Soldato
I <3 training rear delts
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Caporegime
I can't remember if strong lifts is a three day split or what?
For instance, do a three day split, then do cardio on 'rest' days. Do that for a few months, and see where you are.
For instance, do a three day split, then do cardio on 'rest' days. Do that for a few months, and see where you are.
Caporegime
SL 5x5 is a three day split. Rest days are for rest, tbh.
Soldato
I <3 training shoulders full stop!!
Soldato
Im on Stronglifts and I'm glad I am. Strength is slowly going up each workout (just as the routine states).
I would stick to the routine without Cardio at the moment (I've asked the same base of questions of yourself), basically because if you're going on a low cal diet (depends how low), doing both Cardio and SL will eat up your energy (hence the need for rest days) and you will start to stall on lifts due to energy being depleted.
So, give the routine a go and if you feel you want to add in some kind of cardio, then HIIT and/or Complexes will be a good addition to get that 'ol ticker going
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Caporegime
What would you suggest then? The guy wants to do cardio as well
Does he want to do cardio or does he think he needs to do cardio?
Soldato
What would you suggest then? The guy wants to do cardio as well
Could add cardio at the end of a routine if he really wants or finish it off with a set of complexes and see if he still wants to do them after
Best rear delt exercise in terms of overall benefit has to be facepulls. They work a lot more that just your rear delt, they are great for promoting shoulder health.Almost another language, but then again, that's what google is for, either that or I might get me couple PT sessions to get me on the right track.
Much appreciated everyone, you can always count on getting some great advice from this forum
This is why it's a good idea to use a routine known to work - there is no way you could be expected to know all of this stuff before you start.
Man of Honour
Might give this a go, I greatly prefer doing weights than cardio, far bigger buzz after training, plus it fits in perfectly for five work days
Problem is a lot of the recommended strength routines (SL/SS) overlook this kind of stuff; I'm pretty sure there's no facepulls, reverse flyes or prone Ys in those!
Prone Y's are the most humbling exercise I've ever done... you really do need the pink dumbbells!
I wish the first thing someone told me when I started training was 'look after your shoulders'. They're aren't happy right now.
Ok guys,
The general consensus is that SL is the way to go with the cardio added in on "rest days" or after SL.
I will try that for a while and see how i get on.
I really don't want to be a nusiance to you lads but if someone on here could just either knock something up on Excel or just type it out here with a plan i can follow when i go to the gym.
I work really well if i have instructions! so for example;
Warm up
Start SL
Spend 10 mins doing this
Start 2nd part
and so on.
If someone could plan out a 5 day week for me that would be great. On the off days if you could say for example spend 20mins on the treadmill with X amount of pace or start with the bike before going to something else.
The above sounds like i could do it myself i guess but i would really appreciate something from you guys who know best
I really don't want to come across as lazy but it would be a real help and would be far more motivated to follow someone elses plan as i know they have thought about it and really helped me.
The general consensus is that SL is the way to go with the cardio added in on "rest days" or after SL.
I will try that for a while and see how i get on.
I really don't want to be a nusiance to you lads but if someone on here could just either knock something up on Excel or just type it out here with a plan i can follow when i go to the gym.
I work really well if i have instructions! so for example;
Warm up
Start SL
Spend 10 mins doing this
Start 2nd part
and so on.
If someone could plan out a 5 day week for me that would be great. On the off days if you could say for example spend 20mins on the treadmill with X amount of pace or start with the bike before going to something else.
The above sounds like i could do it myself i guess but i would really appreciate something from you guys who know best
I really don't want to come across as lazy but it would be a real help and would be far more motivated to follow someone elses plan as i know they have thought about it and really helped me.
Ok guys,
The general consensus is that SL is the way to go with the cardio added in on "rest days" or after SL.
I will try that for a while and see how i get on.
I really don't want to be a nusiance to you lads but if someone on here could just either knock something up on Excel or just type it out here with a plan i can follow when i go to the gym.
I work really well if i have instructions! so for example;
Warm up
Start SL
Spend 10 mins doing this
Start 2nd part
and so on.
If someone could plan out a 5 day week for me that would be great. On the off days if you could say for example spend 20mins on the treadmill with X amount of pace or start with the bike before going to something else.
The above sounds like i could do it myself i guess but i would really appreciate something from you guys who know best
I really don't want to come across as lazy but it would be a real help and would be far more motivated to follow someone elses plan as i know they have thought about it and really helped me.
You can get a SL spreadsheet here: http://stronglifts.com/free-stronglifts-5x5-report/
Alternatively there is an app for iOS devices which looks brilliant.
As per a few pages back i started yesterday and am going to try the following:
I'm limited to an hour but going to give it a go 3 times a week.
SL program but instead of 5 x 5, i'm doing 3 x 5
5 mins warm up on treadmill
Alternate days between
followed by
15 mins on bike
5 mins on rower
5 mins stretching.
Started yesterday and did that in about 50/55 mins which is perfect for me. Going to give it my best shot and see what happens.
I'm limited to an hour but going to give it a go 3 times a week.
SL program but instead of 5 x 5, i'm doing 3 x 5
5 mins warm up on treadmill
Alternate days between
followed by
15 mins on bike
5 mins on rower
5 mins stretching.
Started yesterday and did that in about 50/55 mins which is perfect for me. Going to give it my best shot and see what happens.
Man of Honour
Agreed.
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