I'm not technically a triathlete yet, but I run, swim and bike a lot. I plan to start combining the three soon.

Those things + skiing, climbing, paddling, and hiking/walking and a few pushups keep me in pretty good shape. I suck at pull-ups but would like to be able to do them, especially for climbing strength (I suck at climbing too).

Anyway, I want to mix in some strength and toning workouts. I don't want to get swolt.

And I don't want to deal with any boxes or WODs. And I don't and won't have a spotter. I don't want to do anything where I risk fricking up my back--it is very susceptible.

I'm thinking I can work in 3 relatively short gym workouts a week.

Any suggestions? I want something simple I don't have to think too much about. thanks!

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Posted by Salmon

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Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:43 am to McLemore

if you are that involved in the outdoors, have you ever researched MovNat?

I think might like it based on the OP

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Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu

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Posted on 9/15/17 at 7:47 am to McLemore

Maybe some high bar squats and TRX stuff? Farmers carry could help your grip a ton.

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Posted by SabiDojo

Open to any suggestions.

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Posted on 9/15/17 at 8:11 am to McLemore

Calisthenics, brah

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Posted by McLemore

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Posted on 9/15/17 at 9:37 am to Salmon

quote:
MovNat

i had not. just did. very interesting. thx!

i used to make fun of my friend who would walk around the woods near our house and pick up large rocks and throw them, as his workout. but i secretly thought it was a great idea.

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