Strength training Routine 102
If you are planning to create a strength training routine for yourself, then reading this article will help you.
The biggest mistake people make when creating a routine for strength is that they start using elements from bodybuilding and other un-related resources. I have seen so many routines on based on bodybuilding on websites.
Your routine completely depends on your goal.
If your goal is to participate in strongman, then using any of the bodybuilding type routine will kill your chances.
If your goal is to build a strong, muscular body, then using strongman routines is stupid. Using bodybuilding routines is not intelligent either.
Strength training workouts will have one common theme to all kinds of routines. That is Heavy lifting. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for functional strength or strongman competition, you’ll need to lift heavy.
I’d also advice you to stay away from Machines.
Here’s the Equipment you might need – Free weights, Squat rack, kettlebells, Heavy sledge hammer, Huge Tyers, logs, Heavy trunks, Beer kegs, sandbag, sledge etc.
Notice one common theme with all the equipment. It takes effort and skill to use all of them. And that’s the basic of good strength training.
For strong muscular body.
Workout 3–4 per week. Use all of the above equipment. Keep the weight heavy, reps low. Enjoy The lifting experience. Use rest as need to lift good weight. Follow the body.
You can pick any of my sandbag, kettlebell routines to get started and add more variations with other equipments.
For strong man training.
Your routine will be based on the events you are participating. The more you practice your skills the better you’ll get. It’s simple as that.
Keep Squats and Dead lift to one day per week. Brute technique is important for strongman. Spend 3–4 days per week training. Use at least 1 day per week event related practicing. Strongman competitors doesn’t use high intensity cardio workouts.
Like I said, your routine will depend on your goals.
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