Thanks ModStr, I’m glad you’re back to 100%! I’m getting back to it too after a nasty cold and flu.
When I joined here a decade ago, I felt really guilty if I missed gym days, too. I still feel a bit of remorse if I can’t work out for a while, but I’ve regained what is, for me, a healthier perspective and balance between exercising and all the rest of life. Something’s that’s really helped me in that regard is reintroducing calisthenics to my life, especially on days I don’t hit the gym. Reading here had me believing bodyweight exercises are practically worthless for strength or body composition, but that was dead wrong. I now know they’re a fantastic complement to weights and a fine substitution on days I can’t go to the gym (though I’m lifting at home now, anyways.) 3 to 4 rounds of 4 to 6 bodyweight exercises will shred me without destroying my recovery, and I can do them in my own living room.
On that note, any thoughts about a different program to use in a week or two? Perhaps something that requires fewer days per week in the gym would be a good segue for the next 4 to 8 weeks as you settle into your new life.
I’ve honestly thought about the 5/5/5 routine quite a bit but still haven’t decided. TBDW has also caught my eye so I’m really still trying to decide. I’ve always been envious of the guys who can busy out high amounts of pullups/chinups and do insane amounts of pushups but besides pushups have never im0lemented them myself. If you have any workout suggestions I’d love to hear them.
Sorry for the delayed reply! Your strength is coming along quite well in many lifts. Has life slowed down a bit at this point? The first factor I could sober when planning a workout program is my schedule and availability. I find it frustrating and demotivating if I plan a program but can only do it half or two thirds of the time. To that end, how many days a week can you consistently work out?
Life has slowed down quite a bit thankfully… I always tend to find myself forgetting about my log on here and having to play catch up with my workouts… starting today I’m gonna make it a habit of logging my workouts while I’m at the gym so I won’t forget… my strength has came along great but I do feel like my body has grown stagnant doing the same workouts not too many visual mods but I know that takes alot more time… in regards to my next routine I want to cut it down to 5 days a week instead of 6… I feel like 6 has been a little too demanding and sometimes struggle getting in there on Saturday’s… I’ve been feel8ng extremely gassed towards the end of my workouts even on leg day when the volume isn’t high at all… pre workout stims tend to have no effect on me so no help there… I’m not sure what could be the problem my rest has been on par and occasionally even getting a nap here or there in… any idea what that could be?
I haven’t looked too much into Paul Carter but I’ve seen CTs BDW… I’ve been thinking along the lines of a BB split as well… I’ve looked into 5/3/1 some and heard great testimonials but wasn’t sure if It was optimal for what I’m going for… I’ve heard it was more for strength, something along the powerlifters guidelines and not so much physique (don’t crucify me if I’m wrong lol just what I’ve heard)
Well Wendlers stuff you can basically do with whatever you want.
It’s a basic linear progression style of work, but not very aggressively, you only increase weights every 3 weeks.
If you want to squat, bench, DL and OHP, there’s one day for each.
After that you’re free to do whatever you want. Jim has his own mind on this though.
Look into Paul Carter or pick one of CT’s plan, they both know what they are doing.