missing the iron!!

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by daywalker, May 25, 2007.

  1. daywalker

    daywalker Bobtail Member

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    does anyone know any good workout routines while on the road. Plan on getting the power blocks and need ideas??:MEGA1:
     
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  3. xiipercent

    xiipercent Medium Load Member

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    yeah, the Bo know's plan

    remember Bo jackson-

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Knows

    i think his workout was 5-6 mile run, 200 sit-ups, 200 push ups- 3 times a day- exaggerated, a little

    but i think a 15 minute six am run, 50 and 50- should keep you feeling good,
     
  4. SpaceTrukin

    SpaceTrukin Bobtail Member

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    Now that I'm in driving school, I'm having to come up with ideas as to how I'm going to stay in shape. I fell out of lifting a few months ago and there's not much point in getting back into it when I'm about to hit the road. There are some good variations on bodyweight exercises you should consider, along with running and/or bicycling. Try different elevations on your pushups (using your bunk either hands up for lower pecs or legs up for upper pecs). There are pushup bars (small elevated handles) that you can find in some sporting goods stores. You can even do them on one arm, or close together for triceps, or just excruciatingly slow to make 'em harder. Crunches can be done slowly, as well as barbell-free squats (butt to the ground) or one-legged squats. Pull-ups, are nice if you can find someplace to do 'em off of, as you can work your lats and/or biceps (biceps with underhanded grip like curling yourself up with medium/close grip). You can even try isometric/isotonic moves. A favorite of mine is a simulated pull-up/pull-down with FULL contraction AND motion in the lats and biceps. You really have to FEEL this one, or you aren't doing it right. Standard isometrics lack the range of motion to produce anything other than just strength. Standard calisthenics lack the intensity. Combine the two of these by simply contracting the involved muscles as though you were lifting, then follow the full range of motion so it's not just static isometrics. You can get VERY sore doing this stuff because odds are if you were really lifting, you wouldn't be at full contraction on every rep (usually only the last two, or so). Rest appropriately and use your best discretion on intensity. You don't wanna blow a vein in your forehead, either. When you are home, it might be nice to go to a gym and max out now and then to check your progress and give your workouts a "boost". Good luck!
     
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