[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
Do you want to look strong/powerful or be strong/powerful? Or is it strength and athleticism?
I’m having trouble figuring out what exactly your current goal is?
For athleticism I like:
Olympic lifts
Plyometrics - Lot of jumping variations
Strongman training (Tires/sleds/sledge hammer/etc…)
Check out CTs sub forum
http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/sports_body_training_performance_bodybuilding_thibaudeau?pageNo=1&s=forumsNavTop
For strength :
5/3/1 - simple & effective way to increase numbers in the big 3.
For the power/strong look :
Defranco
-Built like a badass
-West Side for Skinny Bastards
Body Building Split: See numerous articles & read through BB forum
http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/sports_body_training_performance_bodybuilding?pageNo=1&s=forumsNavTop
You can also look at the BSL threads where folks are getting bigger or leaning out for examples.
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Valid question! When I read back through my post I realized I did not lay out my own goal very well. I would like to be Stong and Powerful and I think in turn that will make me look that way as well. I also want to lose the belly which should change with nutrition. The more I look at different programs I think the easiest for me to follow with my current equipment will be 5/3/1. I have laid out a plan today with my 1st month calculations.
The first month maxes (90%) do seem low to me as I know in the past I have increased strength very quickly when getting back into lifting. I am still working on accessory lifts. I am going to try not to go crazy on accessory work but I am used to more volume so that could be tough.
I plan to change my nutrition drastically but do not plan to track everything at this point. I am hoping that dropping sugary snacks and drinks and adding 2 to 3 protein shakes per day will help me lose the extra weight I have aquired over the past 2 years. I will be lifting 4 days per week and will do cardio/sport on 2 to 3 days as well.