BCtriguy1 wrote:
Run For Money wrote:
Why don't you do both?
The problem with lifting weights is that most people think you need to do 2 body parts a day or something like that.
Why not throw 1 or 2 days a week where you Lift Weights for 30 mins a day, I do 4 sets of chest, bi's, tri's back, shoulders, legs, super set everything, for example 1 set of flat bench followed by a set of flat bench flys immediately, x2) I also do a set of core or functional strength in between each super set if that makes sense, like 20 sit ups, 20 push ups, dips, pull ups, core work, etc
Do yoga once or twice a week for flexibility...and the other stuff you mentioned
This. You can get an incredible full body workout in 30-45 minutes. Stick to the basics (in order of importance): squat, deadlifts, chest press, pull ups, shoulder press and dips, and superset everything. Doing variations of those will hit nearly everything. If you're worried about core strength or stability, incorporate balance in to the workouts (chest press under a ball, instead of a bench, squat on a half ball, etc). If you work out 2-3 times a week, you really don't have to worry about gaining mass. You just wont (especially if you're still SBR'ing quite a bit).
I used to work out regularly. Not obsessively, but I always played sports and hit the weights as cross training. When I stopped weights 2 years ago to strictly SBR, then went back this summer, I was amazed at the strength I've lost. Never again will I neglect weight training.
Completely agree. Squats and deadlifts are king. I'd suggest a strict press and over the bench press as a superior all-around exercise, but you should do both regardless. Pullups and maybe power cleans.