Old School Workout II
February 22, 2007
Here’s another old school workout for your enjoyment.
The old-timers basically combined Olympic lifting with the basic power lifts to create their physiques and their power.
These are intense workouts that should be performed with heavy weight (as close to your max as possible) and tons of intensity. The following routines presented over the remainder of the week are not easy, but the results are first rate.
Lift no more than 3 days per week and if fatigue, irritability and loss of appetite kick in – you’re overtraining. To combat this, drop down to 2 days a week or reduce the number of exercises performed each workout.
Day One:
Deadlifts
Power Cleans
Pullups or Chins
Rows
Day Two:
Squats
Snatches
Dips
Abs
Notes: Train consistently 2-3 days per week and use whatever set and rep scheme you feel comfortable with. It could be one or two sets to failure, 5 x 5, singles, doubles, triples – anything you want, so long as you’re consistent and work hard. Add weight to the bar whenever possible and get lots of rest, eat good food and drink plenty of water.
Understand that to be successful in any weight training program – hard work is a must! Half-hearted effort does nothing for you. If you’re new to weight training or grossly out of shape, consult a physician first. End of disclaimer.
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