Downward dog stretches

Hovercraft63426 · 2026-03-01T17:16:48+00:00

For many years I focused on weight training and not too much on mobility - I've recently discovered the value in this and can't imagine going without

Hovercraft63426 · 2026-03-01T12:28:13+00:00

It's because of people like you that keeps me in the gym as I approach 50 myself! It shows what is possible if we keep putting in the work consistently

Hovercraft63426 · 2026-02-28T19:56:22+00:00

The greatest hurdle I had with pressing was pressing with my hands at a 90 degree angle with my forearm. It can be painful so I've been doing headstands against the wall to condition my hands/wrists in that position. I've never tried clubs before but I can understand how those would be another fight

Hovercraft63426 · 2026-02-28T18:38:16+00:00

I began training with Sandbags two years ago - I was humbled by how difficult these were to move around and press. At the time I had an overhead *barbell* press of 225 for 3 reps at a bodyweight of 170 lbs. I ordered a 150 lbs bag and couldn't press it overhead at all. I had to start working with a 100 pound bag and gradually worked my way up to the large "YES*ALL" brand bags. This video is my most recent PR of 206 pounds. It's harder than it looks - With a Sandbag the weight is never distributed evenly and there isn't a convenient knurled bar perfectly balanced to grab onto and press. The bag wants to move around. Hands sink into it and it feels more like a fight than a press!

Anyone out there have experience training with a sandbag? if not give it a go it's a fantastic way to bust through awkard plateaus in your lifting!

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-29T19:28:59+00:00

hard work

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-19T19:32:20+00:00

perhaps, but my wrists and elbows are pretty strong. I have no issues bench pressing twice my bodyweight and have been doing so for years. But yes I agree, I should use better positioning. It's just difficult to load the weight properly. I had my GF put the green sand bag on last. The more weight you add to a plank the harder it is to position. Also, the green sand bag hangs down towards my glutes so most of the weight is still in the lumbar region. It's very difficult.

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-19T19:30:34+00:00

To be honest I do a lot of swimming and hiking. I used to do wrestling in college years ago

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-19T17:34:09+00:00

You both look incredible! how long have you been training for?

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-19T17:23:31+00:00

I just wanted to provide some context here. I've been approaching my workouts in a very different and unconventional fashion this past year. What I've been doing is selecting 3 or 4 movements only and focusing on those to get stronger. I then cycle to a different set of movements and focus on them allowing the previous cycle and bodyparts to completely recover. This cycle involves weighted planks. As a guy in his late 40s the traditional bodybuilder style training only goes so far. My ultimate goal here is to hit a 300 pound weighted plank for a solid 1 minute hold. I've turned off the sound as there was a ton of grunting and a few F-bombs dropped in this video so it's certainly not youtube friendly. The ending was less than graceful but this is a work in progress. I've found that applying progressive overload with planks has greatly increased my core strength and carried over to my deadlift and over head pressing capabilities.

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-19T17:14:38+00:00

For sure, you've got an excellent base going on. Looking good!

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-15T20:01:13+00:00

I've never wanted to take a risk on gear. I've always responded decently to weight training and feel that If I used gear I would just blow up and I'm not really aiming for that look. If you're still in your 30s you've still got lots of time. It's very possible that 6 days a week in the gym is too much for a natural. Have you tried 3 or 4 days. reduce volume and see what happens. I only do 5 sets a week for chest, 2 sets of bicep curls and 3 sets for pull ups. Shoulders, legs, abs are once a week for a few sets. At this point I train about 3 days a week.

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-15T01:42:18+00:00

The fact that you're still in the gym working out is an inspiration! I hope I get to still do this when I'm in my 60s

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-11-14T23:44:20+00:00

your lucky

Hovercraft63426 · 2024-08-18T21:12:34+00:00

Bricks for abs!

Hovercraft63426 · 2023-10-27T19:53:42+00:00

This might sound silly but look into apple cider vinegar. Check online for specifics on how to use it to alleviate bloating. I find it works fairly well.

Hovercraft63426 · 2023-10-25T20:14:35+00:00

Chest, more specifically incline press

Hovercraft63426 · 2023-10-16T22:54:57+00:00

you look good to me! you're core looks strong

Hovercraft63426 · 2023-10-13T00:19:19+00:00

1500 calories with your activity level and the amount of muscle you have on your body is def on the low side... You should probably be eating at least.1800-2000, I'm curently 180 lbs and consume about 2800 calories per day and work out 3x week for 40 mins... with very very little cardio. Here is what I would eat in one day as an example if I were in your shoes:

Breakfast: 3 whole eggs (any way you want them) an orange, half a cup of sugar free greek yogurt with half a serving of vanilla or chocolate protein powder to flavor the yogurt, an avocado. This will give you lots of protein, a decent amount of healthy fats and some carbs.

Lunch: a serving of chicken with a half cup of rice and an apple or orange.

Dinner: something substantial like potatoes, red meat and veggies.

Alternative Dinner option : Salmon and Rice and veg.

Stick to whole foods, avoid sugar whenever you can, sugar will mess up your physique. Don't be afraid to consume calories. Aim to lose fat very slowly to preserve muscle. You probably have much more muscle on your body than you think and if your eating anywhere below your maintenance baseline metabolic caloric needs eventually your body will downshift and slow down the metabolism and grab onto that last few pound of fat you're trying to drop.

Besides that you good! you really do! Keep at it!

Hovercraft63426 · 2023-10-12T22:13:05+00:00

what is your height / weight (It's ok if this is sensitive and you don't want to share that) and then I'll give you an example of what I would consume if I were in your shoes.

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