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Old 06-16-04, 02:30 PM
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training for gymnastics

hi everybody!

first post here so guess I shortly introduce myself:

24y, 5'9", 145-150 lbs, 8%bf, lifting since 1 year with a plan and some knowledge, swimming, cycling (about 30mins to 1h daily...skipping public transport in the city), GYMNASTICS.

Squat: 200lbs x6
Deadlift: 200lbsx6
Incline bench (flat is too much pain for my shoulder): 120lbsx6
m-press: 75lbsx6
dips: bodyweight+40lbsx6

Currently on a three day split chest/shoulder/tri, legs, back/bis, one week heavy (7-5reps) one week light (15-12reps) last two or last set to failure.

Trying to improve strength as well as put on some lean solid pounds as I need lots of relative strength especially for the paralell bars and rings.

Would be intersted in what training plan you would suggest for that sport.

Any input is really appreciated!

greetz from vienna!
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Old 06-17-04, 05:28 AM
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Do a search on Westside Training. It is powerlifting and strength training that you could work into your regime.
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Old 06-17-04, 08:24 AM
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looked at this programm, quite complicated and doesn't it quickly lead to overtraining when I'm doing gymnastics twice a week (tuesday, thursday as well). bEsides that swimming on sunday (intervall style, total of 60 laps= 1,5 km in about 35 mins.)

Can feel overtraining right now, basically feeling tired all day long and lack of sex drive (gf is already complaining big time )
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Old 06-17-04, 08:36 AM
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Well....if you are training for gymnastics such as P-bars and rings you really don't want a lot of leg muscle! P-bares , rings, and pummel are mainly upper body! The more leg muscle you have the more weight you have to support when on the bars and rings and big leg muscles would only get in the way when doing pummel!
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Old 06-17-04, 08:42 AM
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that's right. But training legs just belongs to a good training regime. By the way strong (not bulky) legs help a lot when doing floor. Can increase jump power.

Any more suggestions training wise because I'm getting confused a bit.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Greetz
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Old 06-17-04, 09:00 AM
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Sorry to hear about the sex drive problem! If you are just too tired for sex let her get on top and do all the work! Strong legs are good but considering the floors are loaded with thousands of springs you will be able to get a good jump even if your legs are your weakest muscle group! If you are training to compete in gymnastics then you really need to be doing gymnastic training more than twice a week! The working out and swimming should be kept to a minimum!
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Old 06-17-04, 02:35 PM
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@bad14u

well, what you learn when training is to push you further even if it hurts....so no more complains from my gf

not training to be a comp gymnast, am to old already. Just enjoy this sport really a lot as it shows me what one can do with his body. Also a great reward every week to know what I train for. Lots of adrenaline and just feels great.

Think I'll stick to my training regime but would you maybe drop the intensity alittle bit be only going to failure on one set per exercise and not two? Might try a strength programm for 4 weeks in summer as there is no training for that time. If you could suggest a good 3 or 4 day strength spilt that would be a killer.

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