Starting the program

evilindy · 2015-02-23T01:23:38+00:00

Strength training, old school barbell lifts. I'll be using a modified Rippetoe/5x5/Wendler approach. Basically the Wichita Falls Novice Program form the SS wiki and 5+ on the last work set. I will probably start throwing in some jump training and sprint training as it warms up outside. I'm very excited about starting all of this up again.

Short-term goals: don't over do it and don't get injured.

I'm pretty untrained right now (i.e. I've basically been sitting on my ass for the better part of 4 years), but I've done some crossfit in the past and a strength program similar to the one I'll be following, so all the motor engrams and muscle memory are there, I'm just not conditioned.

Longer term goals:

Squat 5 bills
deadlift 3x bodyweight
overhead press bodyweight

Current stats:

37 years old, never been married (came close to engagement 3 times)
If I'm honest, just 1/4 inch under 6 feet tall
195 lbs

This board has inspired me. I've spent the better part of my free time during the last two weeks reading a thread on the OG and the MGTOW and TRP reddit boards, then I found this place. This sub is much more my style; less wining about bitches or how much they hurt somebody's feelings, more winning at life. Like so many males around my age, mom wore the pants, Dad kept his head down and his mouth shut for the most part. Glad to have found this place.

TL;DR Strength. I like it here, there's less wining, more winning.

2015-02-23T22:24:41+00:00

Way to go. Remember your diet is just as important as hitting the gym.

Don't fret about testosterone levels that gym bros like to talk about. I am (almost) a MD, and almost no men at your age has clinically low testosterone levels that would affect gains unless they are obese with man boobs. Fat cells can take your bro hormones and turn them into lady hormones in addition to causing other physiological disturbances.

Title	Starting the program
Author	evilindy
Upvotes	8
Comments	8
Date	February 22, 2015 10:06 PM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/becomeaman
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