I’m 48 and I’m an OTR truck driver. After 10 years of zero exercise I started doing pushups and sit ups anywhere I could find space. Joined planet fitness back in Aug since they are everywhere. It’s damn near impossible at times to hit the gym especially when you just drove 500-600 miles that day. But where there’s a will there’s a way. More often than not I’m able to hit it 2-3 times a week.
Also there is a company that makes a power rack for travel . Can’t remember the name . I looked them up during the pandemic so they might be gone now . Another idea are adjustable dumbbell’s. No it’s not as good as a barbell but it’s still a way to do the lifts . You can squat , press and Chest press dumbbells . Idk if you can power clean them ? I’ll need to look that up Also can you dead lift ? I think there’s a variation of some kind
Discipline is the key ,training 2 times a week should be enough for busy people with family. (Squat and press Monday,deadlift and bench thursday)works the best for me an I still add weight on the bar
I don't suck at lifting I suck at living. Constant stress, failing to bulk and mental and physical issues keep me on the never ending sysyphus cycle. I make some progress and lose it
Great video, All or nothing is for sure something I can relate to. Def harder to get back into the routine once you let consistency lack a little bit too much!
This explains why I continue to get stronger after my newbie gains phase was over. I eat well. I sleep well. I'm dilligent. I'm sick with the flu right now, but yet I've gotten up every morning and done my 40 minute walking pad walk, ate breakfast, then went downstairs and done a light workout. After taking three months off at the end of 2023 due to injuries, i did not miss a workout in 2024. In 2023 I did not have my home gtm setup, so tokk 3 months off from the gym, bht was still doing rehab exercises at home everyday.
I feel called out. Got sick after doing the first TM volume day, christmas came and now I am 3 weeks out of the gym. I think I will building up the weights for 2 weeks before starting TM again.
Do you have a video on tips for journal/documenting? Do i just need printed workouts to fill in my weights and reps like i used to in high school over 14 years ago?
I want to put in my 2 cents. After doing the novice linear progression I was able to bench my bodyweight for reps, I squatted 1.5 time by bodyweight for reps, I could deadlift 2x my bodyweight for reps. My reason for lifting was to help my BJj. Novice linear progression was fine for me. At that point I decided that maintenance of my lifts was fine and I would focus on BJJ. My strength levels are fine for my hobby and lifting more would require recovery that would take away from BJJ. I still occasionally add weight to the bar because I’m curious how much I can lift. But right now technique and conditioning and range of motion are my limiting factors in BJJ.
How to increase your bench, squat or deadlift Wk 1 60% of 1 rep max 15 reps× 5 sets Wk 2 65% of 1 rep max 12 reps x 5 sets Wk 3 70% of 1 rep max 10 reps x 5 sets Wk 4 75% of 1 rep max 5 sets x 8 reps Wk 5 thru week 25. Deload week 26 80% of 1 rep max for 1 set x 1 rep, 1x2,1x3,1x4 and last set 1 set of as many reps as possible. 5 or less reps zero weight added. 6 reps- add 2.5 lbs 7 reps- add 5 lbs 8 reps- add 7.5 lbs 9 reps add 10lbs. If you plateau- you drop 10 ppunds and repeat the process off increasing incrementally.. This is a 26 week program for compound lifts.
@davidwagner9644 lol maybe. But many have a lot of repsect for him because his program, especially the novice level one, has worked for so many people, partly because it is real simple, easy to implement and follow.
Something is better than nothing, I will be in the gym tomorrow after missing 3 weeks.
I’m 48 and I’m an OTR truck driver. After 10 years of zero exercise I started doing pushups and sit ups anywhere I could find space. Joined planet fitness back in Aug since they are everywhere. It’s damn near impossible at times to hit the gym especially when you just drove 500-600 miles that day. But where there’s a will there’s a way. More often than not I’m able to hit it 2-3 times a week.
Also there is a company that makes a power rack for travel . Can’t remember the name . I looked them up during the pandemic so they might be gone now .
Another idea are adjustable dumbbell’s. No it’s not as good as a barbell but it’s still a way to do the lifts .
You can squat , press and Chest press dumbbells .
Idk if you can power clean them ? I’ll need to look that up
Also can you dead lift ?
I think there’s a variation of some kind
I blame my plates.
Me too. Mine are too heavy.
Do you have a 1k barbell?
