I’m satisfied with my strength training programming but looking to add some mobility/athleticism/GPP work for a second gym session each day.
There are MANY good lifting programs out there, but I’m having trouble finding something tailored to grown men who want to move fluidly and without pain. It could involve weights or not. I may never recover my athletic prime, but my goal is to feel like an athlete again.
I’d appreciate any tips you’ve got. Thanks, y’all!
Athleticism also means adaptability, so you should probably forget about the gym, and just join a boxing, mma, bjj class. Not only will that be a great source of cardio, stretching and mobility, you will also learn some skills that might or might not ever be handy, but it is better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
I just dont see the point to run around and roll in the gym, if you can get all the benefits with free skills and fun, just going to a different building.
Idk, Judo or even some Pilates might be a fun and great addition.
Check out Walrus training by Jim Wendler.
What are you looking for? Like are there any sports you want to play or you want a better 5k or a baller broad jump, etc?
@hankthetank89. I agree with your comment/advice a 100%.
I personally had been lifting for a couple of years. Getting stronger and bigger. But I was as stiff as a rod. Bending down was a chore!!
For the past year and a half I’ve been doing BJJ, MMA (Wrestling & Striking) and also Judo recently - atleast twice a week each. I am now more flexible and my back also feels better. And ironically I’ve grown stronger in all my lifts! I still lift weights but its more in the background i.e. the basic 531 template. I also don’t gas out walking up the stairs. Managed to maintain my bodyweight also.
Kettlebells are also good. I believe have developed my strength and flexibility. But thats my personal experience.
Thank you brother. I’ve been wanting to taking BJJ for a long time. The struggle is making the times work. The gym around me only offers early-day and late-day classes, which conflicts with my parenting schedule. But I see massive value in martial arts for many reasons and would love to learn.
I’d love to get back into basketball – that would be the main sport
How do you schedule your training throughout the week? Do you double up (lift and martial arts) or do one a day?
Same page, my friend!
Do you have any rec leagues near you? Nothing to play like playing.
I wouldn’t “do it all” so to speak. In my view, there’s three things to focus on (since we’re all already jacked and strong over here):
Other than that, you know you have to work on your shooting and ball-handling; we can look like stud athletes just by hitting rhythm shots!
In terms of the week, I think two easy approaches are:
Just my $0.02!
Currently I’m doing the following. Its taken me a while to find what works for me. This seems to keep me pretty fresh. I also have quite a relaxed/non-strenuous job. Working on improving my diet as things stand.
Tuesday & Thursday - Evening MMA class (1.5hrs) and Judo Class (apprx 2Hrs)
Mon, Wed & Fri - Morning BJJ Class
I do weights late evening on Mon, Wed & Fri. I use the 531 routine with 5 x FSL.
Mon: Power Cleans & Shoulder Press
Wed: Deadlift & Bent Over Row
Fri: Squat & Bench Press
On the weekends I may do some kettlebell work e.g. single arm carries, swings, floor press and shoulder press.
I hope the above helps.
Fuck man, you’re an animal! Much respect for maintaining that training schedule. How’s your sleep?
Sleep is good. I usually go to bed around 11-11.30pm. Wake up at approx 7am.
Forgot to say thank you.
You, sir, are a beast.
