btownqb Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 anyone else consistently lift/workout? I lift 4-6 times a week. Obviously rotating muscle groups, my moms pool is about 25 mins or I'd be there daily to swim before my lift. Has anyone ever used a weighted vest to train? I lifted for football in HS and college and just really enjoyed the lifestyle. My best friend and I live together (my house)... we found quite a bit of lifting equipment to make due during quarantine. Bench press 250lbs, 4 sets of dumbells, bow flex type machine, and attachments for that and a mat for abs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I worked 80 hours a week during my 20's and early 30's and went from 165 when I left IU to 235lbs or so. Made a switch around age 33 or so. Took 1 year off of everything bad. 10+ years later if I'm not breaking a sweat daily I feel like I let myself down. I ran for years doing many mini marathons. Started back off of that because of knee preservation. When my gym was open I did elliptical every day for an hour for years along with a few sit/push ups. Most of my time during these days is on the Monon Trail. Always do 6 miles of fast paced walking each day. I know it's not the same as running,etc...but keeps me mentally and for most part still physically fit. One thing I did as a joke to begin with about 6 months ago was put a 20 lb bell next to computer. Every beer I have is 15 reps on each arm. Now I just have to figure out the abs....haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I've gotten chubby and out of shape but want to get back to lifting HIIT training soon. Started lifting in 7th grade. I have and when I get back to working out will follow Jim Wendler's program. As far as a weight vest, I havent, but my stepdad and grandpa had a military surplus store. A medium alice pack with 25 lbs of weight and hill sprints will do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Used to, and now trying to get back to a more regular routine. Lifted for hockey same period then just to work out used to: 2-3 times a week 4-6 reps bench, up to 285 - I weigh 165, that’s the most I’ve benched. - 4-6 reps flys, 30 lbs up to 65 lbs, 4-6 reps push that cart thing across the gym, whatever it’s called lol, 50 pushups 2-3 times a week, the off-days, 4-6 sets pull-ups, 4-6 sets curls, abs, 30 sit-ups, light jog or biking now - swim (have a pool) 10 laps, when I try 2-3 times a week but that’s when I’m motivated, 90 second plank, 50 pushups, 30 sit-ups daily, basketball in my driveway, no weights at home but the gym just RE-opened, thank God, so I’ll be getting back to weights - bench now more for reps, 8 sets starting with 1 plate working up to 2 plates, 225, rest mostly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I used to lift. A few beers a week. Now. I have switched to wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, milehiiu said: I used to lift. A few beers a week. Now. I have switched to wine. Got tired of those 12 oz curls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I suck at bench press. I have orangutan arms 6'3" with 78" wingspan. My best bench was 355. Deadlift is my bag. PB of 615. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 2 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: I suck at bench press. I have orangutan arms 6'3" with 78" wingspan. My best bench was 355. Deadlift is my bag. PB of 615. 335 is sucking at bench press? 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 I stay in decent shape. Weights four days/week. Monday: back/chest Tuesday: arms/legs Wednesday off Thursday/Friday repeat Monday/Tuesday. Then usually do a short 1 mile run on the weekend. Nothing elaborate. I am in and out of the gym in 60-90 mins. From parked to gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 2 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: I suck at bench press. I have orangutan arms 6'3" with 78" wingspan. My best bench was 355. Deadlift is my bag. PB of 615. 😍😍😍😍 thats big time. I'm 5'10 195lbs (at the time) and benched 390lbs and did 345lbs 6 times. I was laying block 45hours a week and lifting 5 times a week. Work up at 530... worked until 330, lifted at 4-5, Call of Duty until 830 and then asleep at 9. That was a greeeeeeeat 2-3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: I stay in decent shape. Weights for days/week. Monday: back/chest Tuesday: arms/legs Wednesday off Thurssay/Friday repeat Monday/Tuesday. Then usually do a short 1 nile run on the weekend. Nothing elaborate. I am in and out of the gym in 60-90 mins. From parked to gone. Those guys that are at the gym for hours always befuddled me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 I used to enjoy lifting weights when I was younger. Now I mostly do cardio workouts on rower and try to bike/swim when weather is nice. I am hoping to buy a used quality elliptical as well to mix it up with the rowing machine. Trying to drop 20-25 more pounds this year currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBQ Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 I’ve never enjoyed lifting. As a distance runner I just couldn’t ever get in to it. I’ve been trying to get back to running. It’s been a (literally) slow process. I added in pushups and lunges, too. I grew up swimming and that has been something I’ve always enjoyed. It’s tough to find a pool with lanes when I can work out, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 8 hours ago, bluegrassIU said: 335 is sucking at bench press? 😲 Well not so much, but the cousin I lifted with at the time did 405 for reps. So it seemed like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 13 hours ago, mrflynn03 said: Well not so much, but the cousin I lifted with at the time did 405 for reps. So it seemed like it. 4 plates is so much. Like your arms quiever lol I spotted a fellow football coach doing 445lbs 3 times. Shewwww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 If I'm at my house lifting and doing chest/back. I'll do a modified drop set.. instead of dropping the weight and doing it until failure, I'll keep the weight the same (usually), but drop the reps. Example- I do 205lbs- 15 reps, 14 reps, etc all the way to 1 with minimal rest. Then I'll do 2 sets lat pull down 25 reps, seated row 2 sets 25 reps and dumbbell reverse Flys 2 sets 12 reps. End it with ab work out. Done in 35 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 32 minutes ago, btownqb said: If I'm at my house lifting and doing chest/back. I'll do a modified drop set.. instead of dropping the weight and doing it until failure, I'll keep the weight the same (usually), but drop the reps. Example- I do 205lbs- 15 reps, 14 reps, etc all the way to 1 with minimal rest. Then I'll do 2 sets lat pull down 25 reps, seated row 2 sets 25 reps and dumbbell reverse Flys 2 sets 12 reps. End it with ab work out. Done in 35 mins. I'm sore and tired just reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I'm sore and tired just reading it. But it does feel good sometimes? Right!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, btownqb said: But it does feel good sometimes? Right!?!?! It used too. If would again if I could find time. I know that's an excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Does lifting a fork count LOL! I was not in very good shape before but after having the virus it out me even farther behind. I have gotten to where I am walking 1 mile a day. I am still having a hard time even mowing my yard without feeling like I am going to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 19 hours ago, BeerBQ said: I’ve never enjoyed lifting. As a distance runner I just couldn’t ever get in to it. I’ve been trying to get back to running. It’s been a (literally) slow process. I added in pushups and lunges, too. I grew up swimming and that has been something I’ve always enjoyed. It’s tough to find a pool with lanes when I can work out, though. Same. Granted I haven’t run competitively in a long time but I want to get back into running as well. Maybe some day haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Just now, IU Scott said: Does lifting a fork count LOL! I was not in very good shape before but after having the virus it out me even farther behind. I have gotten to where I am walking 1 mile a day. I am still having a hard time even mowing my yard without feeling like I am going to die. That might be allergies, homie. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Just now, Stlboiler23 said: Same. Granted I haven’t run competitively in a long time but I want to get back into running as well. Maybe some day haha. running is punishment. Never lol 😂😂 Elliptical as I play euchre on my phone! And thats all the cardio I'll do besides swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, btownqb said: That might be allergies, homie. Lol Before I could make the yard in 45 minutes and take a little water break. Now it takes over an hour with at least 3 breaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, btownqb said: running is punishment. Never lol 😂😂 Elliptical as I play euchre on my phone! And thats all the cardio I'll do besides swimming. Haha fair enough. Part of me is interested to see if I can get back to what I was back in the day. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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