Hey guys this is my first post on T-Nation. I am a beginner athlete who trains for recreational purposes, I go to a gym which offers BJJ, Muay Thai and little MMA but i am more interested in striking currently. I strength train twice a week on a A/B 3x5 template with the big lifts twice a week and train muay thai two-three times a week.
My next semester i starting and i have fitness class which is 5 days a week, i plan on doing 3 strength training days and 2 cardio/conditioning days. There is no squat rack unfortunately but i have access to barbells, bench press and chin/dip bars I will manage just fine.
My goals are to increase strength and add size (Currently 140 pounds 6 foot) while improving my Muay Thai striking. Are my goals achievable, or do i have too much going on at once? any feedback would be awesome!
I’m assuming you’re young since you’re still in school, that helps a lot. Eat/sleep a ton, you should be fine.
Yeah, I’m actually graduated high school but i’m returned for grade 12b. 18 years old. Thanks for the reply! I do plan on eating/sleeping a lot. Do you suggest counting calories/macros or just keep consistent with eating?
This may sound oversimplified, and it probably is, but at your age and weight I wouldn’t obsess over details too much. Try to be mindful of what you’re eating, get plenty of protein and eat good food, but don’t carry a food scale and a calculator to the dinner table every night, you know.
I would go more on how you feel, you’ve got a pretty heavy workload but it’s not unreasonable. Might need to take an extra night off here and there, but if you’re training and eating right you’ll be shocked at the gains you can make at your age.
Alright thanks for the advice. I should not stress myself over little details as a beginner.
Sounds like you have a plan. Just make sure that 1) You’re eating enough real food, 2) You’re getting enough sleep. 3) Your lifting is progressive.
How much is enough? If you’re not putting on weight, eat more (fats and carbs are your friends). Sleep 7-9 hours/night.
Thanks! yeah i try to make my lifting progressive. gradually adding weight onto the lifts. I plan on eating a lot, i don’t have a set “schedule” just aim to eat a fuck ton aha!