Add in some functional stuff

Dec 11, 2024
4:40:37pm

cougarstrong All-American

Suitcase carries, sled drag, sled push. During your cardio time.

Swap seated row for lat pulls. And add in some shoulder/rotator cuff work.

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Is this a good workout regimen?

Cougar Junkie

4:11pm

Have you explored why squats hurt your back? Do they even if you go lighter?

HandwovenBox

4:17pm

I can do two 25s (for 95 total) without hurting my back, but it's embarrassing

Cougar Junkie

4:23pm

Ego is the killer of gainz! It will take more reps to get close to failure with

HandwovenBox

5:13pm

focus less on a fixed number of reps in a set, and instead focus on taking each

COUGND

4:25pm

The close-to-failure advice makes sense. I can't nix the calf lifts. My calves

Cougar Junkie

4:31pm

Add in some functional stuff

cougarstrong

4:40pm

My low-rent gym doesn't have suitcase carries, sled drag, and sled push.

Cougar Junkie

4:46pm

No dumb bells?

cougarstrong

4:51pm

Do you mean just carry dumbbells around like they're luggage?

Cougar Junkie

4:55pm

If you're bold enough, get on a treadmill and walk backwards without turning the

HandwovenBox

5:15pm

Walk backwards until I hit the display? Very funny!

Cougar Junkie

5:22pm

Yes, and then keep walking backwards

HandwovenBox

5:33pm

I see what you mean.

Cougar Junkie

5:36pm

Maybe add a row movement, either barbell or dumbbell

deliciousmocha

5:07pm

I'm following the suggested workout from Vinnie Tortorich, who was a celebrity

Cougar Junkie

5:12pm

Huge Kudos! Just doing what you have is fantastic for you health and probably...

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