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Training Plan - Feedback please! 13-Feb-2012 At 12:52:13 PM pecheur

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On 13/02/2012 Wendy wrote:
>I'd be interested to hear how long you last on this program before getting
>either bored or injured.

That workout is positively enthralling compared to a real weights program, here for example is the Original Novice program (which takes 14 weeks) of Starting Strength, possibly the most famous beginner program of all:

Workout A
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench Press
1x5 Deadlift

Workout B
3x5 Squat
3x5 Press
5x3 Power cleans

Workouts A and B alternate on 3 non-consecutive days per week.

That's it, five exercises repeated over 14 weeks, and you're supposed to rest and NOT do other exercise around it. Keep in mind those are the working reps, you also do 20 reps (for most exercises) of varying weights to warm up.

Bet you his workout looks interesting now.

>I'm sure climbing is supposed to be fun. I'm
>not sure this work out sounds like fun. But, if it does it for you ...

Looks as interesting a staying in the basement with a wooden crack machine and doing 42,300 pull ups and bicep curls over two years. Didn't hurt the Wide Boyz we admire.

>And bugger the supplements, just eat well. Keep a track of your diet and
>levels of nutrients in it if you're worried and somehow manage to find
>time to do something else rather boring.
>
Again he's going for convenience, it's time consuming to make up your own protein / carb mixes for post workouts.

>I approve of all the core work out though. That and a bit of stretching
>is the closest I'd ever get to training. I think it's massively underestimated
>how useful a strong core is in climbing. Next time you feel about to barndoor,
>are holding holds facing the wrong direction, at risk of loosing you
>feet on steep ground - that's your core coming to the rescue. And it's
>pretty hard to injure yourself with core workouts. Well, I guess there
>are some stupid exercises out there that could hurt your back.

Do levers count?