Ok, thought I'd jump into the fray and see what advice I could get. Here is my info...
AGE: 42 (yep, old guy
HEIGHT: 6' 1/2"
WEIGHT: 178
SLEEP SCHEDULE: Try for 8 hours a night, but with 6 kids (3 teens) doesn't always happen
BODY TYPE: Athletic, dropped 30 lbs down to 11% bodyfat. Could drop 4-5 lbs more
GOALS: 1- 30" SVJ 34-36" RVJ, 2- 8-9% bodyfat, 3- stay in top shape as I get even older
CURRENT ABILITY:
24" SVJ
26.5" RVJ (Double leg jumper)
Back Squat 1RM 350 lbs
Deadlift 1RM 370 lbs
Play advanced volleyball 2+ times a week for 2-3 hours each
INJURY HISTORY: Rolled ankles, knees can bug me from time to time, herniated and bulged disc
TRAINING HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS: Played competitive club volleyball for 4-5 years, lifted 5-6 days a week during that time then took 6 years off for grad school (2 masters, pretty crazy!). Got back into volleyball and lifting about 2 years ago. Started Vertical Mastery (props to Jack Woodrup) about a year ago with a pitiful 18" SVJ. Work jumping/legs twice a week + volleyball twice a week and upper body workouts 2-3 times a week. Dropped 30 lbs in last 2 years while maintaining strength. I like trying new approaches (like resistance band-box squats, power jumper added to jump workouts, etc.)
CURRENT ACTIVITY LEVEL AND/OR TRAINING PROGRAM: Started volleyball league about a month ago, should finish up mid-May. Keeping training more upper body focused allowing time for CNS recovery. I had started Vert Freak in February, I wanted to change things up a bit, but with the league, decided to slow it down. I want to start up again in a month with a post-season workout. I need reactive and explosive work next. May try a round of Vertical Mastery workouts again.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CURRENT DIET: Generally eat clean, Intermittent Fasting 2-3 times a week on off days.
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES: Volleyball 2x a week. Kids and family the rest
I'd welcome any insights into what might be good workouts for an older guy... I am always looking to learn and try new things and see how I like them
