I am headed back to bodybuilding!

[louden_swain]

Well I have decided that I am going to start training like a bodybuilder once again. This time, my weights will range between 8 and 10. . . I think this will help save my joints. I must say that pwr_machine and needsize have a strong influence in my decision. . .I say this because they have made considerable progress.

In bodybuilding, you can still develop a strong body that is useful for sports.

Here are the muscle groups and the exercises that I will use in my training. Shoot some ideas. . .


THIGHS

1. Squats - 4 x 8-10
2. Leg Presses - 2 x 8-12
3. Leg Extensions - 2 x 8-12

HAMSTRINGS

1. Lying Leg Curls - 4 x 8-12

BACK

1. Barbell Rows - 3 x 8-10
2. Seated Pulley Rows - 3 x 8-10
3. Partial Deadlifts - 3 x 8-10
4. Dumbbell Shrugs - 3 x 8-12

CHEST

1. Incline Barbell Presses - 3 x 8-10
2. Hammer Strength Flat Presses - 2 x 8-10
3. Flat DB Flyes - 2 x 8-12

DELTS

1. Seated Barbell Presses - 3 x 8-10
2. Up Right Rows - 3 x 8-10
3. Dumbbell Laterals - 3 x 8-10

TRICEPS

1. Lying French Presses - 3 x 8-10
2. Cable Press-Downs - 3 x 8-10

BICEPS

1. Barbell Curls - 3 x 8-10
2. Incline DB Curls - 2 x 8-10

FOREARMS

1. Behind the Back Wrist Curls - 3 x 8-10
2. Reverse Barbell Wrist Curls - 3 x 8-10

CALVES

1. Standing Toe Raises - 3 x 8-10
2. Seated Toe Raises - 3 x 8-10

ABS

1. Pulley Crunches - 1 x 40
2. Decline Crunches - 1 x 40
3. Reverse Crunches - 1 x 25

This is a lot more volume that I am used to, but I think it will be good for building some muscular endurance.

What do you guys think??

 

[pwr_machine]

I can assure you that it was a VERY tough decision for me to give up powerlifting. In time, I'll know that it was a wise decision. Like other members of Elite, we share a desire to train and train hard at that. Today, I work around all those nagging injuries with the challenge to force my body to grow. It's the same challenge I used to face when I'd force my body to get stronger. I'm truly competing against myself. I will GROW! Find what works and go with it! Good luck to you Louden.

 

[louden_swain]

I can assure you that it was a VERY tough decision for me to give up powerlifting. In time, I'll know that it was a wise decision. Like other members of Elite, we share a desire to train and train hard at that. Today, I work around all those nagging injuries with the challenge to force my body to grow. It's the same challenge I used to face when I'd force my body to get stronger. I'm truly competing against myself. I will GROW! Find what works and go with it! Good luck to you Louden.

Thanks!!

I would certainly be interested in helping me design a new split routine.

 

[Generic MALE]

WHat about periodization? I too have alot of injuries at this time as I had been lifting as heavy as I can, with progressive poundages for about 6 months and now have a bad ischial bursitis, torn rotator cuff, tensor fascia lata tendonitis, and a few other things.

I am taking a full week off - then plan on more of a bb'ing style, but will intersperse powerlifting type lifts. Maybe 8 weeks of one and 8 of another.

 

[JOKER47]

Well I have decided that I am going to start training like a bodybuilder once again. This time, my weights will range between 8 and 10. . . I think this will help save my joints. I must say that pwr_machine and needsize have a strong influence in my decision. . .I say this because they have made considerable progress.

In bodybuilding, you can still develop a strong body that is useful for sports.

Pfffttttt.....Bodybuilder.....



j/k bro.

Seriously, sounds like you are making the right choice. With the injury's you have been posting up lately, this might just what you need.
Keep us posted as to how your injury's are repairing themselves, or if they are. There would something for all of us to learn as you heal.

Joker

 

[louden_swain]

WHat about periodization? I too have alot of injuries at this time as I had been lifting as heavy as I can, with progressive poundages for about 6 months and now have a bad ischial bursitis, torn rotator cuff, tensor fascia lata tendonitis, and a few other things.

I am taking a full week off - then plan on more of a bb'ing style, but will intersperse powerlifting type lifts. Maybe 8 weeks of one and 8 of another.

Sounds like your body is broken down as well. Sounds like a good plan.

most of the weights I plan on using will be around around 68-75 percent of my max.

There will be small increases in weights each week.

 

[sconoscuito]

hey man that stuff sounds really good but how would you do these like day wise if you know what I mean...

like monday: THIGHS, harmstring, back
then tuesday: chest etc

or how would u do it cause it sounds like a good plan tht I would like to jump on too..

 

[thebrute]

hey i'm behind ya 100% brotha...go for it!! tb

 

[needsize]

Same choice I made years ago when my body really started to give out, smartest thing I've ever done (next to marry my wife)

 

[Debaser]

No offense man but it seems like you're ignoring your injuries hoping that they will go away. They will only get worse. As you build up more and more scar tissue, the natural movement of your joints will be impeded to such a degree that you will be in constant pain, not to mention being unable to lift a weight.

I hope you realize that I am not trying to discourage you in any way, only to try and ensure your safety.