I already run, but I would like to incorporate some total body strength training. Just to stay health and build enough strength to be able to stay fit and limber. I’ve got that “Homemade Muscle” book that seems to be what I’m looking for, but want to see if you all have any recommendations.
I’m also trying to figure if there’s some low cost equipment I should add that would help. Like those variable weight dumbells, I think I could afford those. But a full set a weight plates is well beyond what I can afford.
Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength is pretty good. Its a really simple routine of like 5 exercises using the barbell, and it’s all about high intensity low reps. Makes it easy to get into and also makes your workouts pretty short, which is nice. I like to throw in a little cardio before and after too.
He did a pretty good series of videos with The Art of Manliness (lol) on yt where he coaches a relative beginner through barbell technique. Good info and none of that channels other politics are present in that series.
It’s also the basis for Stronglifts 5x5, which is a pretty handy app that keeps track of a lot of stuff for you. But it’s pretty simple if you’re ok with just using a notebook too.
He’s also got videos on his own channel, though I haven’t watched those nearly as much so I can’t vouch for the content (I’m sure it’s fine): https://youtu.be/g2tyOLvArw0
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Here’s the video with TAoM (weird channel with a goofy premise but decent content every now and then): https://youtu.be/QhVC_AnZYYM
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