Originally Posted by Matt53
Ok so i tried some HIIT for the first time yesterday and here was my workout, feedback is very much appreciated:
Sprint 100m, rest 15 secs, sprint, rest, etc to 6 sprints
Jump rope 1 min, 30 sec rest, for 4 sets of jump ropes
35 box jumps, 30 secs rest, 3 sets
Am I doing it right?
your sprints are good, but 15 sec rest might be too little. if you end up running your last interval a lot slower than your first, you'd bebetter off getting more rest time in to put in a faster sprint. not enough to fully recover, but enough to maintain a consistently high effort.
jump rope isn't as intense as sprints, even if you do double skips. box jumps are slightly better for HIIT than skipping rope, but also not as intense assprinting. maybe if you don't stop on the ground or the box between jumps, but then it probably get a bit sketchy once fatigue builds.
for a distance of 100m, 10 sprints should be a good number to start with. 6 is too little imo. if you still wanted to do jump rope or box jumps, i'd takea 5 min rest and do maybe 2 sets of each.
Originally Posted by NavyBoy24
Naw im trying to cut down my bodyfat while at the same time bulkin up and building muscle just a bit..
well, you can do that by doing a solid lifting routine and maintain a diet slightly above maintenance level. even if you cut the running,you've got insanity 6x a week, plus the modified navy seal thing 3x a week, plus 2x weekly HIIT. and only one day rest. you're still on the fasttrack to overtaining/injury. insanity by itself (if you do it right) should be enough for your goal. if you drop insanity and just do the seal workout andHIIT, you'll also reach your goal. try to do too much and you'll end up putting in weaker efforts overall. ever hear of diminishing returns?
Originally Posted by DaBuddhaWitJays
Ok. I need some advice.
I was doing deadlifts... I'm sure I've been doing them wrong for awhile now.
But anyways, problem is, when I start pulling it up, and driving my heels down, my back arches.
Is it because I'm using too much weight?
Also... My lower back is sore. Is it supposed to be? LMAO
I'm hoping I didn't screw something up.
Any input would be appreciated.
RIP.
how much did u try to pull?
nah man, don't try to lift what your ego wants to lift. reduce your weight 25% at least. if you can manage a full set without breaking form (backLOCKED), then up your weight gradually (5-10 lbs. max at one time). if you can't manage that, drop it to 50% of what you tried before. you have to buildup the strength in you back entensors at lighter weight to make sure you don't screw up your back with heavier stuff.