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I'm getting bored of weightlifting. What should I do? (lemmy.one)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've been lifting consistently for about 18 months. In that time, I did 5/3/1 for Beginners and GCZLP.

I can squat 200 5x3, bench 145 5x3. I do lower weight deadlifts because I hurt my lower back last year doing them. I avoid overhead pressing because of right shoulder impingement.

I do accessory exercises as well.

I find myself getting bored doing these exercises. I want to continue to build muscle and strength, but I am not sure what to do.

I like to run but I am working through an injury so I am progressing slowly to get back to where I was a year ago.

What do you suggest I do?

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Try a sport. Rock climbing, martial arts, etc

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Would second rock climbing. Bouldering in particular is really fun.

It's not that good workout for your legs, chest, or triceps though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I thought it's a workout for the whole body?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Not really. Some climbs will have pushing moved, but they're not nearly common or strenuous enough to be a good stimulus.

If I do weighted pull-ups right after climbing, I do much worse than I would if properly rested. But if I bench right after climbing, I'm basically completely fine.