cardio and squats
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what sort of cardio work does every 1 do on here and will paused squats help just as much as box squats??
dr_hazbun31/05/09 @ 18:42
As you my infer from the responses (or lack of them), the word cardio sends shudders down most sugden members' spines.
I would guess:
strongmen: cardio is part of event training
weightlifters: only to squeeze into a weight class if absolutely necessary
powerlifters: none
I would guess:
strongmen: cardio is part of event training
weightlifters: only to squeeze into a weight class if absolutely necessary
powerlifters: none
just wanted to know just so i get an idea of who does what and see where they got wouldent stop cardio like to keep fat lowish and keep the heart and lungs healthy too but dont want to do over kill and get lack ov strength gains
i cycle everywhere. and do a bit off jogging now and then. and push 300kgplus tyres 3miles home for fun. but hate sprinting now
Whatevers fun really. Used to rock climb quite alot, did a bit of MMA, cycled quite a bit... Basically, I have no set routine, for me, there is no need. Just do something you enjoy, don't make it a chore (or you'll never get it done).
On your paused squat question, I am by no means a professional but my opinion would be that they would work in a different way to box squats, but would be effective (just not in the same way).
Paul
On your paused squat question, I am by no means a professional but my opinion would be that they would work in a different way to box squats, but would be effective (just not in the same way).
Paul
MrSmall01/06/09 @ 10:31
I train crossfit so I do a lot of conditioning (not really a fan of the word cardio, just implies sitting on a static bike for hours which isn't gonna do much for anyone). I'll typically take 2 or 3 movements and do a set amount of reps and sets as quickly as possible. For example, 5 sets of 5 Deadlifts and 10 Burpees, as quick as possible. A decent weight for the DLs would be 125kg.
Complexes are good as well. Do 5 reps each of DL, Clean, Push Press and Front Squat without putting the bar down. Work up to as heavy weight as you can manage.
Having started training at olympic recently, the strongman medley events are great conditioning. Just take 3 or 4 events and do them in sequence as fast as possible. One I did the other day was 5 rounds of: sandbag load, keg load, 60m farmers walk and 60m sled drag. This gases you pretty effectively.
If you want any of these workouts to try let me know. I have stacks of them.
Complexes are good as well. Do 5 reps each of DL, Clean, Push Press and Front Squat without putting the bar down. Work up to as heavy weight as you can manage.
Having started training at olympic recently, the strongman medley events are great conditioning. Just take 3 or 4 events and do them in sequence as fast as possible. One I did the other day was 5 rounds of: sandbag load, keg load, 60m farmers walk and 60m sled drag. This gases you pretty effectively.
If you want any of these workouts to try let me know. I have stacks of them.