Last night's workout was a combination of strength training and "Tonnage Training." Here is how it looked:
Strength Work:
-Bench Press: 8 sets x 1 rep
-DB Rows: 8 x 1 (each side)
*alternate sets of each exercise
Tonnage Training:
-Behind Neck Press (Snatch Barbell into position, and then press) x 10
-Curls x 10
-Hang Clean x 10
-DB Triceps Extensions x 10 (each side)
-Sumo Deadlift High Pulls x 10
-Tuck Jumps x 10
*Rest 30-45 secs between exercises. Entire circuit was performed 5x. Tuck Jumps were done with just bodyweight (no external resistance). DB Triceps Extensions done with 30 lb. dumbbell. All other exercises done with 105 lb. barbell. Each rep done as explosively as possible on the exertion part of the rep, w/controlled negative. Figuring a resistance of roughly 60% of bodyweight on Tuck Jumps (don't want to get liberal and over-estimate), Total Tonnage moved = 31,400 lbs.
Conditioning:
-15 minutes @ medium pace on elliptical trainer
Wiggy
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Question Wiggy, Should a 44 year old guy be doing Tuck jumps?? Is it okay ok the knee joints? Just your opinion.
There's no real blanket answer for that. If you're in good shape, no joint issues, and have good levels of S&C, then there isn't any reason why you could at least experiment with them.
However, if you're not in good shape, have issues w/your knees, etc. then it wouldn't make any sense.
Age doesn't have anything to do with it - I've seen 20 year olds who could work circles around 44 year olds, and 44 year olds who could work circles around 20 year olds.
If you're not sure, I'd definately get to your medical professional and get his/her opinion.
Hope that helps,
Wiggy
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