Knowing if you're ready

[Thewaterboy]

Hey Bud!

FIRSTLY - CONGRATS on the HUGE success so far!

And thanks for posting this up, as this is a question others may have for sure.

So, a first question is: Is what you're doing still working (are you making progress)? If so, and you're enjoying it, I'd keep with that. If it ain't broke...

Secondly, you might want to finish reading the book of course, before you start off.

I have the sense, that when the time is right, you'll do just fine with this training. There will be a learning curve (as with anything), of course. You're in a unique position (I think) in that most folks who are starting off haven't done as much free weight (not to mention Oly lifting) training as they have machine ("isolation") training, which is technically much easier. So, I don't see exercise form being a hurdle.

Another consideration is that if you're really wanting to get the most from FT (or any bodybuilding or sports-specific training program for that matter really), you'll have to specialize to some degree, which would mean dropping the CrossFit workout. Of course, this is up to you and I'm happy if folks find anything useful in FT to incorporate into their training, trying to mix FT and crossfit is going to be like mixing oil and water (especially if your CF workouts follow a somewhat randomized WOD format, which would preclude strategically planning them within the FT weekly schedule.)

-S

I'll most definitely finish reading the book before I start. I also have no issues with dropping the crossfit wods, besides the cardio direct they were being done to work out with my wife more than anything. She's a hell of an athlete, she's at the very least regionals capable, she just doesn't have a desire to compete. She's wanting to work more on her physique at this point too. So she's ready to put crossfit down as well and venture into this with me. Thank you for the kind words on my transformation.

My current routine is still working. I guess the best way to explain it is my goals have become more realized/focused. At first I just wanted to be healthier, stronger, and over all just better than I was. Now I'm seeking more size overall, developing the rest of my body to be proportionate in regards to muscle mass, and of course symmetry. I want to work on my back (lats and traps are my main targets because it's extremely noticeable they lack), over all chest, all 3 heads of the shoulders. Also, while I'm over all happy with my legs, my inner thigh (abductor longus) is underdeveloped per the rest. I also need to bring the hams up to. I figure arms are OK considering I don't directly train them, but I want better bi (short head need more work than the long) and tri (all 3 heads need about the same amount of work) development.

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The thread title had me ready to start offering dating advice.

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On a serious note you have done very well with that weight drop. Congratulations man

Thank you.