Question on Overtraining

[KrzyEghts8888]

I am training for the Marines and am on a pretty rigorous running schedule in an attempt to ace my fitness test. Here's what my present workout looks like:

Mon, Wed, Fri
3 miles
5x25 pushups
5x5 pullups
5x25 situps
4x15 dips

Distance increases by 10% each week, Pushups and situps by 5 each, pullups by 2 each set, and dips are increased when able.

I was wanting to know if I could throw in a lifting program Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday in order to maintain and maybe increase my current mass without worry of overtraining my body. If this is possible is there a certain workout you would recommend? I was thinking a three day Legs Push Pull Workout.

Will Rep for advice.

Thanks

[grim83]

I am training for the Marines and am on a pretty rigorous running schedule in an attempt to ace my fitness test. Here's what my present workout looks like:

Mon, Wed, Fri
3 miles
5x25 pushups
5x5 pullups
5x25 situps
4x15 dips

Distance increases by 10% each week, Pushups and situps by 5 each, pullups by 2 each set, and dips are increased when able.

I was wanting to know if I could throw in a lifting program Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday in order to maintain and maybe increase my current mass without worry of overtraining my body. If this is possible is there a certain workout you would recommend? I was thinking a three day Legs Push Pull Workout.

Will Rep for advice.

Thanks

it would be hard to do with the current program, but you maybe able to do it, but low low low volume would be the way to go

[KrzyEghts8888]

Yea I was thinking that low volume would be the only option. I would hate to lose muscle though. Was wanting to keep power cleans and deadlifts in the mix

[grim83]

Yea I was thinking that low volume would be the only option. I would hate to lose muscle though. Was wanting to keep power cleans and deadlifts in the mix

well that shouldnt be to bad, maybe add them to 1 or 2 of the workouts bro

[wallbuilder]

Probably be a good idea to add in a couple more days of running. If you are running only 3 days per week than you should be plenty able to add in more.

[KrzyEghts8888]

Probably be a good idea to add in a couple more days of running. If you are running only 3 days per week than you should be plenty able to add in more.

I am planning to add in more running days but when my distance gets up there. I'm only adding plus ten percent each week to avoid injury. I was wondering if I could safely incorporate a regular workout routine without regard to the PFT routine MWF. Just do them both since the PFT routine is with body weight exercises

[grim83]

I am planning to add in more running days but when my distance gets up there. I'm only adding plus ten percent each week to avoid injury. I was wondering if I could safely incorporate a regular workout routine without regard to the PFT routine MWF. Just do them both since the PFT routine is with body weight exercises

try doing rippetoe over 2 days a week instead of three maybe

[KrzyEghts8888]

try doing rippetoe over 2 days a week instead of three maybe

whats the link for riptoe? and is it really that good? what about crossfit?

[d218]

i went to recruit training back in 07 just concentrate on the basics man the pullups/pushups/dips/RUNNING ... i know you dont want to lose muscle man but honestly you are gonna lose it in basic anyway .. spend more time on bodyweight stuff because thats all you are going to be doing anyway bro..when you shipping out?

[KrzyEghts8888]

i went to recruit training back in 07 just concentrate on the basics man the pullups/pushups/dips/RUNNING ... i know you dont want to lose muscle man but honestly you are gonna lose it in basic anyway .. spend more time on bodyweight stuff because thats all you are going to be doing anyway bro..when you shipping out?

Next Summer so i'm not too worried about my time frame. And that what I was worried about. lol where you at now man?

[d218]

Next Summer so i'm not too worried about my time frame. And that what I was worried about. lol where you at now man?

i got medically discharged during recruit training in the first phase... it freakin sucks 1 week before my initial drill...you goin to parris island or san diego

[KrzyEghts8888]

i got medically discharged during recruit training in the first phase... it freakin sucks 1 week before my initial drill...you goin to parris island or san diego

yea man that sucks!!!