Bill DeAngelis
Level 4 Valued Member
Hello StrongFirst...I’m humbly seeking advice on where to start. I am…
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 285lbs.
Body Composition: Unknown (Guessing: At least 60lbs overweight)
Injury History: Currently Uninjured (No major injuries ever)
Movement History: Never had a FMS. I move well and I’m pretty flexible.
Sports/Competition History: High School Football and Wrestling. In the past, as an adult I practiced different martial arts. I’ve been weight lifting on and off most of my life.
Other: I served in the U.S. Army and I am currently a law enforcement officer.
Current Priorities: Get stronger and improve body composition. I’m not sure what strength standards I should strive for, but for body composition 20% body fat is the goal.
Ultimate Goals: Resilience andLongevity.
Relevant Books I’ve Read:
Simple & Sinister Power to the People The Russian Kettlebell Challenge
Enter the Kettlebell The Naked Warrior Bullet-Proof ABS
Beyond Stretching Relax Into Stretch Super Joints
Fast & Loose Beyond Bodybuilding Easy Strength
Intervention
Yes, I’ve read a lot, but I have never really put any of it into consistent practice. I have always had a hard time putting all of Pavel’s ideas together (and I’ve been reading his work since the first article I found on him in Muscle Media 2000!).
Currently:
For the last 2-3 weeks I have been practicing on my barbell and kettlebell technique/form in the squat, deadlift, military press, bench press, 2HSW and TGU. I have not even attempted to go heavy at all yet.
Where do I want to go from here?
In my heart, I want to be Wolverine, but physically I’m more like Kung Fu Panda. For now I’ll settle for being able to be strong for my wife and kids. I have two little ones (6 and 8 years old) on the Autism Spectrum and I want to be around for them as long as I can. After that? I would like to practice martial arts again. Also, I would like to be StrongFirst Certified someday (I love this stuff!)…but, one step at a time. So ladies and gentlemen…Where do I start? What will help me achieve my current priorities and get me closer to my ultimate goals? Should I start with kettlebells or barbells?
Thanks in advance for responding.
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 285lbs.
Body Composition: Unknown (Guessing: At least 60lbs overweight)
Injury History: Currently Uninjured (No major injuries ever)
Movement History: Never had a FMS. I move well and I’m pretty flexible.
Sports/Competition History: High School Football and Wrestling. In the past, as an adult I practiced different martial arts. I’ve been weight lifting on and off most of my life.
Other: I served in the U.S. Army and I am currently a law enforcement officer.
Current Priorities: Get stronger and improve body composition. I’m not sure what strength standards I should strive for, but for body composition 20% body fat is the goal.
Ultimate Goals: Resilience andLongevity.
Relevant Books I’ve Read:
Simple & Sinister Power to the People The Russian Kettlebell Challenge
Enter the Kettlebell The Naked Warrior Bullet-Proof ABS
Beyond Stretching Relax Into Stretch Super Joints
Fast & Loose Beyond Bodybuilding Easy Strength
Intervention
Yes, I’ve read a lot, but I have never really put any of it into consistent practice. I have always had a hard time putting all of Pavel’s ideas together (and I’ve been reading his work since the first article I found on him in Muscle Media 2000!).
Currently:
For the last 2-3 weeks I have been practicing on my barbell and kettlebell technique/form in the squat, deadlift, military press, bench press, 2HSW and TGU. I have not even attempted to go heavy at all yet.
Where do I want to go from here?
In my heart, I want to be Wolverine, but physically I’m more like Kung Fu Panda. For now I’ll settle for being able to be strong for my wife and kids. I have two little ones (6 and 8 years old) on the Autism Spectrum and I want to be around for them as long as I can. After that? I would like to practice martial arts again. Also, I would like to be StrongFirst Certified someday (I love this stuff!)…but, one step at a time. So ladies and gentlemen…Where do I start? What will help me achieve my current priorities and get me closer to my ultimate goals? Should I start with kettlebells or barbells?
Thanks in advance for responding.