Checking in and looking for feedback

[nerdy]

Hey Rebels

I read through the site and loved it. Rebelling for the good of the nation, I like it.

Firstly I am former rugby player and iron discipil who due to injuries has stopped playing rugby and has looked for alternative fitness methods. I have been using bodyweight workouts for a while now with great success, im leaner and stronger than I have been in ages. I am about 6'1 205lbs and about 8% bodyfat. Looking for further strength gains and about another 10lbs on my frame.

I have recently been working through Mark Sissons Primal Blueprint Fitness programme. I was doing it twice a week, 2 sets of each movement per day but after a couple fo changes I am currently alternating two different days

1. Pressups/Pullups Abs

2. Legs/Plank

I started alternating these sessions (they were one workout originally) once I worked through his program and completed it, deciding then to add a third set. I am wondering if steve/nerd team has more advanced workouts? I read the batman workout and thought it was great, but 3 sets of 5 would not be a challenge (not meaning to sound arrogant).

I have also read some interesting stuff recently about guys doing low impact work (press-ups/pull-ups etc) everyday for various reps/hand positions etc. Much like the thinking of gymnasts/cyclists etc who train everyday and look amazing.

Thanks Rebels

Regards

Davie

[nerdy]

From your own experiences what do you say is harder. The 'Advanced body weight workout' OR the 'Angry birds workout plan' ??

Nerdy

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

If bodyweight workouts don't sound too challenging, what about adding back some iron? Weight training can be a good next step.

[nerdy]

If bodyweight workouts don't sound too challenging, what about adding back some iron? Weight training can be a good next step.

I hear you tanktimus. I am trying to avoid using iron if I can (although if I stick with what im doing my pressup stages are incline, flat, decline, dynamic, explosive then weighted). Iv had plenty of shoulder, back, knee injuries playing the level of rugby I played. Body weight, no matter how tough doesnt leave my joints aching.

I have also considered using AR7 (used for Jason Mamoa for Conan) except with bodyweight movements. It is hard because after completing 7 reps of decline pressups (for example) you actively rest in the pressup position (straight arm plank) before doing another set etc etc.

Richard

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Many of the folks in the warrior boards will say that weight training actually helps joint issues resolve, although I can't speak from personal experience. But hey, if a routine works for you and you're willing to keep doing it, then that routine is the best one in the world for you right now.