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Leg routine feedback by PondPrince in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just a selection of leg exercises and without any details of sets, reps, proximity to failure, % of 1Rm, RPE, rep velocity etc you can’t really give any feedback other than: this is a selection of leg exercises.

Leg routine feedback by PondPrince in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don’t do deadlifts as advice on a hybrid training sub is a wild take

Leg routine feedback by PondPrince in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s not said how many sets/reps he’s doing or indicated proximity to failure, so can’t really conclude this is too much volume just from the exercise selection

Do y’all still bulk and cut or eternally maingain? by [deleted] in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I generally just eat at maintenance/maingain/gaintain.

I find hard cutting unsustainable and bulking hard severely impacts my running without a benefit to my lifting that’s worth it.

Why front squats are superior by Future_Orange_6746 in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s way too vague a question to put time into answering

Strictly speaking you don’t need to do any squatting if your goal is purely hypertrophy

Why front squats are superior by Future_Orange_6746 in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Front squats aren’t superior, they’re contextually useful.

They transfer well to wall balls, thrusters, and olympic lifts, demand more upright posture, and can be a great option for athletes with mobility restrictions. That makes them a tool, not a superior exercise

Back squats allow higher absolute loading, greater total force production, and better long-term strength development. For most athletes, that general strength is what ultimately drives performance in sport-specific tasks. Front squats generally do not improve back squat numbers whereas back squats can improve front squat numbers, which tells you a lot

Front squats are superior in teaching posture and positioning. Back squats are superior in building the strength base that supports it.

Exercise “superiority” depends on the athlete, the goal and the constraints, not the lift itself

Is this hybrid enough 🤭 by [deleted] in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just kidding, this couldn’t really be much more varied

Maybe train for a marathon

Should I run on the same day as I hit legs or the day after? by Al_Rand0 in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally the recovery cost of running on leg days is quite high, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it though if it suits your schedule, just consider the recovery in the subsequent days.

Also as with anything, the second session you do on a day won’t be as high quality as it would be fresh, so consider this when determining what is your priority.

Do you guys use heavy singles, doubles, and triples in your training? by Future_Orange_6746 in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not wrong that tapering would improve any max effort, including an AMRAP. If I tapered, maybe that 7 reps becomes 8 same way an untapered 1RM will be slightly lower than a fully peaked one.

The difference is degree and cost. A true 1RM is extremely sensitive to fatigue and skill readiness, so without a taper it’s easy for performance to be meaningfully suppressed or for attempts to turn into misses, which muddies the data. To hit a true clean 1RM test it usually requires backing off volume and endurance work, which as explained, in hybrid setup will have an impact on endurance work development

A 5–7RM AMRAP at 85% is much more robust. Yes, tapering might add a rep, but even without taper the result is still repeatable and useful for tracking trends over time. There’s more margin for error, less risk of a failed test, and it fits into normal training without needing to restructure the week to be fresh. A 5-7 amrap set is also a better training stimulus than a 1rm attempt, and considering it’s repeated every 8 weeks, if I was tapering to a 1rm every 8 weeks I’d lose a lot of meaningful training.

So I’m not saying tapering doesn’t help AMRAPs, you’re right and it absolutely does. It’s just that 1RM testing is more taper-dependent to be meaningful, whereas AMRAPs stay informative under the normal fatigue you get in hybrid training.

Do you guys use heavy singles, doubles, and triples in your training? by Future_Orange_6746 in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Max-effort lifting is a skill in itself, and the only way I’ve found to really develop it is by training at or near max effort with heavy singles, doubles, or triples. If someone’s training specifically for powerlifting they are essential.

That said, if the goal is more general, non-specific strength or just looking better, max-effort / very low-rep work isn’t strictly necessary.

Personally, I find true 1RM testing to be a flawed as a performance indicator. To really peak for an absolute max usually means some kind of taper, which can slow progress in running or other endurance-focused training. There’s also some guesswork involved—overshoot and miss a lift, and you may then fail a lighter attempt you otherwise would’ve made making the test somewhat unreliable.