Right when I’m frustrated and about to do an upper lower hypotrophy program, here comes a TH-cam video with Grant changing my mind again.
Discipline is the key ,training 2 times a week should be enough for busy people with family. (Squat and press Monday,deadlift and bench thursday)works the best for me an I still add weight on the bar
How much do you bench?
@promo130 3 plates
Please make a video about training twice a week for when that's what you can ....
I don't suck at lifting I suck at living. Constant stress, failing to bulk and mental and physical issues keep me on the never ending sysyphus cycle. I make some progress and lose it
Great video, All or nothing is for sure something I can relate to.
Def harder to get back into the routine once you let consistency lack a little bit too much!
This explains why I continue to get stronger after my newbie gains phase was over. I eat well. I sleep well. I'm dilligent. I'm sick with the flu right now, but yet I've gotten up every morning and done my 40 minute walking pad walk, ate breakfast, then went downstairs and done a light workout.
After taking three months off at the end of 2023 due to injuries, i did not miss a workout in 2024. In 2023 I did not have my home gtm setup, so tokk 3 months off from the gym, bht was still doing rehab exercises at home everyday.
I started strongman training 2 years at 51, so many lifts and events to learn, I'm still at the stage where im getting PRs all the time.
Christmas good cheer is over, guys.
I miss the old Grant 😢
Excellent video, bravo.
I'm a simple man. Grant wants to tell me why I suck, I click.
Mama told me, when I was young...
Take your time… don’t lift too fast
I use mark Chaillets style of training these days. Do a top set between 1-8 reps. Repeat the cycle and improve.
I feel called out. Got sick after doing the first TM volume day, christmas came and now I am 3 weeks out of the gym. I think I will building up the weights for 2 weeks before starting TM again.
Run a quick LP and you’ll be back doing a PR in a month or less
Do you have a video on tips for journal/documenting? Do i just need printed workouts to fill in my weights and reps like i used to in high school over 14 years ago?
I want to put in my 2 cents.
After doing the novice linear progression I was able to bench my bodyweight for reps, I squatted 1.5 time by bodyweight for reps, I could deadlift 2x my bodyweight for reps.
My reason for lifting was to help my BJj. Novice linear progression was fine for me. At that point I decided that maintenance of my lifts was fine and I would focus on BJJ. My strength levels are fine for my hobby and lifting more would require recovery that would take away from BJJ.
I still occasionally add weight to the bar because I’m curious how much I can lift.
But right now technique and conditioning and range of motion are my limiting factors in BJJ.
Great video
May you have an excellent 2025
Okay
but Grant how can I bench 315?!? a 500 lb squat but a < 300lb bench... I've tried everything!
Reason 6: Cmoooooon just look at me 😂
Stress + recovery = adaptation
Why do you need to eat carbs? You should get your energy from saturated animal fat. All the good stuff, none of the bad stuff.
You would like my 7 day split😅
6. No arms or legs
BMI on point though!
I think we all would be better served. If you did a number on why people suck as a human being.😁
Nice trucker hat
Joe Josts.
Guys always said he’s a dad I guess…
😁❤️
Do you lift ? Doesn’t look like it !! 😝
Picked wrong parents.....
How to increase your bench, squat or deadlift
Wk 1 60% of 1 rep max 15 reps× 5 sets
Wk 2 65% of 1 rep max 12 reps x 5 sets
Wk 3 70% of 1 rep max 10 reps x 5 sets
Wk 4 75% of 1 rep max 5 sets x 8 reps
Wk 5 thru week 25. Deload week 26
80% of 1 rep max for 1 set x 1 rep, 1x2,1x3,1x4 and last set 1 set of as many reps as possible.
5 or less reps zero weight added.
6 reps- add 2.5 lbs
7 reps- add 5 lbs
8 reps- add 7.5 lbs
9 reps add 10lbs.
If you plateau- you drop 10 ppunds and repeat the process off increasing incrementally..
This is a 26 week program for compound lifts.
YNDTP
@Frennemydistinction which program then?
@@davidwagner9644 it was a joke. SS is known for saying that for anything that deviates from their model.
@Frennemydistinction The SS dude would be a cult leader if he was religious. He is a weird dude.
@davidwagner9644 lol maybe. But many have a lot of repsect for him because his program, especially the novice level one, has worked for so many people, partly because it is real simple, easy to implement and follow.
Excellent video Grant - YOU suck!
SO DO THE CUBS
@@thestrengthco I'm busted!