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Thoughts on my program?
Posted on 7/7/19 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 7/7/19 at 9:46 pm
I've read a lot on here and have absorbed some of the knowledge you guys have to offer but would like some input on what I've been doing the last month.
First, a little about me. I'm 36, 6'2 175lb, have a preexisting left meniscus tear that causes mild pain intermittently. My goals are 1. hypertrophy and 2. strength while avoiding injuries. I work 7 on, 7 off, 12 hours a day so when I'm working need to limit it to probably 30 minutes, off weeks can go 1-2 hours if need be.
I like the GSLP program and am incorporating linear progression and AMRAP into my routine. The only issue I have with the standard GSLP is that it's 3 days a week. I feel like I NEED to do something every day to have a daily routine, relax and maintain discipline. I'm a little OCD for good and for bad. If I only do 3 days a week I know I'm not going to stick to it. So I've made some variations to GSLP.
So here's what I've been doing:
-2 day split
-Workout A:
Alternating between Squat and Deadlift (in 2:1 ratio) 2x10, 1xamrap
Military press 2x10, 1xamrap
2 sets each of tricep extensions and bicep curls
-Workout B:
Bench 2x10, 1xamrap
Chins 2x6 (can't do 10 chins), 1xamrap
Core work with situps, medicine ball rotations, etc
-"amrap" is last rep that is a struggle i.e. 2 seconds or so to complete a bench rep. I probably leave an extra rep out there most times
-increase weight WEEKLY by 5 lbs on bench/press and 5-10 lbs squat/deadlift
I'm usually a little sore every day but feel like my muscles for the target lifts of the day are rested.
What do you guys think of the volume and intensity? I really don't know if it's too much or not enough at this point. I appreciate any advice you guys have!
First, a little about me. I'm 36, 6'2 175lb, have a preexisting left meniscus tear that causes mild pain intermittently. My goals are 1. hypertrophy and 2. strength while avoiding injuries. I work 7 on, 7 off, 12 hours a day so when I'm working need to limit it to probably 30 minutes, off weeks can go 1-2 hours if need be.
I like the GSLP program and am incorporating linear progression and AMRAP into my routine. The only issue I have with the standard GSLP is that it's 3 days a week. I feel like I NEED to do something every day to have a daily routine, relax and maintain discipline. I'm a little OCD for good and for bad. If I only do 3 days a week I know I'm not going to stick to it. So I've made some variations to GSLP.
So here's what I've been doing:
-2 day split
-Workout A:
Alternating between Squat and Deadlift (in 2:1 ratio) 2x10, 1xamrap
Military press 2x10, 1xamrap
2 sets each of tricep extensions and bicep curls
-Workout B:
Bench 2x10, 1xamrap
Chins 2x6 (can't do 10 chins), 1xamrap
Core work with situps, medicine ball rotations, etc
-"amrap" is last rep that is a struggle i.e. 2 seconds or so to complete a bench rep. I probably leave an extra rep out there most times
-increase weight WEEKLY by 5 lbs on bench/press and 5-10 lbs squat/deadlift
I'm usually a little sore every day but feel like my muscles for the target lifts of the day are rested.
What do you guys think of the volume and intensity? I really don't know if it's too much or not enough at this point. I appreciate any advice you guys have!
This post was edited on 7/7/19 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 7/7/19 at 10:24 pm to NewOrleansBlend
I think you are fine doing that, but if you can do a different variation of the main lift for the repeating days.
So for example press
Day 1- standing barbell press
Day 2- z press
Day 3- push press
Squats
Day 1- back squat
Day 2- front squat
Day 3- Bulgarian squat
So on and so fourth.
Also you may want to look into nsunslp as I believe he has a 6 day version. Or you could just stick to the aesthetics template of gslp and hit the conditioning on the other 3 days. That would prolly give you the best results so long as the conditioning was quick, hard and conducive to your goals.
So for example press
Day 1- standing barbell press
Day 2- z press
Day 3- push press
Squats
Day 1- back squat
Day 2- front squat
Day 3- Bulgarian squat
So on and so fourth.
Also you may want to look into nsunslp as I believe he has a 6 day version. Or you could just stick to the aesthetics template of gslp and hit the conditioning on the other 3 days. That would prolly give you the best results so long as the conditioning was quick, hard and conducive to your goals.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 11:02 am to lsu777
Thank you very much! Will incorporate those into my routine.
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