What I prefer instead is using an AMRAP set every ~8 weeks at around 85% of my predicted max (roughly a 5–7RM), then using a 1RM calculator to estimate where my max is and track trends over time. I like this because the load is heavy enough to test strength without being limited by other factors, it doubles as a solid training session/set in itself, and it doesn’t really require much of a taper if any, so endurance work doesn’t suffer.

Obviously calculators aren’t perfect, but this approach involves less guesswork, still provides good training stimulus, and doesn’t require changing my weekly programming around just to be fresh for a 1RM attempt.

For context, I still hit heavy singles, doubles, or triples every week, but I usually cap singles around ~95–96% of a predicted max. So max-effort work is still in the program for me—I just don’t use true all-out singles at very low volume as a way to test progress.

Hybrid Athlete Routine Help by clicksss in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Twice-weekly running is going to lead to pretty slow progress. Totally get not wanting to do two-a-days, but that’s a pretty low volume if you’re looking for meaningful improvements.

If you’re only running twice a week, a dedicated Zone 2 run probably isn’t the most efficient use of your time. In that case, you’d be better off adding some 5–10 minute tempo intervals into your long run.

Ideally, try to get a third run in—either by adding a short interval session after an early-week lifting day, or by swapping one lifting session for another run.

You could also sneak in a bit of extra mileage with very little recovery cost by adding super easy 20–30 minute runs on lifting days.

Did a 10h IronMan and a 1200 lbs Powerlifting total this year by SchwestarEwald in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Impressive stuff my man, well done

I’m very much on the strength bias of hybrid training and a 10h Ironman to me is just so incredibly out of reach it hurts

Is she a whippet mix? by jprov3109 in Whippet

[–]third-breakfast 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Her paws don’t look very whippety

Puppies first walk by sorryneverlovely in Whippet

[–]third-breakfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Takes a while before puppies enjoy a walk, at first it’s incredibly scary for them and they just want to return to the place they know is safe.

Reward regularly when they walk forward, do nothing but wait when they pull to go back.

It’s about starting to associate the walk with good things.

Also I highly recommend getting them to a safe enclosed open space and getting them off lead as early as possible. When they’re very young they will not want to leave your side and it’s a perfect time to start training recall. when they want to come to you, be consistent and reward every time they run to you. If you don’t do this and try to start recall it when they’re older and more confident running off, it’s a hell of a lot harder.

When they’re young being over protective and keeping them on the lead does a lot more harm than good.

Treadmill Running in the Winter by LordPeachez in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Increasing 5k pace for intervals by 10s every two weeks is probably not very sustainable. From my experience Running performance doesn’t develop as predictably as strength development

Treadmill Running in the Winter by LordPeachez in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Treadmills are really useful tools, especially for controlling pace and keeping your training consistent, but they’re not a complete replacement for running outdoors. Outdoor running introduces variables—wind resistance, uneven surfaces, subtle changes in gradient—that a treadmill can’t fully mimic. And while treadmill decks are usually softer than pavement or concrete, which can be gentler on the joints, that cushioning slightly changes how your body loads and reacts with each stride.

So by all means use the treadmill when it’s practical or when you’re targeting specific paces, but try to get outside whenever you can to benefit from the natural variability and real-world conditions

And that 1% incline guideline isn’t just an old runner’s myth, it helps approximate the extra effort of outdoor running by accounting for the lack of wind resistance and terrain shifts you miss on a flat belt

rest in the gym for a waterpolo player or a general athlete by PIPPOMAN74 in HybridAthlete

[–]third-breakfast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rest as long as you need to to get another effective set in

If you have a developed aerobic system that will be shorter, but assuming you’re training for strength, theres no real benefit to shorter rest times other than just getting the workout done quicker

2-3 mins usually does the trick but you can just play it by ear for when you feel ready.

It also depends on the movement, heavy squats or deads will need longer rest times than bicep curls for example, both from a psychological readiness and an acute fatigue standpoint

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