Getting back into lifting/ shape

[sportwgn]

Hi all,

Getting back into lifting after settling into my first non-physical labor intensive job. Gone from 163lbs. to 184lbs. Instead of getting new trousers I've started lifting again. Poor scheduling is what caused me to stop before.

Wish me luck

[Fritz27]

Good luck and be careful not to get too big.

[spoolin215]

^^^^lol


Good luck op. What are you doing for a program?

[sportwgn]

Day 1: Chest/Tris

Day 2: Cardio

Day 3: Legs/Back

Day 4: Cardio

Day 5: Shoulders/ Biceps

I've always eaten well, portions are the deal breaker, as well as cheese.

[acdelco]

as well as cheese.

Are you from WI too?

[Egilbe]

You should train movements, not body parts.

day 1:Squats
day 2:rest
day 3:Bench
day 4:HIIT
day 5: Deadlifts/pullups
day 6: rest
day 7:HIIT

[sportwgn]

From VT originally, the movements idea is looking appealing. The 5x5 routine on here has caught my eye and I'm going to give it a shot instead of just reverting to my old routine.

[Residentevol]

stronglifts and starting strength are a good place to start with a 5x5 program. Be prepared to squat 3 days a week though!

[sportwgn]

stronglifts and starting strength are a good place to start with a 5x5 program. Be prepared to squat 3 days a week though!

I'm ready and actually stoked on it.

[Residentevol]

Sweet stick with it and start posting in the progress thread up top when you start getting into it.

[hashimwatson]

From VT originally, the movements idea is looking appealing. The 5x5 routine on here has caught my eye and I'm going to give it a shot instead of just reverting to my old routine.

[sportwgn]

Into the first official week of the 5x5 and it feels good

Can't wait to get a few weeks into it.

[Egilbe]

From VT originally, the movements idea is looking appealing. The 5x5 routine on here has caught my eye and I'm going to give it a shot instead of just reverting to my old routine.

From VT originally, the movements idea is looking appealing. The 5x5 routine on here has caught my eye and I'm going to give it a shot instead of just reverting to my old routine.

Into the first official week of the 5x5 and it feels good

Can't wait to get a few weeks into it.

gotta love bots that copy posts verbatim

[sportwgn]

They're really biting my style. Haha

[tomhank]

Good Luck stronglifts and starting strength are a good place to start with a 5x5 program.

[sportwgn]

things are going well, not losing weight but things are fitting better and i feel good. onward!

[Papa Dras]

Good Luck stronglifts and starting strength are a good place to start with a 5x5 program.

these bots are actually funny now

[quiksilver6]

Bots can lift too bro. Don't hate

[Residentevol]

skynet has become self aware.......of his small quads and needs to work on his teardrops.

[Dal97GLX]

things are going well, not losing weight but things are fitting better and i feel good. onward!

Just started week 6. Squats are BRUTAL!!! I question(with tears) my ability to do the next round of them. The only measurable gain so far is a 1/2" on my thighs. Bench and deads feel real good, shoulder press not so much. That weight just creeps up on you almost out of nowhere. I upped all the exercises by 10#'s middle of the third week and almost wished I didn't. I started from an empty bar and I'm pretty amazed in myself that I've held up so far.

[Papa Dras]

You upped the weight you are able to lift and you wish you hadn't? Did I read that right?

[sportwgn]

Just started week 6. Squats are BRUTAL!!! I question(with tears) my ability to do the next round of them. The only measurable gain so far is a 1/2" on my thighs. Bench and deads feel real good, shoulder press not so much. That weight just creeps up on you almost out of nowhere. I upped all the exercises by 10#'s middle of the third week and almost wished I didn't. I started from an empty bar and I'm pretty amazed in myself that I've held up so far.

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast perhaps. Good luck and keep at it . I'm loving the simplicity and becoming gradually stronger.

[bill mark]

Everyone has his own routine.
day 1:Squats
day 2:rest
day 3:Bench
day 4:HIIT
day 5: Deadlifts/pullups
day 6: rest
day 7:HIIT