work in. A lot of the time my training is similar to Dan John's Easy Strength, but I'll have periods of time where I focus on bringing something up or vary things a bit.
This past month or so I've been experimenting with starting to ramp up the volume a bit and also have been gradually trying to get in "running shape" with a few short runs/sprints per week (its mainly my calves/feet that need the conditioning there).
I started a thread a few weeks ago concerning some of the initial trials in this type of training. After going through this for two weeks, I've made adjustments and have a full "program" following this type of training.
Volume Cycle questions
40 y.o. male, 5'11", 200lbs with 20+ years of training. Conservative numbers I could do any day of the week: Deadlift 365 Press 32kg x8 Pullups x 8 Pushups x 25 KB Fr. Squat 24kg/32kg x 8-10 I consider myself pretty strong, but my volume tolerance/work capacity is one of my weaker points...
www.strongfirst.com
This is the general format I have set up with 3 main workouts a week and 2-3 easier workouts on other days.
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