07-31-13 03:44 PM - Post#778418    

Hey all I've been lurking on here for a while and I finally registered. As the title says I'm very busy. I am a truck driver and although I'm home every night, I often work 12-14 hours with as little as ten hours between shifts so I'm always pressed for time. I've been a lifter for years and do not want to stop. I've done a little research and decided to lift three days a week concentrating on only ONE lift per session. The three lifts I've come up with are day 1-hang clean and press, day 2 back squats, day 3-deadlifts. All exercises are 5 warmup sets of 3-5 ramping weight followed by 5 sets of 2 at close to maximum. I've tried this and I'm usually finished in less than 30 minutes. Any suggestions or advice from other busy people???

07-31-13 03:51 PM - Post#778422    

Pretty solid program and idea. If the deadlifts start taking too much energy...occasionally substitute the bent over row.

Wicked

"I'm in good shape for the shape I'm in." "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me." John 14:6

07-31-13 04:49 PM - Post#778427    

• Wicked Willie Said:

I agree. Maybe alternate every week between DLs and bent over row ( Pendlay Row). Maybe occasionally through in some chin ups

07-31-13 07:21 PM - Post#778440    

This is a little off point, but since I sit at a desk all day and that's sort of similar, I would for certain add hip and t spine mobility in there. Can you spent five minutes doing joint mobility when you get out of the truck? Pain-free longevity tool...priceless,

07-31-13 08:26 PM - Post#778450    

• Laree Said:

Thanks for the input everyone. I haul fuel in the Monterey Bay Area (I see your from Santa Cruz!) and every time I get out ill do some stretches and move around. Would some hiking and light fun bike rides on my off days be sufficient for cardio? I try to keep the hikes challenging

08-01-13 10:53 AM - Post#778519    

I love minimalist programs for "non-busy" people, too. Laree's advice is spot on and your three lifts are going to cover everything. You may want to consider "minimalist eating," too with Pat's idea of:
1. Every meal is necessary
2. Every food in every meal is necessary.

It's a big topic, but I think it is a great way to think. Finally, I would just add that supplements seem to help on "over the top" programs and minimalist programs. I would only suggest the basics, but it would make sense to strive for optimal nutrition here.

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Training for a VERY busy guy
08-01-13 11:17 AM - Post#778523    

Wasn't training for truckers covered in 'Over the top' (1987), the excellent arm-wrestling trucker action movie?

I seem to remember a very comprehensive roadside training montage...



Edited by RoryQ on 08-01-13 11:17 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

08-01-13 01:21 PM - Post#778548    

• Beaumc Said:

Definitely.

08-04-13 12:54 PM - Post#778827    

• Dan John Said:

Supplements? Like whey protein?