MikeVad wrote:
Hey guys,
I've looked through these forums a bunch, but this is my first post. Currently, I've been sort of plateauing and been rethinking my workout schedule, and I'd appreciate any advice you guys have.
Goals:
Get to the next bouldering level
(sounds silly, but) get reasonably defined abs. I'd like to keep lean, but lose the extra BF%
I'd like to train more for power, since my endurance is pretty good.
Current schedule:
M - climb/weights (~2hrs total)
T - HIIT sprints/core workouts (~45 min total)
W - climb/weights
Th - rest day
F - HIIT sprints/core workouts
Sa - climb/weights
Su - HIIT sprints/core workouts
When I climb I usually stretch/warmup for about 15 min and boulder for about 1.5 hrs. Then I usually close out w/ some hangboard exercises.
I usually lift for shoulders/triceps/biceps/back.
HIIT sprints (sprint 30 sec/walk 30 sec) usually take about 20 min total, including warmup time. I do this to keep up cardio/stamina.
Core exercises usually involve a ton crunch and leg lift variations.
I feel as though I may be going about this the wrong way, since my climbing results haven't been good lately.
Questions:
Is weight training worthwhile in order to get better at climbing? If so, which muscle groups should I work? HIgh rep/low weight or vice versa? I'm a huge freeweights noob so I have no clue.
For core exercises, basically the same thing. Should I do abunch of crunches/leg lift variations w/ no weight, or add some resistance and do less reps?=?
Am I climbing often enough/long enough sessions?
I feel like HIIT is good for keeping my metabolism fast, but I'd appreciate any advice for keeping a balanced cardio schedule.
I also don't count calories or anything, but I don't drink soda or fried foods or anything. Should my diet be more carb or protein heavy?
Cliffs notes:
-plateauing
-want to look good naked
-questioning workout schedule
-help?
