Lifting programs for a busy schedule?

Es_Kyuu · 2015-10-19T14:33:06+00:00

Stronglifts 5x5

Ice cream fitness

Wendler 531

cholomite · 2015-10-19T14:37:41+00:00

I do SL 5x5, 3 or 4 times a week. My gym only has 2 squat racks so if it's busy I might have to wait, but typically I'm in and out in under an hour.

wehadtosaydickety · 2015-10-19T14:38:14+00:00

Starting Strength if your numbers suck and you haven't lifted before. I'm doing it now and it takes me about 3 hours per week (M, W, F). I was surprised how weak I was (I had worked hard labor jobs before), glad I'm doing it before trying to tone etc.

cageypenguin · 2015-10-19T15:57:01+00:00

SL 5x5 is done 45 minutes a day, 3x a week and is generally one of the most recommended programs on the RP subs.

I do it every other day, instead of strictly 3x a week, so its 4x every other week. The active part of the workout takes ~45 minutes, not including warm-up sets, which take another 15. Add in 5-10 minutes for general bullshit like getting changed/showered, and I'm in and out of the gym in 60-75 minutes every time.

I'm a very busy person, and that level of time leaves a negligible footprint on my day. I look forward to my time spent at the gym. I found a very private gym mostly focused on personal training, and less about subscriptions, so there's less people in there fucking around at any given time. I've only had to wait for squat rack once or twice. YMMV.

dname17 · 2015-10-19T18:06:17+00:00

Aside from the recommended Stronglifts, you can try looking into the Tabata protocol. 5 min workouts that WILL get you sweating and leave you in pain. Great if you don't have equipment or time.

LBEB80 · 2015-10-19T19:46:51+00:00

We all have time. Wake up and start lifting at 5am if you need to. It all boils down to how bad you want it. I regularly get less sleep on average (~5 hours) to workout during the week just to fit it in between work, family, etc. I would 2nd SL 5x5 as a starting point as well.

DarkisKnight · 2015-10-19T16:25:58+00:00

Kettlebells. 15 minutes two times a week. One of the most high intensity strength workouts there is according to studies.

Title	Lifting programs for a busy schedule?
Author	Anarch_Angel
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Date	October 19, 2015 2:20 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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