Need a New Workout Program
Next year I want to change my workout routine every 8 weeks. Right now I’m in the planning stage and I am wondering if you have any suggestions on an initial workout for Jan-Feb from your list of workouts on your website. Preferably something that can be completed in an hour every other day.
You’re on your own, kid. I have no idea what goes on in your head or your body, and any ironclad training plan is a flip of a coin — make that a 10-pound plate. I have come to delight in mix ‘n match workouts throughout the week determined by how I feel the day of the workout, what I suspect I need and what I want to do.
This apparent casual approach ensures I apply my most spirited self to the work at hand. I choose five or six customized fundamental exercises I know and love — and hate — that complement each other, four sets of 8 to 12 reps each, but for core and gut work. Superset where desirable.
This is a departure from the norm and takes courage, trust and practice to apply… It works for oxidized ironheads with a few years in the foundry… less tedium, less injury, less overtraining.
Quick Sample:
1)
Rope tucks and leg raises — 4 x higher reps (25 +)
Dumbbell inclines, seated lat rows
Cable crossovers
One-are lateral raises
2)
Hanging leg raise
Leg extension
Leg press
Calf action
Barbell curl, dips
3)
Rope tucks
Smith press, wide grip pulldowns
One-arm dumbbell row, stiff-arm dumbbell pullover
Gotta let go to maintain a tight grip…
Calculated chaos, designed kalidescopes…
Go into 2011 with a brave heart and strong faith… Dave
Posted on December 8th, 2010 in Workout Routines by Dave Draper