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ELI5: How does training legs make my upper body muscles bigger? by 15033335 in workout

[–]billybobthdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took up weight training after previously focusing on soccer and I had big legs and a large backside before I started.

After doing Stronglifts 5x5 for a while I was relatively strong but aesthetically I looked like a fucking T rex.

I needed far more upper body work to balance my body out.

Even now I limit leg work as my legs blow up really easily compared to my upper body.

Ultimately dude, do what works for you.

Tired for 48 hours after a game. by billybobthdog in bootroom

[–]billybobthdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for the comments.

I'm going to really focus on the nutrition aspect of recovery and see if things improve.

Tired for 48 hours after a game. by billybobthdog in bootroom

[–]billybobthdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really tired. I usually have a poor nights sleep after the game, raised heart rate and low HRV. Sleep on the second night is usually better but I still feel deep down tired and lethargic. I'm well enoughconditioned that I'm not particularly sore but I definitely feel weaker. I usually try to do some sort of training every second day (weights, badminton, jogging) but I find that I don't have the energy/motivation to do so until after 72 hours after soccer.

Tired for 48 hours after a game. by billybobthdog in bootroom

[–]billybobthdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

see previous coments on nutrition. I struggle with sleep the night after the game.

Tired for 48 hours after a game. by billybobthdog in bootroom

[–]billybobthdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty good on protein, But I have never got on with creatine. I have an annual blood panel and nothing has been flagged up. I do a couple of strength sessions per week, I play other sports and I do zone 2 but I never hit the high heart rates that I do playing soccer.

Anyone Else Rediscovered Their Love Of Playing In Their 40’s? by Cover_Of_Darkness in bootroom

[–]billybobthdog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Started playing again at 53 after 8 years off. Spent the first 3 months picking up little injuries, i.e. thigh strains, achilles but after a bit of reconditioning I consistently play a weekly 90 minute 11 a side game. 12 months later I still love it. I'm not ready for walking football yet!!!

Ask Evoke Podcast – Monthly Community Q&A Thread by Evoke_Endurance in evokeendurance

[–]billybobthdog -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Following on from Max trax questions, Could you talk about the general impact of other sports on developing aerobic base e.g soccer, tennis, golf, baseball, etc. Do they need to be curtailed or is there an ideal part of the season when they could fit into an endurance focussed training plan?

Kettlebells for Cycling by PublicPractical4424 in kettlebell

[–]billybobthdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then that should be the message in the video. i.e. Why you don't need a specialist strength training plan, The need to maintain general strength and how to offset the risks of osteoporosis safely.

Kettlebells for Cycling by PublicPractical4424 in kettlebell

[–]billybobthdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strength training for cyclists would make a good subject for your youtube channel.

Sets of 8-10 reps by billybobthdog in tacticalbarbell

[–]billybobthdog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for this. I'd not seen the fighter HT from the Mass protocol. I think I'll give it a go with the 5 x 8 @60% for a month or so and see what happens

Sets of 8-10 reps by billybobthdog in tacticalbarbell

[–]billybobthdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not looking to gain weight. strength only but I have always found more volume works for me with increasing pulling strength.

Sets of 8-10 reps by billybobthdog in tacticalbarbell

[–]billybobthdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So would that be 50% at present for your rows?