Starting mid October I decide to quit jacking around with my training program. Since June I had been doing a modified 5x5 program and I was seeing some sizable gains on both the scale, measuring tape and the number of plates I was loading on the bar......but with these gains also came the increase of pounds one the scale and at the age of 47 it isn't the best direction to go into.
I've done a bunch of different programs over the years but one of my favorites has always been The New Rules Of Lifting. It was the first program I did 5 or 6 years ago when I decided to get my physical house in order. I like the change up of the exercises every few weeks and as most of us understand HIIT is one of the best forms of cardio. NROL does have its own forum but I still favor the Men's Health site.
10-17-2011
Exercise Sets Reps
Break-in Workout A
Squat 2 15.
Alternating Sets
Static Lunge 2 15.
2-point DB Single-Arm Row w/elbow out 2 15.
Alternating Sets
Push-up 2 15.
Swiss-ball crunch 2 20.
Break-in Workout B
Deadlift 2 15.
Alternating Sets
Step-up 2 15.
DB 1-Arm Shoulder Press 2 15.
Alternating Sets
Close-grip lat pulldown 2 15.
Reverse crunch 2 20.
I generally despise any kind of break in period for a new template, I understand their importance and how they gauge your starting point, but it still doesn't make me like them. I did manage to drop a few pounds between the exercise and a renewed dedication to my diet.
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