Still lifting regularly and with a purpose and goals. I just did back rack yesterday. I ve been useing the 5x5s strong lift plan. This training plan delivers ! Im doing incline bench at 275lb for 5x5s, and back rack 285lb 6x5s yesterday. thats 30 reps at 285#. Yes, I had to emphasize that number. I am very proud of 30 reps at 285lbs. Its still amusing to observe those observing me while I lift heavy weights. 😀.
My plans or goals for over winter. I don't do New years resolutions.
CUT BODY WEIGHT. Yep, Im a power lifter and most are on the large size. ( belly included ) I want to drop at least 25 pounds by spring. Very do able. But will it affect my lifting strength ? I expect to some degree , but not much.
BICYCLE TRAINING. Yes it get cold around here but a 1 hours bike ride 3 or 4 times a week is possible thru much of the winter. This is not only good for leg strength and cardio but keeps the mood up as well. winter can get me in a foul assed mood, but a bike ride in cold air helps my outlook. I plan on doing the airport loop around BWI , its a 12 mile loop with some moderate inclines or hills to give some challenge as opposed to the flat straight B&A bike trail.
WEIGHT LIFTING many goals but I ll just say this. I plan on keeping with the 5x5s ( plus 3xs and 1s ) training for the foreseeable future. If I can add 5lbs a month to my workout weight on each of my main lifts I will be beyond happy. who the hell wouldn't ? I find it amazing I was doing a self designed plan very similar before I ever learned of the renowned 5x5s plan. I was doing basically the plan but based it on the Prilepin's chart. The results are shocking. I m lifting like I never dreamed I could. 25 reps on incline bench at 275# ....... ? After I do this workout I look at my log book and still can't believe Im doing it.
TREADMILL, about 4 to 6 hours a week this winter, just to keep some cardio moving. If bike riding that week treadmill time will be less. I guess 8 hours a week combined is a good number.
CURLS, yes. I need to focus on curls. I have big arms but will be better after a solid biceps training plan. Noted.
RUCK MARCHING - Hiking , throw the old backpack on occasion. I have an abundance of places to do this. Noted.
Tune up my B.O.B. and refresh on some prep /survival skills. Not a winter project but definitely need to get squared away. Ive acquired some new to me bags and backpacks for this purpose. This is a constant. Keep bags and plans current.
