The Mature thread

[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.

[Donny]

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.

I think it would be like plyometrics which i have used before, yes power cleans are an excellent exercise.

[Donny]

I train very simply these days..back to the roots. Like in Martial arts you go a full circle & return to being a humble white belt.
Incidentally i question more & more the bowing & ass licking in some martial arts.
I watched a video the other day where some guy was begging an Okinawan master to train him multiple times.
I mean go into a boxing Gym or Sambo in Russia do they lick the trainers ass? respect yes but not crawling like a snail to some guy who probably works in a bank.
I actually experienced this years ago with a Jui Jitsu (Japanese) Sensei.
Guy really loved the bowing & kissing his ass. He worked in a Bank & probably never had a real fight in his life.
At the time i was working for Baker Hughes the US Oil Firm & worked later when a Tool was needed on a drilling platform. showered there & went to training. Got to the mats & some guy said, stop ! Sensei has to allow your entry on to the mats. I said just fuck off & walked on the mats.
I left to join another club doing Judo as they thought i was a rough guy 

[Donny]

I like it very old school

[Donny]

was out doing my mid morning cycle this morning & i just do a tour that hits my cardio just right but not too much & i saw this guy who obviously takes it more seriously than me with his Bike.
thing is he was not on the great cycle paths we have here but on a very busy road acting like he was a car driver.

I have a good friend who is an extreme cardio junkie & competes at high levels , Iron Man & such.
He told me the reason for this, the cycle paths are not as smooth on the wheels as the roads.
Is it worth puting your life at risk i asked him?
He said, yes.
These people are just as insane as Bodybuilders !

[Donny]

Remember this Children...

He who dies fittest..still dies !