The Mature thread

[Donny]

I like training back and shoulders together too.

seems to work well together, normally iīll train shoulders with arms or with just triceps.

[oldtimer1]

I like training back and shoulders together too.

I use to change up my training quite a bit through the years. One of my favorite splits was below.

Chest and arms
legs
back and shoulders

[Donny]

I use to change up my training quite a bit through the years. One of my favorite splits was below.

Chest and arms
legs
back and shoulders

A good split & i remember doing something like

Incline BB press
Flat flyes
Close grip bench press
Dips (between benches at the time)
incline Tri Extensions (great stretch)

I think that was it & it was a great pump

[Humble Narcissist]

I use to change up my training quite a bit through the years. One of my favorite splits was below.

Chest and arms
legs
back and shoulders

That's what I'm doing right now.

[oldtimer1]

That's what I'm doing right now.

Yates was doing that split prior to 1993. It's the one he used for the Night of The Champions.

[Donny]

On the subject of split routines, i actually find a full body workout harder. If i ever wanted to drop body fat fairly quickly i always used a full body workout consisting of basic lifts.

[Humble Narcissist]

On the subject of split routines, i actually find a full body workout harder. If i ever wanted to drop body fat fairly quickly i always used a full body workout consisting of basic lifts.

I loved full body routines when I was younger but they wear me out now.

[Donny]

I loved full body routines when I was younger but they wear me out now.

yes and 3 times a week can be taxing on the recovery if training hard, for me anyway.
younger guys will probably have no problems.

[Donny]

Forearm conditioning today on a wooden Dummy ( donīt laugh try it )
I also do these Zottman curls.

[SweetDaddySiki]

yes and 3 times a week can be taxing on the recovery if training hard, for me anyway.
younger guys will probably have no problems.

Good point about recovery. I love 3 day full body's and that's what I do but they can be taxing as you increase your poundages. Harder to recover. I wonder if that's really the best workout for older naturals.

[Donny]

Good point about recovery. I love 3 day full body's and that's what I do but they can be taxing as you increase your poundages. Harder to recover. I wonder if that's really the best workout for older naturals.

I think a 3 or 4 day split is best such as

Chest+arms
back+shoulders
Legs

whatever but i think thereīs a lot of time for recovery here.
Benching or squatting 3x a week is hard. your strength goes up fast but soon you hit a plateau.
Maybe if doing a full body workout it could be spread out more with more rest days inbetween workouts such as 2 full rest days between each session.
I did this & it worked well.
some people change exercises too each workout doing say fly movements one day & benches on the next workout, or whatever as nothing is carved in stone

[Donny]

Good shape for his age & a good workout

[Donny]

I have to agree with Jay here inclines feel better than a flat press. Not that i dislike flat BB benches as they train everything.
Having said that some studies show that Declines are the king. Declines i do not see much anymore in the Gym & iīm not sure why

[IroNat]

Good shape for his age & a good workout

Really good.  Very fine physique.

Check out his other videos: https://www.youtube.com/@fitprohawaii/videos

[Donny]

Really good.  Very fine physique.

Check out his other videos: https://www.youtube.com/@fitprohawaii/videos

yes a very interesting training philosophy

[Donny]

Jumping squats are an old school exercise but this guy takes it to another level.

[IroNat]

Jumping squats are an old school exercise but this guy takes it to another level.

That dude can jump!

Wow!!!!!! 

[Donny]

That dude can jump!

Wow!!!!!! 

he jumps like a frog 

[Donny]

used Dumbbells myself but a great exercise & very overlooked

[IroNat]

used Dumbbells myself but a great exercise & very overlooked

Dumbbells would seem much safer for your spine.

I enjoy your training posts, Donny.

[Donny]

Dumbbells would seem much safer for your spine.

I enjoy your training posts, Donny.

Thank you & your training is spot on too. People do whatīs right for them so i never really criticise anyone

[Donny]

Due to time restrictions in the next while i am now on a full body training routine(s)
I did it this morning & i have to say in a lot of ways returning to such a workout humbles you.. sweated like a little piggy !
I didnīt squat today as i went for a long cycle tour last night & just decided to whimp out & do leg extensions/Leg curls  my excuse is i am now an old fart

[Donny]

This guy deserves a mention on here. No days off & i have to say if you look at his videos heīs got bigger.
In some lifts heīs actually got stronger but some heīs stagnated.
however an interesting experiment

[Donny]

Got a slight bit of elbow pain so didnīt train today but went for a cycle tour.
I think iīll drop the EZ Bar skull crushers & use my Tri-Bar with a parallel grip seems to be kinder to my elbow.
First time iīve felt it in my elbow normally no problems but i usually stick to more compound lifts like dips or Close grip benches.

[oldtimer1]

Jumping with weight is a great power exercise. I think you have to use light weights so it reduces the chances of injury but increase intensity by jumping with all you got. I couldn't see using anything other than light weights jumping with a barbell or dumbbell. If I wanted to use heavy weights I would use a power clean or a snatch for a power developing exercise.