Thread: Flexabily Work/training

Now i started this workout last week. I managed everything at 5 x 5 so im looking to add more weight next week to each exersise or improve on reps for chins and pullups.

How do you guys think that this looks. Im wanting to gain strength.
Push,Pull,Legs

Bench press, Millitary Press, Dips 5 x 5
Weighted Situps 3 x 10
10 mins on treadmill and 10 lengths of swimming

Bent over barbell row, chinups, pullups - 5 x 5
Weighted Situps 3 x 10
10 mins on treadmill and 10 lengths of swimming

Squats, Romanian Deads, Calf raises - 5 x 5
Weighted Situps 3 x 10
10 mins on treadmill and 10 lengths of swimming

Im just wondering, as i play rugby, how can i improve my flexabilty. Id like to beable to reach down and touch my toes without bending my legs etc. things like that.

For gym strength, a higher frequency will benefit you more. Look into mad cow's 5x5 program (in FAQ) for something very similar to what you currently have with the exception of fullbody days.

Advantages:
- greater emphasis on horizontal strength (more important than vertical)
- higher frequency => more strength
- periodization