Off Season Conditioning

[deadheadskier]

Keep in mind Sky is 6'9" he's got a long way to go with all those push-up too ... :lol:

I was more thinking about the distance on the dead lifts.

300# for a guy 6'9" is pretty good.

Dead lift is one exercise I've never tried to max out on. I get too concerned with wrenching my back or hamstrings. I should do the exercise more frequently than I do. I should do all Olympic lifts more often than I do actually.

 

[Madroch]

Started my p90x-insanity hybrid today- chest/back and cardio abs. Will feel it in the morning I am sure. Let it snow already.....

 

[o3jeff]

As the season gets closer I am doing less and less for exercise.

 

[Madroch]

As the season gets closer I am doing less and less for exercise.

I did that last year.. peaked in October... faded throughout.. became quite noticeable in late Feb-march. Determined not to let it happen again.

 

[jrmagic]

I was more thinking about the distance on the dead lifts.

300# for a guy 6'9" is pretty good.

Dead lift is one exercise I've never tried to max out on. I get too concerned with wrenching my back or hamstrings. I should do the exercise more frequently than I do. I should do all Olympic lifts more often than I do actually.

I do deadlifts every time I'm working on my legs. I think its one of the very best overall body exercises you can do. I sort of agree about not trying to max out in that I don't ever do them to failure but I will go pretty heavy for me. My last 2 sets are 4 reps each and I could definitely push one more and possibly even two more reps from each.

I'm really getting pysched for the season. As of this morning I'm down 32 pounds and have really been feeling good running and in the gym.

 

[Tooth]

I do deadlifts every time I'm working on my legs. I think its one of the very best overall body exercises you can do. I sort of agree about not trying to max out in that I don't ever do them to failure but I will go pretty heavy for me. My last 2 sets are 4 reps each and I could definitely push one more and possibly even two more reps from each.

I'm really getting pysched for the season. As of this morning I'm down 32 pounds and have really been feeling good running and in the gym.

The days of going to full out, vein popping failure are over for me. I dont think this old body could handle much of that. Thats great you are down 32 pounds. You are going to feel great out there this year.

 

[Sky]

Meanwhile, this week my father set a world record (for his age/wt) by deadlifting 540lbs at age 65!!

Congrats to your dad!! That's terrific. The 300 mark for me is pretty close to what I see as a my max. As others have commented....I'm concerned with my back and it's just not worth the risk.

As Wa Loaf pointed out...and is discussed on other web sites...tall guys (normal tall guys, NOT pro athletes) have a different dynamic. Longer stroke in the leg and arm....longer muscles, etc.

I'm not interested in doing the bonemeal and protein shakes etc. Just keeping toned and maybe pushing just a tad.

 

[kingslug]

The deadlift is one of the best lifts you can do but can be dangerous as the weight starts to get heavy. I maxed out at 315 and haven't gone near that in a while after tearing my meniscus in my right knee. Squats are out as well. Bikram yoga has been the most effective exercise I have found, although its pretty brutal. Its improved my skiing a great deal as flexibility is key. At times your heart is really going so its a cardio blast as well. I gave up on running. First day on the slopes is tommorow so have to see how it goes..

 

[Madroch]

Pffffft. A lot of good all my hard work did me. Back to square one when I can breathe again...

 

[wa-loaf]

Pffffft. A lot of good all my hard work did me. Back to square one when I can breathe again...

I totally stopped working out in December. Started up Insanity on Monday, so different from P90X. He doesn't waste anytime with even the warm-up your kind of going all out already. I think I'll enjoy this more and the chicks in the video are hotter.

 

[Madroch]

I loved insanity-- it moves a lot quicker-- less down time. Plus, even the longer workouts are under an hour-- save the occassional day when you throw cardio abs on top. Can't wait to get back to it. Enjoy!

 

[Tooth]

I totally stopped working out in December. Started up Insanity on Monday, so different from P90X. He doesn't waste anytime with even the warm-up your kind of going all out already. I think I'll enjoy this more and the chicks in the video are hotter.

Its a great program. You'll get amazing results. No doubt.

 

[kingslug]

Amazing stuff this yoga is..totaly cured my meniscus pain..I mean its totaly gone..I thought I would be in pain the rest of my life! 2x a week in the gym 2x yoga and I'm feeling pretty good..deadlift weigh is creeping up ...300 maybe again? shoulder shrugs up to 550.on the machine..went up a suit size though..never thought about that..damn shoulders...

 

[jrmagic]

I was good on my program until the Holidays and now haven't hit the gym on 2 weeks. Not bad though. I'm down 40 pounds and ate and drank like a king for more than a week in VT without gaining anything. Time to get back intot he gym tonight. It really made a noticeable difference on the hill.

Kingslog - that is great that the Yoga cured your pain.

 

[hammer]

Just went to my first workout since the holidays...never been so drained. Need to get on more cardio...

 

[kingslug]

And the last of the egg nog and cookies is gone.

 

[Madroch]

Gonna try and hit the gym today.. first workout post rib injury last sat... not planning on doing much other than to try and get breathing moderately deep.. maybe treadmill, or stationary bike if I am not in too much pain. Anything to say I am starting rehab of some sort... of course, if it hurts like hell I'll be back to square one.

 

[jrmagic]

Uggh! Ribs suck. My sister just broke one last week walking the dog at Magic. She never even made it to the hill. I broke ribs years ago playing football. IMO the treadmill may cause too much jostling to your torso from the impact of your feet in the tread. try the bike first. Heal up!!

 

[MR. evil]

Gonna try and hit the gym today.. first workout post rib injury last sat... not planning on doing much other than to try and get breathing moderately deep.. maybe treadmill, or stationary bike if I am not in too much pain. Anything to say I am starting rehab of some sort... of course, if it hurts like hell I'll be back to square one.

Uggh! Ribs suck. My sister just broke one last week walking the dog at Magic. She never even made it to the hill. I broke ribs years ago playing football. IMO the treadmill may cause too much jostling to your torso from the impact of your feet in the tread. try the bike first. Heal up!!

I agree with jrmgic.

I have had many rib injuries over the years from martial arts, and they take a long time to heal. Speaking from experience, don't rush it. If it still hurts to breath deep then you should give it more time.

Nothing worse than being a restless sleeper with busted up ribs

 

[Tooth]

You know your body best. Listen to it. The elliptical may be less impact and help you loosen things up easier than the treadmill. Let it rest and it will heal by the time we get snow. Let us know how youre doing.